The book is the product of the extensive study of Tamil language. The chapters have 10 aphorisms each and they, among others, offer advice on self-control, on the fear of sin, securing the friendship of great men, against idleness, on false friendship, on abstaining from drink, on modesty etc. The book contains 133 chapters and each chapter deals with a different theme with advice. It emphasizes non-violence and moral vegetarianism as virtues for an individual. The Kural is traditionally praised with epithets and alternate titles such as the Tamil Veda and the divine book. Its authorship is traditionally attributed to Valluvar, also known in full as Thiruvalluvar, born 30 BC, and was a weaver by profession. The Tirukkural (literally Sacred Verses), or shortly the Kural, is a classic Tamil language text, considered one of the greatest works on ethics and morality, it is known for its universality and secular nature. A standard work of Tamil aphorisms and instruction that they believed, if followed truly, will bring them happiness. 304 About the Book:-Through this rare work, the author has explored new avenues.
