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தினம் ஒரு குறள் · #239
வசையிலா வண்பயன் குன்றும் இசையிலா யாக்கை பொறுத்த நிலம்.
The land will shrink in yield if men O'erburden it without renown
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விளக்கம் · Meaning

புகழ் பெறாமல் வாழ்வைக் கழித்தவருடைய உடம்பைச் சுமந்த நிலம், வசையற்ற வளமான பயனாகிய விளைவு இல்லாமல் குன்றிவிடும்.

The ground which supports a body without fame will diminish in its rich produce

Daily Thirukural

Daily Thirukural presents a new couplet from the Thirukural each day, with the original Tamil, a Tamil explanation, and an English translation - timeless wisdom from Thiruvalluvar.

About the Thirukural

The Thirukural is a classic Tamil text of 1,330 couplets (kurals) written by the poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar over 2,000 years ago. Organised into three sections - virtue (aram), wealth (porul), and love (inbam) - it offers concise, secular guidance on living well that remains strikingly relevant today.

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Each day the tool surfaces one kural with its chapter, a Tamil paraphrase, and an English rendering so both Tamil readers and learners can appreciate it. It is a gentle way to start the day with a thought worth carrying. To find a specific verse, use Search Kural.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many couplets are in the Thirukural?

There are 1,330 couplets, grouped into 133 chapters across three sections: virtue, wealth, and love.

Who wrote the Thirukural?

It is attributed to the ancient Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, believed to have lived over two thousand years ago.

Is it a religious text?

The Thirukural is largely secular and universal, offering ethical guidance that people of many backgrounds find valuable.

Does the daily kural include a translation?

Yes. Each day's couplet is shown in Tamil with a Tamil explanation and an English translation.

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