Vol. 4 No. SPL 2 (2022): Volume 4, Issue SPL 2, Year 2022
Articles

Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar's paraphrase of Thirukkural

Dheeba C
Department of Tamil, VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science, Kovaipudur, Coimbatore-641042, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-02-28

Keywords

  • Kundrakudi Adigalar,
  • Thiruvalluvar,
  • Thirukkural,
  • Tamil Grammer

How to Cite

C, D. (2022). Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar’s paraphrase of Thirukkural. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(SPL 2), 200-208. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt22s232

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Abstract

The purpose behind Thavathiru Kundrakkudi Adigalar's paraphrase of Thirukkural is to spread the fame of Thirukkural through the world and enable the people worldwide to drink the divine nectar of Thirukkural. It is also to help the people to practically apply the essense of Thirukkural to day-to-day practical life without distorting its meaning. Kundrakkudi Adigalars simple as well as clear paraphrase covers politics, life, commerce, Vriddhashram, agriculture, day today practical life style. The purpose of this essay is to present these aspects before you. Adigalar has presented this in short sentences with appropriate similes without deviating from the rules of grammar, with guidelines to the administrators and quotes from many famous books. His summary clearly shows that this world will turn into a place of bliss when it follows the path shown by Thirukkural whereby the sufferings will plunge into nothingness.

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