Are you curious to explore ancient Indian literature? Thirukkural PDF is one such ancient Tamil literature that provides great insights into human behavior and ethics. This Tamil literary work, written by Thiruvalluvar, is considered a masterpiece of Tamil literature. Thirukkural has a total of 1330 couplets or Kurals. It is divided into three parts – Aram, Porul, and Inbam – and discusses various aspects of life, such as morality, politics, love, and more.
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திருக்குறள் அதிகாரம் | Thirukkural Adhikaram with Meaning in Tamil
| # | அதிகாரம் – TAMIL | TRANSLITERATION |
| 1 | கடவுள் வாழ்த்து | Katavul Vaazhththu |
| 2 | வான்சிறப்பு | Vaansirappu |
| 3 | நீத்தார் பெருமை | Neeththaar Perumai |
| 4 | அறன்வலியுறுத்தல் | Aran Valiyuruththal |
| 5 | இல்வாழ்க்கை | Ilvaazhkkai |
| 6 | வாழ்க்கைத் துணைநலம் | Vaazhkkaith Thunainalam |
| 7 | புதல்வரைப் பெறுதல் | Pudhalvaraip Perudhal |
| 8 | அன்புடைமை | Anputaimai |
| 9 | விருந்தோம்பல் | Virundhompal |
| 10 | இனியவைகூறல் | Iniyavaikooral |
| 11 | செய்ந்நன்றி அறிதல் | Seynnandri Aridhal |
| 12 | நடுவு நிலைமை | Natuvu Nilaimai |
| 13 | அடக்கமுடைமை | Atakkamutaimai |
| 14 | ஒழுக்கமுடைமை | Ozhukkamutaimai |
| 15 | பிறனில் விழையாமை | Piranil Vizhaiyaamai |
| 16 | பொறையுடைமை | Poraiyutaimai |
| 17 | அழுக்காறாமை | Azhukkaaraamai |
| 18 | வெஃகாமை | Veqkaamai |
| 19 | புறங்கூறாமை | Purangooraamai |
| 20 | பயனில சொல்லாமை | Payanila Sollaamai |
| 21 | தீவினையச்சம் | Theevinaiyachcham |
| 22 | ஒப்புரவறிதல் | Oppuravaridhal |
| 23 | ஈகை | Eekai |
| 24 | புகழ் | Pukazh |
| 25 | அருளுடைமை | Arulutaimai |
| 26 | புலான்மறுத்தல் | Pulaanmaruththal |
| 27 | தவம் | Thavam |
| 28 | கூடாவொழுக்கம் | Kootaavozhukkam |
| 29 | கள்ளாமை | Kallaamai |
| 30 | வாய்மை | Vaaimai |
| 31 | வெகுளாமை | Vekulaamai |
| 32 | இன்னாசெய்யாமை | Innaaseyyaamai |
| 33 | கொல்லாமை | Kollaamai |
| 34 | நிலையாமை | Nilaiyaamai |
| 35 | துறவு | Thuravu |
| 36 | மெய்யுணர்தல் | Meyyunardhal |
| 37 | அவாவறுத்தல் | Avaavaruththal |
| 38 | ஊழ் | Oozh |
| 39 | இறைமாட்சி | Iraimaatchi |
| 40 | கல்வி | |
| 41 | கல்லாமை | Kallaamai |
| 42 | கேள்வி | Kelvi |
| 43 | அறிவுடைமை | Arivutaimai |
| 44 | குற்றங்கடிதல் | Kutrangatidhal |
| 45 | பெரியாரைத் துணைக்கோடல் | Periyaaraith Thunaikkotal |
| 46 | சிற்றினஞ்சேராமை | Sitrinanjeraamai |
| 47 | தெரிந்துசெயல்வகை | Therindhuseyalvakai |
| 48 | வலியறிதல் | Valiyaridhal |
| 49 | காலமறிதல் | Kaalamaridhal |
| 50 | இடனறிதல் | Itanaridhal |
| 51 | தெரிந்துதெளிதல் | Therindhudhelidhal |
| 52 | தெரிந்துவினையாடல் | Therindhuvinaiyaatal |
| 53 | சுற்றந்தழால் | Sutrandhazhaal |
| 54 | பொச்சாவாமை | Pochchaavaamai |
| 55 | செங்கோன்மை | Sengonmai |
| 56 | கொடுங்கோன்மை | Kotungonmai |
| 57 | வெருவந்தசெய்யாமை | Veruvandhaseyyaamai |
| 58 | கண்ணோட்டம் | Kannottam |
| 59 | ஒற்றாடல் | Otraatal |
| 60 | ஊக்கமுடைமை | Ookkamutaimai |
| 61 | மடியின்மை | Matiyinmai |
| 62 | ஆள்வினையுடைமை | Aalvinaiyutaimai |
| 63 | இடுக்கணழியாமை | Itukkan Azhiyaamai |
| 64 | அமைச்சு | Amaichchu |
| 65 | சொல்வன்மை | Solvanmai |
| 66 | வினைத்தூய்மை | Vinaiththooimai |
| 67 | வினைத்திட்பம் | Vinaiththitpam |
| 68 | வினைசெயல்வகை | Vinaiseyalvakai |
| 69 | தூது | Thoodhu |
| 70 | மன்னரைச் சேர்ந்தொழுதல் | Conduct in the Presence of the King |
| 71 | குறிப்பறிதல் | Kuripparidhal |
| 72 | அவையறிதல் | Avaiyaridhal |
| 73 | அவையஞ்சாமை | Avaiyanjaamai |
| 74 | நாடு | Naatu |
| 75 | அரண் | Aran |
| 76 | பொருள்செயல்வகை | Porulseyalvakai |
| 77 | படைமாட்சி | Pataimaatchi |
| 78 | படைச்செருக்கு | Pataichcherukku |
| 79 | நட்பு | Natpu |
| 80 | நட்பாராய்தல் | Natpaaraaidhal |
| 81 | பழைமை | Pazhaimai |
| 82 | தீ நட்பு | Thee Natpu |
| 83 | கூடாநட்பு | Kootaanatpu |
| 84 | பேதைமை | Pedhaimai |
| 85 | புல்லறிவாண்மை | Pullarivaanmai |
| 86 | இகல் | Ikal |
| 87 | பகைமாட்சி | Pakaimaatchi |
| 88 | பகைத்திறந்தெரிதல் | Pakaiththirandheridhal |
| 89 | உட்பகை | Utpakai |
| 90 | பெரியாரைப் பிழையாமை | Periyaaraip Pizhaiyaamai |
| 91 | பெண்வழிச்சேறல் | Penvazhichcheral |
| 92 | வரைவின்மகளிர் | Varaivinmakalir |
| 93 | கள்ளுண்ணாமை | Kallunnaamai |
| 94 | சூது | Soodhu |
| 95 | மருந்து | Marundhu |
| 96 | குடிமை | Kutimai |
| 97 | மானம் | Maanam |
| 98 | பெருமை | Perumai |
| 99 | சான்றாண்மை | Saandraanmai |
| 100 | பண்புடைமை | Panputaimai |
| 101 | நன்றியில்செல்வம் | Nandriyilselvam |
| 102 | நாணுடைமை | Naanutaimai |
| 103 | குடிசெயல்வகை | Kutiseyalvakai |
| 104 | உழவு | Uzhavu |
| 105 | நல்குரவு | Nalkuravu |
| 106 | இரவு | Iravu |
| 107 | இரவச்சம் | Iravachcham |
| 108 | கயமை | Kayamai |
| 109 | தகையணங்குறுத்தல் | Thakaiyananguruththal |
| 110 | குறிப்பறிதல் | Kuripparidhal |
| 111 | புணர்ச்சிமகிழ்தல் | Punarchchimakizhdhal |
| 112 | நலம்புனைந்துரைத்தல் | Nalampunaindhuraiththal |
| 113 | காதற்சிறப்புரைத்தல் | Kaadharsirappuraiththal |
| 114 | நாணுத்துறவுரைத்தல் | Naanuththuravuraiththal |
| 115 | அலரறிவுறுத்தல் | Alararivuruththal |
| 116 | பிரிவாற்றாமை | Pirivaatraamai |
| 117 | படர்மெலிந்திரங்கல் | Patarmelindhirangal |
| 118 | கண்விதுப்பழிதல் | Kanvidhuppazhidhal |
| 119 | பசப்புறுபருவரல் | Pasapparuparuvaral |
| 120 | தனிப்படர்மிகுதி | Thanippatarmikudhi |
| 121 | நினைந்தவர்புலம்பல் | Ninaindhavarpulampal |
| 122 | கனவுநிலையுரைத்தல் | Kanavunilaiyuraiththal |
| 123 | பொழுதுகண்டிரங்கல் | Pozhudhukantirangal |
| 124 | உறுப்புநலனழிதல் | Uruppunalanazhidhal |
| 125 | நெஞ்சொடுகிளத்தல் | Nenjotukilaththal |
| 126 | நிறையழிதல் | Niraiyazhidhal |
| 127 | அவர்வயின்விதும்பல் | Avarvayinvidhumpal |
| 128 | குறிப்பறிவுறுத்தல் | Kuripparivuruththal |
| 129 | புணர்ச்சிவிதும்பல் | Punarchchividhumpal |
| 130 | நெஞ்சொடுபுலத்தல் | Nenjotupulaththal |
| 131 | புலவி | Pulavi |
| 132 | புலவி நுணுக்கம் | Pulavi Nunukkam |
| 133 | ஊடலுவகை | Ootaluvakai |
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Portability
You can carry Thirukkural on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. It allows you to access Thirukkural anywhere, anytime.
Easy Search
Thirukkural comes with a search feature that makes it easy to find specific Kurals. You can search for a Kural by keywords or phrases, making it easier to locate relevant sections.
Annotate and Highlight
You can annotate and highlight important sections of Thirukkural. It allows you to take notes, mark important passages, and highlight specific lines.
Cost-Effective
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How to Read Thirukkural PDF?
Reading Thirukkural PDF is easy. You can download Thirukkural PDF from any of the websites mentioned above. Once downloaded, you can open it on your computer or mobile device using a PDF reader. Some popular PDF readers include Adobe Acrobat Reader, Foxit Reader, and Sumatra PDF. You can also use a browser extension like Google Drive Viewer or Firefox PDF Viewer to read Thirukkural PDF online.
Easy Navigation and Search Functionality
Thirukkural PDFs often come with navigation and search functionalities that enhance the reading experience. These features enable you to explore specific chapters, couplets, or keywords effortlessly. Whether you seek advice on ethics, love, or governance, the search function in Thirukkural PDFs simplifies your journey through this timeless masterpiece.
Annotation and Highlighting for Personalization
Thirukkural PDFs provide the flexibility of annotating and highlighting specific verses or sections. This feature allows you to personalize your reading experience, making it easier to revisit your favorite couplets or mark insightful passages for future reference. By engaging actively with the text, you can deepen your understanding and connection with Thirukkural’s profound teachings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Thirukkural available in English?
Yes, Thirukkural is available in English. You can download it from the Tamil Virtual University website.
Can I print Thirukkural?
Yes, you can print Thirukkural using a printer. However, make sure to check the copyright before printing.
Is Thirukkural available for free?
Yes, Thirukkural is available for free on some websites. However, there are also websites that offer Thirukkural for a minimal cost. It depends on the website and the format you choose.
Can I read Thirukkural on my smartphone?
Absolutely! Thirukkural can be easily read on smartphones. You can download a PDF reader app from your device’s app store, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Foxit MobilePDF, and open the Thirukkural file within the app.
Are there any commentaries available along with Thirukkural?
Yes, some versions of Thirukkural come with commentaries. These commentaries provide explanations, interpretations, and insights into the meaning of each Kural. They can enhance your understanding and appreciation of Thirukkural.
Can I share Thirukkural with others?
Certainly! Thirukkural allows you to easily share the document with others. You can send it via email, share it through messaging apps, or even upload it to cloud storage platforms for easy access by multiple users.
Can I find Thirukkural in other languages apart from Tamil and English?
Yes, besides Tamil and English, Thirukkural PDF is available in various languages. Some websites offer translations of Thirukkural in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and other regional languages.
Is Thirukkural compatible with e-readers like Kindle?
Yes, Thirukkural PDF can be read on e-readers like Kindle. You can transfer the Thirukkural PDF file to your Kindle device using a USB cable or send it to your Kindle email address to access it on your e-reader.
How was Thirukkural discovered?
In the 19th century, 1850 to be precise, Tamil scholars turned their attention to Kalathur as Vedagiri Mudaliar first printed the Tirukkural with commentaries. The revised version was released in 1853. Though Mahalinga Iyer had printed the book a few years earlier, he was able to publish only 24 chapters
Why is Thirukkural famous?
This text is divided into three books with teachings on virtue, wealth, and love and is considered one of the great works ever on ethics and morality. The Kural has influenced scholars and leaders across social, political, and philosophical spheres.
Conclusion
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