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The wisdom of The Thirrukkural

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T o bear with those who revile us, just as the earth bears up those who dig it, is the first of virtues.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 151

A favour conferred in the time of need, though it be small in itself, is, in value, much larger than the world.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 102

S elf-control will place a man among the Gods; the want of it will drive him into the thickest darkness of hell.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 121

H umility and sweetness of speech are the ornaments of man; all others are not.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 95

S weet speech, with a cheerful countenance is better than a gift made with a joyous mind.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 92

T hat body alone which is inspired with love contains a living soul. If void of it, (the body) is bone overlaid with skin.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 80

T he virtuous are truly called Happy Ones; because in their conduct towards all creatures they are clothed in kindness.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 30

T he flute is sweet, the lute is sweet; thus say only those who have not heard the prattle of little children.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 66

I f the married life possesses love and virtue, these will be both its duty and reward.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 45

N one can swim the sea of vice, but those who are united to the feet of that gracious Being who is a sea of virtue.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 8

H e who guides his five senses by the hook of wisdom will be a seed in the world of heaven.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 34

T hat conduct is virtue which is free from these four things, viz, malice, desire, anger and bitter speech.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 35

I f one allows no day to pass without some good being done, his conduct will be a stone to block up the passage to other births.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 38

L et him who does virtuous deeds be of spotless mind; to that extent is virtue; all else is vain show.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 34

V irtue will confer heaven and wealth; what greater source of happiness can man possess?

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 31

T here can be no greater source of good than (the practice of) virtue; there can be no greater source of evil than the forgetfulness of it.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 32

A nxiety of mind cannot be removed, except from those who are united to the feet of Him who is incomparable

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 7

N one can swim the great sea of births but those who are united to the feet of God.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 10

T he two-fold deeds that spring from darkness shall not adhere to those who delight in the true praise of God.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 5

W hat profit have those derived from learning, who worship not the good feet of Him who is possessed of pure knowledge?

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 2

A s the letter A is the first of all letters, so Eternal God is first in the world.

The Thirrukkural quote, Hinduism
Couplet 1

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