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Posted 26 Sep 2024

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Recently, the Tiruvalluvar Chair for Tamil Studies has been established at the University of Houston in the USA

About Tiruvalluvar

Image of of eminent Tamil poet and saint Thiruvalluvar.
  • Also known as Valluvar, he was a great Tamil poet and philosopher.
  • Birthplace: Madurai (Capital of Pandyas).
  • Thirukurals (Sacred Verses) is a collection of his couplets on ethics, politics, economy, and love.
    • It consists of 1330 couplets divided into 133 chapters 
    • Chapters of Tirukkural are categorized into Aaram (Righteousness), Porul, (Wealth) and Kamam (Love).
  • Quote: Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good
  • Recognition: Tiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on January 15 or 16 by Tamil Nadu.

Values

Egalitarianism, Integrity, Harmony, etc.

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  • Tiruvalluvar
  • Thirukural
  • Valluvar
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