Consider the following statements regarding the Thiruvalluvar:1. He wa...
Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Saint Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day.
- Thiruvalluvar Day was first celebrated on May 17 and 18 in 1935.
- In the present time, it is usually observed either on January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu and is a part of Pongal celebrations.
- The occasion is named after and honours the poet, Thiruvalluvar.
Who is Thiruvalluvar?
- He was a poet and philosopher, is regarded as a cultural icon by Tamils.
- He is fondly referred to as Valluvar by Tamils.
- His most popular work is Thirukkuṛaḷ, a collection of couplets on ethics, politics, economy and love.
- Thiruvalluvar’s primary work Thirukkural contains 1330 couplets (kurals) that are divided into 133 sections of 10 couplets each.
- The text is divided into three parts with teachings on dharma, artha, and kama (virtue, wealth and love).
- Each section covers a wide range of topics and imparts moral, ethical, and practical guidance to the readers.
- The couplets are composed in a concise and poetic form, making them easily memorable and quotable.
Hence both statements are correct.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Thiruvalluvar:1. He wa...
Explanation:
Thiruvalluvar:
Thiruvalluvar was a Tamil poet and philosopher who is believed to have lived sometime between the 4th and 1st century BCE in Southern India.
Statement 1:
He was a Tamil poet and philosopher.
This statement is correct. Thiruvalluvar is widely regarded as one of the greatest Tamil poets and philosophers. His works have had a profound influence on Tamil literature and culture.
Statement 2:
His most popular work is Thirukkural which is a collection of couplets on ethics and politics.
This statement is also correct. Thirukkural, also known simply as the Kural, is a classic Tamil text consisting of 1330 couplets or kurals, each dealing with various aspects of life such as ethics, politics, love, and virtue.
Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are correct. Thiruvalluvar's Thirukkural remains a timeless work that continues to be studied and revered for its wisdom and moral teachings.