Thirukkural, a work on ethics is written by Thiruvalluvar

Q.  Thirukkural, a work on ethics is written by
- Published on 30 Jun 16

a. Tolkappiyar
b. Agastya
c. Thiruvalluvar
d. Mamulanar

ANSWER: Thiruvalluvar
 
  • Thiruvalluvar is a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher whose contribution to Tamil literature is the Thirukkural, a work on ethics.
  • Thiruvalluvar is thought to have lived sometime between the 3rd century BC and the 1st century BC. The Tamil poet Mamulanar of the Sangam period mentioned that Thiruvalluvar was the greatest Tamil scholar.
  • Thirukkural is one of the most revered ancient works in the Tamil language. It is considered a 'common creed', providing a guide for human morals and betterment in life.
  • Thirukkural has been translated into several languages, including a translation into Latin by Constanzo Beschi in 1730, which helped make the work known to European intellectuals.
  • Recently a statue of Thiruvalluvar was inaugurated in Haridwar.

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