Thiruvalluvar?

Thiruvalluvar, also known as Valluvar, crafted the Tirukkuṟaḷ, a monumental work encapsulating ethics, love, and statecraft in Tamil literature

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Little is confirmed about Valluvar’s life; his background is pieced together from his verses and the few historical references available

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Despite sparse details of his life, Valluvar's work transcends cultural boundaries, influencing thinkers and scholars across various disciplines

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The Tirukkuṟaḷ remains a pivotal text in Tamil culture, composed of 1330 couplets focusing on virtue, wealth, and love

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Valluvar’s teachings continue to inspire and provoke thought, shaping ethical, social, and political discourse even centuries later

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Revered as a sage, Thiruvalluvar's impact is immortalized in the ethical and philosophical foundations of South India and beyond

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