Happy Friendship Day 2024

 

Happy Friendship Day 2024

Snippets from Thirukkural

குறள் 782:

நிறைநீர நீரவர் கேண்மை பிறைமதிப்
பின்னீர பேதையார் நட்பு.

Friendship with men fulfilled of good Waxes like the crescent moon;
Friendship with men of foolish mood, Like the full orb, waneth soon.

குறள் 783:

நவில்தொறும் நூல்நயம் போலும் பயில்தொறும்
பண்புடை யாளர் தொடர்பு.

Like learning, the friendship of the noble, the more it is cultivated, the more delightful does it become.

குறள் 795:

அழச்சொல்லி அல்லது இடித்து வழக்கறிய
வல்லார்நடபு ஆய்ந்து கொளல்.

You should examine and secure the friendship of those who can speak so as to make you weep over a crime (before its commission) or rebuke you severely (after you have done it) and are able to teach you (the ways of) the world.

What is Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்)?

The Thirukkural, often referred to as the "Tamil Marai" (Tamil Veda), is a revered Tamil literary work composed by the ancient poet Thiruvalluvar over 2,000 years ago. It consists of 1,330 couplets, known as kurals, which provide concise and profound insights into various aspects of life. The text is organized into three sections: Virtue (Aram), Wealth (Porul), and Love (Inbam), each offering practical advice on ethical living, governance, and personal relationships. Renowned for its universal wisdom and moral guidance, the Thirukkural remains a cornerstone of Tamil literature and philosophy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kural