{"product_id":"best-of-thirikkural-wisdom-to-enrich-yourself-and-humanity-by-r-poornalingam-with-a-foreword-by-gopalkrishna-gandhi-published-by-rupa-publications-india","title":"Best of Thirikkural: Wisdom to Enrich Yourself and Humanity – By R. Poornalingam (With a Foreword by Gopalkrishna Gandhi) (Published by Rupa Publications India)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlock the ancient, non-religious blueprints of ethical living, structural governance, and personal prosperity that have guided humanity for over two millennia. \u003cspan class=\"citation-150\"\u003ePublished by Rupa Publications India, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-150\"\u003eBest of Thirikkural: Wisdom to Enrich Yourself and Humanity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-150 citation-end-150\"\u003e is authored by retired IAS officer and international consultant R. Poornalingam, featuring a profound foreword by celebrated diplomat, academic, and former Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This masterful commentary distills the timeless genius of Thiruvalluvar into a practical, highly modern manual for character building and professional excellence.\u003cspan class=\"citation-149\"\u003eComposed more than two thousand years ago in classical Tamilakam, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-149\"\u003eThirukkural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-149 citation-end-149\"\u003e stands globally alongside the world's greatest moral and philosophical texts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-148\"\u003eUnlike many ancient codes, its brief couplets (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-148\"\u003ekurals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-148 citation-end-148\"\u003e) are completely non-religious, focusing instead on universal and unshakeable laws that govern human thoughts, values, and actions.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-147 citation-end-147\"\u003eBecause its ethical rules cross cultural boundaries, it has been translated into dozens of global languages.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003eIn this expertly structured curation, Poornalingam isolates 100 pivotal couplets to address the two most critical pillars of contemporary human existence: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003eVirtue (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003eAram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003eWealth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003ePorul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-146\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-145 citation-end-145\"\u003eThe book features a highly organized layout for each of the selected couplets (37 focusing on moral virtues and 63 on the clean acquisition and management of wealth).\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-144 citation-end-144\"\u003eBy providing the original text alongside clear English transliteration, direct translations, and exact meanings, the authors ensure that readers can effortlessly absorb the core philosophy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat sets \u003ci\u003eBest of Thirikkural\u003c\/i\u003e apart from traditional academic textbooks is its deep commitment to modern, practical application. \u003cspan class=\"citation-143 citation-end-143\"\u003eDrawing from his extensive decades-long career in public service, state governance, and international administration with organizations like the World Bank and UNICEF, Poornalingam connects each ancient verse to contemporary realities.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-142 citation-end-142\"\u003eHe pairs the couplets with vivid historical case studies and personal examples, showing how these centuries-old rules can solve modern corporate crises, guide political leadership, improve public administration, and protect mental well-being\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52365272547611,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81NXBsF8HDL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781672916","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/best-of-thirikkural-wisdom-to-enrich-yourself-and-humanity-by-r-poornalingam-with-a-foreword-by-gopalkrishna-gandhi-published-by-rupa-publications-india","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}