For Quick Alerts
For Daily Alerts
Just In
- 3 hrs ago Aditi Rao Hydari Marries Siddharth, Exploring Heeramandi Star's Ethnic Style Statements, Bookmark Now!
- 5 hrs ago Solar Eclipse 2024 Date And Time: Will It Be Visible In India? When And Where To Watch It, Deets Inside!
- 7 hrs ago Balenciaga Tape Bracelet: Is It Worth Spending A Bomb On Adhesive Looking Accessory? Know Our Take!
- 10 hrs ago In China, GenZ Workers Are Ditching Formal Attire For Pyjamas, Know The Reason Behind This
Don't Miss
- Movies Crew Budget & Box Office Target: Here’s How Much Kareena-Tabu-Kriti’s Film Should Earn To Become A HIT
- Sports Rishabh Pant becomes first player to play 100 matches for Delhi Capitals: Check Top Five List
- Finance 2:1 Stock Split, Rs 3.50/Share Dividend: ICICI Direct Has "BUY" On Multibagger PSU, TP Rs 1050
- Automobiles Marelli Develops Revolutionary Automotive Lighting Platform In China
- Technology HONOR Pad 9 With Bluetooth Keyboard Up For Grabs At Rs 22,499 in India
- News Good Friday 2024: Date, History, Significance, And Everything You Need To Know
- Education RSMSSB Junior Instructor Recruitment 2024; Apply online for 2500 Posts, Check out for more details
- Travel Explore Tamil Nadu's Diverse Wedding Venues
Tirukkural-On Virtue - In Praise Of Rain - Kural - 20
Praise Rain
oi-Staff
By Staff
-
Neerinru
amaiyadhu
ulakenin
yaaryaarkkum
vaaninru amaiyaadhu olukku.
Life cannot exist without water, nor can right conduct. The interpretation adopted by most writers for this Kural is that of Manakudavar, who takes 'olukku' to mean 'Virtuous life'. The direct line taken by Parimelalagar to have 'olukku' meaning the fall of rain, is quite naive and not considered appropriate to Valluvar's general line of thinking. By 'Ulaku' Valluvar means 'Ulakiyal' appertaining to wealth and all its side-issues i.e., economy.
The expression 'Neerinru amaiyaadhu ulaku' meaning that the world cannot exist in the absence of the waters, finds a place in Natrinai.
Vote
this
article
Comments
- healthMonsoon Continues In Many Parts Of India: Can Rain Trigger Depression?
- healthBoost Your Immunity This Monsoon Season With These 3 Refreshing Drinks
- home n gardenHow to Keep Your Home Dry During the Monsoon Season
- yoga spiritualitySawan Upay 2023: How To Become Rich By Bringing These 8 Things To Your Home In Shravan
- astrologyMonsoon: 4 Zodiac Signs Who Love Rain And Enjoy It To The Fullest
- wellnessUnstable Weather And Heavy Rains Leave Bangaloreans Feeling Feverish With A Sore Throat - Here's Why
- wellnessMonsoon Health Tips: 13 Ways To Stay Healthy During The Rainy Season
- wellness6 Tips To Protect Your Child From Monsoon Diseases
- pulseRussian Taboos That Will Leave You Shocked!
- wellnessTips For Muscle Soreness In Rainy Season
- wellnessSpices To Use During The Rainy Season
- make up tipsWhich Lipstick Colour Are You Going For This Rainy Season?
GET THE BEST BOLDSKY STORIES!
Allow Notifications
You have already subscribed
Story first published: Friday, November 28, 2008, 12:20 [IST]
Other articles published on Nov 28, 2008