Examining the Philosophy of the Thirukkural - Part 2
“ஒத்தற்கு எனிதாய் உணர்தற்கு அரிதாகி வேதப் பொருளாய் மிகவிளங்கித் - தித்திப்போர் உள்ளுதொறு உள்ளுதொறு உள்ளம் உருக்குமே வள்ளுவர் வாய்மொழி
Mukundh Kannan
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