The Thirukkural, with commentary by a Catholic

Written more than two millennia ago by the poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, the Thirukkural is the beating heart of Tamil wisdom. Composed of 1,330 kurals (concise couplets), this masterpiece addresses with surgical precision the three main pillars of human existence: virtue (Aram), wealth (Porul), and love (Inbam). Its strength? A universal reach that transcends eras, cultures, and religions.
But what happens when a Catholic Christian dives into this sea of Eastern wisdom?
That is the challenge of this book. Chapter after chapter, kural after kural, I invite you to join me in an unprecedented comparative reading. Without syncretism, but with an immensely open heart, I will analyze, comment on, and create a dialogue between these ancient maxims and my Catholic faith, the Gospel, and Christian theology.
Will we discover unexpected bridges regarding love of neighbor, forgiveness, or humility? Or on the contrary, stimulating contrasts?
Whether you are Catholic, Hindu, atheist, or simply a lover of beautiful philosophy, this journey at the crossroads of East and West is for you. Join me in this exploration of Truth, wherever it may be found.