Thirukkural Sections Chapter Groups chapters VirtuePrologueThe Praise of GodThe Blessing of RainThe Greatness of AsceticsAssertion of the Strength of VirtueDomestic VirtueDomestic LifeThe Worth of a WifeThe Wealth of ChildrenThe Possession of LoveHospitalityThe Utterance of Pleasant WordsGratitudeImpartialityThe Possession of Self-restraintThe Possession of DecorumNot coveting another's WifeThe Possession of Patience, ForbearanceNot EnvyingNot CovetingNot BackbitingAgainst Vain SpeakingDread of Evil DeedsDuty to SocietyGivingRenownAscetic VirtueCompassionAbstinence from FleshPenanceImpostureThe Absence of FraudVeracityRestraining AngerNot doing EvilNot killingInstabilityRenunciationTruth-ConciousnessFateFateFateLoveThe Post-marital loveThe Pleasures of Temporary VarianceFeigned AngerPoutingExpostulation with OneselfDesire for ReunionThe Reading of the SignsMutual DesireReserve OvercomeSoliloquyWasting AwayLamentations at EventideThe Visions of the NightSad MemoriesThe Solitary AnguishThe Pallid HueEyes consumed with GriefComplainingsSeparation unendurableThe Pre-marital loveThe Announcement of the RumourThe Abandonment of ReserveDeclaration of Love's special ExcellenceThe Praise of her BeautyRejoicing in the EmbraceRecognition of the SignsThe Pre-marital loveWealthMiscellaneousBasenessThe Dread of MendicancyMendicancyPovertyFarmingThe Way of Maintaining the FamilyShameWealth without BenefactionCourtesyPerfectnessGreatnessHonourNobilityFriendshipMedicineGamblingNot Drinking Palm-WineWanton WomenBeing led by WomenNot Offending the GreatEnmity withinKnowing the Quality of HateThe Might of HatredHostilityIgnoranceFollyUnreal FriendshipEvil FriendshipFamiliarityInvestigation in forming FriendshipsFriendshipThe Excellence of an ArmyMilitary SpiritThe Excellence of an ArmyWay of Making WealthWay of Accumulating WealthThe Essentials of a StateThe FortificationThe LandMinisters of StateNot to dread the CouncilThe Knowledge of the Council ChamberThe Knowledge of IndicationsConduct in the Presence of the KingThe EnvoyModes of ActionPower in ActionPurity in ActionPower of SpeechThe Office of Minister of stateRoyaltyHopefulness in TroubleManly EffortUnsluggishnessEnergyDetectivesBenignityAbsence of TerrorismThe Cruel SceptreThe Right SceptreUnforgetfulnessCherishing KinsmenSelection and EmploymentSelection and ConfidenceKnowing the PlaceKnowing the fitting TimeThe Knowledge of PowerActing after due ConsiderationAvoiding mean AssociationsSeeking the Aid of Great MenThe Correction of FaultsThe Possession of KnowledgeHearingIgnoranceLearningThe Greatness of a King