PM Modi gifts Russian edition of ‘Thirukkural’ to Putin ahead of BRICS Summit: What you need to know about ‘Tamil Veda’
The Thirukkural is highly respected among Tamils and is often referred to as the “Tamil Veda”. Scholars also regard it as an important work of aphoristic literature.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a Russian edition of Thirukkural, a revered Tamil text, to President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The Thirukkural, also known as Tirukkural, is a classical Tamil work attributed to poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, containing 1,330 couplets that offer moral guidance on virtue, wealth, and love, transcending religious and social boundaries.
The gift is seen as a symbol of shared cultural values and strengthening ties between India and Russia, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchanges in fostering diplomatic relations.
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