THIRUKKURAL ENGLISH COUPLET (ISBN-978-93-88139-60-1) “No one has so far attempted to present the translation of Tirukkural in English language in the way Dr. Loie has done. It is a historic achievement. Dr. Loie has already left his indelible mark in many fields as his life story and list of achievements testify….” From Foreword….Rev.Fr. Dr. Leonard Fernando, S.J. Rector- St. Joseph’s College, Trichy
Mauritius Government City Hall on 25.01.2019
Dr.R.J.A. Stephen Loie in venturing the task in a unique way with his inimitable style by comprising the whole gamut of Thirukkural as concise and precise in 4+3 word couplet is a remarkable achievement, and I have my own fear in telling, a great task has been well revealed in power of knowledge in comprehension of Thirukkural...”From Prelude…AVVAI NATARAJAN Former Vice Chancellor
Thirukkural English Couplet
With Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture & Food Safety of Mauritius
 Hon'ble Minister Mahen Kumar SEERUTTUN -seen with mebefore the meeting started in Mauritius on 26/01/2019. ------------------------------------------ I really appreciate him as he awaited my speech patiently for a long time on "Thirukkural on "Lofty thoughts" as the Chief Guest could speak late only after his address as the Guest of Honour and left off after honouring me with shawl. He was keeping Thirukkural English Couplet at his hand and reading it.The Hon'ble Minister was happy when I answered him during my talk howValluvar could write things of the present world in 2000 B.C. BRIEF PROFILE OF AUTHOR & BOOKWITH ARMOOGUM PARSURAMEN GOSK FORMER UNESCO DIRECTOR & REPRESENTATIVE (1998-2011)
 Prof. Armoogum introduces Thirukkural English Couplet to the audience in a simple way in the Mauritius Gov.City hall on 25.01.19 DEDICATED TO PEACE OF THE WORLD இந்த புத்தகம் உலக அமைதிக்காக அர்பணிக்கப்படுகிறது"திருக்குறளில் பிரபஞ்ச நியதி" -"COSMIC LAW IN THIRUKKURAL"( Honour Life & Cosmic Law Program Series) Seminar is conducted by the Author. Click at the Right top drop menu and click on the item to find further details. | Seen:From Right End: The Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture & Food Safety, Mauritius Second :Mr. Ponnambalam, Attorney-at-law, Third: His Excellency Paramasivum Pillai Vyapoory, G.O.S.K. Acting President of Mauritius Fourth; Myself, Fifth; Prof. Armoogum Parsuramen, G.O.S.K. -Former Minister consecutively for 13 years Dr.K.S.Antonysamy, HoD, Loyola, ChennaiDr Stephen Loie on 4+3 Word Couplet Thirukkural TranslationTHIRUKKURAL ENGLISH COUPLET BOOK LAUNCH FUNCTION"THIRUKKURAL ENGLISH COUPLET" by Dr.Stephen Loie, BOOK LAUNCH FUNCTION-P...THIRUKKURAL ENGLISH COUPLET BOOK RELEASE FUNCTION -PART-3 |
FOREWORD(புறவுரை)
FOREWORD(புறவுரை)
Tirukkural
holds a pride of place in the multifaceted Tamil literature with its 1330
couplets dealing with the ideal virtues to be practised by an individual in his/her
day to day life. Not only in the Tamil speaking regions but also in many parts
of the world this compendium of human wisdom is known through translations of
Tirukkural in different languages. Many scholars from Tamil Nadu and many missionaries
who made Tamil Nadu their second home were impressed and inspired by the
succinct couplets expressing and extolling human values applicable and needed
for people of all walks of life and belonging to different religious
traditions. With this conviction they delved deep into the ocean of Tirukkural
and through their translations and commentaries made it possible for millions
of men and women to inherit the pearls of wisdom to guide their lives.
Starting
with G.U. Pope there are many translations and commentaries of Tirukkural in English. In this long line of
erudite scholars, we have now in our hands an unique translation rendered by
Advocate Dr. R.J.A. Stephen Loie.
With
his expertise in law and human psychology, proficiency in English linguistics
and grammar, and ardent love for Tamil language and the unquenchable desire to
make the world know and profit from the immeasurable wealth contained in Tamil
literature Dr. Stephen Loie has translated the world famous couplet into
English. What is unique in his translation is the similar use of four words in
line one and three words in line two as followed by Tiruvalluvar. Moreover, his
use of descriptive grammar and use of idiomatic expressions make this
translation artistic and captivating.
In
itself it is a bold attempt and a spectacular achievement because despite the grammar
and literary structures of English and Tamil being different, Dr. Loie has
overcome all the hurdles and aptly presented Tirukkural into English for the first
time in 4+3 words in two verses. This translation is yet another testimony to
Dr Loie as a man of indomitable courage, meticulous planning and unwavering
commitment to the works he undertakes.
Dr.
Loie will be greatly acclaimed in both the Tamil and English speaking world for
the way he has presented this book following closely the rich tradition of
Tiruvalluvar. He has not only given apt titles for each chapter as Tiruvalluvar
has done but also like him presents the first couplet in each chapter as
explaining the title of the chapter. For example, in chapter 23 Charity he
explains this virtue in the following way:
CHARITY GIVES TO THOSE
WHO RETURN NOT
No
one has so far attempted to present the translation of Tirukkural in English
language in the way Dr. Loie has done. It is a historic achievement.
Dr.
Loie has already left his indelible mark in many fields as his life story and list
of achievements testify. In this book in an integrated way he has made it
possible for women and men to grow in gratefulness to God the Alpha and
the Omega, the Beginning and the End, and express and experience this
gratefulness by weaving together a world of harmony, justice and peace – the vertical and horizontal love which is
very much needed in today’s world. Mother Tamil will bless him abundantly. I
wish and pray that the God of Wisdom continues to shower his blessings on Dr.
Stephen Loie so that he produces many more path breaking works to enlighten,
inspire and encourage people to walk in the path of virtue.
Dr.
Leonard Fernando, S.J.
Rector
St.
Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli.
Highly qualified, expertized / experienced in Law, English Language, Criminology, Psychology,Administration,Religions,ADRS, AM., Multifacetedly Qualified towards achieving Law, Mentor of "Doctor of Cosmic Law"(c)Programs, Counselor, Motivator, Teacher, Trainer, Conciliator besides being a Victims Defence Lawyer in the Hon'ble Courts of Law.Counselling Advocate and Legal Practitioner of rare repertoire of subjects, being prone to psychology for dealing with civil, criminal, educational, constitutional and international laws. He has been to many European & other Countries for conducting his seminars classes on different subjects associated with Law and Life, interviewed by Press, Media.Many credentials,heartfelt comments/words from very top people like the Archbishop of Canterbury's Correspondence Secretary from Lamberth Palace,London have elevated him a lot.He is popularly known as an Encyclopedia of Knowledge.He has translated Thirukkural as it is in 4+3 Words in 2 Lines being applauded by many highly reputed Educationists,which translation,called " THIRUKKURAL ENGLISH COUPLET" awaits its recognition from the UNESCO.
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