Thiruvalluvar
~1st century BCE–5th century CE · Indian (Tamil Nadu) · Ancient Tamil Nadu
Known for: Wrote the Tirukkural — 1,330 couplets covering virtue, wealth, and love that Tamil culture considers scripture
Thiruvalluvar authored the Tirukkural, a masterpiece of Tamil literature consisting of 1,330 couplets on ethics, politics, and love. It's secular — claimed by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Christians alike.
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