What's Special About Thirukkural Which Modi Gifted Putin? 11/09/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the ancient Tamil classic Thirukkural , underscoring India's rich cultural heritage and promoting its universal ethical wisdom on a global diplomatic stage. Prime Minister Modi presented a Russian translation of the Thirukkural to President Putin ahead of the BRICS Summit, highlighting the work's universal ethical wisdom. The 2026 Russian edition, published by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, includes the original Tamil text, transliteration, and a Russian translation by Naira Mkrtchyan. The Thirukkural , a collection of 1,330 couplets, covers virtue, morality, governance, social conduct, wealth, family life, and love, making it a significant work of Tamil literature. Thiruvalluvar, the revered poet-philosopher, is traditionally believed to have lived over 2,000 years ago, with his work's influence extending far beyond Tamil Nadu. The 2026 Russian edition, ...