Thiruvlluvar’s Prescriptions for the Pressing Problems of the World
Thiruvlluvar’s Prescriptions for the Pressing Problems of the World Dr. R. Prabhakaran Abstract In the past four thousand years, there have been many philosophers, sages, and saints. Among all of them, Thiruvalluvar stands apart as a beacon light guiding humanity with his immortal wisdom. The world has always been experiencing several serious problems. Thiruvalluvar’s guidelines offer practical solutions to the problems of the world. This paper examines Thiruvalluvar’s solutions for poverty, diseases, violence, and environmental degradation. His solutions are consistent with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Although the solutions are different for the different problems, love seems to be the common factor in Thiruvalluvar’s approach to solving these problems. Thiruvalluvar contends that love is the quintessence of life. His message is one of love, truth, an...