
This item is a digitized image of a traditional Tamil palm-leaf manuscript containing verses 51–60 from Adhikaram 6 (Vāḻkkai Tuṇai Nalam – The Worth of a Life Partner) of the Tirukkural, composed by Thiruvalluvar. The manuscript is engraved on processed palm leaf using a stylus, a hallmark of South Indian manuscript culture. The folio typically features central binding holes for cord fastening, linear Tamil script incisions, and visible signs of age such as surface wear, minor fissures, and darkened lettering. These characteristics reflect prolonged handling and preservation over time. This manuscript represents the historical transmission of Tamil ethical thought through palm-leaf tradition and serves as an important resource for the study of classical Tamil literature, manuscriptology, and cultural heritage.
Tirukkural; Palm Leaf Manuscript; Tamil Literature; Classical Tamil; Family Ethics; Manuscript Studies; Digital Humanities
Tirukkural; Palm Leaf Manuscript; Tamil Literature; Classical Tamil; Family Ethics; Manuscript Studies; Digital Humanities
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