Q. With reference to the classical Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar and his work, the Tirukkural, consider the following statements:
1.The text is structurally categorized into three distinct books: Aram, Porul, and Inbam.
2.The Tirukkural is composed in a lengthy, narrative epic style that avoids short aphorisms or couplets.
3.The philosophical scope of the work addresses practical statecraft, judicial ideals, and universal secular humanism.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Tirukkural is divided cleanly into three sections or books: Aram (dealing with moral virtue), Porul (dealing with socio-economic matters, wealth, and governance), and Inbam (dealing with love and domestic life).
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The text is characterized by its remarkably concise poetic structure. It consists of 1,330 short couplets (kurals) using brief, memorable aphorisms, rather than a lengthy or narrative epic style.
- Statement 3 is correct: Thiruvalluvar’s philosophy is celebrated for its secular and universal humanism. It goes beyond sectarian identities to provide clear guidance on administrative ethics, public welfare, and daily personal conduct.
