A poem about what makes a home flourish
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
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A poem on having no regrets
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem about love, life, and new growth
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem on what makes a person beautiful
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem on mindfulness, intention, and ease
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem on when—and when not—to take action
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
The rewards of patience
Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas on where all the seemingly endless details of grammar can ultimately lead you, with the help of Sarah the Herrerasaurus!
A poem on the two uses of wealth
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem on strangers and openness
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem on four leadership qualities
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem about learning and life
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem on giving nourishment to the ear
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A poem on what it means to have a home
Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural, published by Beacon Press.
A Poem from Avvaiyar: “What We Know: A Handful of Dirt”
To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas reads a poem about learning from the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar and her book “Moothurai.”
A Poem from Avvaiyar: “Between the King the Careful Poet”
To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas reads a poem about the power of poetry from the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar and her book “Moothurai.”
A Poem from Avvaiyar: “To Behold a Good Person”
To close out this month’s Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas reads a poem about gratitude from the 12th century Tamil woman, poet, and saint Avvaiyar and her book “Moothurai.”