Religious Ethics and Ethics of Thirukkural: A Comparative Study Focussing Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Islamic Ethics

The book presents the life, period and writings of Thiruvalluvar, the great Dravidian Saint and Philosopher. His writings are known as Thirukkural, a great Dravidian literature, which is incomparable with any other writings.

The author asserts that in comparison with the Bible, the Quran and other worldly scriptures; Thirukkural preach a Universal code of life and conduct. The basis for its immortal and universal appeal is to be seen in its secular character, clarity of thought, depth of understanding, perception of the unshifting foundations of human life.

The scholarly work makes a comparative study of religious ethics of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam with that of the Thirukkural. The similarities and dissimilarities between the two and critical comments on the study of religions will assist the readers in understanding that the importance of ethics in life is beyond any religion.

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Hindu Religious Ethics and Thirukkural Ethics. 3. Jaina Religious Ethics and Thirukkural Ethics. 4. Buddhist Religious Ethics and Thirukkural Ethics. 5. Christian Religious Ethics and Thirukkural Ethics. 6. Islamic Religious Ethics and Thirukkural Ethics. 7. Findings of Conclusion. Bibliography.