திருவள்ளுவரின் ஒப்புரவறிதல்: Moral Responsibility in Thiruvalluvar

சுருக்கம்

This article examines Thiruvalluvar’s ethical vision of Oppuravarithal, a concept that emphasizes social responsibility, compassion, mutual assistance and concern for the well-being of others. Drawing upon the ethical ideas articulated in the Thirukkural, the study explores how an individual’s life acquires social significance when personal welfare is connected with the welfare of the wider community. It highlights that Oppuravarithal is not merely an act of giving or material charity; rather, it represents a broader moral commitment to understanding the needs of others, extending timely support and contributing to the common good. The discussion considers the relationship between humaneness, social harmony, generosity and responsible conduct, while distinguishing meaningful assistance from actions motivated solely by personal benefit or recognition. Thiruvalluvar’s teachings present benevolence as an essential virtue through which individuals can strengthen social relationships and create an equitable and compassionate society. The article also draws attention to the continuing relevance of these principles in contemporary life, where social divisions, individualism and unequal access to resources make mutual care increasingly important. By interpreting the relevant Kural-based ethical insights, the study argues that Oppuravarithal offers a practical moral framework for collective welfare and harmonious social existence. It concludes that Thiruvalluvar’s thought places human concern and shared responsibility at the centre of a meaningful life, making the ideal of social benevolence relevant across generations.

திறவுச்சொற்கள்

• Thiruvalluvar
• Thirukkural
• Oppuravarithal
• Social Responsibility
• Benevolence
• Compassion
• Mutual Assistance
• Social Harmony
• Collective Welfare
• Tamil Ethics