Character guide

Thiruvalluvar

major

Also known as himself, him

The revered Tamil poet and philosopher who composed the Kural text.

Parimêlajahar

supporting

Also known as himself

A medieval commentator whose interpretations are cited throughout the work.

Dr. Pope

minor

Also known as Pope

A translator and scholar of the Kural, referenced in the commentary.

Pallor

supporting

A personified figure representing the wasting effect of love-longing.

Bouderie

supporting

A personification of the lovers' sulking and playful quarrels.

Lakshmi

minor

Also known as Lakshmi 12, Lakshmi 13

The goddess of wealth and prosperity, invoked in the text.

the Kural

major

Also known as its

The central text itself, often personified as a revered entity.

Drew

minor

A translator or scholar mentioned in the commentary notes.

Jesus Christ

minor

Also known as Jesus, Christ

Referenced as a moral exemplar in comparative commentary.

M. Ariel

minor

Also known as himself

A scholar cited in the commentary on the Kural.

Kauṭilya

minor

Ancient Indian philosopher referenced for political wisdom.

Fortune

minor

Personified concept of luck and destiny in the moral verses.