# What Virtue and Righteousness means in The Kural

> The book extensively explores the concept of righteousness (aram) as the foundation of a good life, emphasizing virtues such as self-control, non-killing, charity, truthfulness, and fear of evildoing, which are essential for both householders and ascetics.

## Explanation

The book extensively explores the concept of righteousness (aram) as the foundation of a good life, emphasizing virtues such as self-control, non-killing, charity, truthfulness, and fear of evildoing, which are essential for both householders and ascetics.

The first part of the Kural is devoted to Righteousness, and its second section is said to inculcate principles leading to self-realization.

The entire part is dedicated to righteousness, detailing virtues for householders and ascetics, and emphasizing moral conduct.

The chapter emphasizes that virtue and honour triumph over vice, with a distinction between private morality and state necessity.

The author hopes the Kural will sow seeds of a noble, dignified, virtuous, and manly life in the hearts of readers.

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