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name: thirukkural description: Access the Thirukkural (Tamil ethical scripture) with translations. Use when user asks for "Thirukkural", "Tamil proverbs", "ancient Tamil wisdom", or wants Tamil scripture references.

Thirukkural API

Classic Tamil ethical scripture with translations.

Quick Use

# Get a specific couplet
python3 scripts/thirukkural.py couplet 1

# Get by chapter
python3 scripts/thirukkural.py chapter 1

API Used

https://api.thirukkural.com (free, no key)

Structure

• 1330 couplets (Acaṅgaľ)
• 133 Sections (Iṟal)
• 38 Chapters (Pāḷ)

Translations

English, Tamil, Hindi, and other languages available.