AATHICHUDI is well known among Indians, particularly South Indians. Aathichudi was established by the legendary poet Avvaiyaar. This poetry book teaches values, wisdom, good habits, and morals. Aathichudi is a collection of single-lined, simple poetic phrases that carry rich meanings and deeper understandings.
Carving a new history, Persatuan Bahasa Tamil Malaysia along with Jabatan Pengajian India from the University of Malaya have proudly launched Aathichudi in four languages: Tamil, English, Malay, and Chinese. This historical event was graced by the presence of the Deputy Minister of Education, Lim Hui Ying.
This milestone marks Malaysia as the first country to launch an Aathichudi Book in four languages in the world.
According to Vanakkam Malaysia, Lim Hui Ying emphasised that this amazing initiative will be highly beneficial for Tamil practitioners all over the world as well as students.
TRIVIA: Did you know that there were at least 3 Avvaiyars?
- Avvaiyar I — Legendary Avvaiyar, with who Murugan played pranks (“Sutta pazhama sudaadha pazhamaa”)
- Avvaiyar II — Sangam poet (200BC — 100 AD). Friend of Adhiyamaan (who gave her nellikkani)
- Avvaiyar III — (12th century AD) who wrote Aathichoodi and Kondraivendhan.
Let’s nurture our children by imparting profound wisdom and knowledge to them through this amazing initiative.
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