Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Modi Suggests Translating Thirukkural Into Uzbek During Uzbekistan Anniversary
Narendra Modi spoke about an important Tamil work called the Thirukkural.
He said its ideas are useful even today.
The work contains spiritual, philosophical and practical wisdom.
Modi suggested translating it into the Uzbek language.
He said this could help people in Uzbekistan learn from it.
He also said the translation could create a stronger connection between the cultures.
Modi described the Thirukkural as a way to understand human thinking from long ago.
He made the suggestion during Uzbekistan’s 80th-anniversary observances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, about the enduring relevance of the Thirukkural.
He described the Thirukkural as a source of spiritual, philosophical and practical wisdom.
Modi proposed envisioning a mission to translate the Thirukkural into Uzbek.
He said the translation could enrich local knowledge and create a deeper sense of connection.
His remarks came as Uzbekistan marked its 80th anniversary.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- He suggested envisioning a mission to translate the Thirukkural into Uzbek.
- When
- While Uzbekistan was marking its 80th anniversary.
- Where
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Why
- Modi said the translation could enrich local knowledge and create a deep sense of connection.
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Location
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Text discussed
- The Thirukkural
- Suggested initiative
- Translation of the Thirukkural into Uzbek
- Occasion
- Uzbekistan’s 80th anniversary
- Described significance
- Spiritual, philosophical and practical wisdom