The silence of Valluvar’s wife
The Thirukkural has no mention of Valluvar’s wife; but later texts and oral traditions speak of a certain Vasuki as the poet-saint’s spouse, who is lauded as an epitome of obedience and devotion to her husband. But what was Vasuki like in real life and what did she think of it all? Listen to this week’s episode.
The Thirukkural has no mention of Valluvar’s wife; but later texts and oral traditions speak of a certain Vasuki as the poet-saint’s spouse, who is lauded as an epitome of obedience and devotion to her husband. But what was Vasuki like in real life and what did she think of it all? Listen to this week’s episode.
