Chanakya: His Teachings and Advice

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Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8172246021
Total Pages : 68 pages
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Book Synopsis Chanakya: His Teachings and Advice by : Ashwani Sharma

Download or read book Chanakya: His Teachings and Advice written by Ashwani Sharma and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya was undoubtedly ancient India s finest political strategist and thinker. His brand of wisdom is ageless and immitable. This volume forcefully impress upon one, the need and the permenance of a moral code. The book has a large smattering of pithy observations on women, family life, human relationships, moral conduct and spirituality. Chanakya s startling prophecies, meaningful reflections on everyday living and headed axioms, make this book a rich repository of profoundity and reason.

Chanakya Neeti

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Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9788128400483
Total Pages : 132 pages
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Download or read book Chanakya Neeti written by B. K. Chaturvedi and published by Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest figures of wisdom and knowledge in the Indian history is Chanakya. Chanakya is regarded as a great thinker and diplomat in India who is traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta. Originally a professor of economics and political science at the ancient Takshashila University, Chanakya managed the first Maurya Emperor Chandragupta's rise to power at a young age. Instead of acquiring the seat of kingdom for himself, he crowned Chandragupta Maurya as the emperor and served as his chief advisor. Chanakya Neeti is a treatise on the ideal way of life, and shows Chanakya's deep study of the Indian way of life. These practical and powerful strategies provide a path to live an orderly and planned life. If these strategies are followed in any sphere of life, victory is certain. Chanakya also developed Neeti-Sutras (aphorisms ? pithy sentences) that tell people how they should behave. Chanakya used these sutras to groom Chandragupta and other selected disciples in the art of ruling a kingdom. But these sutras are also relevant in this modern age and are very useful for us. For the first time, Chanakya Neeti and Chanakya Sutras are compiled in this book to make Chanakya's invaluable wisdom easily available to the common readers. This book presents Chanakya's powerful strategies and principles in a very lucid manner for the benefit of our valuable readers.

Chanakya Neeti

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Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9388423577
Total Pages : 266 pages
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Book Synopsis Chanakya Neeti by : Radhakrishnan Pillai

Download or read book Chanakya Neeti written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies for Success “An action contemplated shouldn’t ever be advertised; But kept a secret like a mantra, and revealed in time.” We all feel stuck at times. There could be many reasons for this—issues at work, unhappy family life, financial troubles or embarrassing social situations. Most of us could use a little advice in these circumstances. Chanakya Neeti provides precisely that guidance to face life’s many daunting challenges. Chanakya, the great thinker and teacher, is wellknown for his insights into the needs of both the privileged and the masses. The original Chanakya Neeti was written over two thousand years ago, but its brilliant verses are still applicable today because the basic quests of man remain the same—peace, prosperity and happiness. In this volume, Radhakrishnan Pillai offers a modern interpretation of Chanakya’s crisp and practical maxims in his characteristic easytofollow and elegant prose. Imbibe Chanakya’s wisdom to break loose from the web of troubles and create the life you desire on your terms. Radhakrishnan Pillai is the bestselling author of Corporate Chanakya, Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, Chanakya in You, Katha Chanakya and Thus Spoke Chanakya. He has a Master’s degree in Sanskrit and has done his PhD in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. A renowned management consultant and speaker, he is the Deputy Director of the Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS) at the University of Mumbai. He tweets using the handle @rchanakyapillai and is also active on other major social media platforms.

Chanakya in Daily Life

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ISBN 13 : 9788129144447
Total Pages : 292 pages
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Download or read book Chanakya in Daily Life written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is unpredictable and full of challenges. One wrong step and everything can come crashing down. In such a scenario, one often wishes for a roadmap of life, but how is that possible? Bestselling author Radhakrishnan Pillai's much-anticipated book, Chanakya in Daily Life, will help you navigate the rough seas of life and stay on course. Covering all aspects of life from the personal to the professional, it will tell you everything from how to begin your day to how to end it, how to choose the right job, stay financially secure, have a happy married life, raise your children the right way, achieve the perfect work-life balance and much more. Like always, Pillai decodes and simplifies the visionary king-maker Chanakya's teachings from the Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti to provide solutions for any problem that might crop up in any aspect of your life. Thus, Chanakya in Daily Life is the perfect guru who expects only one thing from the shishya-a willingness to learn.

Chanakya in You

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ISBN 13 : 8184956606
Total Pages : 256 pages
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Download or read book Chanakya in You written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya in You is the charming, lighthearted yet profound tale of a man inspired by his grandfather to seek the wisdom of the Arthashastra. Journey with a modern-day disciple of Chanakya as he goes from being an aimless youth to the richest man in the world, inspiring a whole nation to take up study of Sanskrit and ancient Indian literature for business success. Interestingly, this book does not have a single character with a name. The story is about you and your journey through life. While you flip through the pages, you may well find yourself walking the hero's path to bring out the Chanakya inside you. The book can be read by a parent or a young adult, by a business tycoon or an academic scholar, with equal ease and interest. This is a book for the people; a book that makes you think. Don’t put it down until you discover the Chanakya in You! Radhakrishnan Pillai, has an MA in Sanskrit and is a certified explorer of the magic of Chanakya and the Arthashastra. After the runaway success of his first book Corporate Chanakya, followed by a second bestseller, Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, Pillai brings Chanakya to life in his business fiction Chanakya in You. He can be reached at Twitter@rchanakyapillai and Facebook : /RadhakrishnanPillaiOfficial

Chanakya Niti Shastra

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Total Pages : 176 pages
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Book Synopsis Chanakya Niti Shastra by : Mohan Kumar

Download or read book Chanakya Niti Shastra written by Mohan Kumar and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-26 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya Niti Shastra" is written by "Aacharya (teacher) Chanakya". He solved all problems and troubles, which we face in our daily life, does not matter in which field we are working (or belongs to). He gave many quotes and verses to solve our difficult situations of our life. If someone is in a difficult situation and there is no way to get out of it, then through this book, he can end his troubles and get out of the troubles by solving them. You must read a lot of books of different subjects in your school, but you never read single such books which would give you the knowledge of the main subject "Life and Carrier", which can correctly guide you to live life. You will not have read a single book in your school that can guide you that after completing your education, how you should start your life, how to live, how to solve your problems, etc.But Aacharya (teacher) Chanakya has encoded all the experiences of his life in this book and has put it before us so that we can live our life well without much experiences and can face each and every situation and can turn our life in the right direction. He written this book in Sanskrit Language but I translated this in your language, so that you can also read and get benefit from it.Chanakya (c. 350-275 BCE) was an ancient Indian statesman, teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor of the Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. He is traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra, a text dated to roughly between the 2nd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. Kautilya was born into a Brahmin family. He was originally from Northern India and was a professor of political science and economics at the Taxila University. He had complete knowledge of Vedas. Chanakya is considered as the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in India, and his work is thought of as an important precursor to classical economics. His works were lost near the end of the Gupta Empire and not rediscovered until the early twentieth century. Arthashastra (Plutonomy) and Neetishastra (Ethics or Policies) his two books cover variety of subjects starting with ethics to economics, politics to philosophy, sex to scholastic. On reading his work there is no doubt that he was visionary and his theories of administration are the best. He was responsible for the overthrow of the last ruler of Nanda dynasty at the start of Maurya dynasty. He played very important part in the establishment, growth and preservation of Maurya empire. He was teacher and mentor to the first Maurya emperor Chandragupta Maurya, who was a ordinary man like us. Chanakya was man of great tactics, who made great contributions and was instrumental in changing the course of Indian history forever. It is said that Chanakya had been personally offended by King Nanda and he had vowed to keep his long "Shikha" (Lock of hair) open till the destruction of king Nanda and the drunken princes. Chanakya helped Chandragupta in raising a large army and defeating King Nanda there by fulfilling his vow. Chanakya proved that intelligence is the most powerful weapon because he ruined the already established Kingdom of King Nanda only by his intellectual strength. He even defeated Alexander by his wisdom and policies. Chanakya functioned as Chandragupta's counselor and advised him in all matters related with state and administration. He was a great thinker and diplomat. His intellectual genius commanded great adulation and respect during his time and subsequent years. He was a great strategist of his time, and also considered as ruthless manipulator who was determined to achieve his goals by using four fold policy of Conciliation, Donation, Punishment and Division ( साम,दाम, दण्ड और भेद). His works of wisdom are more than 2000 years old, but still his teachings are relevant and useful in today's world.

Corporate Chanakya on Leadership

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Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8184953070
Total Pages : 172 pages
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Download or read book Corporate Chanakya on Leadership written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya, the most powerful strategist of 4th Century BC, documented his ideas on leadership, in the Arthashastra. In the present book, the author simplifies these ageold formulae for success in today’s corporate world. Corporate Chanakya on Leadership applies Chanakya’s wisdom across a host of areas including power and the responsibilities of a leader, decision making, nurturing people, ethics in business, how to prepare for competition and all that a leader should avoid doing. Gain from this guide and discover the Chanakya in you…

Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership

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ISBN 13 : 8184954018
Total Pages : 235 pages
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Download or read book Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2014-01-29 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya, who lived in India in the 4th Century BC, was a leadership guru par excellence. The treasure of his teachings can be found in his book, The Arthashastra, which deals with good governance based on ideal leadership. The concept of the ideal nation in The Arthashastra, called Saptanga, holds that there are seven pillars of a kingdom: Swami, Amatya, Janpada, Durg, Kosha, Dand, Mitra iti Prakritya. For centuries, Indian rulers have used this concept as a model of successful government. In this path-breaking book, Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, author Radhakrishnan Pillai delves into Chanakya’s Saptanga with the real-life example of D. Sivanandhan. Former Director General of Police, Maharashtra, and the archetype of an able administrator, Sivanandhan shares his guidelines for effective management, highlighting those that make him a dynamic leader. In Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, theory meets practice, academic research meets vast experience in police supervision and an age-old formula is revealed in a modern-day success story. Together, Pillai and Sivanandhan bring Chanakya’s model to life. Anyone can use the seven secrets of leadership to run a kingdom effectively. Apply them in your life, and the magic of Chanakya’s wisdom will transform you into the ideal leader. Radhakrishnan Pillai, founder-director of the Chanakya Institute of Public leadership (CIPL), has represented India in various national and international conferences and has taught at educational institutes in Germany (Heidelberg, Cologne), UK (Oxford, Cambridge) and India (IIT, IIM and IISc). His best-selling book Corporate Chanakya is used by business schools around the globe. Pillai received the Sardar Patel International Award in 2009. D. Sivanandhan, former Director General of Police, Maharashtra, is one of India’s most highly regarded IPS officers. He has been instrumental in rebuilding the defenses of Mumbai after attacks in November 2008, and has served as member of the special task force in the National Security Council Secretariat. Currently, he serves on the board of several companies and is the Chairman of Securus First India Pvt. Ltd.

Rule The World The Way I Did

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Publisher : Pustak Mahal
ISBN 13 : 8122310109
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book Rule The World The Way I Did written by Prof.S.K.Prasoon and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2008-02-06 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya is an unrivalled personality whose parallel cannot be found in history. Many people admire him for his wisdom and practical maxims, while many despise him for his unscrupulousness. Nonetheless, there is no one who is not awed by him. He was a shrewd politician, a master strategist, a crafty tactician, and an able administrator. He demolished a stale kingdom and an arrogant dynasty to establish a powerful and united kingdom. This book is a peek into the life of this unmatched thinker. It also discusses his teachings and principles, which are still as contemporary and relevant to the modern times as they were myriads of years ago. Meant for all those who want to achieve an enviable position in life, the book will help you earn unprecedented power and success, and rule the world like Chanakya did.

The ARTHASHASTRA

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Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 8184750110
Total Pages : 832 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book The ARTHASHASTRA written by Kautilya and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-14 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical India's greatest minds; Kautilya; also known as Chanakya and Vishnugupta; wrote the Arthashastra not later than 150 AD though the date has not been conclusively established. Legend has it that he was either a Brahmin from Kerala or from north India; however; it is certain that Kautilya was the man who destroyed the Nanda dynasty and installed Chandragupta Maurya as the King of Magadha. A master strategist who was well-versed in the Vedas and adept at creating intrigues and devising political stratagems; Kautilya's genius is reflected in his Arthashastra which is the most comprehensive treatise of statecraft of classical times. The text contains fifteen books which cover numerous topics viz.; the King; a complete code of law; foreign policy; secret and occult practices and so on. The Arthashastra is written mainly in prose but also incorporates 380 shlokas. Artha; literally wealth; is one of four supreme aims prescribed by Hindu tradition. However; it has a much wider significance and the material well-being of individuals is just a part of it. In accordance with this; Kautilya's Arthashastra maintains that the state or government of a country has a vital role to play in maintaining the material status of both the nation and its people. Therefore; a significant part of the Arthashastra has to do with the science of economics. When it deals with the science of politics; the Arthashastra describes in detail the art of government in its widest sense—the maintenance of law and order as also of an efficient administrative machinery.

Doing Business in India For Dummies

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118051637
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Doing Business in India For Dummies written by Ranjini Manian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India is booming! This practical, easy-to-understand guide covers all the basics of setting up and growing your business in India, from choosing a location and selecting your Indian team to understanding the legal system, evaluating business partners, and settling disputes. You also get handy tips in financing, marketing, and manufacturing, as well as doing business from abroad. Develop a strong business plan Train and manage your Indian team Cut through bureaucratic red tape Build lucrative relationships Overcome communication challenges

Chanakya Neeti

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ISBN 13 : 9788181333391
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis Chanakya Neeti by : Aachrya Vishwamitra Sharma

Download or read book Chanakya Neeti written by Aachrya Vishwamitra Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sawan present book on Chanakya Neeti is a book based on Chanakya, an Indian theorist, teacher, philosopher, economist and a noble mentor to the Mauryan emperors between 350 -275 BC. The book portrays about his ideologies and ideas in diverse situations, which are pertinent even to today's' times. Chanakya was also known as Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta. He was prominent lecturer. He gave to much emphasis on state and wealth respectively. People follow his ideas to escape from the web of several evils to lead a happy and peaceful life.

Katha Chanakya

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ISBN 13 : 818495980X
Total Pages : 186 pages
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Download or read book Katha Chanakya written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Chanakya's Chant

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ISBN 13 : 9789380658674
Total Pages : 448 pages
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Download or read book Chanakya's Chant written by Ashwin Sanghi and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya's Chant is a racy and gripping account on Chanakya, one of the greatest political strategists India has seen. The story changes track as it narrates the tale of Gangasagar Mishra, the reincarnation of Chanakya, in parallel. Will he be the next kingmaker? Gangasagar Mishra, a denizen of a quaint old Indian town, is no ordinary man. Society sees him as a Brahmin teacher who can barely make ends meet, but he's the reincarnation of the man who brought the fragmented subcontinent together under a single empire – Chanakya. Chanakya's Chant by Ashwin Sanghi gives its readers a look into two parallel worlds that are tied together by the intelligence of the main protagonists. The first story is set in 340 BC, when a young Brahmin man, fueled by the death of his father, vows revenge against the king and overthrows his rule by bringing in Chandragupta Maurya, the first emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. The scene then shifts to modern day India, where Gangasagar Mishra leads his life as a nonentity – until he decides to groom an ambitious girl from Kanpur into India's prime minister. Will Chanakya's manipulative mechanisms change the face of the nation again? The book takes readers on a joyride through Chanakya's cold and calculating moves. Chanakya's Chant was very well received by critics and readers. Renowned bureaucrat and writer Shashi Tharoor released the book in Mumbai and termed it a gripping and delightful read. The book is a historical account, but features many colloquial terms too.

Success Principles of Chanakya

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Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 9355214219
Total Pages : 110 pages
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Download or read book Success Principles of Chanakya written by Mahesh Dutt Sharma and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-01-05 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acharya Chanakya has been accepted as the undisputed benchmark and strategy formulator of ancient Indian political set-up and social values. He is a symbol of India’s ingenious wisdom. He is considered as the pioneer who successfully experimented with strategic manipulations and the gambits of chess, in Indian politics. Chanakya was a practical strategist, as well as an economist. His ‘Chanakya Neeti’ is the ideal guide for a citizens rights and duties; what is right and beneficial for him; what is harmful and immoral for him; he has comprehensively explained through his principles. His ‘principle’s’ (Sutras) or teachings are timeless. With the passage of time, they have become even more socially and politically relevant. Chanakya was the first management guru of the world. He showed comprehensively the way of managing every aspect of one’s life. On the basis of what he taught, it can be said that success can be attained even today by managing your life properly.

Chanakya Niti

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Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9353057809
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Chanakya Niti written by and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya's numerous sayings on life and living — popularized in the wake of his successful strategy to put Chandragupta Maurya on the throne, if legend is to be believed — have been compiled in numerous collections and anthologies over time. This entire corpus was referred to as Chanakya Niti. These aphorisms, which continue to be recalled and quoted in many parts of India, primarily deal with everyday living: with family and social surroundings, friends and enemies, wealth and knowledge, and the inevitable end of everything. They also advise on the good and bad in life, proper and improper conduct, and how to manage many difficult situations. A.N.D. Haksar's wonderful translation also places this work into context, showing how these verses have endured in the popular imagination for so long.

Chanakya Neeti

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Publisher : General Press
ISBN 13 : 9789389716276
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (162 download)

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Book Synopsis Chanakya Neeti by : Chanakya

Download or read book Chanakya Neeti written by Chanakya and published by General Press. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya Neeti' is a treatise on the ideal way of life and shows Chanakya's deep study of the Indian way of life. Chanakya is regarded as a great thinker and diplomat in India. The book portrays about his ideologies and ideas in diverse situations, which are pertinent even to today's times. The topics discussed in this book are morality, ethics, governance and several others. Chanakya, traditionally known as Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta, was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He wrote the 'Arthashastra', an ancient Indian political treatise. Considered a pioneer in the field of Political Science and Economics in India, his works, lost towards the end of the Gupta Empire, were fortunately rediscovered in 1915. He played a crucial role in the establishment and expansion of the Mauryan Empire.