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Chanakya Neeti

Author : B. K. Chaturvedi
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9788128400483
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (4 download)

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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 Niti Shastra

Author : Mohan Kumar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (446 download)

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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.

Chanakya in You

Author : Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8184956606
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (849 download)

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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 The Great

Author : Acharya Rajeshwar Mishra
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9351652823
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Chanakya The Great written by Acharya Rajeshwar Mishra and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He is the pioneer of an intellectual tradition initiated for the orderly conduct of the Indian economic, political, academic, and social system. He eliminated the enemies by his strategies. He gave a coveted position to Sanskrit literature by his sheer brilliance. He presented his entire life to others as a benchmark to be studied. He gave importance to character, pride, and commitment towards duty. The name of such a colossus is 'Chanakya'. He was endowed with a sharp intellect, strong resolution, sheer brilliance, foresight and thus a man of that era. He had only one motto in his life — 'Buddhirdasa Balam Tasya' i.e, One, who has intelligence has the might! Keeping in mind the growing popularity of Chanakya's literature among the readers, we have published this 'Combined Edition'. It is our aim to make Chanakya's invaluable wealth as a great scholar, easily available so that everyone can lead a planned and prosperous life. Also, I personally feel that everyone must read this book. – Acharya Rajeshwar Mishra

Katha Chanakya

Author : Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 818495980X
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (849 download)

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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 Neeti

Author : Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9388423577
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (884 download)

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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.

Kautilya's Arthashastra

Author : Kau?alya
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8184950292
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book Kautilya's Arthashastra written by Kau?alya and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is India s most illustrious political economist of all time. He regarded economic activity as the driving force behind the functioning of any political dispensation. In fact, he went to the extent of saying that revenue should take priority over the army because sustaining the army was possible out of a well-managed revenue system.Kautilya advocated limiting the taxation power of the State, having low rates of taxation, maintaining a gradual increase in taxation and most importantly devising a tax structure that ensured compliance. He strongly encouraged foreign trade, basing it on the premise that for a successful trade contract to be established, it had to be beneficial to all. He emphasised State control and investment in land, water and mining. Kautilya was a true statesman who bridged the gap between experience and vision. For Kautilya, good governance was paramount. He suggested built-in checks and balances in systems and procedures for the containment of malpractices. Many postulates of Kautilya s philosophy of political economy are applicable to contemporary times.

Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership

Author : Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8184954018
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (849 download)

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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.

CHANAKYA NEETI, SUTRAS & KAUTILYA ARTHASHASTRA: ( With Chanakya's Biography)

Author : ACHARYA CHANAKYA
Publisher : TULSI SAHITYA PUBLICATIONS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book CHANAKYA NEETI, SUTRAS & KAUTILYA ARTHASHASTRA: ( With Chanakya's Biography) written by ACHARYA CHANAKYA and published by TULSI SAHITYA PUBLICATIONS. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya (Kauṭilya) Is one of the greatest philosopher, advisor and teacher in the Indian history. He helped Chandragupta Maurya to rise to power and to become one of the greatest kings in Indian History. His teachings known as Chanakya Neeti Shastra and also Known as Kauṭilya Neeti inspired many kings in Indian history. Chanakya Neeti contains quotes about life, friendship, duty, nature, wife, children, money, business and all other things which are an important part of human life. Chanakya Neeti is for everyone, and anyone can read it and make there life successful. It doesn't matter if you're a student or a teacher. Chanakya Neeti contains all the answer which leads you to success.

Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021

Author : Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8184951337
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book Corporate Chanakya, 10th Anniversary Edition—2021 written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya, who lived in 4th Century BC, was a leadership guru par excellence. His ideas on how to identify leaders and groom them to govern a country has been well documented in his book Kautilya’s Arthashastra. This book contains 6000 aphorisms or sutras. In the present book the author simplifies the age old formula of success for leaders of the corporate world. Divided into 3 sections of Leadership, Management and Training Corporate Chanakya includes tips on various topics like – organizing and conducting effective meetings, dealing with tricky situations, managing time, decision making and responsibilities and powers of a leader. Call it your guide for corporate success or a book that brings back ancient Indian management wisdom in modern format – you just cannot let go the Chanakya wisdom contained in each page. Flip any page and discover the ‘Corporate Chanakya’ in you...

Chanakya Neeti

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

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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.

Chanakya Neeti

Author : Chanakya
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789395741750
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (417 download)

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Download or read book Chanakya Neeti written by Chanakya and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanakya Neeti teaches us about the Ideal Way of living the life and shows Chanakya's Deep Study of Indian Way of life.Chanakya also developed Neeti-Sutras (aphorisms-pithy sentences) that tell people how they should behave. Of these well-known 455 sutras, about 216 refer to rajaneeti (the do, s and don'ts of running a kingdom). Apparently, Chanakya used these sutras to groom Chandragupta and other selected disciples in the art of ruling a kingdom

The Arthasastra

Author :
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603849025
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book The Arthasastra written by and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only extant treatise on statecraft from classical India, the Arthsastra is an invaluable resource for understanding ancient South Asian political thought; it also provides a comprehensive and unparalleled panoramic view of Indian society during the period between the Maurya (320-185 BCE) and Gupta (320-497 CE) empires. This volume offers modern English translations of key selections, organized thematically, from the Arthasastra. A general Introduction briefly traces the arc of ancient South Asian history, explains the classical Indian tradition of statecraft, and discusses the origins and importance of the Arthasastra. Thorough explanatory essays and notes set each excerpt in its intellectual, political, and cultural contexts.

Chanakya: The Kingmaker and the Philosopher

Author : Anu Kumar
Publisher : Hachette India
ISBN 13 : 9350097303
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Chanakya: The Kingmaker and the Philosopher written by Anu Kumar and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A learned man and a king are not equal, as the former is respected everywhere, but the latter only in his own dominions.” Canny, contemplative and courageous, Chanakya is known as one of India’s most multifaceted and enduring gurus. His smart, sage advice, captured forever in the twin classic treatises – the Arthashastra and the Nitishastra – has both the detailing of a draughtsman and the wide-ranging wisdom of a genius. Scholar, teacher, visionary, political strategist, economic philosopher and royal adviser, Chanakya put forth invaluable lessons that changed the course of history. Humiliated by Dhana Nanda, the ruler of Magadha, Chanakya turned adversity into strength and challenge into opportunity. Through clever diplomatic manoeuvres and wise confrontations, he choreographed young Chandragupta’s rise as the founder of the Mauryan empire, the first of its kind in power and territorial extent. Melding his knowledge with a shrewd observance of life, Chanakya outlined political and economic philosophies in a long-lasting body of pithy truths. And that is why, centuries later, his work and his words matter in today’s world. This book brings together the transformative incidents that shaped Chanakya’s life, and his most important sayings. From his understanding of the ideal way of life, you too can learn to be a little bit like Chanakya. PLUS: * Flipbook action page corner for a touch of fun * Timeline: A chronology of Chanakya’s life * Bonus Teachings!: A hundred tactical tips from Chanakya’s treasury of wisdom

Chanakya in Daily Life

Author : Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788129144447
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (444 download)

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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.

Thus Spoke Chanakya

Author : Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9386867540
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Thus Spoke Chanakya written by Radhakrishnan Pillai and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Wisdom for Daily Inspiration “CONQUER YOURSELF TO REMAIN UNBEATABLE. On your path to success, both the biggest hurdle and the biggest support is your own mind – depending on how you have trained it.” – CHANAKYA No school or university teaches us how to make friends, have a successful career, maintain a healthy married life, run a family or live life in general. How many times have we wished for a roadmap to navigate the confusing landscape of daily-life, to have a guidebook to show us the way? In his much-awaited book Thus Spoke Chanakya, bestselling author Radhakrishnan Pillai decodes ancient texts from the illustrious Kautilya’s Arthashastra within the context of modern times and doles them out in short, crisp passages for everyday practice and use. A perfect read for those who yearn to master the teachings of Chanakya for overall success. Radhakrishnan Pillai is the bestselling author of Corporate Chanakya, Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, Chanakya in You and Katha Chanakya. He has a PhD in Kautilya’s Athashastra and a Master’s degree in Sanskrit. A renowned management consultant and speaker, he heads the Leadership Center at the University of Mumbai.

The ARTHASHASTRA

Author : Kautilya
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 8184750110
Total Pages : 1001 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 1001 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.