Chanakya: Artha
Chanakya: Artha

Author: Arnab Talukder

Publisher: Leadstart Publishing PvtLtd

Published: 2020-08-15

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9390266629

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The Bharatvarsha, which has been at equilibrium for millennia with internal powers vying for power, may see upheaval due to a new foe. Alexander the Great having already conquered the largest empire known to man, Persia, looks further East. Chanakya, fearing the worst, takes it upon himself to form a defence against the intruder. In doing so he starts wondering whether the Bharatvarsha hasn’t already descended into a form he cannot comprehend, and is it a form that he wants to preserve? Chanakya must decide if he will allow external forces to upheave the Bharatvarsha or internal forces.

The ARTHASHASTRA
The ARTHASHASTRA

Author: Kautilya

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2000-10-14

Total Pages: 832

ISBN-13: 8184750110

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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.

Chanakya
Chanakya

Author: Prof. Shrikant Prasoon

Publisher: V&S Publishers

Published: 2012-04-01

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 9350572281

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Chanakya was both a destructive and creative thinker able to annihilate an established empire and erect and establish another larger, richer and greater on the debris, without money, material and man. So, he is the only qualified person in human history to be Guru; Acharya; Teacher; Guide and Mentor in the field of Management. With his super mind and supreme determination he succeeded in everything and everywhere; and wrote down everything without inhibitions or secrecy for the posterity in his three monumental works: Chanakya Niti; Chanakya Suttra and Kautilya Arthashastra. read this book Chanakya: Rules of Governance by the Guru of Governance for all the details of his life; legendary books, and secrets of success in any or every field of Management.

The Arthasastra
The Arthasastra

Author:

Publisher: Hackett Publishing

Published: 2012-09-15

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1603849025

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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.

Arthashastra
Arthashastra

Author: Tom Trautmann

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2016-01-15

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 8184756119

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This book is a definitive introduction to the classic text, the Arthashastra, the world’s first manual on political economy. The 2000-year-old treatise is ascribed to Kautilya, the prime minister of King Chandragupta Maurya, and is as important to Indian thought as Machiavelli’s The Prince is to Europe. Arthashastra, or ‘the science of wealth’, is a study of economic enterprise, and advises the king-entrepreneur on how to create prosperity. Thomas Trautmann’s exploration of this seminal work illuminates its underlying economic philosophy and provides invaluable lessons for the modern age.

Chanakya Kautilya
Chanakya Kautilya

Author: Mahesh Prabhu

Publisher: VIVASWAAN

Published: 2019-12-17

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13:

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“Seldom make fun about the future of any person; irrespective of present condition. Never underestimate the power of time; it turns even a worthless coal into a priceless diamond. ” “Speak the truth in such a way that it should be fair. Never speak that assumed truth, unfairly. Never speak untruth, even though it might be pleasant. This is the path of perennial Dharma.” “One must never place excessive faith on one’s Dhana (Wealth), Jana (People) and Yauvana (Youthfulness) for these three are the most transient in our lives – there today, gone tomorrow.” “Pursuing happiness is but the nature of every creature. But there is no happiness without Dharma. Therefore, pursue Dharma.” "Wealth cannot give happiness by itself. One has to understand that it is always a means, never an end. By recognizing wealth as an end, it becomes a source of misery. Wealth is temporary and unsteady. It moves from one to another. Greed drives people without knowledge of wealth to destruction. Therefore, knowledge and wisdom are crucial in earning, retaining and dissipating wealth, righteously." Kautilya a.k.a. Chanakya

Mudraraksasa (The Signet Ring of Rakshasa)
Mudraraksasa (The Signet Ring of Rakshasa)

Author: Vishakadatta

Publisher: Global Vision Pub House

Published: 2004-08

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9788182200098

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Mudraraksasa Is A Historical Play Of The Nataka Type In Seven Acts Written By Vishakadatta In 6Th Century A.D., In Which Chanakya, The Minister Of King Chandragupta Of Pataliputra, Wins Over Rakshasa, The Minister Of The Nandas To The Side Of Chandragupta. It Is An Unique Play In Many Respects. The Play Is Based On A Political Theme And It Bears Testimony To The Consummate Skill Of Visakhadatta As A Dramatist. It Does Not Present Any Of The Recognized Dramatic Sentiments (Rasa), But Introduces A New, Hitherto Unrecognized Sentiment Of Intense Rivalry Between Two Sharp-Witted Ministers Dedicated To The Service Of Their Respective Kings.

The Arthashastra by Chanakya (Kautilya)
The Arthashastra by Chanakya (Kautilya)

Author: Chanakya

Publisher: Classics Press

Published: 2019-01-01

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1938412036

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Max Weber declared that compared to the Arthashastra, Machiavelli's "The Prince" is harmless. The Arthashastra -- "The science of politics and political economy" -- is an extended treatise on how to found and rule an empire. The author Chanyaka (also known as Kautilya) was the masterful advisor to ruler Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan empire, one of the greatest our world has ever seen.

Kautilya's Arthashastra
Kautilya's Arthashastra

Author: Medha Bisht

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2019-08-16

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1000627535

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This book examines in detail the strategic relevance of the Arthashastra. Attributed to the fourth century B.C., this classical treatise on state and statecraft rests at the intersection of political theory and international relations. Adopting a hermeneutic approach, the book discusses certain homologies related to concepts such as power, order, and morality. Underlining the conceptual value of the Arthashastra and classical texts such as Hitopdesha and Pancatantra, this volume highlights the non-western perspectives related to diplomacy and statecraft. It shows how a comparative analysis of these texts reveals a continuity rather than a change in the styles, tactics, and political strategies. The book also showcases the value these ancient texts can bring to the study of contemporary international relations and political theory. This volume will be of interest to students, scholars and teachers of political studies, Indian political thought, and philosophy, South Asian studies, political theory and international relations.