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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. His works of wisdom are more than years old, but still his teachings are relevant and useful in today's world.

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.

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. Download Ebook. The Lord Shiva app is a one-stop guide to Lord Shiva.

Get chants, stories, temples, wallpapers and more. Certain Western scholars often bring up the contradictions between Megasthenes works on the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta, and the works of the Chanakya Niti and Arthashastra as written by Chanakya.

Sometimes, this argument is used to prove that Chanakya did not in fact exist, and that Chanakya was in fact a real individual. He was named Vishnugupta, and belonged to the Kutala clan and was thus also called Kautilya. Here we will look at how these differences are not really differences. A comparison is instituted here. In this particular the plan followed is to a large extent that of Otto Stein in his Megasthenes and Kautilya where he has exhaustively dealt with this question.

Roads Among the public institutions examined by Stein are first the roads. And it is argued that in the Kautilya the road which goes from west to east is not the royal road but the high road which is a trade route.

It may be that Kautilya was aware of it and he had no occasion to mention it. While we do not meet with the term krosa as an official measurement in the Arthashastra, the term is not unknown to Ashokan inscriptions. According to the seventh Pillar Edict of Ashoka at intervals of eight kos the roads were marked by trees and fountains of water. Mile-stones might have been used or might not have been used. If this were established it would not detract the value of the Arthashastra which portrays a state of affairs actually obtaining in the land.

Scholars like Law and Mookerjee have accepted the theory that the measurement of land was in practice in Ancient India. It is true that the measurement in the Arthashastra refers only to the village and its borders, and at the same time one cannot agree with Prof.

Stein that Megasthenes refers to a general measurement of lands. That this is only a supposition of Dr. Stein, and that Megasthenes must have meant only the village measurement is evident from Strabo whom the learned scholar himself has quoted.

One of the functions of officials like the Gopa and the Sthanika in the Kautilya is the survey and the measurement of lands. Irrigation canals Speaking on irrigation, Megasthenes observes that the officials supervise waterways sluices which can be closed, and out of which water is let out slowly so that all may have access to it.

Stein would not accept the rendering by McCrindle of the Greek expression in the Indika as sluices. He interprets it as any waterway that could be shut up. The term is also used in another sense, in connection by iron railings. With this we are not concerned now. Setubandha is a construction of a dam or bridge to shut out or let in water. This is the generally accepted interpretation and no purpose is served by twisting it and interpreting it in other ways. The harvest seasons Dr.

Stein next examines the mention of the two crops in the course of the year by Megasthenes who speaks also of the fertility of the soil and a double rainfall, one in the winter season and the other in summer. Wheat, rice, sesame and millet are mentioned. Megasthenes who had heard of the agricultural industry from report — because there is no statement that he went into the country-parts outside the Capital -— could not furnish more details than these.

Kautilya mentions the crops of the rainy season and crops which could be raised in other seasons also. 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.

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We all feel stuck at times. Chanakya, the great thinker and teacher, is well known for his insights into the needs of both the privileged and the masses. He was endowed with a sharp intellect, strong resolution, sheer brilliance, foresight and thus a man of that era. 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. Chanakya is regarded as a great thinker and diplomat in India. The topics discussed in this book are morality, ethics, governance and several others.

He helped Chandragupta Maurya to rise to power and to become one of the greatest 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. Jain Chanakya Neeti Author : R. Read anytime, anywhere with the free Kindle smartphone apps Chanakya was an Indian teacher, philosopher and royal advisor. He is widely credited for having played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire, which was the first empire in archaeologically recorded history to rule most of the Indian subcontinent.

Chanakya is traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta, who authored the ancient Indian poltical treatise called Arthasastra.