Chanakya Nithi Kautilaya Arthashastra

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This book gives a vivid description of Chanakya's doctrines, as written in his famous book, Arthashastra. The entire content has been taken from the original book but simplified and explained in an easy language for the common man. There are 17 chapters in the book containing the true essence of an ideal administrative system, the duties and responsibilities of an able ruler, how to become an efficient ruler, how to govern, the basic principles of a good government, how to strengthen the political and physical boundaries of a kingdom/government, how to increase the wealth of a kingdom/government or improve its economy and bring forth prosperity, which is relevant even today for good governance. There are also salient and interesting incidents from Chanakya's life along with attractive illustrations to make the book all the more eye-catching and reader-friendly. The best part of the book is that the author has beautifully tried to connect and relate the various philosophies of Kautilya with our daily life activities, problems and situations. So readers, just don't miss reading the book!

Sujets

• Public administration

Informations

• Publié par: V & S Publishers
• Date de parution: 01 juin 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789350574065
• Langue: English

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CHANAKYA NITI KAUTILYA ARTHSHASTRA
Methods of management and the art of governance
Acquire the art of management from Chanakya, become a successful leader achieve self-control and be a leader of groups

The peerless economist; business management Guru; destroyer of Empires and architect of nation; moralist and definer of ethical values; dynamic director and leader; mass psychologist; liquidator of foes and imperious political strategist; Awaken the enlightenment by the philosophy of Chanakya to realize your potential and acquire wisdom, science and art of management!
Prof. Shrikant Prasoon

Publisher’s Note
We feel immensely proud and honoured to present to the readers the precious work called Chanakya Niti and Kautilya Arthashastra. This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and learning. The reader will be able to bring in changes in his daily life upon reading this book. After reading this book, the reader will be able to easily grasp Chanakya’s illuminating thoughts and ideas.
The book describes Chanakya’s philosophies and Kautilya’s economic theories. The entire content has been explained in simple language for easy comprehension. Chanakya’s Ethics is an invaluable gem in Indian history. There are seventeen chapters in it. The novel Chanakya Niti comprises 17 chapters specifically chosen from the great treatise Kautilya’s Arthashastra by the venerable Chanakya himself and named as Chanakya Niti by himself.
Kautilya’s Arthashastra is the world renowned work of Pandit Chanakya. In this book along with the description of the doctrines of administration, the fine essence of administrative management has also been incorporated. The greatest speciality of this literary composition is the beautiful connection between the doctrines and their usage, between idealism and actuality and between knowledge and action.
This book contains Chanakya’s life and the important incidents which occurred in his life. There are also illustrations on his acquired knowledge and his thoughts on how to lead a life happily and fruitfully, coupled with his pieces of advice on them. The book is filled with ideas on how to become a ruler, how to make a ruler, how to establish a kingdom, how to strengthen that kingdom, how to administer that kingdom and how to increase its wealth.
The book is written in simple yet lucid language so that those who read it will be benefitted enormously from it.

Dedication
Chanakya - Procedure of Administration and the Art of Ruling
This book is dedicated to all those, who, with utmost determination and dedication, coupled with industry and devotion wish to scale the pinnacle of eminence and remain there.
To my two very close Publishers of Indian Publishing Services
Sri. Amitabh Verma
Sri. A.K.Upadhyay
—Prof. Shrikant Prasoon
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Contents
Preface
Chanakya’s Prayers
Vedic Prayers
Chanakya’s Immortality

SECTION-1

Solemn Oath, Personality, Life History
Chanakya - The Master of Administration
Life, Thoughts and Knowledge
Chanakya - Accomplishment with Multifaceted Talent
Chanakya’s Firmness
Niti and Kautilya’s Arthashastra
Chanakya’s Commentary on Women

SECTION - 2

Methodical Man and Society Complete Policy of Chanakya
Chapter - 1
Chapter - 2
Chapter - 3
Chapter - 4
Chapter - 5
Chapter - 6
Chapter - 7
Chapter - 8
Chapter - 9
Chapter -10
Chapter - 11
Chapter - 12
Chapter - 13
Chapter - 14
Chapter - 15
Chapter - 16
Chapter - 17

SECTION - 3

Self, Time, Things-Methodical
Chanakya’s Rule

SECTION - 4

Thoughts on Management, Kautilya’s Arthashastra
First Case - Courtesy
Second Case - Publicity of Rules
Third Case-Righteousness
Fourth Case - Difficultiesin Reformation
Fifth Case - Plan of Conduct
Sixth Case - Origin of Spheres
Seventh Case - The Six Qualities
Eighth Case - Addiction to Vices
Nineth Case - Duty of Practice
Tenth Case - Association
Eleventh Case - Plan of Society
Twelfth Case - Weakness
Thirteenth Case - Longevity of Fortress/Organization
Fourteenth Case - Treatise
The Fifteenth Case - Bases of Principles

SECTION - 5

V Immortality and Salvation, Remaining Story
Chanakya’s Steadfast Activity
Chanakya—Journey & Salvation
Preface
Chanakya did not write anything in his younger days. It was not in tradition then. Only after stepping down from the position of a minister did Chanakya begin writing in the fourth phase of his life. He wrote on the science of politics, the principles of politics and the science of economy. He wrote a lot, he wrote for all and he wrote very well. The purpose of publication of this book is to help the reader in not only improving self administration but also the quality of universal administration.
Chanakya wrote the treatise keeping a developed nation as the pivot and wrote for the safety and development of existence. Hence this book is for every thinker, trainer, organization, student, government officer and common reader.
The words and examples of modern methods of management have been used wherever possible in order that the reader can easily comprehend.
The book has been classified into business management and administrative management for the reader’s benefit so that by reading them he can come to a self realisation.
This book contains Chanakya’s life, important incidents of his life, his achievements and his thoughts on leading a comfortable, accomplished and happy life. The book is filled with ideas on how to rule a country, how to create a ruler, how to establish a kingdom and strengthen it, how to administer that kingdom judiciously and how to increase the wealth.
It is left to the readers’ level of interest on how they learn it, assimilate its thoughts and use it dedicatedly. Their acquisition of this knowledge will be revealed only when they apply it and use it in an enlightened manner.
For the all round development, complete prosperity and unequalled joy of everyone,
May good fortune be bestowed on all!
- Prof. Shrikant Prasoon

Chanakya’s Prayers
Pranamya shirasa vishnum trailokyadhipathim prabhum.
Naanashaastra uddhrutham vakshe rajaneetisamucchayam.
Bowing reverently to Lord Vishnu, the Lord of three realms - the Earth, the Heaven and the Hell, who is omnipotent and omnipresent, I describe the science of government after compiling thoughts from various shastras.

Adhityedam Yathasastram naro janaati sattamaha
Dharmopadesha vikhyatam karyakarya shubhaashubham.
Eminent men will duly learn and understand the kind of actions fit to be performed and not fit to be performed and the actions which result in fortune or misfortune.

Tadahamsampravashyami lokaanam hita kamyaya.
Yasya vignana maatrena sarvagnatvam prapadhyate.
Hence desiring the welfare of mankind, I wish to explain this knowledge in depth which will help the man become more knowledgeable.

Namah shukra bruhaspatibhyaam.
The learned master Chanakya started writing the book on the science of economics [arthashastra] after seeking the blessings of Bruhaspati, the venerable teacher of Devas [Gods] and the blessings of Shukracharya, the revered teacher of the Danavas [demons]. He has explained how to control the wealth available on this Earth, how to augment that wealth, how to safeguard it in order to establish an administration so that happiness is obtained, so that there is all round development, so that generation after generation will live happily, so that respect and prestige is maintained till the attainment of salvation.

Vedic Prayers
Abhayam mitraad abhayam amitraad abhayam gnaataad abhayam puro yah.
Abhayam naktam abhayam diva nah sarvaa a