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Chanakya Neeti: Verses of Wisdom
Chanakya Neeti is a compilation of the belief system of Kautilya, an Indian theorist, teacher, philosopher, economist and renowned mentor to Chandragupta between 350–275 BC. His role was foundational for the creation of the Mauryan Empire. He was one of the pioneers in the field of economics and political science in India and his work is acknowledged as an important precursor to classical economics.
This text lays out his primary ideas first in Sanskrit, followed by the transliteration and translation in English for better comprehension. This is a treatise on the archetypal Indian way of life. He also developed Sutras (aphorisms) which talk about how people should build their personality.
These Sutras were fundamental for grooming Chandragupta and other chosen disciples in the art of ruling a kingdom successfully.
This text lays out his primary ideas first in Sanskrit, followed by the transliteration and translation in English for better comprehension. This is a treatise on the archetypal Indian way of life. He also developed Sutras (aphorisms) which talk about how people should build their personality.
These Sutras were fundamental for grooming Chandragupta and other chosen disciples in the art of ruling a kingdom successfully.
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Published November 5, 2022
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August 11, 2023
Book Review: Chanakya Neeti: Verses of Wisdom
Author: Acharya Chanakya
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Points: 10/10
Acharya Chanakya aka Kautilya aka Vishnugupta (350-275BC) was an Indian theorist, teacher, philosopher, economist and renowned mentor to the Great Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. After being insulted by the last Nanda king Dhanananda, Acharya Chanakya decided to take revenge. He trained the son of Dhanananda, Pabbata and Chandragupta, a boy from the lower class.When the training was complete, Chandragupta exceeded Pabbata in all his skills and talents and then replaced Dhanananda, took over as the ruler of Magadha and established the Mauryan empire.
Acharya Chanakya had written many Neetis and Shutras which are remembered today in many parts of India. These are about common life, friends, enemies, social life, family, politics, economics and many more important topics. These Neetis and Shutras are compiled in this book in original Sanskrit form and translated form in English. I think these are great gems of our Indic culture and civilization. If we will not read them, they will be lost. So, it is a must read for every Indians. Specially those who are engaged in politics and social life should must read this book.
Daily reading of 4-5 verses are sufficient to increase your wisdom and knowledge. If you have no reading habit, you should try to read 1-2 verses a day. But reading this book is very vital in our life.
Many of these verses are not related to the divine, so if you are an atheist, you can read this to elevate your wisdom.
Author: Acharya Chanakya
Publishers:
Points: 10/10
Acharya Chanakya aka Kautilya aka Vishnugupta (350-275BC) was an Indian theorist, teacher, philosopher, economist and renowned mentor to the Great Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. After being insulted by the last Nanda king Dhanananda, Acharya Chanakya decided to take revenge. He trained the son of Dhanananda, Pabbata and Chandragupta, a boy from the lower class.When the training was complete, Chandragupta exceeded Pabbata in all his skills and talents and then replaced Dhanananda, took over as the ruler of Magadha and established the Mauryan empire.
Acharya Chanakya had written many Neetis and Shutras which are remembered today in many parts of India. These are about common life, friends, enemies, social life, family, politics, economics and many more important topics. These Neetis and Shutras are compiled in this book in original Sanskrit form and translated form in English. I think these are great gems of our Indic culture and civilization. If we will not read them, they will be lost. So, it is a must read for every Indians. Specially those who are engaged in politics and social life should must read this book.
Daily reading of 4-5 verses are sufficient to increase your wisdom and knowledge. If you have no reading habit, you should try to read 1-2 verses a day. But reading this book is very vital in our life.
Many of these verses are not related to the divine, so if you are an atheist, you can read this to elevate your wisdom.
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