The title arthashastra is often translated to the science of politics, but the book arthashastra has a broader scope. Arthashastra hardcover january 1, 1993 by author author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The softcover edition of the book has 242 pages, with a short biography of the author radhakrishnan pillai at the end. He talks about the higher powers of the government more than about running a business. Book ii,the duties of government superintendents chapter i. The arthashastra a treatise on statecraft and military. Arthashastrabook x wikisource, the free online library. On a site declared to be the best according to the science of buildings, the leader nayaka, the carpenter vardhaki, and the astrologer mauhurtika should measure a circular, rectangular, or square spot for the camp which should, in accordance with the available space, consist of four gates, six roads, and nine. I read arthashastra recently and i felt it was more towards administration,government and military strategies rather than a business. Mar 20, 2012 but overall an extremely interesting read on the science of wealth as described by chanakya anyone with any interest in the business will enjoy reading this book. The arthashastra summarizes the political thoughts of kautilya. The book itself is doesnt solely focus on political issues, but talks about statecraft, economy, military stragety and other topics. Popularly known as machiavelli of india, though machiavelli was born centuries after him, was no ordinary man. On the other hand kautilyas arthashastra overwhelms the reader with tons of details, minutious instructions on each and every little detail of a state.
This book examines in detail the strategic relevance of the arthashastra. Kautilyas arthashastra by kautilya, paperback barnes. Legend has it that he was either a brahmin from kerala or from north india. The fifteenth book, plan of treatise, of the arthasastra of kautilya is thus brought to a close. The arthashastra a treatise on statecraft and military strategy. Wendy doniger revisits kamasutra, arthashastra in new book. Mar 04, 2018 the arthashastra summary the western world generally assumes that ancient indian literature lacked in strategic thinking.
The king, the minister, the country, the fort, the treasury, the army and the friend are the elements of sovereignty. The science of material gain singularly important indian manual on the art of politics, attributed to kautilya also known as chanakya, who reportedly was chief minister to the emperor chandragupta c. The word author is a noun he is my favourite author and sometimes a verb he will author a new book soon. This treatise discusses the ethics of economics and the duties and obligations of a king. What are the best books to read regarding chanakyas life. Arthashastrabook vi wikisource, the free online library. While it is true that is offers views on how a kingruler shall act in order to overcome obstables it is just so much more. The book itself is a very dry read, at least it was to me. Kautilya chanakya 4th century bce was an indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal adviser. Kautilyas treatise arthashastra stands as one of the great. Chanakya in you is an interesting book authored by mr. Which is the best english translation of kautilyas. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a sanskrit work included in such literature. Ina few years after the newly discovered arthashastra manuscripts translation was first published, max weber stated kautilyas arthashastra is an ancient indian book on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.
The author of arthashastra was a contemporary of sschelp. This book was written 3rd century bce by by kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century bce. Chanakya arthashastra in english and sanskrit pdf download. Arthashastra book,the author of arthashastra was a contemporary,arthashastra author, writer arthashastra, arthashastra was written by, kautilya arthashastra. This book was lost for many centuries until a copy of it, written on palm leaves, was rediscovered in india in 1904 ce.
The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written into 15 books, 150 chapters and 180 topics. Buy arthashastra book online at low prices in india. Kautilya and his arthashastra download ebook pdf, epub. It includes books on the nature of government, law, civil and criminal court systems, ethics, economics, markets and trade, the methods for screening ministers, diplomacy, theories on war, nature of peace, and the duties. About the book the book a theoretical analysis and constitution, is a treatise on arthashastra of kautilya and fatawai jahandari of ziauddin barani, like a constitution for the rulers of ancient and medieval periods. Arthashastra is one of the oldest books with immense historical significance written by kautilya or arya chanakya as he was popularly known. This book provides an analysis of one of the ancient worlds foremost political realists, kautilya. Jan posts about roman urdu books pdf written abdullah days urdu pdf book downloadbasic english grammar. Arthashastra in urdu by shan ul haque haqi pdf book preface both kautilya the preceptor and his masterwork the arthashastra are much misunderstood. Kautilyas arthashastra 3 book i, concerning discipline chapter i. Having seen discrepancies in many ways on the part of the writers of commentaries on the sastras, vishnu gupta himself has made this sutra and commentary. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. He is the recipient of the sardar patel international award in 2009 he is the founder of the academy, chanakya institute of public leadership, where he trains political leaders and aspirants.
Which is the best english translation of kautilyas arthashastra. Trautmann in his recently published book, arthashastrathe science of wealth. Rangarajan the arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written in sanskrit. Kautilya, also identified as vishnugupta and chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author of the text. The book makes you ponder on the richness of our ancient literature and its applicability to modern times. He was man of great tactics who made great contributions and was instrumental in changing the course of indian history. Arthashastrabook viii wikisource, the free online library. Hence by overthrowing the aggregate of the six enemies lust, anger, greed, vanity, haughtiness, and overjoy, he shall restrain the organs of sense. Dissent in the ancient indian sciences of sex and politics, published in india by. Likely to be the work of several authors over centuries, kautilya, also identified as vishnugupta and chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author of the text. Arthashastra was written by chanakya, who was also known as kautilya or vishnugupta.
Oct 18, 2018 the book is written in plain english without any gobbledygook. Kautilyas arthashastra is divided into 15 booksmay be considered as volume with several parts of each book. As such, he is considered the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in india, and his work is thought of as an important precursor. The text of this great book includes 15 books, each addressing one topic pertaining to the state and its economy.
However, if we carefully examine some of the literature after the second urbanisation emergence of the janapads of the subcontinent we find a lot of material which tells us that ancient indian writers were not devoid of the capability of. Wendy doniger revisits kamasutra, arthashastra in new book wendy donigers new book is titled, beyond dharma. The arthashastra of kautilya is one of the most impressive books that i have read in the recent years. Oct 07, 2014 the arthasastra by chanakya is a 2500yearold masterpiece on governance, economics and politics. The book is divided into 15 books each detailing different situations and different descriptions and solutions. Adopting a hermeneutic approach, the book discusses certain hom. Book i, concerning discipline book ii,the duties of government. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. However, if we carefully examine some of the literature after the second urbanisation emergence of the janapads of the subcontinent we find a lot of material which tells us that ancient indian writers were not devoid of the capability of writing treatises on.
The arthashastra is the title of a handbook for running an empire, written by kautilya also known as chanakya, c. Here are the pdfs of the book in english, hindi and sanskrit. He authored chanakya neeti, and arthashastra a political treatise. The arthashastra was written by vishnugupta chankya, a scholar at takshashila. Oct 14, 2000 the book also speaks a great deal about economics.
This arthasastra is made as a compendium of almost all the arthasastras, which, in view of acquisition and maintenance of the earth, have been composed by ancient teachers. Kautilya, also known as chanakya and vishnugupta, wrote the arthashastra. I concerning discipline ii the duties of government superintendents iii concerning law iv the removal of thorns v the conduct of courtiers vi the source of sovereign. It is an ancient hindu treatise on statecraft, economic policy and warfare. In his muchawaited book thus spoke chanakya, bestselling author radhakrishnan pillai decodes ancient texts from the illustrious kautilyas arthashastra within the context of modern times and doles them out in short, crisp passages for everyday practice and use. Radhakrishnan pillai is educated in management and consultancy. Arthashastra is an excellent treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. The arthashastra is an indian book or a treatise that details the right qualities of a good king and how to achieve this state. Shamasastry, 1915 book i, concerning discipline book ii,the duties of government superintendents book iii, concerning law book iv, the removal of thorns book v, the conduct of courtiers book vi. The arthashastra is apparently one of the first books on political theory and was written in the 3rd century bc.
Arthashastra book,the author of arthashastra was a contemporary, arthashastra author, writer arthashastra, arthashastra was written by, kautilya arthashastra advertisements people are also reading. The arthashastra book ancient history encyclopedia. You may buy this book arthashastra the science of wealth by thomas r trautmann at amazon. Kautilyas arthashastra is an excellent treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. Jan 19, 2017 kautilyas arthashastra is divided into 15 booksmay be considered as volume with several parts of each book. This book is one of the most effective books ever written on the art of statecraft and the science of everyday living. This book is basically a collection of 380 shlokas which have been written in prose. This edition is dated to approximately 250 ce, many centuries after the time of kautilya, but the main ideas in this book are largely his. It is a compendium of the two for the use of those, who are not acquainted either with the arthashastra or with the fatawaijahandari. An extraordinary detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical indias 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. He authored the ancient indian political treatise, this book. Kautilyas arthashastra by chanakya nook book ebook. Arthashastra the science of wealth by thomas r trautmann. Oct 23, 2017 recommended for youthe 15 books of arthashastra of chanakya,in which includes only names of these books,which is written by kautilya.
An extraordinary detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical indias greatest minds. It is an old indian essay that covers military strategy, policies on economics, and public administration. Arthashastrabook ii wikisource, the free online library. It is divided into 15 different sections for the better understanding of the readers. The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written in sanskrit.
The arthashastra summary the western world generally assumes that ancient indian literature lacked in strategic thinking. Nov 16, 2017 there is one by penguin, translated by l. Arthashastra book x wikisource, the free online library. Kautilyas treatise arthashastra stands as one of the great political books of the ancient world, its ideas. It is a book detailing how to manage a kingdom, or basically it deals with the art of government and politics. Arthashastra the arthashastra discusses monetary and fiscal policies, welfare,international relations, and war strategies in detail. Machiavellis book focusses to please a king with a few kind words and offers only a handful of practical advises most of which from todays perspective are barely beyond the ordinary. Chanakya was a great teacher of takshashila university, who taught chandragupta and made him the first emperor of india. Arthasastra is an ancient indian sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. Which among the following states, first introduced the panchayat raj system. The arthashastra, published in 2000 by penguin classics is the english edition of the classic treatise on classical economics and political science by the ancient indian philosopher kautilya. The arthasastra by chanakya is a 2500yearold masterpiece on governance, economics and politics. That seems to be a very sensibly translated version. This book is a definitive introduction to the classic text, the arthashastra, the worlds first manual on political economy.
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