Book iv, the removal of thorns book v, the conduct of courtiers book vi, the source of sovereign states book vii, the end of the sixfold policy book viii, concerning vices and calamities book ix, the work of an invader book x, relating to war book xi, the conduct of corporations book xii, concerning a powerful enemy book xiii. Danda, punishment, which alone can procure safety and security of life is, in its turn, dependent on discipline vinaya. How kautilyas arthashastra shaped the telling of ancient. Shankar, role of military in determining cnp excerpts.
Chanakya arthashastra pdf in hindi, english, sanskrit. Table of contents 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 source of sovereign states book vii, the end of the sixfold policy book viii, concerning vices and calamities book ix, the work of an invader book x, relating to war book xi. The arthashastra is written mainly in prose but also incorporates 380 shlokas. Arthasastra is an ancient indian sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. It is argued that the discussions in the arthashastra generally end by stating the authors opinion with the words.
Pointing out similar facts by the use of such words as these and the like, is suggestion of similar facts. Aug 19, 2016 the arthashastra is so much a part of modern indian vocabulary on politics, economics and society that it is hard to imagine that this was a book unknown to the englishspeaking world until an old. What are some important points made in the arthashastra. Kautilyas arthashastra is divided into 15 books may be considered as volume with several parts of each book.
Arthashastra backs rational ethic to the conduct of the affairs of the state. The arthashastra summarizes the political thoughts of kautilya. At a party, he apparently ran into the vicechancellor of a german university and introduced himself, whereupon he was asked if he was from the land of shamashastry. Management fundamentals based on kautilyas arthashastra. The arthashastra is so much a part of modern indian vocabulary on politics, economics and society that it is hard to imagine that this was a book unknown to the englishspeaking world until an. The book is a masterpiece which covers a wide range of topics like statecraft, politics, strategy, selection and training of employees, leadership skills, legal systems, accounting systems, taxation, fiscal policies, civil rules, internal and foreign trade etc. To him passivity was outlandish i and the objective of a state was power not just to control outward behavior but also the thoughts of ones subjects and one. Dec 28, 2009 kautilya s arthashastra is a book about economics written by kautilya. Kautilyas arthashastra 5 and sale without ownership. Encouragement to ones own army, and fight between ones own and enemys armies, in book x, relating to war, of the arthasastra of kautilya. Kautilyas arthashastra by kautilyas arthashastra, paperback.
Sep 27, 2012 in his treatise, arthashastra 4th century b. The flipping effect looks more vivid the bottom of each page of book app shows the reading percentage, chapter name and current time. The subsistence of mankind is termed artha, wealth. The arthashastra then posits its own theory that there are four necessary fields of knowledge, the. The book was discovered by shamasastri in 1909 and ably translated by him. Chanakya, also known as kautilya or vishnugupta, was an adviser and a prime minister to the first maurya emperor chandragupta, and architect of his rise to power. Dance your finger on the touch screen to flip over the book app from left to right or oppositely.
The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written in sanskrit. Kautilyas arthashastra is a book of pure logic, not taking any religious aspect into account. He regarded economic activity as the driving force behind the functioning of any political dispensation. He who causes a kshatriya to do the same shall be punished with the middlemost amercement. 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. Either by inducing foreigners to immigrate paradesapravahanena or by causing the thicklypopulated centres of his own kingdom to send forth the excessive population svadesabhishyandavamanena va.
Three commissioners pradeshtarah or three ministers. On the other hand kautilyas arthashastra overwhelms the reader with tons of details, minutious instructions on each and every little detail of a 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 source of sovereign states. Arthashastra of chanakya english translation sanskrit. Administrative ideas in kautilyas arthashastra andhra. This book reveals a very interesting cultural look into early india, and is a great framework for examining the underpinnings of a society quite different by today s norms. The arthashastra totally contains 5363 sutras, 15 books, 150 chapters, and 180 sections. The famous book arthashastra by kautilya was not merely a book on. Kautilya, also known as chanakya, was believed to be the chief minister in the court of chandragupta maurya, a contemporary of alexander and the first great emperor of india who ruled the subcontinent in the 4th century bc. The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies. 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. Jan 19, 2017 kautilyas arthashastra is divided into 15 booksmay be considered as volume with several parts of each book. Kautilyas arthashastra is a book about economics written by kautilya.
Punishment for violating justice he who causes a brahman to partake of whatever food or drink is prohibited shall be punished with the highest amercement. Book iv, the removal of thorns book v, the conduct of courtiers book vi, the source of sovereign states. Buy arthashastra book online at low prices in india. That seems to be a very sensibly translated version. The 15 books contained in the arthashastra can be classified in the following manner. Book 1, as a book on fundamentals of management, book 2 dealing with economics, books 3, 4 and 5 on law, books 6, 7, 8 describes foreign policies. Arthashastra, the treatise on economic administration was written by kautilya in the 4th century before christ. Oct 21, 2014 kautilyas saptang theory of state the mauryan era of ancient india gave the world a significant treatise, the arthashastra of kautilya. Either by inducing foreigners to immigrate paradesapravahanena or by causing the thicklypopulated centres of his own kingdom to send forth the excessive population svadesabhishyandavamanena va, the king may construct villages either on new sites or on old ruins. Which is the best english translation of kautilyas arthashastra. Somnath dhar in his book, kautilya and the arthashastra appreciates the text in the following words. Book ii,the duties of government superintendents book iii, concerning law book iv, the removal of thorns.
The arrow shot by the archer may or may not kill a single person. Kautilya, also identified as vishnugupta and chanakya, is traditionally. But stratagems devised by wise men can kill even babes in the womb. The book is divided into 15 books each detailing different situations and different descriptions and solutions. Kangle is a reproduction of the original text in sanskrit language primary source. 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. Kautilya was the prime minister of chandragupta maurya. It deals with the various subjects directly and with razor like sharpness.
This years 20 army war college included readings from kautilyas arthashastra, and it provides a very interesting break from the sun tzu, clausewitz and jomini routine. This article focuses on a major strategic book on economics from ancient india, arthashastra, by. Thus ends chapter iii, forms of treacherous fights. Administrative ideas in kautilyas arthashastra ras exam. Excerpthence the first three sciences out of the four are dependent for their wellbeing on the science of government. The arthashastra is less of a theoretical work on polity, on concepts and fundamentals of the political science or administration but it is certainly more of a manual for. The fame of arthashastra and shamashastry was so widespread that krishnaraja wodeyar iv, the then maharaja of mysore, had a strange encounter in germany.
It is the most important source for writing the history of the mauryas and is divided into 15 adhikarnas or sections and 180 prakaranas or subdivisions. The word no suggestions originates from a primeval indian dissertation that discussed how the economy and military affairs of a state should function. Kautilyas arthashastra telugu edition books for you. Despite the controversy over its date and authorship, its importance lies in the fact that it gives a clear and methodological analysis of. Arthashastrabook ii wikisource, the free online library. Nov 16, 2017 there is one by penguin, translated by l. It is a treatise on statecraft and public administration. Kautilya is known as the indian machiavelli because of his ruthless and shrewd tactics and policies reflecting an approach to statecraft including warfare. Administrative ideas in kautilyas arthashastra cgpcs. Those spies who are referred to in book iv, removal of. Arthashastra of chanakya english translation sanskrit ebooks. The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military trategy authored by chanakya 350283 bce.
In all probability, this treatise is the first ever book written on practice of. It is argued that the discussions in the arthashastra generally end by stating the author s opinion with the words. Chanakya arthashastra pdf in hindi, english, sanskrit all. Jul 21, 2016 this year s 20 army war college included readings from kautilya s arthashastra, and it provides a very interesting break from the sun tzu, clausewitz and jomini routine. Kautilyas arthashastra by chanakya nook book ebook.
The book is a masterwork which includes an array of topics like statecraft, politics, strategy, selection and training of employees, leadership skills, legal systems, accounting systems, taxation, fiscal policies, civil rules, internal and foreign trade etc. The arthashastra is less of a theoretical work on polity, on concepts and fundamentals of the political science or administration but it is certainly more of a manual for the king and the administrator. A brief description of the matter contained in a book is its contents, as. Chandragupta found the mauryan empire with his help. Which is the best english translation of kautilyas. Kautilyas arthashastra scientific research publishing. 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 states vii the end of the sixfold policy viii concerning vices and calamities ix the work of an invader x relating to war xi the. Book ii,the duties of government superintendents chapter i. Kautilyas arthashastra telugu edition kautilya, also known as chanakya, is indias most illustrious political economist of all time.
This book reveals a very interesting cultural look into early india, and is a great framework for examining the underpinnings of a society quite different by todays norms. Strategic planning 2300 years ago the strategy of kautilya. Buy kautilyas arthashastra book online at low prices in. The title arthashastra is often translated to the science of politics, but the book arthashastra has a broader scope. Arthashastrabook iv wikisource, the free online library. I will be posting some articles regularly in this column i know the. Kautilyas arthashastra 3 book i, concerning discipline chapter i.
Jan 06, 2012 kautilyas arthashastrathus ends chapter iii, determination of the place of the triplevedas among sciences in book i, concerning discipline of thearthasastra of kautilya. The design of book thickness makes the book app look lifelike and reading interesting. It consists of 15 chapter, 380 shlokas and 4968 sutras. Administrative ideas in kautilyas arthashastra cgpcs exam. Kautilyas arthashastra is divided into 15 booksmay be considered as volume with several parts of each book.
Comprehensive national power role of military, kautilyas arthashastra, china grand strategy download full article here. Three commissioners pradeshtarah or three ministers shall deal with measures to suppress disturbance to peace kantakasodhanam kuryuh. He is considered the author of the arthashastra, meaning a texts on wealth. This book was lost for many centuries until a copy of it, written on palm leaves, was rediscovered in india in 1904 ce.