Chanakya: The Kingmaker and the Philosopher

Chanakya: The Kingmaker and the Philosopher
Author: Anu Kumar
Publisher: Hachette India
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2013-05-20
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9350097303

“A learned man and a king are not equal, as the former is respected everywhere, but the latter only in his own dominions.” Canny, contemplative and courageous, Chanakya is known as one of India’s most multifaceted and enduring gurus. His smart, sage advice, captured forever in the twin classic treatises – the Arthashastra and the Nitishastra – has both the detailing of a draughtsman and the wide-ranging wisdom of a genius. Scholar, teacher, visionary, political strategist, economic philosopher and royal adviser, Chanakya put forth invaluable lessons that changed the course of history. Humiliated by Dhana Nanda, the ruler of Magadha, Chanakya turned adversity into strength and challenge into opportunity. Through clever diplomatic manoeuvres and wise confrontations, he choreographed young Chandragupta’s rise as the founder of the Mauryan empire, the first of its kind in power and territorial extent. Melding his knowledge with a shrewd observance of life, Chanakya outlined political and economic philosophies in a long-lasting body of pithy truths. And that is why, centuries later, his work and his words matter in today’s world. This book brings together the transformative incidents that shaped Chanakya’s life, and his most important sayings. From his understanding of the ideal way of life, you too can learn to be a little bit like Chanakya. PLUS: * Flipbook action page corner for a touch of fun * Timeline: A chronology of Chanakya’s life * Bonus Teachings!: A hundred tactical tips from Chanakya’s treasury of wisdom

Thus Spoke Chanakya

Thus Spoke Chanakya
Author: Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9386867540

Ancient Wisdom for Daily Inspiration “CONQUER YOURSELF TO REMAIN UNBEATABLE. On your path to success, both the biggest hurdle and the biggest support is your own mind – depending on how you have trained it.” – CHANAKYA No school or university teaches us how to make friends, have a successful career, maintain a healthy married life, run a family or live life in general. How many times have we wished for a roadmap to navigate the confusing landscape of daily-life, to have a guidebook to show us the way? In his much-awaited book Thus Spoke Chanakya, bestselling author Radhakrishnan Pillai decodes ancient texts from the illustrious Kautilya’s Arthashastra within the context of modern times and doles them out in short, crisp passages for everyday practice and use. A perfect read for those who yearn to master the teachings of Chanakya for overall success. Radhakrishnan Pillai is the bestselling author of Corporate Chanakya, Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, Chanakya in You and Katha Chanakya. He has a PhD in Kautilya’s Athashastra and a Master’s degree in Sanskrit. A renowned management consultant and speaker, he heads the Leadership Center at the University of Mumbai.

Chanakya

Chanakya
Author: YAGYA SHARMA
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 35
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Biographical comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8189999303

Was Chanakya a demon or a man? His opponents had no answer. They would plot and plan, coax and connive, but the scholar-turned-politician was always a step ahead, confounding both their motives and their ambitions. He led his king, Chandragupta, to greatness and set his kingdom on the road to peace and prosperity. Then, for generations of future rulers, he compiled a useful guide, the famously canny Arthashastra.

Chanakya Neeti

Chanakya Neeti
Author: B. K. Chaturvedi
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2017-08-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9788128400483

One of the greatest figures of wisdom and knowledge in the Indian history is Chanakya. Chanakya is regarded as a great thinker and diplomat in India who is traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnu Gupta. Originally a professor of economics and political science at the ancient Takshashila University, Chanakya managed the first Maurya Emperor Chandragupta's rise to power at a young age. Instead of acquiring the seat of kingdom for himself, he crowned Chandragupta Maurya as the emperor and served as his chief advisor. Chanakya Neeti is a treatise on the ideal way of life, and shows Chanakya's deep study of the Indian way of life. These practical and powerful strategies provide a path to live an orderly and planned life. If these strategies are followed in any sphere of life, victory is certain. Chanakya also developed Neeti-Sutras (aphorisms ? pithy sentences) that tell people how they should behave. Chanakya used these sutras to groom Chandragupta and other selected disciples in the art of ruling a kingdom. But these sutras are also relevant in this modern age and are very useful for us. For the first time, Chanakya Neeti and Chanakya Sutras are compiled in this book to make Chanakya's invaluable wisdom easily available to the common readers. This book presents Chanakya's powerful strategies and principles in a very lucid manner for the benefit of our valuable readers.

Chanakya: His Teachings and Advice

Chanakya: His Teachings and Advice
Author: Ashwani Sharma
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 8172246021

Chanakya was undoubtedly ancient India s finest political strategist and thinker. His brand of wisdom is ageless and immitable. This volume forcefully impress upon one, the need and the permenance of a moral code. The book has a large smattering of pithy observations on women, family life, human relationships, moral conduct and spirituality. Chanakya s startling prophecies, meaningful reflections on everyday living and headed axioms, make this book a rich repository of profoundity and reason.

Chanakya's Chant

Chanakya's Chant
Author: Ashwin Sanghi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9789380658674

Chanakya's Chant is a racy and gripping account on Chanakya, one of the greatest political strategists India has seen. The story changes track as it narrates the tale of Gangasagar Mishra, the reincarnation of Chanakya, in parallel. Will he be the next kingmaker? Gangasagar Mishra, a denizen of a quaint old Indian town, is no ordinary man. Society sees him as a Brahmin teacher who can barely make ends meet, but he's the reincarnation of the man who brought the fragmented subcontinent together under a single empire – Chanakya. Chanakya's Chant by Ashwin Sanghi gives its readers a look into two parallel worlds that are tied together by the intelligence of the main protagonists. The first story is set in 340 BC, when a young Brahmin man, fueled by the death of his father, vows revenge against the king and overthrows his rule by bringing in Chandragupta Maurya, the first emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. The scene then shifts to modern day India, where Gangasagar Mishra leads his life as a nonentity – until he decides to groom an ambitious girl from Kanpur into India's prime minister. Will Chanakya's manipulative mechanisms change the face of the nation again? The book takes readers on a joyride through Chanakya's cold and calculating moves. Chanakya's Chant was very well received by critics and readers. Renowned bureaucrat and writer Shashi Tharoor released the book in Mumbai and termed it a gripping and delightful read. The book is a historical account, but features many colloquial terms too.

Chanakya Neeti

Chanakya Neeti
Author: Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2019-10-03
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9388423577

Strategies for Success “An action contemplated shouldn’t ever be advertised; But kept a secret like a mantra, and revealed in time.” We all feel stuck at times. There could be many reasons for this—issues at work, unhappy family life, financial troubles or embarrassing social situations. Most of us could use a little advice in these circumstances. Chanakya Neeti provides precisely that guidance to face life’s many daunting challenges. 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. In this volume, Radhakrishnan Pillai offers a modern interpretation of Chanakya’s crisp and practical maxims in his characteristic easytofollow and elegant prose. Imbibe Chanakya’s wisdom to break loose from the web of troubles and create the life you desire on your terms. Radhakrishnan Pillai is the bestselling author of Corporate Chanakya, Chanakya’s 7 Secrets of Leadership, Chanakya in You, Katha Chanakya and Thus Spoke Chanakya. He has a Master’s degree in Sanskrit and has done his PhD in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. A renowned management consultant and speaker, he is the Deputy Director of the Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS) at the University of Mumbai. He tweets using the handle @rchanakyapillai and is also active on other major social media platforms.

Katha Chanakya

Katha Chanakya
Author: Radhakrishnan Pillai
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2016-10-27
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 818495980X

Samsung Galaxy S4 in easy steps

Samsung Galaxy S4 in easy steps
Author: Nick Vandome
Publisher: In Easy Steps
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2013-09-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Samsung Galaxy S4 in easy steps will show you how to quickly get up and running with your new S4, covering the standard functions, such as working with Home screens, apps, widgets, customizing your smartphone and key aspects of the Android OS. It also reveals the key innovative features of S4: quickly master the Air and Smart Gestures, enjoy the exceptional camera, and make the most of its neat communications functions. Use this guide to accelerate your learning and propel your way through the clever features of the S4!

The New Arthashastra

The New Arthashastra
Author: Gurmeet Kanwal
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2016-10-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9351777529

For a country that has fought five wars and is hemmed in by nuclear-armed states, India surprisingly does not have a formally declared national security strategy.All the major powers of the world publish documents that spell out their national interests, identify their threats -- political, economic, diplomatic or with regard to security -- and draw up policies to deal with them. The absence of a similar doctrine makes India's defence policy look ad hoc and creates the impression that the country is unprepared to realize its global ambitions.The New Arthashastra is a path-breaking attempt to recommend a national security strategy for India. It does the difficult groundwork for India's political leaders and policymakers by bringing the best names -- from within the community as well as from the armed forces and academia -- to the ideating table.This collection of twenty essays covers a wide range of topics: nuclear deterrence, defence spending, the domestic production of weapons, and bracing for the wars of the future that will be fought in space and cyberspace. Most important, it presents a roadmap to address India's chief concerns: Chinese assertiveness and Pakistan's unrelenting proxy war.Informed by the expertise of analysts with inside-out knowledge of their domains, The New Arthashastra offers enduring and practical insights to strategists and lay readers alike.