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How does chanakya think?
This is called alternative thinking. The problem and the solution are both in our minds. Train the mind in the right kind of thinking, and you will succeed, no matter what the problem is. Chanakya trained kings on how to think.
Who is known as Chanakya of modern India?
He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra, a text dated to roughly between the 4th century BCE and the 3rd century CE.
Who was Kautilya which important book did he write?
Kautilya (Chanakya) was a learned Brahmin of Taxila, who later on became a prominent diplomat in the kingship of emperor Chandragupta Maurya. The ‘Arthashastra’ was written by Kautilya.
What did Chanakya want to create in his society?
Chanakya wanted to create a society where people are not too much engrossed in the material aspects of life. He laid equal emphasis on spirituality too. Equality for all was his motto. Security of the citizens was of prior most importance to him.
What is ‘Chanakya Neeti Shastra’?
A wise man much ahead of his time, Chanakya had made important observations about ethics. ‘Chanakya Neeti Shastra’ is a collection of statements, selected by Chanakya from the various shastras. Who is Chanakya? Chanakya (BC 371- BC 283) was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor.
Why Chanakya is called Vishnugupta?
He was known as Vishnugupta as well as Kautilya. As one of the brilliant minds of his times, he laid foundation to many key pieces of wisdom which are valid even today. For those who wish to continue to learn in life and for students who are focused on their academics, Chanakya had laid down various Nitis or informative tactics.
Who was Acharya Chanakya?
When we look back into our history and mythology, one name that stands out as the foremost teacher and mentor is that of Acharya Chanakya. He is the sole reason under whose mentorship Changdragupt Maurya, a commoner by birth, became the emperor of the Mauryan Empire.