Chanakya - The Master of Administration

Chanakya (350-273 BCE) was a scholar and administrator par excellence. He was a great Indian teacher philosopher statesman royal adviser economist and jurist. Alternatively known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta he penned the ancient Indian political treatise the Arthashastra. He is said to be the pioneer of economics and political science in India. A Brahmin originally hailing from Northern India he was also a professor of political science and economics at the University of Takshashila. A past master of Vedas and ancient Indian literature he is believed to have had some knowledge of Zoroastrianism as well. Chanakya was as shrewd as he was wise. He helped the first Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta to establish the Mauryan Empire. He also served as chief advisor and prime minister to both Chandragupta and his son Bindusara. His immense works were lost towards the end of the Gupta Empire and were rediscovered only in the early 20th Century. Through seven chapters this book describes Chanakya as master of administration his Life thoughts & knowledge His accomplishment with multifaceted talent his Firmness Niti & Kautilya’s Arthashatra Commentary on women his Steadfast activities and finally his Journey and salvation. Contents: Preface Chanakya’s Prayers Vedic Prayers Chanakya’s Immortality 1. Chanakya – The Master of Administration 2. Life Thoughts and Knowledge 3. Chanakya – Accomplishment with Multifaceted Talent 4. Chanakya’s Firmness 5. Niti and Kautilya’s Arthashastra 6. Chanakya’s Commentary on Women 7. Chanakya’s Steadfast Activity 8. Chanakya—Journey & Salvation