Chanakya

A teacher, philosopher and economist

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was a renowned Indian statesman, philosopher, and teacher who lived in ancient India during the 4th century BCE. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest thinkers and strategists of all time and his teachings on politics, economics, and ethics are still relevant today.

Chanakya Neeti English

Chanakya Neeti is a collection of aphorisms, or short sayings, attributed to Chanakya, a famous ancient Indian philosopher, teacher, and advisor to the Maurya Empire. The book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, relationships, and ethics, and provides advice on how to live a successful and fulfilling life.

Some of the key themes explored in the book include the importance of education, the need for self-discipline, the value of hard work, the dangers of pride and arrogance, the importance of building strong relationships, and the role of a leader in creating a just and prosperous society.

Overall, Chanakya Neeti is a timeless guide to living a meaningful life and achieving success in all areas of life, from personal relationships to professional endeavors.

A man is born alone and dies alone, and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone, and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.

A man is born alone and dies alone, and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone, and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.

Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.

Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.

There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.

Either Scholarship or Death will be my refuge.

Either Scholarship or Death will be my refuge.

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?

God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.

God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple.

He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.

He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.

There is no water like rainwater; no strength like one’s own; no light like that of the eyes; and no wealth dearer than food grain.

There is no water like rainwater; no strength like one’s own; no light like that of the eyes; and no wealth dearer than food grain.

A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.

A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.

The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep.

The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep.

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