* readers discretion advised *** There are four ways of making someone do a task, stated as “Saam, Daam, Dand, and Bhed.” This sutra by Acharya Chanakya is used worldwide. Why? It works and is highly practical. It means: Saam: to advice and ask Daam: to offer and buy Dand: Read more…
Chanakya says that “friendship among the equal flourishes“. This is a very very true statement. For those who disagree can refer to the relationships that are sometimes confused as friendship. One leads while other follow like in a pack of wolves. One takes care while other enjoys the service. Relationship of Read more…
One of the most appreciated lines of Chanakya Neeti is “Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be …” A few valid explanations for those lines are : Do not let your competitor know about your weaknesses. Show your strength when needed Keep your enemies in disguise Anyhow, those lines have nothing Read more…
Chanakya is indeed a great historic figure of his era and we still remember him as a teacher, administrator, diplomat and in various other roles. Not only the Indians but the western thinkers also consider him as one of the most brilliant brains in world history. He was the one Read more…
History tells us that Chanakya lacked in physical beauty. Anyhow, he was a genius from within. He is know for his creative thinking, statesmanship, administration, and diplomacy. Chanakya’s place in the history of India is very significant. In the section below, we will discuss the significance of Chanakya in Indian Read more…
…After a major defeat in battle, Chandragupta came to Acharya Chanakya, reported him the status, and asked for some advice. Acharya looked at him for a few seconds and told him to have some food before having a discussion. Chandragupta said that he was in no mood for the dinner Read more…
The ideas & quotes from the last chapter of Chanakya Neeti. Have a look: If a child is conceived by a woman from a man who is not her husband. Such a child is termed as a bastard and not given respect & importance in society. The same is the Read more…
The following lines contain the ideas stated in the 16th chapter of Chanakya Neeti Sastra. Have a look: (* Discretion is Advised) A man who never remembers the Almighty will not get out of the life-death cycle. One who is deprived of the wealth of religion will never reach the doors-of-heaven, Read more…
Chanakya Neeti Quotes from chapter 15 . Have a look upon them. A man who has mercy and compassion for all creatures is religious for sure. He does not require any religious symbol or sign to prove his religiousness. A guru who shows his disciple the path of righteousness leaves Read more…
Have a look at the inspirational ideas from chapter 14 of Chanakya Neeti. In this world, there are only three real gems. They are water, food grains, and right language. On the other hand, fools confuse gems with stones. Poverty, diseases, conflicts, and other problems in life are nothing but the Read more…