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The Compelling

Relevance of
Chanakya
for Challenging
Times
PULSE
PU RPOSE
L EGACY
S SUSTAINABILITY
E CONOMIC WELL-BEING

PROSPERITY
A Story
Indradyumna’s
Predicament
Perspectives

Its not about the Infrastructure


Its not about You
Its about how you Make Them Feel – did you leave them better than
when you found them?
Its about your Legacy – lasting impact
Who is a Leader ?

One whose Purpose is much larger than


Self

One whose Legacy stands the test of


Time

One who considers Sustainability of the


Planet and its inhabitants

One who understands that


Economic Sustainability
comes from the Long term view
What is The Arthashaastra is the Science of Prosperity.
Arthashaastra? It is a Manual for model Governance and
Leadership

Holistic book for Management, Leadership,


Economics, Governance, Law, Foreign affairs and
much more

It consists of 15 volumes, about 150 Chapters and 180


sections and over 5000+ “Sutras”
It is timeless as it is founded on the psychology of
humankind
What are
challenging Kautilya refers to them in Arthashastra in
Times? Vyasanadhikaarakam

Vyasan refers to Calamities Or challenging times -


man-made and natural calamities

The natural calamities are called Peedanvarg and


cover fire, flood, disease/ epidemic and famine.
The man-made ones come from vices of self or
internal revolt or external enemies.
What should The King should strive :
Leader do ?
1. To Prevent the Afflictions from arising; and
2. To Overcome those that have already arisen; as well
as
3. To Destroy the hindrances and stoppages of
payments;
For the sake of the country’s prosperity
(K.A. 8.4.50)
Prajasukhe Sukham Ragyaha;
Purpose Prjananam Cha Hite Hitam
- ( K.A. 1.19.34)

In the Happiness of the people, lies the happiness of the


Leader; and in their welfare is his own welfare!

Samast Jankalyane Nirantaram


The greatest good of the maximum people (stakeholders)
for the longest period (of time)”

The Leader is one whose Purpose is always greater than one self
Artha Ava Pradhan Iti Kautilya;
Economics
Arthamoolo hi Dharmakaama Niti
- ( K.A. 1.7.6)

Economic well-being alone is Supreme, says


Kautilya. For Spiritual Good & Sensual Pleasures
depend on Economic well-being.
Sustainability
Evam Dravydvipvanam
Setubandh Athakaraan
Rakshet Poorvkrutaan
Raaja Navaasch
Abhipravartyet
(K.A. 2.1.39)
The King should protect produce
forests, elephant forests, irrigation
works and mines that were made in
ancient times and also start new
ones
Ancient times
Chanakya & Chandragupta Maurya
Modern times
J.N. Tata, N K Chaudhary, Baba Amte
PURPOSE
Questions From
Chanakya
What difference
am I making to this
world?

What need in
society am I helping
address?

Who am I serving?
LEGACY
Questions From
Chanakya
What will my
organization look
like in the next 50
years?

What am I creating
that will outlive
myself ?
SWAMI
The Holistic
Leader
Concept of a
Swami Amaatya Janpad Durg Kosh Dand
Swami Mitrani Prakrutayah
- ( K.A. 6.1.1)

The Leader, the Manager, the Customer, the


Infrastructure, the Finances/Treasury , the Team and the
(external) Stakeholders/Allies / Associates make up the
Leader’s sphere of Influence

Swami (Swamini) is the Self Conquered person


The starting point is Indriyajayah (conquest of senses)
Raja Vs Swami
• Is a position • Is a mindset
• Is Busy “Doing” • Is at ease “Being”
• Restlessness is evident • Consciousness is evident
• Is In pursuit of Conquering the world • Is always striving to conquer self
• Is Served • Serves the people
Swami
Gandhiji & Azim Premji
Chatushtayam
The Role of Leadership
Creation Consolidation

Tasya Neeti Dandneetih; Alabdh


Labhartha Labdh Parirakshani Rakshit
Vivardhani Vruddhasya Tirthe
Pratipadanich; Tasyaam Aayatta
Lokyaatra

Succession ( K.A. 1.4.03)


Renewal Expansion
Examples: Successful Family Businesses
CHALLENGING
TIMES
Questions From
Chanakya
How am I striving to
Strengthen and
Consolidate that which
already exists?
What Capabilities am I
creating in Self which will
enable me to grow the
organization?
What Capabilities am I
creating in the Team
which will enable me to
grow the organization?
Call to Action
WHAT WILL I
START DOING

WHAT WILL I
STOP DOING

WHAT WILL I
CONTINUE DOING
Key Takeaways
Purpose Legacy

Sustainability Chatushtyam

What next ? Tools for Self-Management


Vinay, Dincharya
Dhanyawaad
Rajesh Kamath
Chanakya Consulting
Insights

+91 9821048288
rajeshvkamath@gmail.com
Twitter @RajeshMTHRG

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