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KAUTILYAS ARTHASHASTRA
WHAT IS ARTHASASTRA
ABOUT
THREE AREAS
1. 2. 3.
WHAT IS ARTHASASTRA?
Kautilya (also known as Chanakya and Vishnugupta) was responsible for bringing down the Nanda dynasty. Established his able student Chandragupta Mourya on the throne as the emperor .Hence, he is called a King Maker! As a political thinker, he was the first to visualize the concept of a 'Nation' for the first time in Human History. He is also credited with having masterminded the defeat of Alexander the Great in India, when he was on his march to conquer the world.
LEADER
1) Primary GOAL of the leader Prajasukhe Sukham Raja, Prajacha Hite Hitam.. What is dear to the king is not beneficial to him, but what is dear to the subjects is beneficial to him (1.19.34)1.
Kautilya says that leader ship counts on: Pramada (excess) Alasya (inactivity)
to be watched for and avoided
MANA
MADA HARSH
The king who protects the subjects according to law earns spiritual merit (3.1.41). When the king is active the servants become active following his example. If he is remiss they too become remiss along with him (1.19.12). A righteous leader gains the loyalty and love of dependent members. (7.5.10) A righteous leader not only passes on his qualities to others, but also attracts right talent to further his mission.
He states that the leader should be TRAINED in three specific areas: Arthashastra Nitishastra
(economic administration)
1. 2. 3.
(foreign affairs)
Dandaniti (political science). Swamy should SEE the art of governance with 2 eyes of
Nyay (the justice) 2. Dharma (ethics) Kautilya advise his swamy to RULE through
1. 1.
2.
3.
Prabhu Shakti
Utsah Sahkti
(vision),
THE KING
THE MINISTER
THE COUNTRY
BUSSINES S
THE FORTIFID CITY
PILLARS OF BUSSINESS
THE ARMY
THE ALLY
THE TREASURY
Finance is the backbone of any business. . A strong and well-managed treasury is the heart of any organization.
ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
Kautilya says is not that people are less ethical than others, but rather business gives so little thought to developing a moral corporate culture.
GOLD SMITH
Trustworthy by nature
MAGISTRATE
Well knowledged
Appointments
Kautilya says screening of applicants for ethical awareness and concern is a necessary first step and nowadays this is often overlooked.
Only in Possession of excellences
Tests of Integrity
Cyrus
Rohan
Shagun
SAIRAM