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What Kautilya’s Arthashastra reveals about temples, money and the politics of faith

Kautilya’s Arthashastra offers a strikingly unsentimental view of religion, treating temples as centres of wealth, influence and political power. From state access to temple riches to staged miracles and agents disguised as holy men, the ancient text examines how faith could serve the state’s financial, psychological and political interests.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

What Chanakya's Arthashastra Really Says About Managing Difficult Colleagues at the Office

Assess character through behavior, not through what people say about themselvesThe Arthashastra is specific about how a ruler should evaluate the ministers and officials around him: watch what they do when they believe no one of consequence is watching. Kautilya describes a system of testing officials through situations that reveal…

Times Life · Aug 30

Kautilya's Seven Pillars of a Strong State Map Perfectly Onto Career and Business Resilience

Swami: The Quality of the Leader Determines Everything DownstreamKautilya opens the Arthashastra's analysis of state power with the Swami, the ruler, and the logic is unsparing: a weak or undisciplined leader corrupts every system beneath them, regardless of how well those systems are designed. For a career, the Swami is…

Times Life · Aug 27

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How to take joy out of jumping red lights

Prepaid fines could make traffic violators think twice - and let the state, Kautilya-style, collect its dues in a gentle manner.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

How the Silkworm's Cocoon Rewrote Trade, Warfare, and the Course of Human Civilisation

The Animal That Cannot Exist Without UsBombyx mori, the mulberry silkworm, is the only fully domesticated insect in the world outside the honeybee. It is blind. It cannot fly. Its wild ancestor, Bombyx mandarina, still exists in China and Japan, but Bombyx mori cannot survive outside human care, five thousand…

Times Life · Jul 19

3 Timeless Chanakya Secrets for Mind Mastery and Peace

Acharya Chanakya was an Indian philosopher who gifted us timeless wisdom about power, statehood, political relations and about life itself. Indeed, the advices and ideas of Chanakya helped the emperor Chandragupta in establishing the Maurya Empire in 320 BCE. Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti are two classic texts that cover most…

Times Life · Mar 16

5 Life-Changing Chanakya Strategies Can Instantly Transform Your Career

Success today often feels fast-paced, unpredictable, and competitive. Yet, the fundamental principles remain timeless. Chanakya emphasized that achievement depends on clarity, skill, strategy, discretion, merit, and mental resilience. By internalizing these principles, professionals can navigate challenges smartly, avoid missteps, and grow steadily. Unlike quick hacks, these mantras build a foundation…

MyLifeXP · Feb 27

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Shield Your Life with Wisdom: 5 Timeless Teachings of Chanakya

Happiness and sorrow move like seasons. No one escapes challenges. Sometimes we lose money. Sometimes we lose trust. Sometimes we lose direction. In such moments, emotions take control. We rush decisions. We speak too much. We trust the wrong people. We regret later. Chanakya was not only a scholar. He…

MyLifeXP · Feb 27

Chanakya Warned About This Emotion. Are You Ignoring It?

In today’s fast world, anger rises quickly. One harsh word, one mistake, one disagreement and emotions explode. But centuries ago, the great teacher Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, gave powerful guidance in Chanakya Niti about controlling anger. He believed anger is not strength. It is self-destruction when used at the…

MyLifeXP · Feb 23

Chanakya’s Marriage Secrets: 5 Personality Traits to Think About Twice

Marriage is not only about love. It is about trust, respect, and shared values. Ancient Indian scholar Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, wrote the powerful wisdom text Chanakya Niti. His teachings guide politics, relationships, and personal growth. Even today, many people search for Chanakya Niti marriage advice to build a…

MyLifeXP · Feb 19

Why Is Your Destiny Not Changing? Chanakya Niti Points to Two Habits

Acharya Chanakya, also called Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was more than a teacher of politics and economics. He closely observed human behavior and real life struggles. His wisdom was recorded in Chanakya Niti, a practical guide for living with discipline and clarity. Unlike modern motivational content, his teachings are simple, tested…

MyLifeXP · Jan 22

Devika Rangachari's new book 'The Mauryas' launched in Delhi

A new book about the Maurya dynasty, which ruled over almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 324 BCE to c. 185 BCE, was launched in the national capital recently. Aptly titled 'The Mauryas', the book is written by Devika Rangachari and it is published by Simon Schuster India.…

The Times of India · Dec 21, 2022

Review: 'Kautilyanomics: For Modern Times' by Sriram Balasubramanian

'Kautilyanomics: For Modern Times' is a book written by Sriram Balasubramanian, an accomplished economist and author. The book can be best described as the future of history. It brings together the modern context of Indian economics and seeks to apply the lens of what was already known in Kautilyan times…

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2022

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