Chanakya known to many as Kautilya or Vishnugupta was a very shrewd advisor, fabulous teacher, the just jurist, an able economist and a renowned philosopher. He was taught at Takshashila one of the best universities of India at that time. He became the teacher at the same university. These two facts speak volumes about his talent and capabilities. On being insulted by Dhana Nanda he destroyed the Nanda Empire and got Chandragupta Maurya to be the king. He is also said to have foiled the plans of Alexander to enter India. He is famously known as ‘The man who defeated Alexander.’ He has written the very famous book Arthashastra. The Arthashastra deals with statecraft, economics and military policies. Here are 10 precious lines from the Arthashastra which are likes pearls of wisdom relevant even today. These if followed can help you excel at your office and work.
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