BLURB –
Chanakya was known by names like Kautilya and Vishnugupta and played multiple roles of being a teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. Arthashastra and Chanakya Neeti were the two important books written by him. Chanakya Neeti is a collection of aphorisms, said to be selected by Chanakya from the various Shastras. The topics discussed are morality, ethics, governance and several others. Chanakya is regarded as a great thinker and diplomat in India. Many Indian nationalists regard him as one of the earliest thinkers who dreamt of a united India, spanning the entire subcontinent.
REVIEW –
If you have not read chanakya’s work before and you are looking for an easy book to read this is one of them which will help you understand Chanakya’s neeti in short. The cover is of the famous look of Chanakyas tilak and hairdo. Sanskrit scriptures are also given in the cover itself. The book consists of aphorisms by chanakya on life,love,war and certain principles he used to follow. The sanskrit transcriptures are given and then it is explained in english which can be understood very easily. His sutras can be taken into daily life and working as well. Language is easy for anyone to understand. One page at a time will be good so as to apply those or understand the sutras well. You will learn alot about life and understand the way he used to tackle things through sutras. Why he was called as one of the most great thinker amongst his times and why these sutras are also famous now. You will find alot of relatable sutras, which will help you see the right/wrong doings of oneself and help you dive a little more life. How one can also improve their thought process. The book is a bag of knowledge. definitely one should read.
overall- 4/5.