The Arthashastra, authored by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya), is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. Composed in Sanskrit, it is a comprehensive manual for rulers and administrators, detailing aspects of governance, law, economics, and diplomacy. This repository serves as a curated collection of resources about the Arthashastra, including translations, analyses, academic papers, and related multimedia content.
- Introduction
- Translations and Texts
- Analyses and Commentaries
- Academic Papers
- Books
- Multimedia
- Online Courses and Lectures
- How to Contribute
- The Arthashastra by Kautilya - Translated by R. Shamasastry - A complete English translation of the Arthashastra by R. Shamasastry.
- The Kautilya Arthashastra - Translated by L.N. Rangarajan - A modern English translation with detailed commentary and annotations.
- Original Sanskrit Text - The original text of the Arthashastra in Sanskrit.
- Understanding the Arthashastra - A critical analysis of the political and economic theories presented in the Arthashastra.
- Kautilya's Arthashastra: A Comparative Study - Comparative studies between the Arthashastra and other ancient texts on governance.
- Arthashastra: Insights on Ancient Indian Polity and Administration - Scholarly commentary on the administrative practices recommended by Kautilya.
- Economic Thought in Kautilya's Arthashastra - An academic paper discussing the economic theories in the Arthashastra.
- Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Modern Strategic Thought - Analysis of the relevance of Arthashastra in contemporary strategic studies.
- The Political Philosophy of Kautilya - Exploration of Kautilya’s political philosophy and its implications for modern governance.
- Kautilya's Arthashastra: The Way of Financial Management and Economic Governance by Medha Bisht - A book focusing on the financial and economic aspects of the Arthashastra.
- The Arthaśāstra: Selections from the Classic Indian Work on Statecraft - Select translations and interpretations.
- Corporate Chanakya by Radhakrishnan Pillai - Applying principles from the Arthashastra in modern business management.
- Arthashastra: Kautilya’s Magnum Opus - A YouTube documentary on the Arthashastra.
- The Legacy of Chanakya - A detailed video lecture on the contributions of Chanakya and his work.
- Podcast: Kautilya’s Arthashastra - Podcast episode discussing the historical and cultural impact of the Arthashastra.
- Coursera: Introduction to Indian Political Thought - A course that includes modules on Kautilya and the Arthashastra.
- EdX: Ancient Indian Wisdom for Modern Management - Online course focusing on ancient Indian texts including the Arthashastra for management principles.
- Paper 2 - Arthashastra of Kautilya 10 videos series by Radhakrishnan Pillai, Oct 2016
- #Unit 10 #UGC NET JRF सरल संस्कृत व्याकरण Detailed study with shlokas
- Rishi Chanakya's Arthashastra, Ami Gamatra talks
- International Seminar on Kautilya
- Management terms in Koutaliya Arthashastra with Dr. Uma Bodas. Host - Vaishali Shah
- Kautilya Arthasastra National Seminar
- Chanakya Aanvikshiki Pvt Ltd
- International Seminar on Kautilya
- ideas and institutions in Indian political thought
- Ancient Indian political thought
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