The true aspect of Chanakya


The momentous life of Chanakya reminds us of a revengeful saga where the individual is obsessed by the idea of taking revenge. But personal revenge was not the aim of Chanakya. He wanted that the kingdom should be secure and that the administration should go on smoothly, bringing happiness to the people. He thought that there were two ways of ensuring the happiness of the people. Firstly, Amatya Rakshasa had to be made Chandragupta’s minister; Secondly, a book must be written, laying down how a king should conduct himself, how he should protect himself and the kingdom from the enemies, how to ensure law and order, and so on.

By writing "Arthashastra" and "Nitishastra", Chanakya has become a

never ending phenomena. He has truly guided the generations with his

wisdom . It would ideally suit the closing of the life of Chanakya with a

couple of quotations by Chanakya

"The secret task of a king is to strive for the welfare of his people incessantly.

The administration of the kingdom is his religious duty. His greatest gift would

be to treat all as equals."

"The happiness of the commoners is the happiness of the king. Their welfare is his welfare. A king should never think of his personal interest


or welfare, but should try to find his joy in the joy of his subjects."

These words were written 2300 years ago by Chanakya, the expert

statesman and wise sage. And Chanakya is also another name for

courage and perseverance.

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