Learn about Chanakya - The philosopher
Chanakya is considered as the pioneer of the field of economics and political science in
India. He managed the first Maurya emperor Chandragupta's rise to power at a young
age and is widely credited for having played an important role in the establishment of
the Maurya Empire, the first empire to rule most of the Indian subcontinent.
Two books are attributed to Chanakya: Arthashastra and Chanakya Neeti (also known
as Neetishastra). The Arthashastra discusses monetary and fiscal policies, international
relations, war strategies and also outlines the duties of a ruler.
Chanakya Neeti is a treatise on the ideal way of life, and shows Chanakya's deep study
of the Indian way of life. Chanakya also developed Neeti-Sutras (aphorisms) that tell
people how they should behave.
| Chanakya, Kauṭilya, Vishnugupta | |
|---|---|
| Born | 371 BC Chanaka village in Golla region (Jain legends);[1] Takshashila(Buddhist legends)[2] |
| Died | 283 BC Pataliputra, India |
| Occupation | Teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist, advisor of Chandragupta Maurya |
| Known for | Prominent role in the foundation of the Maurya Empire & Arthashastra, Chanakya Niti |
Chanakya (IAST: Cāṇakya, 
pronunciation (help·info); fl. c. 4th century BCE[3]) was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilyaor Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra.[4] As such, he is considered the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in India, and his work is thought of as an important precursor to classical economics.[5][6][7][8] His works were lost near the end of the Gupta Empire and not rediscovered until the early twentieth century.[6]
pronunciation (help·info); fl. c. 4th century BCE[3]) was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilyaor Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra.[4] As such, he is considered the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in India, and his work is thought of as an important precursor to classical economics.[5][6][7][8] His works were lost near the end of the Gupta Empire and not rediscovered until the early twentieth century.[6]
Chanakya assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power. He is widely credited for having played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire. Chanakya served as the chief advisor to both emperors Chandragupta and his son Bindusara.
Taken from: Wikipedia
About Chanakya (in Nepali)
चाणक्य वा कौटिल्य (वा कौटल्य) (लगभग इसा पूर्व ३७०–२८३)[२]तक्षशिलाका आचार्य, दार्शनिक तथा महान सम्राट चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्यका सल्लाहकार थिए । उनले नन्द वंशको नाश गरेर चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्यलाई राजा बनाए । उनी राजनीति र कूटनीतिका ज्ञाता थिए । उनले अर्थशास्त्र , राजनीति, अर्थनीति, कृषि, समाजनीति आदिका महान ग्रन्थहरू रचना गरेका थिए । अर्थशास्त्र मौर्यकालीन समाजको दर्पण मानिन्छ । मुद्राराक्षसको अनुसार चाणक्यको वास्तविक नाम विष्णुगुप्त थियो । विष्णुपुराण, भागवत आदि पुराणहरू तथा कथासरित्सागर आदि संस्कृत ग्रन्थहरूमा त चाणक्यको नाम आएकै छ सँगै बौद्ध ग्रन्थहरूमा समेत चाणक्यको कथा भेटिने गरेको छ । बुद्धघोषद्वारा बनाइएको विनयपिटकको टीका तथा महानाम स्थविर रचित महावंशको टीकामा चाणक्यको वृत्तान्त दिइएको छ । चाणक्य तक्षशिला (वर्तमान समयमा पाकिस्तानको रावलपिण्डी नजिक) का निवासी थिए । वहाँको जीवनका घटनाहरूको विशेष सम्बन्ध मौर्य चन्द्रगुप्तको राज्यप्राप्तिसँग रहेको छ । वहाँ त्यससमयका एक प्रसिद्ध विद्वान थिए । वहाँको जीवन निकै सरल थियो भन्ने गरिन्छ वहाँ राजसी ठाट-बाट भन्दा टाढा एक सानो कुटिमा रहन्थे ।
Taken from: Nepali Wikipedia
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