Category: Arthashastra

 He should try to achieve a complete victory.

 Of land and gold, land is better. For land produces gold and other things.

An internal rebellion is more serious than an external one. For an internal rebellion is like a snake in the… read more —Arthashastra

Strength is of three kinds: the power of counsel is the strength of intelligence; the power of the treasury and… read more —Arthashastra

The conquest of the senses, which is the basis of the knowledge of sciences and discipline, should be effected by… read more —Arthashastra

The Rod, rooted in discipline, brings security and well-being to living beings.

One’s own duty leads to heaven and to eternity.

The root of wealth is activity; of its opposite, inactivity.