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Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्रम्) (view source)
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''Adhikarana'' VI- VII deals with essential characterisitcs of the state described as ''Saptasangas,'' the six-fold political expedients in the field of diplomacy among states called as ''Sadgunya. Adhikarana'' VIII ''deals'' with dangers and calamities arising both within or externally due to natural or man-made attempts befalling the king or body politic''. Adhikarana'' IX-X deals with military campaigns and ancillary problems. ''Adhikarana'' XI deals with measures to control economic guilds and political corporations. ''Adhikarana'' XII-XIII deals with methods of intrigue and the employment of secret agencies against enemies and during military expeditions and ameliorative measures to be taken in a conquered country. ''Adhikarana'' XIV deals with secret recipes designed to remedy afflictions caused by enemy action. ''Adhikarana'' XV consists of just one prakarana in the form of a glossary of 32 technical terms and verbal contractions used in the text. This is of special significance as the author gives the intended import of the words that can be mis-construed or misinterpreted by later commentators.
''Adhikarana'' VI- VII deals with essential characterisitcs of the state described as ''Saptasangas,'' the six-fold political expedients in the field of diplomacy among states called as ''Sadgunya. Adhikarana'' VIII ''deals'' with dangers and calamities arising both within or externally due to natural or man-made attempts befalling the king or body politic''. Adhikarana'' IX-X deals with military campaigns and ancillary problems. ''Adhikarana'' XI deals with measures to control economic guilds and political corporations. ''Adhikarana'' XII-XIII deals with methods of intrigue and the employment of secret agencies against enemies and during military expeditions and ameliorative measures to be taken in a conquered country. ''Adhikarana'' XIV deals with secret recipes designed to remedy afflictions caused by enemy action. ''Adhikarana'' XV consists of just one prakarana in the form of a glossary of 32 technical terms and verbal contractions used in the text. This is of special significance as the author gives the intended import of the words that can be mis-construed or misinterpreted by later commentators.
=== ''Adhikarana 1 : '''Vinayadhikarika''''' ===
=== Adhikarana 1 : '''Vinayadhikarika''' ===
Book 1 - On Discipline
Book 1 - On Discipline
'''Chapter 1'''
'''Chapter 1'''
The Adhikarana begins with salutations to Sukra and Brhaspati.
The contents of the book
'''Chapter 2'''
'''Chapter 2'''
21.18 Self Protection
21.18 Self Protection
'''Adhikaram 2''' : ''''Adhyakshapracharaha''''
'''Adhikaram 2''' : '<nowiki/>'''Adhyakshapracharaha''''
Book 2 'Authorities"
Book 2 'Authorities"
57.56 The Duty of a City Superintendent
57.56 The Duty of a City Superintendent
'''Adhikaranam 3''' ''''Dharmastheeyam'''' '''On Laws'''
'''Adhikaranam 3''' '<nowiki/>'''Dharmastheeyam'''' '''On Laws'''
'''Chapter 58'''
'''Chapter 58'''
'''Chapter 150'''
'''Chapter 150'''
150.180 Division of the Treatise
150.180 Division of the Treatise
=== ''Adhikarana 1 : '''Vinayadhikarika''''' ===
Book 1 - On Discipline
The Adhikarana begins with salutations to Sukra and Brhaspati.
The book deals with all overall political and social discipline which can assist in good governance for the country and its people. This adhikarana is one of the most extensive description of the discipline to be cultivated by a Raja. There is explicit mention of various duties of a raja towards his own country, education, vriddhas, learned persons, ministers, and the restraint and controls over self and children while managing his conduct and character in the book. Rules regarding varta and dandaniti (punishments) have been codified.
'''Shloka 1***********************'''
<nowiki>*************************</nowiki>
This is a single treatise on the science of politics prepared by amalgamating the teachings of many treatises on the Science of Politics as have been composed by ancient teachers for the acquisition and protection of the earth.<ref>The Arthasastra of Kautilya, Edited by T. Ganapati Sastri, ed. 2012, New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi</ref>
'''S2''' *******
Of that treatise, this is an enumeration of Sections and Books:-
S3******************
Indication of Sciences, Association with the aged, Subjugation of the sense organs ( life of a saintly king and abandoning the aggregate of six enemies), Engagement of Councillors and preceptors, Ascertainment of nobility and purity of ministers, Institution of Spies, Maintenance of proper and improper factions in one's own state, Winning over of proper and improper factions from enemy state, Sections on counselling, Employment of messengers, Protection of one-self from the sons of kings, Keeping the prince under restraint, Treatment of one under such restraints, Messenger of kings, Arrangement of the harem, Concern for self protection, ; and these are the brief contents of the first chapter dealing with the life of a king concerning discipline.
== Arthashastra and Contemporary Management Theories ==
== Arthashastra and Contemporary Management Theories ==