Vishnugupta Chanakya (or Kautilya) is among the greatest scholar, teacher, philosopher, economist and advisor, and strategist in the Indian history. He was born in Patliputra, Magadha. Later he moved to Taxila in Gandhar province. He had a huge contribution to the Mauryan Empire. He made Chandragupta Maurya one of the greatest kings in the history of India. His knowledge about leadership, politics, economics, and finance is proving to be accurate in the contemporary world also. The book Chanakya Neeti-Shastra written by Chanakya acted as a great source of inspiration to many kings.
Chanakya Neeti
Chanakya Neeti was written by Chanakya using his unmatched wisdom. It is also called Kautilya Neeti. The book Chanakya Neeti comprises seventeen Chapters. Every chapter includes above fifteen quotes over life, duty, friendship, nature, children, wife, money, business, and almost all other aspects of human life.
Originally Chanakya Neeti was written in the Sanskrit language, which was later translated to Hindi and English, and also in many other languages. Several politicians, marketers, and others still consider quotes of Chanakya very useful in modern times.
An Indian television series titled Chanakya was also telecast on Doordarshan in the year 1991. It was a fictional version of his life.
Let’s have a look at some famous quotes from Chanakya Neeti.
Chanakya Quotes
Chanakya Neeti Quotes are just like universal facts.
The fragrance of flowers spread only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of the person spreads in all directions.
Before you start some work, you should ask three important questions to yourself- Why am I doing it, what the results might be and will I be successful.
Test your wife when your wealth is lost, a friend in need, relatives at the time of crises, and your servant after allocating him an important duty.
Always keep your biggest plans as a secret. The simplest suggestion is to continue the task without grabbing much attention.
The power of a scholar lies in his knowledge, king lies in his army, trader lies in his money, a servant lies in his service.
A dried tree, when catches fire, burns the whole forest; so does a bad son born in a family.
Knowledge is like a holy Kamdhenu and is like a tree that bears fruit in every season. In unknown territories, it provides protection and brings you rewards.
He is a true friend, who doesn’t forsake us in time of need, misfortune, famine or war, in a king’s court, or at the crematorium.
As gold is tested in four ways by rubbing, cutting, heating and beating – So a man should be tested by these four things: his renunciation, his conduct, his qualities, and his actions.
There is no water like rainwater; no strength like one’s own; no light like that of eyes; and no wealth dearer than food grain.
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