Kautilya - The Eternal Strategist: Teachings of Chanakya's Arthashastra

By Bhushan Kulkarni

The Chanakya Enigma: Unearthing the Arthashastra
Every civilization produces a few minds whose thought transcends their age. For India, that mind was Kautilya-known variously as Vishnugupta and Chanakya-the statesman-philosopher who engineered the Mauryan Empire and authored one of the most sophisticated treatises on governance ever written: the Arthashastra.
At once a manual of political realism, an ethical framework for leadership, and a grand strategic blueprint, the Arthashastra captures the paradox of power-how to rule effectively without descending into tyranny, how to pursue interest without abandoning justice, and how to build stability in a world defined by conflict and deceit.
The Man Behind the Manuscript
Vishnugupta, Chanakya, and Kautilya-three names,
one intellect.
"Vishnugupta" appears in the text's concluding verse as the author's personal name; "Chanakya" links him to his lineage, and "Kautilya" derives from the Kutala gotra, his clan identity.
Together they represent not just an individual but a composite archetype: philosopher, political engineer, and strategist.
As Chanakya, he was the fiery revolutionary who dethroned the corrupt Nanda dynasty; as Kautilya, he became the architect of the Mauryan state; and as Vishnugupta, the scholar who systematized statecraft into an enduring science.

This book is part of the "Timeless Wisdom Series", offering insights into spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and self-growth for readers of all ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZJRDNF9
• ISBN13: 9798272919120
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"