#vishnugupta
“In the happiness of his subjects lies the king’s happiness; in their welfare lies his welfare. He shall not consider as good only that which pleases him, but treat as beneficial to him whatever pleases his subjects.”

— Kauṭilya(Vishnugupta), the author of the ancient Indian treatise Arthashastra.
July 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Arthashastra by Kautilya. The Art of Politics. 300BC.
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Kautilya Arthashastra
The English translation of Arthashastra, which ascribes itself to the famous Brahman Kautilya (also named Vishnugupta and Chanakya) and dates from the...
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August 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Recently went through a good summary of the thoughts of Kautilya aka Vishnugupta aka Chanakya. While Kautilya has written extensively on how to have a top-down strong state, there is nothing in his writings about how to make an equitable society or a nation.
December 5, 2023 at 5:57 AM
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Chanakya was no religious leader
Vishnugupta Kaundinya (Chanakya) was the PM of the sovereign king Chandgupt Morya-Nanda

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February 2, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Chanakya (c. 370-283 BCE) was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the 'Arthashastra'.

"A man is great by deeds not by birth."
December 20, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Chanakya Niti: Life Lessons That Can Change Your Future

✨ "Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions – Why am I doing it, What the results might be, and Will I be successful." – Chanakya Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was one of the greatest philosophers,…
Chanakya Niti: Life Lessons That Can Change Your Future
✨ "Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions – Why am I doing it, What the results might be, and Will I be successful." – Chanakya Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was one of the greatest philosophers, teachers, economists, and strategists in Indian history. His wisdom, written in Chanakya Niti, is full of practical life lessons that remain relevant even today.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM