MYSTERIOUS: Kautilya | Mind Blowing Facts

Kautilya wrote the Arthashastra sometime between the fourth and third centuries BCE, and he did not waste a sentence on ambivalence about wealth. Artha, material prosperity, economic power, the capacity to act in the world, was not a concession to human weakness. It was one of the four aims of…

Kautilya’s Arthashastra offers a strikingly unsentimental view of religion, treating temples as centres of wealth, influence and political power. From state access to temple riches to staged miracles and agents disguised as holy men, the ancient text examines how faith could serve the state’s financial, psychological and political interests.

Acharya Chanakya was an Indian philosopher who gifted us timeless wisdom about power, statehood, political relations and about life itself. Indeed, the advices and ideas of Chanakya helped the emperor Chandragupta in establishing the Maurya Empire in 320 BCE. Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti are two classic texts that cover most…

Success today often feels fast-paced, unpredictable, and competitive. Yet, the fundamental principles remain timeless. Chanakya emphasized that achievement depends on clarity, skill, strategy, discretion, merit, and mental resilience. By internalizing these principles, professionals can navigate challenges smartly, avoid missteps, and grow steadily. Unlike quick hacks, these mantras build a foundation…

Happiness and sorrow move like seasons. No one escapes challenges. Sometimes we lose money. Sometimes we lose trust. Sometimes we lose direction. In such moments, emotions take control. We rush decisions. We speak too much. We trust the wrong people. We regret later. Chanakya was not only a scholar. He…

In today’s fast world, anger rises quickly. One harsh word, one mistake, one disagreement and emotions explode. But centuries ago, the great teacher Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, gave powerful guidance in Chanakya Niti about controlling anger. He believed anger is not strength. It is self-destruction when used at the…

Marriage is not only about love. It is about trust, respect, and shared values. Ancient Indian scholar Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, wrote the powerful wisdom text Chanakya Niti. His teachings guide politics, relationships, and personal growth. Even today, many people search for Chanakya Niti marriage advice to build a…

Acharya Chanakya, also called Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was more than a teacher of politics and economics. He closely observed human behavior and real life struggles. His wisdom was recorded in Chanakya Niti, a practical guide for living with discipline and clarity. Unlike modern motivational content, his teachings are simple, tested…

A new book about the Maurya dynasty, which ruled over almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 324 BCE to c. 185 BCE, was launched in the national capital recently. Aptly titled 'The Mauryas', the book is written by Devika Rangachari and it is published by Simon Schuster India.…