Kautilya's Arthasastra as a Manual of Empire-Building
In the third part, we discuss how Kautilya's Arthasastra was a manual of empire-building and how its influence played a big role in the great Hindu Empires of India, spread over many centuries.
Kautilya's Rajadharma Culminates in Rashtradharma
Only the Hindu civilisation has evolved a seamlessness between Rajadharma and Rashtradharma. This is the immortal message of Kautilya.
Kautilya’s Eternal Imprint on the History of Bharatavarsha: An Introduction
The first part of a series tracing the imprint of Chanakya and Kautilya on various aspects of the civilisational history of Bharatavarsha.
From Kautilya to Congress: Downfall of Public Opinion in Indian Public Life
The era of Hindu monarchies was one where the rulers genuinely feared and respected public opinion and conducted themselves in tune with it. In democracy, public opinion has degenerated into the sham of perception-management. We trace this downfall with concrete examples from history.
The Sanyasi Freedom Movement: Busting Myths and Revealing Truths
This is the first part of a series examining the various myths about the so-called Fakir-Sanyasi Rebellion that occurred in the first half of the 19th century. The correct term for this brilliant historical episode is "The Sanyasi Freedom Movement," whose origins can be traced back to the Bhakti Mov
Certificate Course in Kautilya's Arthashastra by Vibhu Academy
VIBHU ACADEMY offers an online course titled Kautilya's Arthashastra: A Study. Details of the course are as follows: Start Date: 28th Feb, 2021 Total Sessions: 16. Every Sunday from 6pm to 8 pm Tutors: Dr Arathi V B and Arjun Bharadwaj and other guest speakers To register: Send
The Chanakya Reading List
A near comprehensive reading list of works by and about the genius statesman and political thinker and sage, Chanakya or Kautilya used for making the TV series, Chanakya.
The Cosmic Sweep Of Sanatana Statecraft And Polity: An Introduction
Introductory essay in a series exploring some facets of Sanatana statecraft and polity
Podcast #76: The Eternal Relevance of Chanakya
A long form conversation on the eternal relevance of Chanakya
The Making of Chanakya: Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi Narrates the Full Story of how the TV Epic was Made
A conversation with Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, maker of the iconic TV series, Chanakya on how he created this masterpiece