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Chanakya was a teacher to the first Maurya Emperor Chandragupta (c.

340293 BCE), and generally considered to be the architect of his rise to

power. Traditionally empire, the first of its kind on the Indiansubcontinent. His works were lost near the end of the Gupta dynasty and

not rediscovered until 1915.

Identity

a kingdom). Apparently, Chanakya used these sutras to groom

Chandragupta and other selected disciples in the art of ruling a kingdom.

Legend

time caused by Greek invasion forced Chanakya

of resources. He also advocated the development of the already annexed

colonies. His imperialistic views can be interpreted as the development of

natural and man made resources.

According to Chanakya, the efficient management of land is essential for

the development of resources. It is essential that the state keeps an eye on

the occupation of excess land by the landlords and unauthorized use of

land. Ideally the state should monitor the most important and vital resource

Land.

the people are not running behind material pleasures. Control over the

sense organs is essential for success in any endeavour. Spiritual

development is essential for the internal strength and character of the

individual. Material pleasures and achievements are always secondary to

the spiritual development of the society and country at large.

BOOK II.

Enemy.

BOOK XIII. Strategic Means to Capture a Fortress.

BOOK XIV. Secret Means.

BOOK XV. The Plan of a Treatise.

Such are the contents of this Science. There are on the whole

15 books, 150 chapters, 180 sections and 6,000 slokas.

Analysis of His Works

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Artha is one of the of life (Purshartha) besides dharma, kama & moksha.

In his

of Arthashastra by Kautilya, however studies specifically in the context of

organizational management is limited.

Kumar & Muniapan & Shaikh (2007) explored lessons in corporate governance

from Kautilyas Arthashastra in ancient India.

Management and KautilyasArthashastra

management practice is pervasive in every aspect of human life within all

types of organizations.

The Kautilyas Arthashastra deals with different aspects management

which includes strategic management, financial management, accounting,human resource management, corporate governance, social responsibility,

etc.

Kautilya on Leadership

According to Kautilya, dharma without resources is toothless &

resources without dharma is useless.

Resources will make ethical conduct or behaviour possible & vice versa.

Shubh (goodness or auspiciousness) must come first, then labha (gain or

profit).

Management must strive to generate resources based on ethical conduct

or behaviour.

The basis of resources is kingdom

To

help of senior leaders or management thinkers. One wheel does not

support transportation, therefore it is necessary to appoint senior leaders or& foolhardiness.

conquering the senses is rooted in training

The first chapter of Arthashastra is vinaya adhikarikamor book on

moral training.

The conquest of senses is rooted in discipline & training in ethics &

morals should begin from childhood.

The control of the mind, all experiences such as happiness/sorrow,gains/losses, victory/defeat, hot/cold should be taken with equanimity.

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The Impact of Kautilyas Arthashastra

Chandragupta Maurya was considered to be the unifier of India during the

4th Century B.C.

Mauryan Empire was continued by his son Bindusara and by his grandsonKing Asoka .

Mauryan Empire expansion included Afghanistan, all the way to the

border of Persia (Iran), extending to Bengal.

Today, a careful study the Arthashastra will be useful for expanding

business empire.

Conclusion

Kautilyas Arthashatra is one of the ancient Indian literature which had

provided some insights to management, although

the context it was written was for kings to govern the state. There are

many management concepts from Kautilyas

Arthashastra, which are still applicable in todays organizational

management. A deeper study of the book will open many

new areas of management concepts, which is yet to be known and

practiced in the modern management.

The author hopes

that more studies in the areas of organizational management such as

strategic management, financial management and

human resource management from Kautilyas Arthashastra can be

undertaken for future research.