The phenomenal negation of Human Capital in our time has forced us on a backward journey to the golden history of ancient India during the golden period of Chandragupta Maurya (321 BC-298 BC), where Kautilya’s Arthashastra showered and is still showering the oriental brilliance of Human Resource Management and Development through the ever-acclaimed philosophy of Prithvilabham (Acquisition) and Prithvipalanam (Retention). Watch Video
This book aims to explore the oriental Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development strategies as designed by the great Kautilya and to re-apply them in the present micro and macro dimensions of Organizations or Nations.
My book also traces a journey back to the royal labyrinths of Arthashastra, bedrocked on the philosophy of Prithvilabham (Acquisition of resources) and Prithvipalanam (Retention of the acquired resources). This golden philosophy had once guided the nation to healthy co-existence and prosperity. Apart from the discussions on human resource management and development, an attempt is also being made to depict and adapt the politics, economy, judiciary and social security system which prevailed during the period of Arthashastra to give the reader a complete pragmatic experience of the world of Arthashastra and bring it into the context of the modern administrative system.
This article and podcast will continue. Please stay tuned.
Writing is the intellectual interpretation of vision. Vision is the window open to philosophy. This is the scriptural metamorphosis of Dr. C.T. William’s writing. It was this scriptural phenomenon that inspired Dr. C.T. William to write several of his remarkable literary works. Being an Indian writer who blossomed in the Gods' own country, Kerala, his literary creations are debated among the chosen intellectual minority rather than the elected popular majority.
C.T. William has eight books to highlight his literary splendour. Manava Vibhava Vikasana Thathwachinthayum Arthashastravum (Malayalam: Philosophy, 2005, Publishers: Kerala Sahithya Academy, Thrissur), Ithuvare (Malayalam: Poems, 2009, Publishers: Current Books, Thrissur), Shabdham Ayodhya Vare Ethumbol (Malayalam: Criticism, 2011, Publishers: Sign Books, Thiruvanathapuram), Vilapatthinte Ilakal (Malayalam: Poems, 2013, Publishers: Maluben Books, Thiruvananthapuram), Nakshathrangal Chuvakkunnilla (Malayalam: Travelogue, 2013, Publishers: Dharmartham Books, Thrissur), Shesham Sheshan (Malayalam: Biography, 2013, Publishers: Mathrubhumi Books, Kozhikode), Pralobhanangalude Pravasa Vazhikal (Malayalam: Travelogue, 2014, Publishers: Dharmartham Books, Thrissur) and Kautilya Unleashed (English: Management, 2014, Publishers: Partridge India, A Penguin Random Company)
It was Dr. C.T. William’s unquenchable thirst for pragmatic philosophy that resulted in the writing of the book "Kautilya Unleashed" (published by Partridge India). The practical philosophy he invented and got inspired by the philosophy of human resource development that is inherent in the great Indian classic Arthashastra of Kautilya-the cosmic guru who wrote the Bible of administration and Management.
This book is an authentic guide and hand book for the global citizen to lead a successful life personal, political as well as organizational by applying the gospels of Human Resource Development and Management that have deep-rooted in the Oriental Philosophy. It is the Bible of management, specifically of human resource development. It consists of the gospels of administration, political diplomacy, philosophy of human resource development, economics, psychology of society, and the ethics of war and peace.
"The book Kautilya Unleashed will appeal to readers because it is an essential practical guide for global citizens, students of management, and the leaders of the world," Dr. William said. " Compared to other books of its kind, it is a simplified version of philosophic management thoughts in which students of management and general readers could easily follow and encapsulate," he added.
"Kautilya Unleashed" is the fruitful effort of a decadal intellectual meditation of the author. It will energise the readers and inspire them to work for the reconstruction of themselves, their society, nation, and the world.
