Today, we discuss Kautilya’s practical theories of economics and administration.
The book, known for its practical theories of economics and administration, mainly concentrates on the making of an able King, Kingdom and a perfect patriotic welfare state. Kautilya says, “There cannot be a country without people and there is no Kingdom without a country” {Bk.13.Ch.4.Vs.5.}. Kautilya further explains, “In the interests of the prosperity of the country, a King should be diligent in foreseeing the possibility of calamities, try to avert them before they arise, overcome those which happen, remove all obstructions to economic activity and prevent loss of revenue to the state” {Bk.8.Ch.4.Vs.50, 21}. The result of these patriotic and pragmatic visions was the emergence of the Chandragupta Maurya, the King and a diligent foreseer; the “Gem of Indian history” and the welfare state; Watch Video
Kautilya had his higher education from the well-known Learning Centre Thakshasila of ancient India. At Thakshasila he learnt Science, Philosophy, Ayurveda, Grammar of various languages, Mathematics, Econo mics, Astrology, Geography, Astronomy, Surgery, Agriculture, Archery and Ancient and Modern sciences. It was the exceptional skills that he learnt from Thakshasila enabled him to expel the cruel autocrat Dhananadha, the King of Nandha dynasty who has imposed drastic hardships and atrocities on the people of the country. The effective weapon animated in human form; he sharpened and targeted for expelling Dhananadha was, Chandragupta Maurya. Kautilya, as per historical records, has trained Chandragupta Maurya for a period of eight years. The training was based on the strategic philosophy of Arthashastra and he was sociologically, psychologically and physically and metaphysically armed enough to charge the Dhananadha to uproot the whole Nandha dynasty.
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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 nine books to highlight his literary splendors. 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, Thiruvananthapuram), 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), Kautilya Unleashed (English: Management, 2014, Publishers: Partridge India, A Penguin Random Company), Seethamar Karayukayaanu (Seetha is crying), (Malayalam: Poems, 2018: Publishers: Mentor Books, Thrissur) and Swargeeya Narakam (The heavenly Hell), (Malayalam: Travelogue, 2018: Publishers: Mentor Books, Thrissur).
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.
