Arthashastra Portal

Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.

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Overview of all Arthashastra books:

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Canonical texts (with English translation)

Hitopadesha (English translation) by Sir Edwin Arnold

33,335 words

Kautilya Arthashastra by R. Shamasastry

174,809 words

Shukra Niti by Shukracharya by Benoy Kumar Sarkar

106,458 words

Tirukkural (Thirukkural) by Tiruvaḷḷuvar

53,206 words

Essays, Studies and other Academic publications

Manasollasa (study of Arts and Sciences) by Mahadev Narayanrao Joshi

74,538 words

Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) by S. Anusha

34,012 words

Panchatantra: A reflex of Arthashastra by M. N. Indrani

42,495 words

Samrajya Lakshmi Pithika (Study) by Artatrana Sarangi

120,842 words

Shishupala-vadha (Study) by Shila Chakraborty

112,267 words

Social Message of the Upanishads by Sanchita Kundu

29,269 words

The Gita’s Ethics (A Critical Study) by Arpita Chakraborty

59,351 words

Warfare and Military System in Vedic Literature by Rinki Deka

39,711 words

Canonical texts (in original language)

Hitopadesha [sanskrit]

8,857 words

Kautilya Arthashastra [sanskrit]

37,100 words

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