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Arthashastra

Moles and Mentors: Utility of the saffron-clad in Vedic India 

Oct 24,18by Mahesh Prabhu

Exclusive to Vedic Management Centre by U Mahesh Prabhu The Arthashastra was written by a person often clad in a saffron robe – Chanakya a.k.a. Kautilya. He didn’t take a direct role in administration and appointed people to get the things done. It is likely that he was the first ‘kingmaker’ …

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Chanakya & Six Principles of Vedic Management 

Aug 23,17by Mahesh Prabhu

Chanakya was not a vengeful person, nor a ruthless and blood thirsty conspirator as it is wrongly believed. He wasn’t even “Prime Minister” of the Mauryan empire under Chandragupta Maurya. He was a wise sage who arduously studied, respected and followed the teachings and wisdom of the Vedas all his life. And the Vedas don’t endorse unwise qualities like vengeance. They are shunned beyond doubt.

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