Acharya Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, is an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, politician, economist, and royal advisor. He assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power. Chankaya played a significant role in the establishment of the Mauryan Empire. He was a scholar in many subjects and has given various principles that helped kings in their empire’s proper functioning. These teachings and principles were written many years ago, but they can positively influence our daily lives. To simplify his teachings, author of this book – Radhakrishnan Pillai has given us the solution. Chanakya in Daily Life, written by Radhakrishnan Pillai, simplifies Chanakya’s teachings in an easy and understandable language.
Let’s dive into Chanakya in Daily Life
Book title: Chanakya in Daily Life
Author: Radhakrishnan Pillai
Pages: 230
Language: English
Genre: Self-help/Motivational
A sneak-peek:
Chanakya in Daily Life is divided into three parts. It talks about our challenges on the personal, professional, and family front. Questions like how we can make our family happy; find a balance among the various roles we play throughout our day; find our inner self, or find our hobby, for that matter. If we work tirelessly and get the promotion we aim for, we make some compromises on the family front. And we sometimes experience the guilt of missing our kid’s childhood. In this hassle and dilemmas, we soon reach a point where we feel drained out and need a change. But how? That’s when Chanakya in Daily Life comes into the picture.
My thoughts:
I found Chanakya in Daily Life very close to our daily life. It gives answers to questions as simple as starting our day to operate a business successfully. Chanakya’s “Saptaang Sidhhant” is one such principle that kept the king and his kingdom in mind, but if we understand it, we will find its close connection to our lives.
What I liked about Chanakya in Daily Life:
This book has touched every aspect of human life. Chanakya has beautifully simplified topics like parenting, sex life, nominating our successor. I was happy to read his teachings and explanation in the author’s easy language.
Final verdict:
This is a must-read book for all of us. I found answers to many of my dilemmas. I was happy to read that I am on the right track in many areas.
If you would like to know the summary of this book, then you can check it out at KukuFM. I have compiled the entire book into 15 episodes and narrated it for my listeners. So I hope you will check it out.
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Interesting read: What history says about Chanakya
It has been long since I had read any Hindi literature book. my brother has told me a lot about chanakya and asked me to watch a tv series on it but somehow I had not done that. will surly try to check out this book. your post has made me curious to know more about it.
You can check out the book but to have a feel of it, do check out the introductory episode on KukuFM.
Chanakyas way of life is well known, I am sure it would have been great reading it. Adding it to my LIST for next year, will be picking it up soon.
DO check out the podcast on KukuFM.
I have read Chanakya neeti book long long time back but this book seems to be good suggestion and to revise the teachings of Chanakya and your summarized version is like a boon for us.
Thank you
Congrats Alpana, I was not aware of your gig with Kuku FM! The book indeed seems interesting and I would love to check it out
Thanks Noor.
Wow this book looks like a must read to know some important life lessons. I love reading such books. Definitely include in my reading list.
YOu can check out the podcast on KukuFM. And also check the book.
Thanks for the recommendation, will surely check out this book soon. Looks like my next month’s read is sorted.
Its a podcast Kavita. But you can always check the book as well.
In love with self help books recently and this one definitely sounds to be of a genre that I like. I might pick this one sooner. Thanks for the review
This is a podcast Sindhu. You can check it out by following the link .
Chanakya is one of the most interesting, smart and intelligent characters from the pages of history. I want to read this book
Yes, he was.
Good to see that someone wrote about the relevance of Chanakya’s teachings in day to day life. Chanakya was a genius and his teachings should reach every person.
Yes, he was.
I will pick up Chanakya in daily life for my next read. I have always admired Chanakya throughout my life and I am sure it will have simple solutions and gives a logical explanation to things.
It gave answers to many questions.
I have learnt a great deal from the Arthashastra, written by Chanakya. I won’t mind listening to your narration of the entire book. Always up for new learnings.
You will like it.
The wisdom and teachings of Chanakya that can be implemented in our daily life…. how amazing is that! I like that it gives insights about handing challenges in personal, professional and family life. Will check it out. Thanks for your recommendation.
Your welcome
This sounds like a very interesting book. Kautilya’s Arthshastra has such relatable teachings even in today’s day life.
Correct
Wow you have compiled the whole book and made a summary of it on podcast. Awesome. Will surely listen to it. Thanks for the recommendation.
Yes Cindy. Soon, I will be starting on the second book summary.