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Panchatantra: A reflex of Arthashastra

by M. N. Indrani | 2003 | 42,495 words

Hinduism Arthashastra
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The essay studies the Panchatantra in relation to the Arthashastra by proposing that that Indian fable literature divides into educative and entertaining narratives, both traced back to the sacred Vedic texts. It highlights the 'Pancatantra' and its kin as representative of educative stories promoting ethical conduct and worldly wisdom through tale...

Chapter 4 - Arthashastra and Panchatantra—a comparison

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The Elements of Sovereignty—Introduction
The concept of Raja (King)
The concept of Amatya (Minister)
The concept of Janapada (Country)
The concept of Durga (Fort)
The concept of Kosa (Treasury)
The concept of Mitra (Friend)
The Adoption of Sandhi (Peace)
The Adoption of Vigraha (War)
The Adoption of Yana (Marching)
The Adoption of Asana (Neutrality)
The Adoption of Samsraya (Alliance)
The Adoption of Dvaidhibhava (Double policy)
Miscellaneous Elements of Comparison
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