‘Corporate
Chanakya: Successful Management the Chanakya Way’
By:
Radhakrishnan Pillai
Jaico
Publishing House
ISBN
978-81-8495-133-2
Through
this book, the author has tried to present ancient learning from Chanakya (also
named Kautilya) and his writings in Arthsashtra for today’s managers, business
leaders and the corporate world. The back cover of the book starts author’s
introduction as follows:
Radhakrishnan
Pillai, formally educated in management and consultancy, has an MA in Sanskrit
and a doctorate in Arthashastra. He studied the ancient text the Arthashastra
at Chinmaya International Foundation, Kerala, under the guidance of Dr.
Gangadharan Nair.
The
book is divided into many parts based on the area of focus. The book is not
simply translation work, or complete verse and their meanings. In each unit on
a particular theme, the author first introduces the topic, then quotes some of
Chanakya’s verses in English and then explains and elaborates in bulleted
points. Overall, this can be a complete course of MBA from organizational
perspective. I will not be surprised if someday this is included in some
BSchool’s curriculum. At least at graduation level (e.g. BBA) this can be
immediately included.
After
reading this book, one remains in great reverence and respect towards Chanakya
for his wisdom and knowledge, and also courage to compile his thoughts and
share it for future world. Then Dr. Pillai needs to be immensely credited for
this wonderful book. I am quoting a few randomly selected verses from Chanakya
for my reference, though this will not give idea about the overall book.
For
those who support a theft (or hide a thief); punishment shall be that for a
thief. (4.8.6)
In
case of non-payment of the wage, the fine is one tenth or six panas. In case of
denial, the fine is twelve panas or one fifth. (3.13.33)
All
state activities depend first on the Treasury. Therefore, a king (leader) shall
devote the best attention to it. (2.8.1-2)
One
doing whatever pleases him does not achieve anything. (7.11.35)
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