Chanakya Niti was one of the most intelligent and wise personalities of all. He was the advisor for the King Chandragupta of the Mauryan dynasty and was also a philosopher, economist, teacher and a jurist. His teachings were extraordinary for human life. Every lesson he taught felt highly true and clear that made everyone rethink their lifestyle and make changes in their life. Chanakya’s knowledge of human psychology was limitless and some of his thoughts are as follows: –

  • Worshipping elders is the root of humanity.
  • With wisdom, one can prosper.
  • Donation is very righteous.
  • Work is the root of wealth.
  • The bonds of good conduct should never be crossed.
  • Good behaviours win even on an enemy.
  • Don’t debate with fools.
  • The weak-minded are fond of deception.
  • No one should ever be disrespected.
  • Good living enhances lifespan and reputation.
  • Prosperity depends on intellect.
  • One should serve under a learned master
  • There is no enemy equal to arrogance.

Chanakya’s wisdom has so immense that he always won or solved everything just by using his smart intellect. It deflects his farsightedness and keenness to percept every situation and finds the best solution in mere seconds. Some of his sayings or thoughts are as follows: –

  • If the right advice is followed success comes early.
  • The secrets of the state should not be revealed to anyone.
  • Our rivals get to know our secrets if we are proud.
  • When the opinions are discussed among many people, the opinions are judged well.
  • A friend who keeps his friendliness even during difficult days is a true friend.
  • Iron cannot join unless it is heated.
  • Only powerful should attack the weak. Don’t fight with equally or more powerful people.
  • A person indulged in bad habits can never be successful in his assignments.
  • A person is responsible for his development or ruin.
  • Work is not difficult if properly planned.
  • Fortune follows the velour.
  • The decision should be taken before beginning work.
  • A fickle minded/an unsteady person can never get success in any work.
  • The things must be examined through probe and knowledge.
  • A calf attacks on the udder of mother cow for milk.
  • Never share your secrets with a low-grade person.
  • A person of polite nature is even insulted by his dependents.
  • The anger of fools ruins them only.
  • Nothing is impossible for truthful people.
  • Success cannot be achieved only with bravery.
  • The destruction in present is better than the destruction in future.
  • Water mixed poured into milk becomes milk.
  • Silver become gold when mixed with gold.
  • If you want to save your money, leave the company of your enemies.
  • Every relationship is linked with the target.
  • Keep your enemy engaged in artificial behaviour until you find his weakness.
  • Attack only on the weakness of an enemy.
  • Talent in abundance is covered by jewels.
  • Shyness is the jewels of women.
  • Never increase intimacy with a woman who works in a royal palace.
  • Age and fame are increased by good conduct.
  • Don’t follow one leaving many.
  • Don’t make relations with crafty people though you are lucky.
  • Loan, enemy and diseases should be destroyed from the root.
  • The tongue is the source of poison or nectar.
  • One addicted to gambling does not accomplish anything.