Chanakya believed that wealth is the backbone of society and personal freedom. He emphasizes:
His magnum opus, the , is a monumental text on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. In contrast, Chanakya Niti serves as a more concise, accessible collection of wise sayings for the common person. His brilliance has often led to him being called the “ Indian Machiavelli ,” a title that is somewhat ironic given that his works predate Machiavelli's by nearly two millennia. chanakya niti pdf drive gujarati