There are works by Chanakya other than
Arthashastra like
Laghu Chanakya, Rajneeti Shastra, Chanakya Neeti, Chanakya Sutra etc.
Chanakya Sutra has 572
sutras. These are the first 10
sutras from
Chanakya Sutra:
सुखस्य मूलं धर्मः , धर्मस्य मूलं अर्थः
अर्थस्य मूलं राज्यं , राज्यस्य मूलं इन्द्रिय जयः
इन्द्रियाजयस्य मूलं विनयः, विनयस्य मूलं वृद्धोपसेवः
वृद्धोपसेवाय विग्न्यानं , विग्न्यानेनं आत्मानं सम्पद्येत
समपदितात्म जितात्मम भवति, जितात्मा सर्वार्थे संयुज्यते
1. Sukhasya moolam Dharmah
The basis of “sukha” or all Bliss is “dharma” or righteous conduct.
2. Dharmasya moolam Arthah
The basis of all “dharma” is “artha” or means and resources.
3. Arthasya moolam Rajyam
The basis of all “artha” is “rajya” or the State.
4. Rajyasya moolam Indriya Jayah
The basis for the stability of the State lies in control over the “
indriya“ or sense faculties providing pleasure.
5. Indriyajayasya moolam Vinayah
The basis for control over the sensual faculties is in “vinay” or humility.
6. Vinayasya moolam Vruddhopasevah
The basis for humility is devotion to those grown old through wisdom.
7. Vruddhopasevaya Vijnanam
Through devotion to the wise, one attains proficiency with the maximum efficiency.
8. Vijnanena atmaanam Sampadyet
It is imperative for all the functionaries of the State to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.
9. Samapaditatma jitatmama Bhavati
To perform State duties with the maximum efficiency, the functionaries of the State must learn to control their sensual needs, and maximise their internal potential.
10. Jitatma sarvarthe Sanyujyate
Those who have vanquished their baser selves will become prosperous naturally, can retain their prosperity, and (will) be successful in their endeavours.
