Chanakya Neeti : Chapter 1.

Chanakya Neeti (The book) has seventeen chapter. In the section below, I have attempted to showcase the ideas included in the very first chapter.  Tried my best to translate the verses in most accurate manner. Yet, there might be few glitches. Have a look over the following:

Chanakya neeti says not to :

·         Give any advice to a foolish person

·         try taking care of a woman with loose character

·         keep company of a sad fellow

as all of them are totally useless.

House having any of the following in them is not well suited for living:

·         An ill-tempered wife with low morals

·         A wicked and deceitful friend

·         A talkative servant with impoliteness in him/her

·         A venomous snake

A person must save money for the bad days. Anyhow, woman must be protected even at the cost of money you saved…

Chanakya says that money is one of the most significant assets a man must have. It brings you you the honor, support and makes you capable to deal with calamities.

There is no point to live in a country/region where:

·         You cannot find an employment

·         Are not respected

·         Have no friends and well wishers

·         Cannot find an education

… It will be better to quit such place.

Do not live even for a single day on the places where you cannot find the following five :

·         Prosperous businessmen  

·         A Brahmin well versed

·         Soldiers

·         River

·         Doctor

A man must leave a place that has:

·         No fear of law

·         People having no shame

·         No clever men

·         No Spirit of charity

·         No Art

Test a wife at time when your wealth is lost, a friend in need, relatives at the time of crises and servant on some important mission.

Whoever helps you at the time of illness, misfortune, famines and invasion is your true brother in real scenes.

A person who cannot decide his goal, simply cannot win.