Summary of relevant Chanakyaniti

1. If you were choose between an evil person and a snake to keep company with, opt for the
snake. Because the snake will bite you only in self-defense but the evil person will put a bite
for any reason and any time or always.
2. Too much beauty got Sita kidnapped, too much ego got Ravana killed and too much
charity got Raja Bhoj in deep trouble. Tool much of anything is bad. Stay away from too
much.
3. A dried tree catches fire and it engulfs the entire forest in flames. Similarly a bad son born to a
family can destroy the entire clan.
4. Indulge son up to the fifth year of his age, cane and rebuke can be used for the next ten
years. But when he enters 16th year if his age, then on he must be treated as a friend by
the father.
5. A wise person must always keeps in mind the following thought being pondered over.
How is the time treating me? How many true friends have I made? How is the place I live
at? How much do I earn and how do I spend it? Who I am and what am I capable of?
6. The fire is god of the two castes. God of the sages lives in their hearts. God of fools and slow
brains live in idols. But those who have unprejudiced vision, they see God everywhere and
everything.
7. Infatuation is the most sickening disease. Greed is the worst enemy. Anger is the worst fire.
Knowledge is the most comforting possession.
8. A human comes alone in this world. Alone does he get award and punishment for the good
deeds or sins respectively. Alone he deports for the heavenly abode.
9. The rain over ocean, feeding a person who is already fed, giving donations to the rich, lighting
a lamp in broad day light, these are meaningless exercises.
10. The time consumes all creatures. It kills everyone. It is awake when people sleep. No one
can escape from it consuming power.
11. Do not be too simple and too straight. Go to the jungle to see how the smooth and straight
trees have been cut down mercifully but the crooked ones stand unharmed.
12. Be content with what you have already got as wife, food and income. But dont be content
with your knowledge, self improvement and charity.
13. Money earned must be spent to keep it in circulation. Put it to good use which is the best
protective investment. The water of the pond has inflow and outflow systems. That keeps
the water clean.
14. The flowers have fragrance, oilseeds have oil, wood has the fire, milk has butter and cane has
sugar in it but we cant see these with our eyes. In the similar way a soul exists in the body
which is invisible. It is a mystery only can be understood through faith and logic.
15. In this world, those who desire only wealth are the lowly people at the lowest level. Those
who desire wealth and respect are the people of the middle level. The people at the highest
level only desire honour and respect.
16. Those who reveal the secrets of others and use foul language. They get destroyed as snake
trapped in a moth hill perishes.

17. Dont ever wake up a sleeping, serpent, king, tiger, pig, child others dog and fool. Leave
them asleep.
18. Even a poison less snake must raise its hood to frighten away the enemy because the
enemy does not know about the absence of poison in it.
19. In poverty the patience makes the poverty look bearable. Even an ordinary cloth looks good if
kept clean. If the food is not rich and tasty, eating it fresh and hot makes it tolerable. Similarly
a good character makes up for the lack of the physical beauty.
20. It is of no use to give advice to the persons who have no capacity to receive or imbibe. The
fragrance winds coming from the forest of sandalwood trees do not aromate the bamboo
groves which continue to be offensive smelling.
21. If kareel tree does not grow leaves, is it the spring to be blames? If the owl cant see
during the day, is it the Sun to be blamed? If the rain drop does not fall in the open beak
of the cuckoo, is it the rain to be blamed? It is all in the fate and the destiny.
22. The low people burn in jealousy of the people who have achieved the success and earned
the glory. They themselves achieve nothing but find some consolation in belittling the
achievers.
23. All the desires are impossible to fulfill. The fate cant grant all of them and efforts fall
short. The best alternative is to learn and be content with what one gets.
24. In a herd of thousands of cows, a calf unerringly locates the mother easily. Similarly the
consequences of a persons action follow him without any let up.
25. O man, if you want to win this world with just one act, then dont let your tongue speak
ill of any other person. That is it.
26. Do not stay too close to the King. It is dangerous. But do not stay too far off from them. It
will gain you no rewards. Just keep hovering around at a safe distance.
27. One who wears dirty clothes, keeps has teeth filthy, is glutton, speaks foul language and
oversleeps, gets ignored by prosperity, health and grace. Even God cant afford the above
shortcomings.
28. The holy scriptures like Vedas are seas of cast knowledge. And the knowledge itself is
spread over countless fields and subjects. But the human life is very short and full of
hurdles. Hence the only gist of the knowledge should be sought. Just like a swan that sips
the milk and leaves out water.
29. There are many types of bondages in the world. But the bondage of love is unique. It is
paralyzing. The black bee has the power to bore holes in wood. But the same bee remains
trapped in the petals of the lotus unable to bore its way to freedom because it is in love
with the flower, in deep love.
30. A golden deer has never been created and no one ever saw such a thing. Yet Lord Rama
got ready to get the golden deer for this beloved wife, Sita. It is clear that the adverse
times a mans wisdom deserts him.
31. The knowledge merely copied from the books and which is not properly imparted by a
teacher is bastard knowledge. It is like an illegitimate child conceived by a woman from a
man other than her husband. Such knowledge is never recognized by any faculty of
scholars, the same way as a bastard is not respected in the society.

Summary of relevant Chanakyaniti

1. Too much beauty got Sita kidnapped, too much ego got Ravana killed and too much
charity got Raja Bhoj in deep trouble. Tool much of anything is bad. Stay away from too
much.
2. Do not stay too close to the King. It is dangerous. But do not stay too far off from them. It
will gain you no rewards. Just keep hovering around at a safe distance.
3. The time consumes all creatures. It kills everyone. It is awake when people sleep. No one
can escape from its consuming power.
4. The holy scriptures like Vedas are seas of cast knowledge. And the knowledge itself is
spread over countless fields and subjects. But the human life is very short and full of
hurdles. Hence the only gist of the knowledge should be sought. Just like a swan that sips
the milk and leaves out water.
5. All the desires are impossible to fulfill. The fate cant grant all of them and efforts fall
short. The best alternative is to learn and be content with what one gets.
6. Be content with what you have already got as wife, food and income. But dont be content
with your knowledge, self improvement and charity.
7. The knowledge merely copied from the books and which is not properly imparted by a
teacher is bastard knowledge. It is like an illegitimate child conceived by a woman from a
man other than her husband. Such knowledge is never recognized by any faculty of
scholars, the same way as a bastard is not respected in the society.
8. A golden deer has never been created and no one ever saw such a thing. Yet Lord Rama
got ready to get the golden deer for this beloved wife, Sita. It is clear that the adverse
times a mans wisdom deserts him.
9. If kareel tree does not grow leaves, is it the spring to be blames? If the owl cant see
during the day, is it the Sun to be blamed? If the rain drop does not fall in the open beak
of the cuckoo, is it the rain to be blamed? It is all in the fate and the destiny.
10. The low people burn in jealousy of the people who have achieved the success and earned
the glory. They themselves achieve nothing but find some consolation in belittling the
achievers.
11. It is of no use to give advice to the persons who have no capacity to receive or imbibe. The
fragrance winds coming from the forest of sandalwood trees do not aromate the bamboo
groves which continue to be offensive smelling.
12. Dont ever wake up a sleeping, serpent, king, tiger, pig, child others dog and fool. Leave
them asleep.
13. Even a poison less snake must raise its hood to frighten away the enemy because the
enemy does not know about the absence of poison in it.
14. Do not be too simple and too straight. Go to the jungle to see how the smooth and straight
trees have been cut down mercifully but the crooked ones stand unharmed.
15. A wise person must always keeps in mind the following thought being pondered over.
How is the time treating me? How many true friends have I made? How is the place I live
at? How much do I earn and how do I spend it? Who I am and what am I capable of?
16. In a herd of thousands of cows, a calf unerringly locates the mother easily. Similarly the
consequences of a persons action follow him without any let up.

17. Indulge son up to the fifth year of his age, cane and rebuke can be used for the next ten
years. But when he enters 16th year if his age, then on he must be treated as a friend by
the father.
18. The flowers have fragrance, oilseeds have oil, wood has the fire, milk has butter and cane has
sugar in it but we cant see these with our eyes. In the similar way a soul exists in the body
which is invisible. It is a mystery only can be understood through faith and logic.
19. In this world, those who desire only wealth are the lowly people at the lowest level. Those
who desire wealth and respect are the people of the middle level. The people at the highest
level only desire honour and respect.
20. In poverty the patience makes the poverty look bearable. Even an ordinary cloth looks good if
kept clean. If the food is not rich and tasty, eating it fresh and hot makes it tolerable. Similarly
a good character makes up for the lack of the physical beauty.

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Behaviour
1. A wise person must always keeps in mind the following thought being pondered over.
How is the time treating me? How many true friends have I made? How is the place I live
at? How much do I earn and how do I spend it? Who I am and what am I capable of?
Page 52
2. Indulge son up to the fifth year of his age, cane and rebuke can be used for the next ten
years. But when he enters 16th year if his age, then on he must be treated as a friend by
the father. Page 40
3. In poverty the patience makes the poverty look bearable. Even an ordinary cloth looks good if
kept clean. If the food is not rich and tasty, eating it fresh and hot makes it tolerable. Similarly
a good character makes up for the lack of the physical beauty. Page 102
4. Too much beauty got Sita kidnapped, too much ego got Ravana killed and too much
charity got Raja Bhoj in deep trouble. Tool much of anything is bad. Stay away from too
much. Page 36
5. Do not stay too close to the King. It is dangerous. But do not stay too far off from them. It
will gain you no rewards. Just keep hovering around at a safe distance. Page 139
6. The low people burn in jealousy of the people who have achieved the success and earned
the glory. They themselves achieve nothing but find some consolation in belittling the
achievers. Page 132
7. It is of no use to give advice to the persons who have no capacity to receive or imbibe. The
fragrance winds coming from the forest of sandalwood trees do not aromate the bamboo
groves which continue to be offensive smelling. Page 106
8. Dont ever wake up a sleeping, serpent, king, tiger, pig, child others dog and fool. Leave
them asleep. Page 100
9. Even a poison less snake must raise its hood to frighten away the enemy because the
enemy does not know about the absence of poison in it. Page 101
10. Do not be too simple and too straight. Go to the jungle to see how the smooth and straight
trees have been cut down mercifully but the crooked ones stand unharmed. Page 82
11. As gold is tested in 4 ways, rubbing, cutting, heating and beating. So a man should be
tested by 4 things, his renunciation, his conduct, his qualities and his actions. Page 57

12. Money earned must be spent to keep it in circulation. Put it to good use which the best
protective investment. Water in a pond has inflow & outflow systems. That keeps its
water clean. Page 83
13. Cuckoos remain silent for a long time (for several seasons) until they are able to sing
sweetly (in the Spring) so as to give joy to all. Page 141
14. Although sandalwood is cut, it does not forsake its natural quality of fragrance, so also
the elephant does not give up sportiveness through he grows old. The sugarcane does not
cease to be sweet though sqeezed in a mill, so the man of noble extraction does not lose his
lofty qualities, no matter how pinched he is by circumstances (like poverty) Page 150
15. A man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we
call a crow an eagle simply because is sits on the top of a tall building Page 155
16. O man, if you want to win this world with just one act, then dont let your tongue speak
ill of any other person. That is it. Page 140
Importance of Time
17. The time consumes all creatures. It kills everyone. It is awake when people sleep. No one
can escape from its consuming power. Page 69
18. All the desires are impossible to fulfill. The fate cant grant all of them and efforts fall
short. The best alternative is to learn and be content with what one gets. Page 133
Importance of Knowledge
19. The holy scriptures like Vedas are seas of cast knowledge. And the knowledge itself is
spread over countless fields and subjects. But the human life is very short and full of
hurdles. Hence the only gist of the knowledge should be sought. Just like a swan that sips
the milk and leaves out water. Page 147
20. Be content with what you have already got as wife, food and income. But dont be content
with your knowledge, self improvement and charity. Page 79
21. The knowledge merely copied from the books and which is not properly imparted by a
teacher is bastard knowledge. It is like an illegitimate child conceived by a woman from a
man other than her husband. Such knowledge is never recognized by any faculty of
scholars, the same way as a bastard is not respected in the society. Page 160
22. Let not a single day pass without your learning a verse, half a verse, a forth of it, or even
one letter of it, nor without attending to charity, study and other pious activities. Page 25
23. Knowledge which is in the books and money with others is of no use. In the hour of need
such knowledge and money does not help. Page 158

24. Swans live in lakes filled with blue water. When the lake dries up, the swan of that lake
desert it. Men should not change their base too often like swans. Page 82
Socialistic
25. Rain over ocean, feeding a person who is already fed, giving donations to rich and
lighting of lamp in broad daylight, these are meaningless exercises. Page 63
Destiny / Soul/ Final Recknoning
26. A golden deer has never been created and no one ever saw such a thing. Yet Lord Rama
got ready to get the golden deer for this beloved wife, Sita. It is clear that the adverse
times a mans wisdom deserts him. Page 154
27. If kareel tree does not grow leaves, is it the spring to be blames? If the owl cant see
during the day, is it the Sun to be blamed? If the rain drop does not fall in the open beak
of the cuckoo, is it the rain to be blamed? It is all in the fate and the destiny. Page 122
28. In a herd of thousands of cows, a calf unerringly locates the mother easily. Similarly the
consequences of a persons action follow him without any let up. Page 133
29. The flowers have fragrance, oilseeds have oil, wood has the fire, milk has butter and cane has
sugar in it but we cant see these with our eyes. In the similar way a soul exists in the body
which is invisible. It is a mystery only can be understood through faith and logic. Page 86
30. As long as your body is healthy and under control, death is distant, try to save your soul.
When death is imminent what can you do? Page 45-46
31. In this world, those who desire only wealth are the lowly people at the lowest level. Those
who desire wealth and respect are the people of the middle level. The people at the highest
level only desire honour and respect. Page 88
32. Our bodies are perishable, wealth is not permanent and death is always nearby. Therefore, we
must immediately engage in acts of merit. Page 124
33. A human comes into this world alone. Alone does he get reward or punishment for good deeds
or sins respectively. And alone does he depart for heavenly abode. Page 62