About the Book: Chanakyas 7 Secrets Of Leadership
Chanakya, who lived in India in the 4th Century BC, was a leadership guru par
excellence. The treasure of his teachings can be found in his book, The
Arthashastra, which deals with good governance based on ideal leadership.
The concept of the ideal nation in The Arthashastra, called Saptanga, holds
that there are seven pillars of a kingdom: Swami, Amatya, Janpada, Durg, Kosha,
Dand, Mitra iti Prakritya. For centuries, Indian rulers have used this concept
as a model of successful government.
In this path-breaking book, Chanakyas 7 Secrets of Leadership, author
Radhakrishnan Pillai delves into Chanakyas Saptanga