Arthashastra: illustrated cover of the Vedapath edition
Arthashastra: illustrated cover of the Vedapath edition
StatecraftWritten by Kautilya (Chanakya)4th century BCE

Arthashastra in Tagalog

अर्थशास्त्र

The Science of Wealth and Statecraft

The foundational treatise on governance, economics, law, diplomacy, and military strategy by Kautilya.

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About This Book

The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, attributed to Kautilya (also known as Chanakya), the legendary advisor to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Written in the 4th century BCE, it is one of the most comprehensive works on governance ever composed, covering everything from the training of a king and the duties of ministers to taxation, law, espionage, diplomacy, and warfare. Its 15 books (adhikaranas), 150 chapters, and 5,337 sutras form a complete science of state administration.

How This Book Is Organised

The Arthashastra is structured as a systematic treatise progressing from internal governance to external strategy.

Adhikaranas

15 books covering distinct domains

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Adhyayas

Chapters within each book

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Sutras

Aphorisms read one by one

Available Reading Features

This edition of the Arthashastra on Vedapath includes:

Sanskrit

Original Sanskrit sutras (Devanagari)

Transliteration

Transliteration for guided reading

Meanings

Word-by-word meanings

Translations

Clear, faithful translations

Enrichment

Governance domain analysis and strategic context

Adhikaranas of the Arthashastra

The Arthashastra is divided into fifteen Adhikaranas (books).
Each Adhikarana covers a distinct domain of statecraft and governance.

Arthashastra - Vinayaadhikaarika (Concerning Discipline)

Book 1: Vinayaadhikaarika (Concerning Discipline)

Concerning Discipline

Iniuugat ng Aklat 1 ng Arthaśāstra ang lahat ng sining ng pamamahala sa vinaya, disiplina.

DisciplineRoyal TrainingGovernance
Arthashastra - Adhyakshaprachara (The Duties of Government Superintendents)

Book 2: Adhyakshaprachara (The Duties of Government Superintendents)

Duties of Superintendents

Ang Aklat 2 ay ang manwal ng Arthaśāstra sa administrasyon, ang gawain ng mga adhyakṣa na nagpapatakbo ng mga departamento ng estado.

AdministrationEconomyTrade
Arthashastra - Dharmasthiya (Concerning Law)

Book 3: Dharmasthiya (Concerning Law)

Concerning Law

Tinipon ng Aklat 3 ang batas na ginagamit ng mga hukom ng hari, ang mga dharmastha, sa mga alitan sa kanyang mga tao.

LawJusticeCivil Code
Arthashastra - Kantakashodhana (Removal of Thorns)

Book 4: Kantakashodhana (Removal of Thorns)

Removal of Thorns

Ang Aklat 4 ay ang aklat ni Kauṭilya tungkol sa pangangalaga ng publiko, ang pag-alis ng mga tinik (kaṇṭakaśodhana): anumang nang-aabuso sa mga tao.

Criminal LawSecurityPunishment
Arthashastra - Yogavritta (The Conduct of Courtiers)

Book 5: Yogavritta (The Conduct of Courtiers)

Conduct of Courtiers

Ang Aklat 5 ay nakatuon sa maharlikang korte at sa kabang-yaman sa mga panahon ng kahirapan.

CourtiersDiplomacyPolitical Conduct
Arthashastra - Mandala-yoni (The Source of Sovereign States)

Book 6: Mandala-yoni (The Source of Sovereign States)

Source of Sovereign States

Itinatatag ng Aklat 6 ang pundasyon para sa patakarang panlabas.

Mandala TheoryGeopoliticsAlliances
Arthashastra - Shadgunya (The Sixfold Policy)

Book 7: Shadgunya (The Sixfold Policy)

The Sixfold Policy

Ang Aklat 7 ay ang manwal ni Kauṭilya tungkol sa patakarang panlabas, na nakabatay sa anim na hakbang na lumalabas mula sa maṇḍala, ang bilog ng mga estado: kapayapaan, digmaan, pananatiling tahimik, pagmartsa, paghahanap ng kanlungan, at ang dobleng patakaran.

ShadgunyaForeign PolicyStrategy
Arthashastra - Vyasanadhikarana (Concerning Vices and Calamities)

Book 8: Vyasanadhikarana (Concerning Vices and Calamities)

Vices and Calamities

Ang Aklat 8 ay tungkol sa mga kapahamakan (vyasana), ang mga kasawiang sumasalanta sa mga bahagi ng isang estado, at alin sa mga ito ang mas mabigat kapag sabay-sabay na dumating ang ilan.

VicesCalamitiesRisk Management
Arthashastra - Abhiyasyatkarma (The Work of an Invader)

Book 9: Abhiyasyatkarma (The Work of an Invader)

Work of an Invader

Itinatakda ng Aklat 9 ang mga dapat isaalang-alang ng isang mananakop bago at habang isinasagawa ang kampanya.

MilitaryInvasionCampaign Strategy
Arthashastra - Sangrama (Relating to War)

Book 10: Sangrama (Relating to War)

Relating to War

Ang Aklat 10 ay ang aklat ng digmaan ng Arthaśāstra.

WarfareTacticsBattle Formations
Arthashastra - Sangha (Policy towards Oligarchies)

Book 11: Sangha (Policy towards Oligarchies)

Policy towards Oligarchies

Tungkol ang Aklat 11 sa mga saṃgha, ang mga konpederasyon at korporatibong pamayanang pampulitika na ang lakas ay nakasalalay sa kanilang pagkakaisa.

SanghaConfederaciesStatecraft
Arthashastra - Abaliyasam (Concerning a Powerful Enemy)

Book 12: Abaliyasam (Concerning a Powerful Enemy)

Concerning a Powerful Enemy

Ang Aklat 12 ay para sa mahinang hari na inaatake ng isang mas makapangyarihan.

Asymmetric StrategySurvivalDiplomacy
Arthashastra - Durgalambhopaya (Strategic Means for Capturing a Fort)

Book 13: Durgalambhopaya (Strategic Means for Capturing a Fort)

Capturing a Fort

Ang Aklat 13 ay gabay ni Kauṭilya sa pagkuha ng kuta at pagpapanatili sa mga napanalunan.

SiegeFortificationConquest
Arthashastra - Aupanishadika (Secret Means)

Book 14: Aupanishadika (Secret Means)

Secret Means

Tinipon ng Aklat 14 ang mga lihim na paraan (aupaniṣadika) na maaaring gamitin ng hari, ayon kay Kauṭilya, laban sa mga lubhang hindi matuwid, para sa pagprotekta sa kaayusan ng lipunan.

EspionageCovert OpsSecret Agents
Arthashastra - Tantrayukti (Plan of a Treatise)

Book 15: Tantrayukti (Plan of a Treatise)

Plan of a Treatise

Isinasara ng Aklat 15 ang Arthaśāstra sa pamamagitan ng pamamaraan nito.

MethodologyTantrayuktiTreatise Structure

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