Chanakya in the Classroom: Life Lessons for Students

by Radhakrishnan Pillai

Good Morning, Chanakya Sir! How we wish that this was true—that we could get the sharpest of minds to teach us how to deal with the myriad challenges life throws us! What are some of the principles and suggestions given by the most revered teacher and observer of human nature that work best for students? Best-selling author of the Chanakya Series, Radhakrishnan Pillai, culls out some of these nuggets from the master and presents them in a lucid, easy to understand manner, making Chanakya’s teachings accessible to everyone. Systematically addressing the most common issues faced by students, this book will help • Concentration • Purpose • Learning • Discipline • Awareness • Devotion • Duty • Responsibilities

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

Published November 20, 2018

Reviews

[Nandini · Rating 2 out of 5]

A summation of the internet

Something seemed off, the way the text was written. It seemed like I'm reading some 5 year old internet articles on acing student life. Top the class, coming first in the class. There's more to student life than this.

Passable read.

[Amar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has made me interested to know more about Chanakya and learning in general.

[Vishalkumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb book by Radhakrishnan Pillai for students not only to succeed in exams but also in life. This book is for everybody above the age of 10.

How Chanakya's state of art management science can shape student's mindset in right manner is the crux of the book. Radhakrishnan helps in orienting ua to become great student and wise human being.

The language is simple and concepts are very apt. People who wants to build right character & right empire around themselves must read this book.

[Anish Kumar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Repeat work titled differently.

I feel the book has been written overnight. Half of the book is empty where a reader is asked to answer what he just finished reading. Tips are not new they are a repeat of his previous works. The portion where author talks about his Chankya University in mumbai seems more of a commercial. Did not enjoy much like his other works.

[Tomy Mathew · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book nothing more than a general guide to students. Anyone can give such advice without referencing anything. To give an accountability the author seems to have taken Chanakya's texts as reference. My opinion is only on this book. The author's famous book on Chanakya may be different!

[Vedant Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book for all age groups specially for kids between 8 to 16 years old I liked it the most and the basic fundamentals which are being taught as for the chanakya's views by the writer and his clearly explains about the Chanakya strategies to grade up in examinations and to perform well in every aspect of life as an ideal student the correct image of ideal student is shown in this book Radhakrishnan Pillai has elucidated the the Chanakya way of being a student in story pattern which I loved it I would prefer this book to everyone who want to score well in life as well as in exams.....

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you audible stories for allowing us to stream for free during the pandemic.
Awesome! I would recommend this to anyone! The author is a native Indian so the accent at times can be a little strong, but almost always I was able to understand and follow what was being said. The information is phenomenal. I would probably say this would be one to listen to every year before going to school. And I wish I'd have had it when I got my BS degree.

[Avinash · Rating 3 out of 5]

First think (this is the gift only humans posses )
ways of thinking
-> logical
-> scientific
-> analytical
-> critical

read everything under the sun learn different topics , challenge yourself

learning metodologies
directly from mentor
group discussion
self study and reflection


explain to learn better , think in terms of teacher(changes the perspective) to get clarity of subject

lifelong learning

[Koushik Dutta · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is indeed good but the author's target audience is only school students as it seems. The advices are quite profound and cover a lot of breadths, but it is not for students in general. University students and/or students preparing for competitive exams have very little to take away from this book.

[Booklover Dhriti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chanakya in the classroom is one of my most favorite book. I recommend every student to read this book. Because author Radhaakrishnan Pillai has given chanakya's views and advises from chanakya's Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti.

I have made a video in my channel on this book. Please watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHoX1...

[Bhumikamishra Mishra · Rating 4 out of 5]

GREAT BOOK FOR STUDENTS
One of the most straightforward and simple books I have read. The author emphasizes on the need of continuous learning even after we finish school and college. Hence this book can be read by anyone not just a student.

[San · Rating 4 out of 5]

A real eye opener on how to be a better student and how to enjoy the process of studying instead of taking it as a burden and forcing yourself to do it... Would recommend it to anyone who needs guidance and clarity on how to study and excel

[RIA RANE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chanakya has influenced many people at his time as well as in the present . There is no doubt that his methods and ideology can be used in daily life to achieve success and can be used by anyone.

[Chitralekha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for everyone...even if you are not in school or colleges..but definitely we all are students
Learn everyday...

[Purushottam Ratre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good storytelling

[Bhavneesh Mahajan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book to inculcate self discipline and uts importance for a student for life.

[Furqan]

nice as well

[Harsh Dawne]

i am a sudent so it would be helpful .

[Paras · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best one

[Shubham Prajapati · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing skill of the author is so familiar for every reader. Easy and meaningful teachings of chanakya. Helpfull for students. This book gives solutions of every problem which students need.

[Praveen Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Become student once again

A must read for everyone. It helped me visualise the benifit from kids to grown-ups. Good to be back as student.

[Priyanka Rathore · Rating 4 out of 5]

its actually a good read in one go
have a lot of useful advices for student for life

[Bhavya sareen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chanakya for students is always a good and inspirational read

[Ramanan · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have read other productivity and self help books, this book will be extremely cliche. But its a light one-day read if you feel low. Dont expect ground breaking revelations.

[Angel Bansal]

It's awesomee

[Umang · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite chapter is first chapter on Anvikshki.

[Sambit Ranjan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book Full of Wisdoms

This book is full of wisdoms in form of story telling. It was a great book from Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai sir for the students as well as the people like me, who want to learn from life long. The way Dr. Pillai delivered his thoughts through words really helpful and inspiring for the people who want to become writer.
I would like to refer this book all the students as well as the learner of life.

[RAMA KANT GUPTA · Rating 2 out of 5]

Merely preaching, ignoring individual differences

The book has nothing inspiring. No correlation between what has been prescribed and was done by the characters successful in the story narrated. Not respecting individual differences and capabilities, with interests. Only preaching.

[Siddharth]

please i want to read

[Vishal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read book to every student i mean by everybody. Chanakya's concept are explained in very simple, interesting manner with daily life examples. The concept of asking questions at end of each chapter i like which will really offer readers to think.