Chanakya in You

by Radhakrishnan Pillai

spirituality is about overcoming your ego.”

It is better to be a kingmaker than be a king.

“What does Aanvikshiki mean, grandpa?” “It is the science of strategic thinking based on philosophy.”

“Arguments are different from discussions. In arguments, one wants to prove that he is right; while in discussions, one wants to know what is right.”

I may not agree with what you say, but till my death, I will not take away your freedom to disagree with me.

“One issue with ancient Indian knowledge is the relevance to our present generation. No doubt, Indians are proud of their heritage, but when it comes to application, we fail. This is where other countries have an advantage.”

“Aanvikshiki is also known as Brahma Vidya, the ultimate knowledge of self-realization,”

Women are gifted psychologists. They can read your face and understand what you are thinking.

For the first five years, love your child, for the next ten years discipline them, and after that, consider them your friends. (Chanakya Niti)

Wealth supports spirituality.

focus on knowledge and wealth will follow.”

When the first cut of the book came into my hands, it was an emotional moment for me. It felt like I was holding my children when they were just born.

You may want to teach your children, but children should also be ready to learn from you. When that happens, your experience is easily transferred to your next generation.

I realized that each generation is smarter than the previous one.

“It is better to have brain drain, than brain in the drain,”

Women were still not given the equal opportunity they deserved.

“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.”