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Chanakya's 7 Pillars
Chanakya's 7 Pillars
Chanakya's 7 Pillars
CHANAKYA Who was he ? When did he live ? What did he do ? Why is he a legend ?
Born in 3rd Century B.C. Vishnugupta Kautilya - Chanakya Youth Vowed to Pull down Nanda Dynasty Chandragupta Maurya King Maker Responsible for the defeat of Alexander in India Wrote Kautilyas Arthashastra & Chanakya Niti
Kautilyas Arthashastra
Written in Sanskrit Contains 15 books, 150 chapters and 6000 sutras (shlokas) Known as a Book of Economics, state craft, punishments, warfare, strategy etc Its a Book of Total Management
Todays Topic
1. SWAMI (The Leader) Intelligence and spirit Given to seeing elders Truthful in speech Not breaking promise Grateful Desirous of training Easily approachable (6.1.3)
2. AMATYA (The Minister /Manager) Desire to learn Retention Through understanding Intentness on truth Able to lead an army Sweet in speech (Bridge between management and staff / labour) (6.1.4-6)
4. DURGA Fortified city (The head office) Charming (peaceful) Beneficial to men (employees and self) Staff devoted to work Men loyal and Honest (6.1.8)
The army consists of your team members. Those who are ready to fight for you. Your salesmen, your accountant, your driver all of them add to you team.
7 Pillars of Business
SWAMI The king (The leader) AMATYA - The minister (The manager) JANAPADA - The country (Your market) DURGA - The fortified city (Head office) KOSHA - The treasury DANDA The army (Your team) MITRA - The ally (friend / consultant)
ENEMY !!!
8th Pillar - SHATRU The enemy He brings out the best in you The sleeping giant will awaken (Kumbhakarna) Challenges makes you strong Swimming coach - Push in water to learn swimming
Thank you..
The following was a presentation made by Mr. Radhakrishnan Pillai Director, ATMA DARSHAN He is also a management trainer and consultant For similar sessions contact : ATMA DARSHAN +91-9820374796 / 9819825474 consultants@atmadarshan.com www.atmadarshan.com