Devotional India ×
⌕
👤
Hello ›
Sign In / Register
Set as Trusted Source
on Google Search
हरि ॐ तत्सत्
हरि ॐ तत्सत्
Radiant Immortal Atman,
Pranams 🙏🏻, Welcome to Devotional India | Here, You will find Everything on The Divine Heritage & Culture of Bharat. The Glory of Sanathan Dharma, Avatars, Mahatmas, Yogies, Festivals, Temples & Complete Collection of Vedas & Mantras | Panchang .
God is Love | Live in Love
Set as Trusted Source
on Google Search

Chanakya Neethi

0:00 / 0:00
Show Quick Read
Summary is AI-generated, Devotional-reviewed
✦ AI Summary
Chanakya Neethi praṇamya śirasā viṣṇuṃ trailōkyādhipatiṃ prabhum ।nānāśāstrōddhṛtaṃ vakṣyē rājanītisamuchchayam ॥ 01 ॥ हिंदी अर्थ:तीनों लोकों के स्वामी भगवान विष्णु को सिर झुकाकर प्रणाम करके, मैं विभिन्न शास्त्रों से संकलित राजनैतिक एवं व्यावहारिक नीति के सिद्धांतों का वर्णन करूँगा। English Meaning:Having bowed my head to Lord Vishnu, the Lord of the three worlds, I shall present this collection of principles of...
Listen to this article
Magnifier
100%
Language
Select your preferred website language
Accessibility Settings

Content Modules

Color Modules

Reading Modules

📑 Table of Contents

Chanakya Neethi Chapter One


Chanakya Neethi

praṇamya śirasā viṣṇuṃ trailōkyādhipatiṃ prabhum ।
nānāśāstrōddhṛtaṃ vakṣyē rājanītisamuchchayam ॥ 01 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
तीनों लोकों के स्वामी भगवान विष्णु को सिर झुकाकर प्रणाम करके, मैं विभिन्न शास्त्रों से संकलित राजनैतिक एवं व्यावहारिक नीति के सिद्धांतों का वर्णन करूँगा।

English Meaning:
Having bowed my head to Lord Vishnu, the Lord of the three worlds, I shall present this collection of principles of statecraft and practical wisdom gathered from various scriptures.

adhītyēdaṃ yathāśāstraṃ narō jānāti sattamaḥ ।
dharmōpadēśavikhyātaṃ kāryākāryaṃ śubhāśubham ॥ 02 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जो श्रेष्ठ मनुष्य इस नीति-शास्त्र का विधिपूर्वक अध्ययन करता है, वह धर्म के उपदेशों से प्रसिद्ध कर्तव्य-अकर्तव्य तथा शुभ-अशुभ का ज्ञान प्राप्त कर लेता है।

English Meaning:
A noble person who studies this treatise according to the teachings of the scriptures comes to understand what should and should not be done, and what is auspicious and inauspicious according to Dharma.

tadahaṃ sampravakṣyāmi lōkānāṃ hitakāmyayā ।
yēna vijñātamātrēṇa sarvajñātvaṃ prapadyatē ॥ 03 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
मैं लोककल्याण की इच्छा से इन बातों का विस्तारपूर्वक वर्णन करूँगा, जिनका ज्ञान प्राप्त कर लेने मात्र से मनुष्य अनेक विषयों का समुचित ज्ञान प्राप्त कर सकता है।

English Meaning:
For the welfare of humanity, I shall explain these teachings, by knowing which a person can attain comprehensive understanding of many matters.

mūrkhaśiṣyōpadēśēna duṣṭastrībharaṇēna cha ।
duḥkhitaiḥ samprayōgēṇa paṇḍitō’pyavasīdati ॥ 04 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
मूर्ख शिष्य को शिक्षा देने, दुष्ट स्त्री का भरण-पोषण करने और दुःखी अथवा संकटग्रस्त लोगों के साथ अत्यधिक संपर्क रखने से बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति भी दुःख और पतन को प्राप्त हो जाता है।

English Meaning:
Even a wise person may suffer and decline by trying to teach a foolish disciple, supporting a wicked woman, or becoming excessively entangled with those who are deeply troubled.

duṣṭā bhāryā śaṭhaṃ mitraṃ bhṛtyaśchōttaradāyakaḥ ।
sasarpē cha gṛhē vāsō mṛtyurēva na saṃśayaḥ ॥ 05 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
दुष्ट पत्नी, कपटी मित्र, उत्तर देने वाला या अवज्ञाकारी सेवक और ऐसे घर में निवास जहाँ साँप हो—ये सभी निश्चित रूप से मृत्यु के समान संकट उत्पन्न करते हैं।

English Meaning:
A wicked wife, a deceitful friend, a disobedient servant, and living in a house inhabited by a snake are all sources of grave danger, comparable to death itself.

āpadarthē dhanaṃ rakṣēddārān rakṣēddhanairapi ।
ātmānaṃ satataṃ rakṣēddārairapi dhanairapi ॥ 06 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
संकट के समय उपयोग के लिए धन की रक्षा करनी चाहिए और आवश्यकता पड़ने पर धन खर्च करके परिवार की रक्षा करनी चाहिए। लेकिन सबसे पहले हर परिस्थिति में अपनी रक्षा करनी चाहिए, चाहे उसके लिए धन और परिवार दोनों का त्याग क्यों न करना पड़े।

English Meaning:
One should preserve wealth for times of adversity and use wealth to protect the family when necessary. Above all, one must always protect oneself, even if it requires sacrificing wealth or other possessions.

āpadarthē dhanaṃ rakṣēchChrīmatāṃ kuta āpadaḥ ।
kadāchichchalatē lakṣmīḥ sañchitō’pi vinaśyati ॥ 07 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
संकट के समय धन की रक्षा करनी चाहिए; क्योंकि समृद्ध व्यक्ति भी कभी संकट में पड़ सकता है। लक्ष्मी अर्थात् धन-संपत्ति कभी भी चंचल होकर दूर हो सकती है और संचित धन भी नष्ट हो सकता है।

English Meaning:
One should preserve wealth for times of adversity, for even a wealthy person may encounter difficulties. Prosperity is unstable; wealth may depart unexpectedly, and even accumulated riches can be destroyed.

yasmindēśē na sammānō na vṛttirna cha bāndhavāḥ ।
na cha vidyāgamō’pyasti vāsaṃ tatra na kārayēt ॥ 08 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जिस देश या स्थान में सम्मान न मिले, आजीविका का साधन न हो, अपने संबंधी न हों और शिक्षा प्राप्त करने का अवसर भी न हो, वहाँ मनुष्य को निवास नहीं करना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
One should not live in a place where there is no respect, no means of livelihood, no relatives or supportive relations, and no opportunity to gain knowledge or education.

dhanikaḥ śrōtriyō rājā nadī vaidyastu pañchamaḥ ।
pañcha yatra na vidyantē na tatra divasaṃ vasēt ॥ 09 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जहाँ धनवान व्यक्ति, वेदों का ज्ञाता विद्वान, शासक, नदी और पाँचवें स्थान पर वैद्य—ये पाँच उपलब्ध न हों, वहाँ एक दिन भी निवास नहीं करना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
One should not live even for a day in a place where these five are absent: a wealthy person, a learned scholar of the Vedas, a ruler or governing authority, a river or reliable water source, and a physician.

lōkayātrā bhayaṃ lajjā dākṣiṇyaṃ tyāgaśīlatā ।
pañcha yatra na vidyantē na kuryāttatra saṃsthitim ॥ 10 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जहाँ लोकव्यवहार की समझ, उचित भय या सावधानी, लज्जा, विनम्र उदारता और त्याग की भावना—ये पाँच गुण न हों, वहाँ मनुष्य को निवास नहीं करना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
One should not settle in a place where these five qualities are absent: proper social conduct, a healthy sense of caution, modesty, graciousness, and a spirit of generosity and renunciation.

jānīyātprēṣaṇē bhṛtyānbāndhavān vyasanāgamē ।
mitraṃ chāpattikālēṣu bhāryāṃ cha vibhavakṣayē ॥ 11 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
सेवक की परीक्षा उसे किसी कार्य के लिए भेजने पर करनी चाहिए; संबंधियों की पहचान संकट आने पर होती है; मित्र की पहचान विपत्ति के समय होती है और पत्नी की परीक्षा धन-संपत्ति के नष्ट होने पर होती है।

English Meaning:
A servant should be tested when entrusted with a task; relatives are known when misfortune strikes; a friend is known in times of adversity; and a wife is truly known when wealth and prosperity are lost.

āturē vyasanē prāptē durbhikṣē śatrusaṅkaṭē ।
rājadvārē śmaśānē cha yastiṣṭhati sa bāndhavaḥ ॥ 12 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
बीमारी, संकट, अकाल, शत्रु के भय, राजदरबार या न्याय के स्थान तथा श्मशान में जो व्यक्ति साथ खड़ा रहता है, वही सच्चा संबंधी या अपना व्यक्ति माना जाता है।

English Meaning:
The person who stands by you during illness, adversity, famine, danger from enemies, at the ruler’s court or place of judgment, and at the cremation ground is truly your kinsman and well-wisher.

yō dhruvāṇi parityajya adhruvaṃ pariṣēvatē ।
dhruvāṇi tasya naśyanti chādhruvaṃ naṣṭamēva hi ॥ 13 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जो व्यक्ति निश्चित और स्थायी वस्तु को छोड़कर अनिश्चित वस्तु के पीछे जाता है, उसकी निश्चित वस्तु भी नष्ट हो जाती है और अनिश्चित वस्तु तो नष्ट होती ही है।

English Meaning:
One who abandons what is certain in pursuit of what is uncertain loses even the certain gain, while the uncertain gain is likely to be lost as well.

varayētkulajāṃ prājñō virūpāmapi kanyakām ।
rūpaśīlāṃ na nīchasya vivāhaḥ sadṛśē kulē ॥ 14 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति को विवाह के लिए अच्छे कुल में जन्मी कन्या को चुनना चाहिए, चाहे वह रूपवती न हो। केवल सुंदर और सदाचारी होने के कारण नीच कुल में जन्मी कन्या से विवाह नहीं करना चाहिए; विवाह समान और श्रेष्ठ कुल में करना उचित है।

English Meaning:
A wise person should choose for marriage a girl born into a good family even if she is not beautiful. One should not choose a bride from a low or unsuitable family merely for her beauty and qualities; marriage should be within a suitable and respectable family.

nadīnāṃ śastrapāṇīnānnakhīnāṃ śṛṅgiṇāṃ tathā ।
viśvāsō naiva kartavyaḥ strīṣu rājakulēṣu cha ॥ 15 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
नदियों, हाथ में शस्त्र रखने वालों, नुकीले नाखून या पंजे वाले प्राणियों, सींग वाले पशुओं, स्त्रियों और राजपरिवारों के विषय में अत्यधिक निश्चिंत होकर पूर्ण विश्वास नहीं करना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
One should not place blind trust in rivers, armed persons, creatures with sharp claws, horned animals, women, or royal households. One should remain cautious in dealing with potentially unpredictable situations and people.

viṣādapyamṛtaṃ grāhyamamēdhyādapi kāñchanam ।
amitrādapi sadvṛttaṃ bālādapi subhāṣitam ॥ 16 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
विष से भी अमृत ग्रहण कर लेना चाहिए, अपवित्र स्थान से भी सोना मिल जाए तो उसे ग्रहण करना चाहिए; शत्रु से भी अच्छे आचरण की शिक्षा लेनी चाहिए और बालक से भी यदि कोई अच्छी बात सुनने को मिले तो उसे स्वीकार करना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
One should extract nectar even from poison, take gold even from an impure place, learn good conduct even from an enemy, and accept wise words even when spoken by a child.

strīṇāṃ dviguṇa āhārō lajjā chāpi chaturguṇā ।
sāhasaṃ ṣaḍguṇaṃ chaiva kāmaśchāṣṭaguṇaḥ smṛtaḥ ॥ 17 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
इस श्लोक में पारंपरिक रूप से स्त्रियों के संबंध में कहा गया है कि उनका आहार पुरुषों की तुलना में दोगुना, लज्जा चार गुनी, साहस छह गुना और कामना आठ गुनी मानी गई है।

English Meaning:
This traditional verse states that women are regarded as having twice the appetite, four times the modesty, six times the courage, and eight times the desire compared with men.

TRENDING TOPICS

Got a follow-up question on this article? Go on

Generating questions...
Ask Devotional India
Ask Anything About Divinity

Devotional India Team

Devotional India is an international devotional website focused on Hindu temples, saints, spiritual teachings, mantras, and scriptures. We aim to make ancient Sanatan wisdom accessible to modern readers through authentic, informative, and spiritually enriching content.

Related Posts

Collaborate with us to: Spread divine knowledge & spiritual values Share your bhajans, chants, teachings & devotional art Contribute content for our digital platforms Grow your online presence with a trusted devotional brand Build a positive impact by inspiring thousands of lives If your heart beats for devotion, creativity, and service — then join us as a Digital Collaborator and be a part of this divine mission.
Through the “Submit a Temple” feature, you can share details of any temple from your city, village, or region so we can include it in our Temple Directory. This allows thousands of devotees to discover, learn, and connect with sacred places they may have never known before. You can submit: Temple name and location History and spiritual significance Photos and videos Daily rituals, timings & festivals Special features, legends, or miracles Why Submit a Temple? Preserve and share India’s spiritual heritage Help devotees explore authentic temples Support our mission of spreading devotion digitally Become a contributor to a growing spiritual community Every temple is sacred. Your one submission can help thousands connect with its divine energy. ✨ Submit a Temple today and help us expand the divine map of India!
With Live Darshans, you can: Witness real-time temple aarti & rituals Feel spiritually connected anytime, anywhere Discover temples across India Receive divine vibrations from sacred spaces Share the joy of devotion with family & friends Let devotion reach you—no matter the distance. Immerse yourself in spiritual moments as they happen. ✨ Be a Part of Live Darshans and experience divine blessings every day.
Through “Share Details About Hidden Temples”, you can help us uncover these spiritual gems and bring their glory to the world. Whether it’s a small village shrine, a forest temple, an old cave sanctum, or a deity worshipped by a local community—your contribution helps preserve and promote India’s divine heritage. You can share: Temple name & exact location History, legends & spiritual significance Photos & videos Daily rituals, timings & festivals Unique architecture or miraculous experiences Why Share Hidden Temples? Preserve forgotten sacred spaces Help devotees discover rare spiritual destinations Support cultural and spiritual awareness Contribute to India’s digital devotional map Give recognition to temples that deserve to be known Every hidden temple has a story. Your contribution can bring its divine presence to thousands of seekers. ✨ Share Details About Hidden Temples and help reveal the sacred beauty of India.
As a Divine Reporter, you can capture and share sacred moments from temples, festivals, rituals, events, and spiritual gatherings happening around you. Your contribution helps millions experience devotion, culture, and divine traditions in their purest form. Whether you are attending aarti in a local temple, witnessing a rare ritual, exploring a sacred yatra, or discovering a unique spiritual story—your reports bring these experiences to life for devotees across the world. As a Divine Reporter, you can share: Photos & videos of temple rituals and events Stories, articles, and experiences Festival updates & special celebrations Interviews with priests, devotees, saints, or artists Cultural traditions & spiritual happenings Why Become a Divine Reporter? Inspire thousands with real devotional experiences Help preserve India’s spiritual culture Give voice to temples, traditions & hidden stories Contribute to a growing global devotional platform Spread positivity, peace, and divine knowledge Your vision. Your devotion. Your reporting. Together, they can create a spiritual impact across the world. ✨ Become a Divine Reporter and help share the divine with humanity.
ॐ
We are looking for passionate Graphic & Video Editors who can help us bring devotional stories, temple experiences, and spiritual content to life through powerful visuals. If you have a heart for devotion and a talent for designing and editing, this is your opportunity to contribute to India’s growing spiritual digital movement. As a Graphic & Video Editor, you will: Create engaging devotional graphics, thumbnails & banners Edit bhajan videos, temple clips, and spiritual programs Design reels, shorts, and social media creatives Enhance storytelling with effects, transitions & layouts Work closely with our content & media team We are looking for: Creativity with a devotional touch Basic to advanced graphic/video editing skills Understanding of social media formats Ability to create clean, eye-catching designs A passion for spirituality and positive content Why Join Us? Work on meaningful devotional projects Showcase your creativity to thousands of viewers Become part of a spiritually driven digital community Develop your skills with real-world content Contribute to a mission that spreads peace & positivity If creativity is your strength and devotion is your inspiration, this is the perfect place for you. ✨ Join us as a Graphic & Video Editor and help create divine digital experiences.
Every spiritual journey is unique. Every divine moment holds the power to inspire countless hearts. Through “Share Your Spiritual Experiences,” you can tell the world about the blessings, miracles, and sacred moments that have touched your life. Whether it is a peaceful meditation insight, a temple darshan that moved you, a dream with divine guidance, a life-changing blessing, or a powerful moment of devotion—your story can bring hope, faith, and positivity to many seekers. You can share: Personal spiritual experiences Miracles or blessings you witnessed Temple visits & divine encounters Moments of deep meditation or awakening Stories that strengthened your faith Why Share Your Experiences? Inspire thousands of devotees across the world Spread positivity and strengthen someone’s faith Become a part of our global spiritual community Contribute to the collective wisdom of seekers Help others feel connected, supported, and uplifted Your story matters. Your experience can become someone’s source of strength and hope. ✨ Share Your Spiritual Experiences and let your journey light the path for others.


    Supported: PDF, Excel, Word, JPG, PNG — Max 10 MB

    Some spiritual moments are so powerful that they deserve to be seen, felt, and experienced by many. Through “Share Your Divine Video Experiences,” you can upload videos capturing your sacred journeys, temple visits, miracles, blessings, rituals, or moments of deep devotion. Your videos have the power to spread positivity, awaken faith, and inspire thousands of devotees around the world. You can share videos of: Temple darshans & aartis Special rituals, festivals & celebrations Divine moments during yatras or pilgrimages Personal spiritual experiences or blessings Miraculous events or heart-touching stories Why Share Your Divine Videos? Let others experience sacred moments visually Inspire devotees with real spiritual experiences Contribute to India’s digital devotional library Spread peace, faith, and divine vibrations Help preserve rare rituals and traditions Your divine moments can uplift many hearts. Let your video become a light for others. ✨ Share Your Divine Video Experiences and let the world feel the grace you witnessed.
    Have a question, suggestion, or something you’d like to share? We’re here to listen. Whether it’s feedback, spiritual queries, collaboration ideas, or support-related messages—simply reach out and write to us. Your thoughts matter, and we’re always happy to connect with you. ✨ Just write to us, and we’ll get back to you with love, support, and guidance.

    सर्वं खल्विदं ब्रह्म

    अहं ब्रह्मास्मि

    ब्रह्मैव भवति

    Ask Devotional India
    Ask Anything About Divinity