Chanakya & Gautam Buddha (Prernadayak Jeevani) by Acharya Vimal Dixit & Vinay Bansal

• Publisher: Original Black Classic

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 224

• Item Weight: 326 g

About the Book

This book explores the lives and teachings of two of the most influential figures in Indian history—Chanakya and Gautama Buddha—whose ideas continue to shape philosophy, governance, and spirituality.

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, and statesman. Best known for authoring the Arthashastra, a treatise on politics, economics, and military strategy, Chanakya played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Maurya dynasty. Despite being born into a poor Brahmin family, Chanakya's brilliance in a wide range of subjects such as economics, political theory, and astrology led him to become a trusted advisor to Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire. His wisdom and guidance helped shape one of the greatest empires in Indian history.

Gautama Buddha, originally known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a prince who renounced his royal life in search of enlightenment. Born in Lumbini, Nepal, in the 5th century BCE, Buddha’s quest for understanding human suffering and the path to liberation led him to attain enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India. His teachings formed the foundation of Buddhism, emphasizing the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as the way to end suffering and achieve Nirvana. Buddha’s ideas have transcended time and continue to influence millions across the globe.