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Political thought in ancient India: emergence of the state, evolution of kingship, and inter-state relations based on the saptāṅga theory of state
In: Reconstructing Indian history & culture 2
The science of ritual
In: Post-graduate and Research Department series 15
In: Professor P. D. Gune Memorial Lectures 1
The concept of rājadharma
Contributed research papers presented at a semniar held on 21-23 Feb. 2004 at Karnatak University, Dharwad
The essence of politics
In: Murty classical library of India 28
"Kamandaki's Nītisāra, or The Essence of Politics, redefined the field of political thought in early medieval India and became one of the most influential works in the genre across South and Southeast Asia. It was likely written during or shortly after the Gupta Empire (c. 325-550 C.E.) and enjoyed wide popularity for nearly a millennium. An elegant introduction to the intricacies of statecraft, The Essence of Politics encompasses virtually all aspects of elite social life, making it indispensable for generals, spies, ministers, and other members of the royal court, especially poets writing about war and conquest. Addressed directly to the king, its lessons range from the finer points of military strategy and economic policy to the moral qualities of effective rulers. Kamandaki anchors political practice in intellectual and spiritual discipline. His model of leadership, based on self-control and personal cultivation, is as relevant today as it was in its own time. The Sanskrit text, presented here in the Devanagari script, accompanies a new English prose translation"--
The Budhabhūṣaṇa of King Śambhu
In: Government oriental series
In: class C 2
Comprises verses chiefly on statecraft
Juristic concepts of ancient Indian polity
In: Fourth B.N. Rau memorial lectures 1979