The Kautilya Project

A unique Vedic Management Centre Initiative specially devised to rekindle the lost art
and science of Vedic leadership for management, politics and diplomacy

We live in a new era driven by fear at a global level and its resulting insecurity. Out of this
emotional sense insecurity, we do many things consciously and unconsciously that can
be detrimental not just for ourselves but for our society, nation and world at large.
Humanity faces many challenges today, political, social, economic and ecological. Such
entrenched and extensive problems are solvable only through persistence and resilience
according to insightful leadership. Yet, it appears that we possess neither the interest nor the
willingness to do this. We lack the scope of vision to understand these vast and complicated
problems and deal with them in an integral and comprehensive mannner. We search for
short term fixes rather than long term solutions.

Some two thousand years ago there was a dynamic individual of great influence and
motivation who provided the type of leadership that we need today. Not much is known
about his personal life, but there are many extraordinary legends about him. He was neither
a warrior nor a ruler, nor a priest. He was an aware individual who formulated the main
ancient Vedic treatise on politics and diplomacy Artha Shastra. This profound treatise
contains many significant principles of management, governance and polity that can be used
with great efficacy to the present day. It is an inspirational work that we at the Vedic
Management Center believe provides keys to solving the many individual and institutional
problems threatening our new high-tech world order.

Although there are several translations of the Artha Shastra, most of its deep knowledge and
wisdom is neither properly understood nor utilized. This is because those who could read
Sanskrit didnt understand the meaning. As a result, much of its secrets remain hidden.
Decoding and propagating this crucial knowledge, awakening the world to its extraordinary
insight is the prime objective of The Kautilyan Project.

Kautilya a.k.a. Chanakya a.k.a. Vishnugupta is a legend on many levels. He didnt care for
his own personal recognition but left a legacy that was unparalleled. His compilation of the
Artha Shastra provides an indisputable record of his unique genius. It can without doubt
inspire a new generation into building their characters and their societies for lasting world
peace and prosperity.

As a part of The Kautilyan Project we will be presenting a series of quotes, articles,

commentaries, translations, lectures and courses to will help you realize Kautilyas keys to
economic as well as spiritual prosperity in a sustainable manner for everyone.

We hold that the teachings of Kautilya, like all prime Vedic texts, are a world legacy. Artha
Shastra is not the possession of a special few, it is extremely relevant for every sincere
individual who wishes to build a better life for himself and his society. Therefore, we will
endeavour to connect with aspirant leaders, innovators and educators from across the entire
planet, dialoguing with them as sharing our Vedic perspective.

We request your ongoing support and participation in this unique endeavour to spread the
Vedic knowledge and wisdom of Kautilya and the Artha Shastra to bring about real change
and transformation into our uncertain global situation today.

Project Page: https://vedic-management.com/the-kautilya-project/

Project In-charge: U. Mahesh Prabhu
Email: mahesh@vedic-management.com
Mobile: +1 917 387 2735