Chanakya was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra. Chanakya Niti is a collection of aphorisms, said to be selected by Chanakya from the various shastras. Have a skill idea? Write to us at kotra[at]holikau.org