Kauṭilya’s Blueprint for Leadership: Lessons from Vinayādhikaraṇa
About the Workshop
Kauṭilya’s Blueprint for Leadership: Lessons from Vinayādhikaraṇa
Explore Timeless Leadership Through Ancient Wisdom
The Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya stands as a foundational text on statecraft, leadership, and strategic governance. It seamlessly blends sharp political insight with profound philosophical depth. While renowned for its discourse on political strategy and economic governance, the text also offers rich insights into personal discipline, self-mastery, administrative organization, and psychological resilience — all of which are vital traits for effective leadership at every level.
This 7-day online workshop, Kauṭilya’s Blueprint for Leadership: Lessons from Vinayādhikaraṇa, invites participants to engage with key themes from the Arthaśāstra, including:
- The structural foundation of governance
- The enduring model of Saptāṅga (the seven limbs of the state)
- The leader’s inner journey through Vidyā (learning), Indriyajaya (sense-control), and Vṛddhasaṃyoga (association with the wise)
- The formation and functioning of ministerial machinery
- Strategic frameworks for protecting both self and state
Through this curated lecture series, participants will engage with timeless leadership principles that continue to resonate in modern governance, corporate management, institution-building, and personal leadership development.
Join us to rediscover ancient strategic wisdom and apply it to contemporary challenges in leadership and administration.
Proposed Lecture Topics:
- Arthaastra: An Introduction and Structural Overview
- The Timeless Concept of Saptnga (The Seven Pillars of the State)
- Vidy, lIndriyajaya, and Vrddhasamyoga: The Foundations of Learning, Self-Mastery and association with wise
- Ministers and Machinery -Part I
- Ministers and Machinery -Part II
- Seducible and Non-Seducible Parties: Understanding Vulnerabilities and Strengths
- Safeguarding the Self: Timeless Strategies for Protection and Inner Resilience
Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Vinayak Rajat Bhat
Associate Professor, Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Chanakya University, Bengaluru
Key Features
- 7 in-depth sessions of 1.5 hours each (includes interaction and Q&A)
- Mode: Online
- Engaging delivery: Textual reading with simplified explanations, case-based discussions, and real-life applications.
- Supplementary material: Curated readings and guided reflection exercises provided to deepen understanding.
Who Should Attend
- University faculty and students (management, public policy, political science, IKS)
- Civil servants, administrators, and defense personnel
- Corporate leaders, HR professionals, and leadership coaches
- Scholars and practitioners of Indian Knowledge Systems and Indic strategic thought
Join Us
Rediscover ancient Indian wisdom and apply it to today’s leadership challenges.
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(Seats are limited. Early registration is recommended.)
Registration Fees
Indian Professionals: ₹3000 (incl. GST)
Students: ₹1000 (incl. GST)