A LETTER TO CHANKYA [ ART OF WAR ] BY RADHAKRISHNAN PILLAI

By TANYA CHAUHAN

( political science, Third year )

Editor and designed by Mehak koundal

(B.com program ,first year)

( the greatest political - economic thinker India has ever known )

Esteemed Chankaya,

I write to you from the 21st century , where machines have changed but man has not. Greed , ambition and struggle remain the same battles you once warned us . Your Arthashastra has not grown old , it remains as relevant as in the 4th century BCE .You were a kingmaker, strategist ,philosopher and political advisor whose insights into governing,diplomacy and economics are timeless.

From leadership and management to conflict resolution and strategy,your wisdom guides soldiers defending borders, police facing National challenges, politicians seeking power and individuals fighting personal battles. you taught us to question every answer and to think critically, reminding us that the true strength lies in original thought.

The greatest challenge in modern India is corruption among leaders and officials.Does power corrupt men ? .Your pragmatic approach ( real politik) balancing power , accountability and welfare, offers valuable insights for modern governments facing complex challenges .

Absolutely, Life itself is a constant struggle ( internal and external) . From womb to tomb , battles are inevitable. Chankaya, you taught us the art of war. As you said , “one who is resolute in his undertaking does not stop until he

has completed his work” echo like a war drum .

You make me learn that being a good student is not about marks but about the right attitude, deep insight , and Continuous learning. Your ideas on strategic thinking, like chess, remains

a lifelong art .I bow to your wisdom which feels less like history and more like

prophecy .

Yours in reverence ,

The one who wishes to learn the art of war