Chapter – 3 – Chanakya Neethi 1 – 11
Rishi Chanakya speaks “Who is free from
sufferings and miseries? Which clan is free from destruction? Who is free from
ailments? Who is free from grief and sorrow? Who is having permanent happiness
and joy? Life on the Earth is full of suffering and sorrow. The intelligent and wise understand the
impermanent nature of Prakrithi/cosmic nature that undergoes constant
transformation and meets ruin, and the supreme Purusha/ consciousness resides
as a soul in the Jeeva is indestructible, engages in the constant practice of
meditation and contemplation upon the supreme Lord, undertake austerities,
vows, penances, observe celibacy and strive hard to achieve the Paramathma
Paramapurusha who is supreme bliss, free from sufferings, has no birth or death,
unblemished, and pure. The nature of an individual can be understood easily 1) the nature of the clan/family can be
understood from the behavior of the person 2) the region can be understood from
the style of conversation 3) sincerity and love can be understood from the kind
of hospitality provided 4) the amount of food required to serve can be understood
from the size of the body. The righteous deeds are 1) daughter should be given
in marriage to a suitable groom from a decent family 2,) sons should be
supplemented with good education and equipped with great knowledge in all fields
of Sashthras and Purans 3) do not leave a single chance to win over the enemy
4) make all efforts to channelize dearest companions to the Dharmic way of
living. The wicked people are compared to venomous serpents, but in my opinion, these deceitful people are worse than serpents, because the snakes
attack people when they get hurt, but the wicked people are dangerous than these
poisonous snakes, do not leave a single opportunity to attack. The Kings appoint
Kuleena/person born in the illustrious clan, knowledgeable and honest as a
minister, because these learned ministers do not engage in treacherous acts
against the King. The King who has deceitful
and dull-minded as a minister would definitely meet his destruction. The rivers
and watercourses may break their boundaries during the time of the flood, but
Sajjanas do not leave their character of truthfulness, celibacy, sincerity, and
kindness even the most awful period of time. An ignorant person should be
avoided for good, they are considered as a two-legged animal, these dull-witted
people take immense pleasure in verbal abuse, hurt, and demotivate others.
The person who has a charming appearance, youthful, born in an illustrious clan,
lacks wisdom would remain the flowers without scent and luster. The true
loveliness vested in the 1) melodious voice of Cuckoo 2) chastity of woman 3) The
endurance of the Tapasvi. If it is needed, 1) a person’s life can put to test
for the protection of a clan, 2) If needed a village can put on trial for the
protection of the country 3) If needed, it is most appropriate to abandon the world for
Athmalabha/attain union with the all-pervasive Paramathma Parambhramam resides
as a soul in the Jeeva.”
Kasya
Dhosha: Kule Nasthi Vyadheena Ko Na
Peeditha: | Vyasanam Kena Na
Praptham Kasya Saukhyam Nirantharam ||
Achara : Kulamakhyathi Dheshamakhyathi
Bhashanam | Sambhrama: Snehamakhyathi Vapurakhyathi Bhojanam ||
Sukule
Yojayoth Kanyam Puthram Vidhyasu Yojayeth | Vyasane Yogajayeshchathrum Mithram Dharme Niyochayeth ||
Dhurjanasya Cha Sarpasya
Varam Sarpo Na Dhurjana: | Sarpo Dhamshathi Kale Thu Dhurjanasthu Padhe Padhe ||
Yethatharththe Kuleenanam Nripa: Kurvanthi
Samgraham | Adhimadhyavasaneshu Na The Gacchanthi Vikriyam ||
Pralaye Binnamaryadha Bhavanthi Kila Sagara: | Sagara
Bhedhamicchanthi Pralayeapi Na Sadhava: ||
Moorkhasthu Pariharththavya: Prathyaksho
Dhvipadha: Pashu: | Binaththi Vakshalyena Adhrishta: Kandako Yadha ||
Roopa Yauvana Sampanna: Vishala
Kulasambhava: | Vidhyaheena Na
Shobhanthe Nirgandhdha Iva Kimshuka: ||
Kokilanam Swaro Roopam Sthreenam Roopam
Pathivratham | Vidhya Roopam Kurupanam Kshamaroopam Thasvinam ||
Thyajedhekam Kulasyarththe Gramasyarththe Kulam Thyajeth | Gramam Janapadhasyarththe
Athmarththe Prithvim Thyajeth ||
Udhyoge Nasthi Dharidhryam Japatho Nasthi
Pathakam | Maune Cha Kalaho Nasthi
Nasthi Jagaritho Bhayam ||
