Chanakya Neeti with Chanakya Sutras is a classical Indian text attributed to Chanakya (also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta), the renowned scholar and advisor to Chandragupta Maurya. The work is a collection of aphorisms, moral teachings, and practical guidelines on politics, governance, ethics, wealth, relationships, and personal conduct.

The book presents concise “sutras” (short statements) that offer strategic advice on leadership, statecraft, diplomacy, and human behavior. Chanakya emphasizes qualities such as wisdom, discipline, foresight, and pragmatism, while also discussing topics like friendship, education, family life, and the importance of self-control. Though rooted in ancient Indian society, many of its principles are considered relevant to modern management, politics, and personal development.

Overall, the text serves as a manual of practical wisdom, blending moral philosophy with realistic and sometimes stern insights into power and human nature.