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The Nitiprakāśikā: A Text on Rājadharma and Dhanurveda
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ISBN10: 9394724273
ISBN13: 9789394724273
Publisher: Indian Foundation for Vedic Science
Published: Jun 20 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789394724273
Publisher: Indian Foundation for Vedic Science
Published: Jun 20 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Nītiprakāśikā A Text on Rājadharma and Dhanurveda is a rare and illuminating Sanskrit treatise that brings together the twin disciplines of statecraft and military science within the classical Indian intellectual tradition. Rooted in the principles of Rājadharma (governance) and Dhanurveda (warfare), the text offers a structured vision of Head of the state where ethical responsibility, strategic organization, and administrative order function in close harmony.
This edition presents the original Sanskrit text along with Roman transliteration and English translation, making it accessible to scholars, students, and general readers interested in India's classical knowledge systems. The work explores themes such as the classification of military formations, the organization of armies, the duties of rulers and commanders, and the ethical boundaries that govern the use of force.
It is hoped that this edition will serve as a useful resource for students of Indology, Sanskrit literature, political philosophy, and ancient military traditions, as well as for general readers interested in India's intellectual heritage
It is hoped that this edition will serve as a useful resource for students of Indology, Sanskrit literature, political philosophy, and ancient military traditions, as well as for general readers interested in India's intellectual heritage
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