Chanakya Neeti, ascribed to the astute scholar Chanakya (Kautilya/Vishnugupta), adviser to Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BCE, is a compact Sanskrit compendium of aphorisms on statecraft, ethics and everyday conduct. Distinct yet companion to the Arthashastra, it distills practical maxims on governance, diplomacy, wealth, education, friendship and the psychology of rulers and subjects. Key themes are pragmatic morality, strategic foresight, duty, and the management of power and resources. Its terse wisdom—rooted in hard realism about human nature—resonates with modern leaders, managers and citizens alike, offering timeless guidance for governance, negotiation, personal discipline and ethical pragmatism in an uncertain world.