Niti Shastra

Moral conduct, judgment, & ethics

Niti Shatkam

Bhartṛhari

Verses related to policy based on his experiences and dependent on public behaviour. Author has condemned ignorance, greed, wealth, wickedness, arrogance etc. and on the other hand, has also praised the qualities of knowledge, gentleness, generosity, self-respect, tolerance, truth etc.

Prasnottara Ratna Malika

Adi Shankara

The thought-provoking questions and answers provide the definition of eternal values which form the foundations of Sanatana Dharma. It aids in developing our capacity to differentiate the good from the bad.

Vidhur Niti

Vyasa

Vidura Neeti offers advice on various topics that are still true to date and touches on issues such as relationships, how to understand people’s truth, follow ethical values and to lead life, and achieve success through Dharma.

Hitopdesh

Narayan Pandit

Hitopadesh are didactic stories influenced by the Indian public mind and environment. The author has created a story-craft through animals and birds, which has ended with some instructive point. The animals are shown talking about the policy. All the stories seem to be related to each other.

Chanakya Niti

Chanakya