Chanakya's words
Chanakya is the minister in the court of Chandra Gupta Mourya. Chanakya is well known for his administrative advice he had given to King. Once an ambassador from Greece had come to King's court. Even he had heard about Chanakya. As soon as he entered the capital, he asked a guard in king's court to show the house of Chanakya.
Guard said Chanakya don't live in capital. Surprised ambassador asked about the where abouts of Chanakya. Then he came to know that Chanakya lives in a hut in the outskirts of city. Ambassador went to meet Chanakya in his hut.
After meeting Chanakya,the first question ambassador asked was why is Chanakya living in a hut while he can enjoy all the fecilities given to a minister by King. Then Chanakya replied " Its true that I can live a luxurious life. But the enjoyment is being carried out at people of state who are paying the tax. In the state itself, there are people who can not afford a square meal per day. In this situation, I can not waste people's money for luxurious things. I can use them for useful work for people. Thats why I opted to live in a hut without much expenditure."
After listening to Chanakya's words, ambassador understood why Chanakya is hailed for his administrativew skills.
Chanakya is the minister in the court of Chandra Gupta Mourya. Chanakya is well known for his administrative advice he had given to King. Once an ambassador from Greece had come to King's court. Even he had heard about Chanakya. As soon as he entered the capital, he asked a guard in king's court to show the house of Chanakya.
Guard said Chanakya don't live in capital. Surprised ambassador asked about the where abouts of Chanakya. Then he came to know that Chanakya lives in a hut in the outskirts of city. Ambassador went to meet Chanakya in his hut.
After meeting Chanakya,the first question ambassador asked was why is Chanakya living in a hut while he can enjoy all the fecilities given to a minister by King. Then Chanakya replied " Its true that I can live a luxurious life. But the enjoyment is being carried out at people of state who are paying the tax. In the state itself, there are people who can not afford a square meal per day. In this situation, I can not waste people's money for luxurious things. I can use them for useful work for people. Thats why I opted to live in a hut without much expenditure."
After listening to Chanakya's words, ambassador understood why Chanakya is hailed for his administrativew skills.
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