Shukra-Niti
Shukra-Niti is a part of Dharmasastra and considered as Shukracharya's System of Morals.
What is Shukra-Niti?[edit | edit source]
It is a treatise on the science of governance, structured towards upholding the morals through implementing theories of political science.
Who authored it?[edit | edit source]
- The code is authored by Shukracharya also known as Usanas.
Which period?[edit | edit source]
- Shukra-Niti was claimed to be originated during Vedic period
- However, modern historians claim, the composition dating as early as the 4th century AD Gupta period and some have even claimed it to be a forgery from as recent as a 19th-century.
What does Niti mean?[edit | edit source]
- The term Niti is derived from the Sanskrit word which, in English translates to To Lead implying proper guidance.
- Niti can also mean moral values.
- ShukraNiti focuses on morality, which it stresses is necessary for the overall well being.
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