Welcome to the inaugural episode of Economic Sutra: Timeless Insights from Ancient India! In this episode, we explore how ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Dharmashastras, and Kautilya’s Arthashastra provide profound wisdom on economics, governance, and social welfare. These works go beyond spirituality, offering practical insights into trade, taxation, property rights, and ethical wealth creation.
Discover how these ancient philosophies remain relevant in today’s world, addressing issues of sustainability, equity, and governance. We delve into the economic strategies of Kautilya, who envisioned public welfare, fair taxation, and balanced state control centuries before modern economists.
Books mentioned in this episode:

The Arthashastra by Kautilya (Chanakya)Buy on Amazon


This episode sets the stage for a series that bridges the past and present, showing how the wisdom of ancient Indian thinkers continues to shape modern economic thought.

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