Krishna-Niti: A strategic manual par-excellence

The book highlights how the principles of Mahabharata continue to be relevant in the contemporary world as a guide for the people.

Sri Krishna is a deeply revered figure in Sanatana Dharma, not only as the supreme reality but also as the highest Guru. His discourse to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, known as the Bhagavad Gita, guides those who have strayed from the righteous path to return to the path of Dharma. However, Shri Krishna’s wisdom is not limited to the Bhagavad-Gita; it is also evident in numerous episodes where his insights on strategy, leadership, and ethics were needed. These teachings are interwoven throughout the celebrated Indian epic, The Mahabharata.

Krishna-Niti: Timeless Strategic Wisdom presents eleven lessons in strategy from the Mahabharata. These lessons are drawn from some of the epic’s most critical episodes, including the peace negotiations between the warring Kauravas and Pandavas, the great battle of Kurukshetra, and the subsequent re-establishment of governance after the war. Krishna, one of the central figures in the epic, emerges as the main interlocutor and strategist throughout these episodes.

Authors Kushagra Aniket and Nityanand Mishra, with their keen discernment, have skilfully selected these episodes to enlighten us with Krishna’s teachings. These carefully curated teachings are presented along with their context, relevant Sanskrit verses, English translations, and copious notes that add to the book’s authenticity. The foreword by the eminent Indic scholar Dr R. Ganesh adds a layer of richness to the book.

Whether in the corporate world, spiritual realm, or social situations, Krishna-Niti offers timeless wisdom to live by and is a worthy read for anyone interested in understanding Sanatana Dharma