Pañcatantra - An Insightful Road to Arthaśāstra
This workshop will explore how Pañcataṅtra looks at governance and arthaśāstra.
Completed
Dec 2024
Dr. Vishwanath M. V.
Professor
Instructor
Dr. Vishwanath M. V. is a distinguished scholar and educator, serving as a Guest Lecturer at Government Maharaja Sanskrit College, Mysuru, and an Adjunct Professor at IIT-Hyderabad. He holds a Ph.D. in Saṃskṛta from Benaras Hindu University and has earned master's degrees in Saṃskṛta, Alaṅkāraśāstra, and Phalita Jyautiṣam. Dr. Vishwanath's research expertise spans Saṃskṛta literature, Rāmāyaṇa, Sāṅkhya philosophy, and Arthaśāstram. He has published numerous research papers and book chapters, and has delivered talks on various subjects, including Sāṅkhya, Jyautiṣam, Bhagavadgītā, and more. His series of talks are indexed on his YouTube channel Guruguhalahari.
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Courses
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Mitrasaṃprāpti: The Art of Friendship in Pañcatantra
Pañcatantra is far more than a beloved collection of animal fables. It is a brilliant exposition of the Arthaśāstra wrapped in narrative delight. Through compelling stories and relatable characters, it conveys political wisdom, strategic choices, and dhārmika discernment in subtle yet transformative ways. This course delves into Mitrasaṃprāpti, one of the five tantras from the Pañcatantra, which deals with the art of befriending. It will reveal the profound role of friendship in leadership, administration, and personal life.
Completed
Dec 2025