NITISHASTRA ON RELIGION

Chanakya’s Nitishastra on religion includes a whole chapter on religion. Chanakya considered humanity as greatest of all religions.  Chanakya noticed human beings entangled in Dharma. He never approved of this and so he imparted the real knowledge of Dharma or religion. He kept humanity on par with religion. It was on basis of this principle that he intended to improve lives. According to Chanakya, if God were the ruler of the world, then he would have no worries in his life. He believed that pilgrimage, worship and sacred bath purify the mind. He also advised that a man should maintain a good composure and maintain silence while taking his meals. He believed that one who keeps mum while having his meal, for at least a year, can have a place in heaven for millions of years.