Kautilya's Arthashastra 8.3.8

Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra 8.3.8

Language: Sanskrit

8.3.8

neti bhāradvājaḥ //

No, says Bháradvája, anger is the characteristic of a righteous man. It is the foundation of bravery; it puts an end to despicable (persons); and it keeps the people under fear. Anger is always a necessary quality for the prevention of sin. But desire (accompanies) the enjoyment of results, reconciliation, generosity, and the act of endearing oneself to all. Possession of desire is always necessary for him who is inclined to enjoy the fruits of what he has accomplished.
R. Shamasastry 1915, Kautilya's Arthaśāstra

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Translations (1)

Kautilya's Arthaśāstra — R. Shamasastry 1915, English

Commentaries (4)

Nayacandrikā — Mādhavayajvan 1500, Sanskrit
Pratipadapañcikā — Bhaṭṭasvāmin, Sanskrit
Cāṇakyaṭīkā — Bhikṣu Prabhamati, Sanskrit
Śrīmūla — T. Gaṇapati Śāstrī, Sanskrit