Narendra Nath Law

Astronomical Evidence on the Age of the Rgveda

By Narendra Nath Law

The article examines the age of the Rgveda by analyzing astronomical evidence from Vedic texts, particularly the Taittiriya-Samhita, Tandya-Brahmana, and Kausitaki-Brahmana. The main argument is that…

Supplement Presidential Address

By Narendra Nath Law

The supplement contains historian Narendra Nath Law's presidential address delivered at the 19th Session of the Indian History Congress in Agra on 25 December 1956. Law stresses the responsibilities…

Foreword

By Narendra Nath Law

The foreword sets the tone for the volume by linking it to the twenty‑fifth centenary of Gautama Buddha. It notes that the celebrations awakened popular awareness of India’s cultural heritage and…

Sri Krsna and Sri Caitanya

By Narendra Nath Law

This long article is a theological exegesis of verses from the Caitanya‑caritāmṛta that illuminate the emotional theology of Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism. It opens by observing that a devotee who assists…

The Political Significance of the Madhyama and the Uddasing

By Narendra Nath Law

Addressing concepts from classical Indian political theory, this paper analyses the roles of the Madhyama and the Udāsīna within Kauṭilya’s mandala doctrine. In the Arthaśāstra and allied Nīti texts,…

Dr. Haraprasad Sastri (1853–1931) and Apendix

By Narendra Nath Law

Some Images and Traces of Mahāyāna Buddhism in Chittagong

By Narendra Nath Law

The English Translation of the Kautiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

Mohenjo-daro and the Indus Valley Civilization

By Narendra Nath Law

Studies in the Kautiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

Studies in the Kautilya

By Narendra Nath Law

Studies in the Kautiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

The Kautilya outlines strategic measures for a weak king (Yatavya) facing invasion by a stronger enemy with allies (simaviyika). Key strategies include persuading one or more of the invader’s allies…

The English Translation of the Kautiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

Narendra Nath Law’s article reviews the third edition of Dr. R. Shamasastry’s English translation of Kautilya’s Arthashastra and highlights errors that could mislead readers. Shamasastry’s…

Dvaidhibhava in the Kautiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

The concept of “dvaidhibhava” discussed in Kautilya’s Arthashastra is a strategic doctrine relevant to kings facing multiple enemies. When a ruler takes to dvaidhibhava, he makes peace with one…

Yatthi in the Mahavamsa

By Narendra Nath Law

In the Mahavamsa, the term *yatthi* (Pali: 1 ઈટ) is interpreted as "necklace" rather than "stem," as seen in the Makivamsa (P. T. 5, p. 78). This interpretation aligns with the Kautiliya Arthasastra…

The Determination of the Relative Strength of a State and the Vyasanas

By Narendra Nath Law

Continuing an earlier study of political science in the Arthashastra, this article catalogues the various ‘vyasanas’ (calamities or afflictions) that diminish a state’s strength. It classifies…

Reply to Mr. Dikshitar's Note

By Narendra Nath Law

The reply addresses Mr. Dikshitar's critique regarding the interpretation of the *Divyavadana*'s account of Kunala's blinding and the role of the Paura-Janapada in Taksasila. The author maintains…

The Machinery of Administration in the Kautiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

Examining the administrative system outlined in Kautilya’s treatise on statecraft, the Arthśāstra, this article analyses how the text envisaged the machinery of government in ancient India. The…

A Note on the Salaries and Allowances Detailed in the Kautiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

The Kautilya outlines detailed salaries and allowances for various officials in a royal administration, including Rtvija (sacrificial priest), Acirya (teacher), Mantrin (councillor), Purochita (royal…

The Machinery Of Administration As Depicted In The Kauṭiliya

By Narendra Nath Law

The Kautilya outlines a complex administrative machinery for managing courtesans, maritime activities, and military logistics. The **Superintendent of Courtesans (Ganikidhyaksa)** oversaw diverse…