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“The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is not attained by greedy persons restlessly moving here and there.”

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Chanakya, born in 370 BC and died in 283 BC, was an ancient Indian statesman, economist, and philosopher. He is considered one of the greatest thinkers in ancient India and has had a profound impact on the history of India and the world. more

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