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Literature: Lokopakara

May 31, 2021UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Cuisine, Culture, History, Literature, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Lokopakaara — For the Benefit of People. A title which immediately captures the reader’s attention, this tome is one meant for the good of all mankind. Equal parts commentary and almanac, it is an easy to digest amalgamation of … Read the rest

Indic Decision Making Under Uncertainty—2

December 28, 2020UncategorizedDharma, Niti, Purva Paksha, Sci/Tech, WorldShivoham

Introduction

Part-1 reviewed the modern concepts of local fragility, robustness, and antifragility (FRA) [3] in the context of decision making under uncertainty. A study of Kautilya’s Arthasastra (1500 BCE per Pauranic Chronology or 300 BCE) reveals a clear understanding and … Read the rest

Indic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty—1

November 16, 2020UncategorizedDharma, Niti, Purva Paksha, Sci/Tech, WorldShivoham

Indic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty — 1:

From Arthasastra to AI

Skip to Section 2: Decision Making under Uncertainty in Kautilya’s Arthasastra

The ability to make good decisions under uncertainty is a valuable life skill. It is also a key area … Read the rest

On Rajadharma 3

October 15, 2020UncategorizedDharma, Elite, High Culture, History, PoliticsN.R.I.pathi

Following our previous articles on Governance and the Royal Regimen is one that is more leisure in nature. It encompasses both the inspiring and pleasing of the aspects of Governance yet can directly impact the functioning of a state.

The … Read the rest

On Rajadharma 2

August 31, 2020UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, Elite, Niti, PoliticsN.R.I.pathi

After many months of hiatus, we return to the topic of Governance. Those who which to govern others, must first learn to Govern themselves. In the lottery of life, those lusting for power have a penchant for tailoring the requirements … Read the rest