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@article{204240,
        author = {Dr Sitamahalakshmi Kasturi},
        title = {Anviskshaki- Understanding through Arthsastra Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2573-2579},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204240},
        abstract = {Kautilya’s Arthasatra has been the most referred and discussed text ever since it was composed. In the very initial chapters, Chanakya has used the term Anvikshaki while discussing about the four branches of education. One among the four is Anvikshaki and the other three are Trayi, Vartha and Danda Niti. The present paper explores the syllabus or features of Anvikshaki in Arthasastra. Anvikshaki is like a capsule that comprises of Samkhya, Yoga and Lokayata. Samkhya enumerates twenty five Tattvas or true principles to understand the universe and human behaviour. Yoga darshan teaches to master over temporal senses by enhancing the Satva quality to achieve harmony in the human life. Lokayata is about pragmatic understanding of the temporal activities around human life. As per Kautilya, the Anvikshaki type of education is essential in making the ruler and other all administrative personnel. The present paper also tries to explore Anvikshaki in the contextual significance in the NEP 2020.},
        keywords = {Anvikshaki, Samkhya, Yoga, Lokayat.},
        month = {June},
        }