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<ArticleTitle>Lessons on Strategic Thought and Military Manoeuvres from The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Arthashastra</ArticleTitle>
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<FirstName>Dr. Manish Kumar</FirstName>
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<Abstract>“According to the saying, ‘All roads lead to Rome.__doublequotosing The epics Ramayana and Mahabharata on similar lines appear to be the first indigenous texts that show up when we look for literature that is widely cited as a source of knowledge about statecraft, governance, and military manoeuvres. Verses from the different parts of Mahabharata are quoted in Kautilya’s Arthashastra, and therefore also recognize the Mahabharata__ampersandsign#39;s influence and importance. The distinctive qualities of the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Arthashastra are that they tell true tales of characters resolving conflicts with a range of morality and realism-based decision-making techniques. The research paper tries to offer insightful lessons from the two ancient epics and one treatise on statecraft in the world—the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Arthashastra about Indian strategic thinking and goal setting.”</Abstract>
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<Keywords>Indian Strategic Thought, Decision-Making Techniques, Matsya Nayaya, Mandala theory.,Dharma</Keywords>
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