What Kautilya’s Arthashastra reveals about temples, money and the politics of faith | The Economic Times
OPINION6 days ago|Discuss (0)|Religion
Article written by Devdutt Pattanaik
Kautilya's Arthashastra critiques the conventional romantic notions of temples, revealing their roles in political power and economic transactions in ancient India. It emphasizes the intertwining of religion and state, suggesting that temples were both sacred spaces and critical to royal treasury and political strategy.
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As an opinion piece, it presents a well-argued perspective on Kautilya’s Arthashastra, though some assertions could benefit from additional sourcing for credibility.
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