Ancient Indian philosophy is a treasure of practical guidance and a prosperous economy. Give reason.

Ancient Indian philosophy is a treasure of practical guidance and a pr

1.	Ancient Indian philosophy is a treasure of practical guidance and a prosperous economy. Give reason.
Answer» In India, the idea of managing the state is as old as its culture. We can find references of ideal methods of politics and diplomacy, policy making, rules of governance, ‘dandniti’ (policy of punishment by the state), etc. in ancient Indian literature. Economic ideology can be well seen in Indian scriptures such as ‘Shantiparva’ in ‘Mahabharat’, ‘Manusmruti’, ‘Shukra-niti’ and ‘Kamandikiya’. ‘Kautilya’s Arthshashtra’ stands first in Indian writings and thoughts related to economics. We can also find solutions to present day economic problems by studying our ancient literature and philosophy given by sages. Such philosophy which was given thousands of years ago in India provides practical guidance for making individual life as well as social life easier.