We have often heard about the 4 famous techniques “Sama Dhana Bheda Dhanda” that is been used to handle people , but ”The highly effective ancient Indian kings had not 4 but actually 7 techniques to handle their subjects” Viz.,
1. Sama – “The Art of Gentle Persuasion”
2. Dhana – “The Art of Generous Donations to achieve one’s purpose”
3. Bheda – ” The Art of aggravating dissension amongst parties opposed to each other”
4. Dhanda – ” The Art of Punishment”
5. Maya – “The Art of Illusions or deceit”
6. Upeksha – ” The Art of deliberately ignoring people so as to achieve one’s purpose”
7. Indrajala – “The Art of Jugglery”
Interesting isn’t it?
JAI
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