The rough guy in town...Chandragupta - Page 16

Life as a Student Teacher and Home Sickness

Though life became easy and settled, Chanakya felt a great longing to go back. But he couldn't for the information he received was a disturbing situation there.

He wasn't sure of whether Katyayan ji was still the minister in the D's court. And heard about senapati that he flee away from Magadh from the mendicants or travelers coming from Magadh.

He couldn't get any news from Kusumapur either and at times felt terribly homesick.

He was surprised at the reputation abt Magadh. Many questioned Chanakya quite seriously whether Nanda was actually a Man or a Demon. Chanakya used to reply "A Demon, of course, How else do u expect a man to bring to disrepute such a powerful state so quickly."

Chanakya was not happy at the mental attitude of the people as well as his fellow students indulging in petty issues to belittle other states.

He would say them "Don't forget that we bear a common heritage and our country is just one Aryavartha. We must not think in diverse ways but in a uniting manner."

He remembered Kayayan's words as he grew older and mature. He found a change taking place in his thinking. He realized that his vision was growing wider and the dream of seeing the whole of Arayavarta as one nation began to take root.

He owed his change to Acharya Pundarikaksha, who taught him Rajniti.

Acharya often say: "Faith is one's personal attribute; it can't be forced upon another. But still 2 diverse faith adherents can live harmoniously."

Chanakya was greatly influenced by the Acharya's teachings.

He thought "Rigidity of faith deadens its vitality. If water is bound it soon starts stagnating and gets polluted. But if it flows freely of course bound sideways, it turns into the river Ganga, ever pure, pious and nourishing."

Swetha

Relation between Guru and Shishya

Their similar thoughts brought Chanakya closer to Acharya Pundarikaksha who almost adopted Chankaya as his son. Often they exchanged thoughts till late night.

Chanakya once shared his entire story with Acharya. After hearing the entire story, Acharya said "I admire your courage. I hope you continue to be as firm and determined as you are. You are dear to me. Remember that one achieves one's aim by positive, constructive thinking. Nanda is just mere link in the chain of entire Aryavartha. Before bringing a downfall of Nanda, find an alternative to replace him. Destruction can't be the ultimate aim. Create something before destroying and see that your creation lasts n survives. You have the capability and age is also on your side. Maybe the lord Almighty picked you for the redemption of out Aryavartha!"

Chanakya was fortunate in having found a guru in Pundarikaksha who channelised his infinite talent in constructive work and also gave him a vision.

Pundarikaksha opened his treasure of rare manuscripts and scrolls which helped Chanakya greatly in acquiring an indepth knowledge of human psychology.

Swetha