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The Kural · Character

Kauṭilya

Ancient Indian philosopher referenced for political wisdom.

minor

First appearance: Section I: The Prince

Kauṭilya's tie to Thiruvalluvar is one of the pressures that moves The Kural—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as the author of the Arthashâstra, which also uses 'wealth' as a title for politics.
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With Thiruvalluvar (rivalry): Kauṭilya and Thiruvalluvar represent contrasting political and ethical philosophies, with Kauṭilya's realism opposing Thiruvalluvar's moral idealism. With Lakshmi (social): Kauṭilya and…

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See Kauṭilya in Section I: The Prince

Character Web

3 connections

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THThiruvalluvarLALakshmiFOFortuneKAKauṭilya

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Social
  • Psychological

Character groups

  • Kural Commentators and Scholars
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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See Kauṭilya in Section I: The Prince

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See Kauṭilya in Section I: The Prince
See Kauṭilya in Part II—Wealth