Budget 2026: Unpacking the 'Chanakya Sutra' in India's Economic Survey
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CNBC Awaaz•29-01-2026, 13:05
Budget 2026: Unpacking the 'Chanakya Sutra' in India's Economic Survey
- •The Economic Survey for Budget 2026 references Chanakya's aphorism: 'Sukhasya mulam dharmah, dharmasya mulam arthah, arthasya mulam rajyah'.
- •This sutra translates to: societal happiness (sukha) is rooted in righteousness (dharma), dharma is founded on a strong economy (artha), and the state (rajya) is responsible for managing the economy.
- •India's Union Budget is presented as a modern application of this ancient philosophy, aiming to maintain national happiness and balance.
- •Government spending on health, education, employment, and social security strengthens 'dharma' by ensuring justice, equality, and opportunity for all citizens.
- •A robust budget fosters economic growth ('artha'), leading to job creation, infrastructure development, and improved social welfare, which in turn promotes 'dharma' and overall societal happiness.
Why It Matters: The Budget 2026 Economic Survey highlights Chanakya's philosophy linking state, economy, righteousness, and happiness.
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