Question

Which four branches of knowledge have been described by Kautilya?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Arthashastra then posits its own theory that there are four necessary fields of knowledge, the Vedas, the Anvikshaki (philosophy of Samkhya, Yoga and Lokayata), the science of government and the science of economics (Varta of agriculture, cattle and trade).

Answer 2

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First, he recognizes four distinct branches of knowledge and calls them anviksiki, trayi, varta, and dandaniti. There is no problem in translating the last two of the four terms Kautilya gives: varta may be rendered as 'science of agriculture'while 'dandaniti' as 'science of statecraft'.

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