This volume in commemoration of Prof. Kangle's birth-centenary (1899-1999) contains papers relating to the work of Kautilya (alias Canakya). They are written by scholars who feel greatly indebted to Kangle's critical work on Kautilya. They present the Socio-Political and philosophical aspects of Kautilya's thought; the relevance of his thought on the present day situation; the peciliar features of his language; and some allied topics which were not tackled by earlier scholars.

Dr. K. P. Jog is retired Professor of Vedic Sanskrit and General Editor of Sanskrit Dictionary Project of Deccan College Research Institute, Pune. He was formerly, Director of M. M. P. Kane Research Institute of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai.