name of a Brāhmaṇa, who was the master-mind behind the establishment Maurya dynasty, and also the author of the famous work on civil polity, known as Cāṇakya nīti or Arthaśastra.

a social science dealing with political administration, with the principles and conduct of government including economic policies, taxation, etc.

(fig.) a highly astute, shrewd or sharp man in practical matters.

= ಚೀನಿಕಾಯಿ.

the gourd-fruit of the plant Cucurbita maxima of Cucurbitaceae family; sweet gourd.