CONTENTS
• Message by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Killam
• Message by Dr. Karan Singh
• Foreword by Narendra Modi
• Preface
• Foreword by K.P. Yajnik
PART I
Lesson One Origin of Raja Dharma;
Lesson Two Doctrine of Trivarga;
Lesson Three Essence of Rajadharma;
Lesson Four Right to Happiness-A Basic Human Right;
Lesson Five Council of Ministers;
Lesson Six Education and Training of would be Rulers;
Lesson Seven Administrative Departments in Smritis and Kautilya's Arthashastra;
Lesson Eight Historical Evidence of the Efficacy of Rajadharma;
PART II
LESSONS ON RAJNEETI
Lesson One Happiness of the People Highest Priority;
Lesson Two Two Types of Happiness to be Secured;
Lesson Three Ideal Conduct of a Ruler;
Lesson Four Listen to Well-wishers;
Lesson Five Beware of Intriguers;
Lesson Six Importance of Chief Secretariat;
Lesson Seven Principal Departments;
Lesson Eight Public Service - Transparency in Making Appointments;
Lesson Nine Acquire Knowledge;
Lesson Ten Paramount Need of Well Organized, Honest and Efficient Judiciary;
Lesson Eleven Prevention of Offences;
Lesson Twelve Frame Good Laws;
Lesson Thirteen Taking Counsel;
Lesson Fourteen Cultivate the Habit of Taking Correct Decision;
Lesson Fifteen Identify and Adopt Correct Means for Success;
Lesson Sixteen Examining the Validity of Proposals;
Lesson Seventeen Be Firm not Obstinate;
Lesson Eighteen Don't Act in Anger;
Lesson Nineteen Hints on Personal Conduct;
Lesson Twenty Compromising Spirit;
Lesson Twenty-one Minister's Availability at the Secretariat;
Lesson Twenty-two Beware of the Desire for Popularity;
Lesson Twenty-three Meeting Deputations;
Lesson Twenty-four Matter Relating to Public Health;
Lesson Twenty-five Duty to Provide Employment;
Lesson Twenty-six Duty to Provide Sufficient Food;
Lesson Twenty-seven Be Careful with Menial Servants;
Lesson Twenty-eight Regulation of Subscription by the State;
Lesson Twenty-nine Appearance of Advocates not Necessary;
Lesson Thirty How to Avoid Worry;
Lesson Thirty-one Necessity of Good Faith;
Lesson Thirty-two Rewards for Good Work;
Lesson Thirty-three Power of Pardon;
Lesson Thirty-four Respect for· Other's Feelings;
Lesson Thirty-five News paper Opinions;
Lesson Thirty-six Importance of Moral Education;
Lesson Thirty-seven Regulation of Salary of Officers ;
Lesson Thirty-eight Concluding Advice.