Chanakya was an ancient Indian philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauášilya or Vishnugupta. He was the royal advisor to emperor Chandragupta Maurya and also wrote the Artha-Shastra in the 2nd century BC. He was a teacher and jurist not a saint or a rishi.
Chanakya Neeti is a collection of aphorisms written by
Chanakya and show a remarkable understanding of the human conduct.