Chanakya Niti: These 3 gems are more valuable than diamonds, Chanakya says that if they are misused then destruction is certain
- bySudha Saxena
- 28 Oct, 2026
Arya Chanakya was a great thinker, economist, and diplomat. He wrote a book called Chanakya Niti. In this book, Chanakya explains many things that still guide people today. How should a person live his life? What should he do in life? And what should he avoid? Chanakya has briefly explained this in his book called Chanakya Niti. Chanakya says that there are three things in this world that are more precious than diamonds. Therefore, these things should be used wisely and only when needed. If you use these things when you don't need them, one day the destruction of this entire world is certain. Therefore, these three things should not be misused. So, let's find out what these three things are and what Chanakya said about them.
Water – Chanakya says that if there is water in this world, there is life. The day when water on earth completely dries up, and not even a drop of water is found, this world will also end. The existence of living beings in this world will end. Therefore, water should be used wisely. Water should be saved for future generations. The more water you save today, the better and safer the future of your future generations will be. Therefore, water is very important in this world. Water is precious, therefore, water should be saved and misuse of water should be avoided. This is the advice given by Chanakya in his book named Chanakya Niti.
Food – Chanakya says that food is as essential in this world as water. Eating more than you need, or wasting it simply because you have food, is an unforgivable sin. Because there are many people in this world who don't even get enough to eat every day. Therefore, never waste the food you have; if you have excess food, donate it. Chanakya said that donating food is the best charity in the world.
Sweet words – Chanakya says that one should always keep ice on one's head and sugar on one's tongue. A person who speaks sweetly never faces any problems in life. Your sweet words are a priceless treasure.
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