• Ipsita De Karmakar
• Dr. Sumit Kumar Sharma

Viśākhadatta's political drama Mudrārākṣasa, though set in the ancient Mauryan period, continues to hold deep relevance in modern Indian society. It is not merely a historical play but a profound commentary on political strategy, statecraft, national unity, and moral dilemmas—issues that still resonate today.Mudrārākṣasa, a Sanskrit political drama by Viśākhadatta, continues to resonate powerfully in the socio-political consciousness of modern India. While rooted in the Mauryan era, it transcends time with its profound exploration of political strategy, governance, national unity, and ethical statecraft. This paper analyzes the relevance of the text in contemporary contexts—political, educational, moral, and cultural—highlighting its value as both a literary masterpiece and a timeless political manual

"Relevance of Mudrārākṣasa in Modern Indian Society", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.c737-c740, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509284.pdf

"Relevance of Mudrārākṣasa in Modern Indian Society", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppc737-c740, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509284.pdf