Neeti can also be spelled as Niti in English. The term niti has a profound meaning and much practical application in the Hindu way of life. Niti means seeing the world, deciding on a path, and following that path. Niti is a small word with many implications.
What is Niti?
It is guidance on how to live in this imperfect world and make decisions on our feet as we are confronted with many challenges.
- Niti includes common sense, wisdom, and making sensible choices in life’s circumstances
- The topic of Niti has had a separate category of texts and these scriptures are called Niti shastras.
- Niti has been promoted formally or informally. It was directed at kings as well as common people. Many of these scriptures were written and have been very popular in India for multiple millennia.