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सांधिकं च भेदं प्रयुञ्जीत ॥

Likewise seeds of dissension may be sown among combined states.

english translation

इति भेद कर्म ॥

Thus the work of sowing the seeds of dissension.

english translation

तीक्ष्णम् उत्साहिनं व्यसनिनं स्थित शत्रुं वा गूढ पुरुषाः शस्त्र अग्नि रस आदिभिः साधयेयुः, सौकर्यतो वा तेषाम् अन्यतमः ॥

Spies under concealment may, without the help of a fiery spy, murder by means of weapons, poison or other things a fortified enemy who is of mean character or who is under troubles; any one of hidden spies may do the work when it is found easy.

english translation

तीक्ष्णो ह्य् एकः शस्त्र रस अग्निभिः साधयेत् ॥

or a fiery spy alone may do the work by means of weapons, poison or fire

english translation

अयं सर्व संदोह कर्म विशिष्टं वा करोति ॥

for a fiery spy can do what others require all the necessary aids to do.

english translation