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तेषां पूर्वः पूर्वः श्रेयान् उपसम्प्राप्तुम् ॥

Of these, it is better to pursue that which is mentioned first in the order of enumeration than that which is subsequently mentioned.

english translation

इति कार्य अवस्थापनम् ॥

Thus the procedure of setting to work.

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समन्ततो युगपद् अर्थ उत्पत्तिः समन्ततो अर्थ आपद् भवति ॥

When the surrounding circumstances are conducive to wealth, it is known as wealth from all sides.

english translation

सा एव पार्ष्णि ग्राह विगृहीता समन्ततो अर्थ संशय आपद् भवति ॥

When the acquirement of wealth from all sides is obstructed by an enemy in the rear, it takes the form of dangerous wealth involved in doubts.

english translation

तयोर् मित्र आक्रन्द उपग्रहात् सिद्धिः ॥

In these two cases, success can be achieved by securing the help of a friend and the enemy of the rear-enemy.

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