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समन्ततः शत्रुभ्यो भय उत्पत्तिः समन्त्तो अनर्थ आपद् भवति ॥

When there is reason to apprehend fear from enemies on all sides, it is a dangerous trouble.

english translation

सा एव मित्र विगृहीता समन्ततो अनर्थ संशय आपद् भवति ॥

when a friend comes forward to avert this fear, that trouble becomes involved in doubt.

english translation

तयोश् चल अमित्र आक्रन्द उपग्रहात् सिद्धिः, पर मिश्र अप्रतीकारो वा ॥

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

english translation

इतो लाभ इतरतो लाभ इत्य् उभयतो अर्थ आपद् भवति ॥

When the prospect of acquiring profit from one or the other side is irremediably obstructed by enemies, it is called "dangerous wealth."

english translation

तस्यां समन्ततो अर्थायां च लाभ गुण युक्तम् अर्थम् आदातुं यायात् ॥

In this case as well as in the case of profit from all sides, one should undertake to march for acquiring profitable wealth.

english translation