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ज्यायांश् चेन् न संधिम् इच्छेद् दण्ड उपनत वृत्तम् आबलीयसं वा योगम् आतिष्ठेत् ॥

If a superior king discards the proposal of an inferior king for peace, the latter should take the attitude of a conquered king, or play the part of an inferior king towards a superior.

english translation

समश् चेन् न संधिम् इच्छेद् यावन् मात्रम् अपकुर्यात् तावन् मात्रम् अस्य प्रत्यपकुर्यात् ॥

When a king of equal power does not like peace, then the same amount of vexation as his opponent has received at his hands should be given to him in return.

english translation

तेजो हि संधान कारणम् ॥

for it is power that brings about peace between any two kings.

english translation

न अतप्तं लोहं लोहेन संधत्त इति ॥

no piece of iron that is not made red-hot will combine with another piece of iron.

english translation

हीनश् चेत् सर्वत्र अनुप्रणतस् तिष्ठेत् संधिम् उपेयात् ॥

When an inferior king is all submissive, peace should be made with him.

english translation