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रथानां द्वौ त्रि भागाव् अङ्गेष्व् आवापयेत्, शेषम् उरस्यं स्थापयेत् ॥
Two-thirds of the chariots should be distributed to the flanks and wings, and the remainder stationed in the front.
english translation
एवं त्रि भाग ऊनो रथानाम् आवापः कार्यः ॥
Thus, the added surplus of chariots should be one-third less [than the number added to the flanks and the wings].
english translation
तेन हस्तिनाम् अश्वानाम् आवापो व्याख्यातः ॥
By this, the distribution of surplus elephants and horses has been explained.
english translation
यावद् अश्व रथ द्विपानां युद्ध सम्बाधन्म् न कुर्यात् तावद् आवापः कार्यः ॥
As many horses, chariots, and elephants may be deployed as long as they do not create confusion in battle. So much distribution should be made.
english translation
दण्ड बाहुल्यम् आवापः ॥
An abundance of rods is a further ingredient.
english translation