मित्रमुपकृष्टं वास्य गच्छेत् ॥ कZ_०५.५.१४ ॥
mitram upakṛṣṭaṃ vāsya gacchet
ينبغي له أن يذهب إلى حليفٍ (صديق) له في موضعٍ مناسب.
Because influence and protection often require coalition support; an ally provides cover, resources, and mediation channels when direct access to the ruler is risky.