तुल्ये लाभगुणे प्रधानमासन्नमनतिपातिनमूनो वा येन भवेत्तमादातुं यायात् ॥ कZ_०९.७.३१ ॥
tulye lābhaguṇe pradhānam āsannam anatipātinam ūno vā yena bhavet tam ādātuṃ yāyāt
When gain and qualities are equal, he should choose the principal objective—one that is nearer, not delayed, or that requires less expenditure/effort—whichever makes the outcome better.
Prefer the primary objective and, among equals, choose what is closer, quicker (time-certain), or cheaper/less risky—whichever improves the net outcome.