Sutra 13
Devanagari script
विपरीतोऽतिसंधीयते ॥ कZ_०७.१७.१३ ॥
Transliteration
viparīto'tisaṃdhīyate
Translation
The opposite choice likewise produces an over-secured arrangement (in the opposite direction).
Word by Word
विपरीतःthe opposite party; one who is adverse/hostile
विपरीतः:
TypeNoun (adjectival)
Rootवि-परि-इ (→ विपरीत)
Formप्रथमा-एकवचनम्, पुंलिङ्गः (विशेषणम्; कर्तरि)
अतिसंधीयतेenters into an excessive treaty/alliance; overdoes the making of a pact
अतिसंधीयते:
TypeVerb
Rootसम्-धा (संधा) with उपसर्गः अति-
Formलट्-लकारः, प्रथमपुरुषः, एकवचनम्, आत्मनेपदम्; धातुः: सम्+धा (संधा)
FAQs
That both extremes—over-exposing oneself or over-encumbering the other side—can destabilize agreements; durable diplomacy needs enforceable but non-exploitative safeguards.