तस्यापगमने हेतुं विहन्यान्न चलेद् यथा ॥ कZ_०७.१८.३५च्द् ॥
tasyāpagamane hetuṃ vihanyān na caled yathā
he should neutralize the cause of that ally’s departure, so that it does not defect.
Identify and remove the driver of exit—better terms offered by rivals, fear, internal faction pressure, or unmet expectations.