Sutra 34
Devanagari script
समहीनविशिष्टानामित्युक्ताः संधिविक्रमाः ॥ कZ_०७.८.३४च्द् ॥
Transliteration
samahīnaviśiṣṭānām ity uktāḥ saṃdhivikramāḥ.
Translation
Thus are peace (saṃdhi) and initiative/attack (vikrama) described with reference to those who are equal, inferior, or superior (in position/power).
Word by Word
समहीनविशिष्टानाम्of (those who are) equal, inferior, and superior
समहीनविशिष्टानाम्:
TypeNoun (Adjectival compound used substantively)
Rootसम + हीन + विशिष्ट
Formषष्ठी-बहुवचनम् (genitive plural); compound adjective qualifying an implied noun (e.g., संधिविक्रमाणाम्)
इतिthus; ‘so’ (as stated)
इति:
TypeParticle/Quotative
Rootइति
Formअव्ययम्; quotation/closure marker referring to the preceding statement
उक्ताःhave been stated; are said
उक्ताः:
TypeVerb (past passive participle)
Rootवच्
Formकृदन्त (क्त); प्रथमा-बहुवचनम् पुंलिङ्गे (agreeing with संधिविक्रमाः)
संधिविक्रमाःtreaty-and-advance measures; diplomatic operations concerning peace and (strategic) advance
संधिविक्रमाः:
TypeNoun
Rootसंधि + विक्रम
Formप्रथमा-बहुवचनम् पुंलिङ्गः; subject of उक्ताः
Entities Mentioned
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kings (implicit)FAQs
Because the choice between peace and initiative depends on relative capability and bargaining position, not a one-size-fits-all rule.