मित्रभावि भवत्येतन्मित्रमद्वैध्यमापदि ॥ कZ_०७.९.४३च्द् ॥
mitrabhāvi bhavaty etan mitram advaidhyam āpadi
In a crisis, the ally of friendly disposition becomes non-ambivalent—it does not waver between sides.
In emergencies, a genuinely friendly ally tends to become predictable and steadfast (advaidhya), reducing coordination risk.