विगृह्यासनहेतुभिरभ्युच्चितः सर्वसंदोहवर्जं विगृह्य यायात् ॥ कZ_०७.४.१४ ॥
vigṛhyāsanahetubhir abhyuccitaḥ sarvasaṃdohavarjaṃ vigṛhya yāyāt
Habiendo aumentado su fuerza mediante las causas que justifican la guerra y estando libre de toda vulnerabilidad mayor, el rey debe iniciar las hostilidades y marchar.
War is recommended only after the ruler has strengthened himself through valid strategic grounds and removed major vulnerabilities; i.e., readiness plus low exposure.
A requirement to clear systemic risks—logistical, fiscal, internal dissent, and security weaknesses—before launching an expedition.