जानपदास्त्वमित्रसाधारणाः इति ॥ कZ_०८.१.२७ ॥
jānapadās tv amitra-sādhāraṇāḥ iti.
Pero los habitantes del campo son fácilmente compartidos con (o inclinados por) el enemigo.
Rural populations can be influenced by rival powers through proximity, coercion, or incentives; the state must secure loyalty via protection, fair taxation, relief, and intelligence.