तस्मिन्धन्विनं स्थापयेत्त्रिधनुष्यश्वम् पञ्चधनुषि रथं हस्तिनं वा ॥ कZ_१०.५.०७ ॥
tasmin dhanvinaṃ sthāpayet tridhanuṣy aśvam pañcadhanuṣi rathaṃ hastinaṃ vā
Dans cet (ordre/intervalle), on doit placer un archer ; à une distance de trois longueurs d’arc, un cheval ; à cinq longueurs d’arc, un char ou un éléphant.
To enforce a measurable, repeatable spacing standard so mixed arms can maneuver without crowding and maintain effective engagement ranges.
Heavier platforms require greater frontage and turning space; larger spacing reduces collision risk and preserves formation integrity.