मित्रमुपकृष्टं वास्य गच्छेत् ॥ कZ_०५.५.१४ ॥
mitram upakṛṣṭaṃ vāsya gacchet
वह अपने लिए उपयुक्त स्थान पर स्थित मित्र (सहयोगी) के पास जाए।
Because influence and protection often require coalition support; an ally provides cover, resources, and mediation channels when direct access to the ruler is risky.