मित्रमुपकृष्टं वास्य गच्छेत् ॥ कZ_०५.५.१४ ॥
mitram upakṛṣṭaṃ vāsya gacchet
तो स्वतःसाठी योग्य ठिकाणी असलेल्या मित्राकडे (सहाय्यकाकडे) जावे।
Because influence and protection often require coalition support; an ally provides cover, resources, and mediation channels when direct access to the ruler is risky.