जानपदास्त्वमित्रसाधारणाः इति ॥ कZ_०८.१.२७ ॥
jānapadās tv amitra-sādhāraṇāḥ iti.
Namun penduduk luar bandar mudah menjadi pihak yang dikongsi atau dipengaruhi oleh musuh.
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.