मित्रमुपकृष्टं वास्य गच्छेत् ॥ कZ_०५.५.१४ ॥
mitram upakṛṣṭaṃ vāsya gacchet
ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਲਈ ਢੁੱਕਵੇਂ ਥਾਂ ਤੇ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਮਿੱਤਰ (ਸਹਿਯੋਗੀ) ਕੋਲ ਜਾਵੇ।
Because influence and protection often require coalition support; an ally provides cover, resources, and mediation channels when direct access to the ruler is risky.