विगृह्यासनहेतुभिरभ्युच्चितः सर्वसंदोहवर्जं विगृह्य यायात् ॥ कZ_०७.४.१४ ॥
vigṛhyāsanahetubhir abhyuccitaḥ sarvasaṃdohavarjaṃ vigṛhya yāyāt
Tendo aumentado a sua força pelas causas que justificam a guerra e estando livre de todas as grandes vulnerabilidades, o rei deve iniciar as hostilidades e marchar.
War is recommended only after the ruler has strengthened himself through valid strategic grounds and removed major vulnerabilities; i.e., readiness plus low exposure.
A requirement to clear systemic risks—logistical, fiscal, internal dissent, and security weaknesses—before launching an expedition.