It is narual for enemy to attack on the weaker side of the adversary.

Even a captured enemy is not to be trusted.

Svanaja includes in itself the whole subject, officials and ministers. If there is something wrong in the conduct of these people, it would be damaging the state. An administrator should strictly deal with it.

The disgrace of one's people brings sorrow to the Nobel minded.

A friend, even if he be the enemy's son , should be protected.

Till the enemy's weakness is known , he should be kept on friendly terms.

Every relationship has one or the other motive behind it. Friendship or enemity are not purposeless.Oneness of motive is turned into friendship. While diversity of motive cause enemity. Royal relationships also depend uypon one or theother purpose. But such relatins ar mainly for the welfare of the state.

Everybody has same or the other weakness. This eis also a a general tendency to conceal theee weaknesses. For people may not harm for these, but they will surely ridicule or make fun of. Friendship, of course feigned should be retained with enemy till his weakness is known. Let him remain elated.

Enemies strike at weak points.