When the sovereign's own power has not been consolidated, he should not try to make new acquisitions. It is not proper that a king whose power has not been confirmed should try to make such acquisitions.
न चाप्यलब्धं लिप्सेत मूले नातिदृढे सति। न हि दुर्बलमूलस्य राज्ञो लाभो विधीयते॥