The collision of battle is not at all desirable as long as it can be avoided. The policy of conciliation, of creating disunion, and making gifts should first be tried; battle, it is said, should take place after these.
संनियातो न मन्तव्यः शक्ये सति कथंचन। सान्त्वभेदप्रदानानां युद्धमुत्तरमुच्यते॥