He that is being weakened should seek peace by conciliation. He that is prosperous should make war. This is the policy taught by Brihaspati.
हीयमानेन वै सन्धिः पर्येष्टव्यः समेन वा। विग्रहो वर्धमानेन मतिरेषा बृहस्पतेः॥