When calamities befall the king, he should advise wisely, show his prowess properly, fight with ability, and even retreat with wisdom.
सुमन्त्रितं सुविक्रान्तं सुयुद्धं सुपलायितम्। आपदास्पदकाले तु कुर्वीत न विचारयेत्॥