That king who seeks his own growth and advancement should not march unless he has cheerful and healthy warriors. When strong, O son of Pandu, he may march in even an unfavourable season.
हृष्टपुष्टबलो गच्छेद् राजा वृद्ध्युदये रतः। अकृशश्चाप्यथो यायादनृतावपि पाण्डव॥