If consultation with one is not proper, then only should the king consult with many. When enemies are not seen, he should invoke divine punishment upon them; when seen, the army, consisting of fourfold forces, should be set in motion.
अशक्यमिति कृत्वा वा ततोऽन्यैः संविदं चरेत्। ब्रह्मदण्डमदृष्टेषु दृष्टेषु चतुरङ्गिणीम्॥