MAARKANDEYA presents MAHAABHAARATHAM

( The SH in this name is pronounced like 'sh' in 'shot', the D is pronounced like 'd' in 'mad', the G is pronounced like 'g' in 'glue', the N is pronounced hard like 'n' in 'turn' and the Y is a consonat pronounced as 'y' in 'you' . The D and G conjunct together. )

In Indian regal administration, the science of politics defines six policies that a king should adopt against his enemies, depending on the circumstances, interests and stengths and weaknesses.

They are
1. Sandhi (Truce). This should be adopted when neither loss or gain occurs from war and when the opponent looks stronger.
2. Vigraham (War). This should be adopted when no other go is left and only if victory is assured and only at the proper time and place.
3.Yaana (Marching against). This is a blatant action of attack that is to be adopted when the opponent is found not ready or weak or circumstances offer a sure victory.
4.Aasana ( Remaining in his own place without any attacks). This is to be adopted when neither wars nor campaingns are necessary, or, when attacking is found to cause damage or defeat.
5.Dvydheebhaava (dualty, pending the issues or prolonging the actions like discussions or sending emissaries). This is a cunning startegy to avoid loss to oneself and shield behind time. This is to be adopted when precipitauon of things looks to yield unfavourable results or ends with damage. and
6. Samaashrayana ( surrendering). The least preferred but most acceptable when any other measure causes harm to one's position, state or subjects. When the opponent is too strong to resist and when the circumstances are not favourable, unwisely wagng war only brings destruction. In such cases, this policy is adopted to stave off a crushing defeat.

Needless to say that the policies are functions of circumstances, placee and time. Some are fit for a stronger hand and some for a weaker hand. Whenever the staus alters, a suitable new pilicy is adopted against the same opponent at different times.

"After praying to Naaraayana, Nara, Sarasvathi and Vyaasa, then one should read the Jayam."