முறையாகத் திட்டமிடாது ஒரு செயலைத் தொடங்குவது, வளரும் நிலத்திலே எதிர் அணியினரை நிலைபெறச் செய்யும் வழியாகும்.

முன்னேற்பாடுகளை முழுமையாக ஆராய்ந்து செய்யாமல் பகைவரை ஒடுக்க முனைவது அந்தப் பகைவரின் வலிமையை நிலையாக வளர்க்கும் வழியாக ஆகிவிடும்

செயலின் வகைகளை எல்லாம் முற்ற எண்ணாமல் செய்யத்தொடங்குதல், பகைவரை வளரும் பாத்தியில் நிலைபெறச் செய்வதொரு வழியாகும்.

One way to promote the prosperity of an enemy, is (for a king) to set out (to war) without having thoroughly weighed his ability (to cope with its chances)

Kural 465 emphasizes the importance of careful planning and thorough evaluation before embarking on any significant endeavor, particularly in the context of a king going to war. The verse suggests that a king who rushes into battle without carefully assessing his abilities and strategies essentially strengthens his enemies. This is because hasty and ill-planned actions can lead to failures, which in turn embolden the enemy. The broader moral lesson here applies to all aspects of life, not just warfare. It underlines the significance of proper planning, understanding our capabilities, and being aware of the potential challenges before starting any task. If we proceed without these considerations, we may inadvertently benefit our competitors or adversaries, as our failures can provide them with opportunities. In short, this Kural advises us to always be mindful of our actions and decisions, and to take time to assess the situation fully before acting, as rushing into things can have unintended consequences and may even benefit those we wish to overcome.