ஏற்ற இடத்தை அறிந்து அதைச் சூழ்ந்து செயல் செய்வார் என்றால், அவரை வெல்ல எண்ணிய பகைவர். அவ் எண்ணத்தில் தோல்வி அடைவர்.

ஏற்ற இடமறிந்து தொடர்ந்து தாக்கினால் பகைவர்கள், வெற்றி என்பதை நினைத்துக்கூடப் பார்க்க மாட்டார்கள்

தக்க இடத்தை அறிந்து பொருந்தியவராய்ச் செயலைச் செய்வாராயின், அவரை வெல்ல எண்ணியிருந்த பகைவர் தம் எண்ணத்தை இழந்துவிடுவார்.

If they who draw near (to fight) choose a suitable place to approach (their enemy), the latter, will have to relinquish the thought which they once entertained, of conquering them

Kural 494 emphasizes the importance of strategy and tactical acumen in conflict situations. The verse suggests that if those who are approaching an adversary choose their path wisely, taking into account the terrain, the conditions, and the strengths of their own side, they can put their enemy on the back foot. The enemy, who had earlier conceived plans of defeating them, will be forced to abandon those thoughts. Essentially, this verse is about the power of strategic planning and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, both of which can turn the tide of a conflict. In broader terms, this can be applied to any situation in life where we face challenges or obstacles. It emphasizes the need for careful planning, understanding our strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right path to approach the problem. This way, the thought of failure, which our challenges might have initially imposed on us, can be relinquished.