வீரம், மானம், நல்ல வழியில் நடத்தல், அரசி்ன நம்பிக்கைக்கு உரியது ஆதல் எனும் நான்கும் படைக்கு காவல் அரண்களாகும்.

வீரம், மான உணர்வு, முன்னோர் சென்ற வழி நடத்தல், தலைவனின் நம்பிக்கையைப் பெறுதல் ஆகிய நான்கும் படையைப் பாதுகாக்கும் பண்புகளாகும்

வீரம், மானம், சிறந்த வழியில் நடக்கும் நடக்கை, தலைவரால் நம்பித் தெளியப்படுதல் ஆகிய இந்த நான்கு பண்புகளும் படைக்கு சிறந்தவையாகும்.

Valour, honour, following in the excellent-footsteps (of its predecessors) and trust-worthiness; these four alone constitute the safeguard of an army

Kural 766 emphasizes the four key virtues that form the cornerstone of a strong and successful army. These virtues are: 1. Valour: The bravery and courage of the soldiers are paramount to the success of an army. This bravery is not just physical, but also mental, having the courage to face any challenge or adversary without fear. 2. Honour: An army should uphold its honour, which refers to the respect and dignity it maintains through ethical conduct and unwavering loyalty. Honour is what drives a soldier to fight not just for survival, but for the principles they represent. 3. Adherence to Tradition: This refers to the discipline and dedication of an army to follow the established and successful strategies of its predecessors. It suggests the importance of learning from history and the wisdom of those who came before. 4. Trustworthiness: Lastly, an army's reliability or trustworthiness in the eyes of its leader is crucial. An army should be dependable, always ready to act for the welfare of its nation and its people, and never wavering from its duty. These four virtues act as the protective shield of an army, ensuring its strength, unity, and effectiveness. They provide the moral and ethical framework within which an army operates, thereby securing its success and reputation.