எண்ணிக்கையில் சிறுமை, அரசி்ன் மீது மனத்தை விட்டு விலகாத வெறுப்பு, வறுமை இவை எல்லாம் இல்லை என்றால் அந்தப் படை வெற்றி பெறும்.

சிறுத்துவிடாமலும், தலைவனை வெறுத்து விடாமலும், பயன்படாத நிலை இல்லாமலும் உள்ள படைதான் வெற்றி பெற முடியும்

தன் அளவு சிறிதாகத் தேய்தலும், தலைவரிடம் நீங்காத வெறுப்பும் வறுமையும் இல்லாதிருக்குமானால் அத்தகைய படை வெற்றி பெறும்.

An army can triumph (over its foes) if it is free from diminution; irremediable aversion and poverty

Kural 769 asserts that for an army to be victorious, it must be free from three key detrimental conditions - diminution, irremediable aversion, and poverty. The first condition, diminution, refers to a decrease in the size or strength of the army. This could be due to various reasons such as casualties, desertion, or lack of recruitment. An army that is consistently strong and not prone to reduction in its ranks stands a better chance of achieving victory. The second condition, irremediable aversion, refers to a deep-seated resentment or dislike, particularly towards the leader or the cause for which the army is fighting. If the troops harbor such feelings, it can lead to lack of morale, motivation, and ultimately, failure. Hence, a harmonious relationship between the leadership and the soldiers, and a shared belief in the cause is essential for victory. The third condition, poverty, suggests the lack of necessary resources to sustain the army - such as food, weapons, and other supplies. An army that is well-provisioned is better equipped to endure long battles and campaigns, and therefore, more likely to be successful. In essence, this verse emphasizes the importance of unity, morale, and resourcefulness in an army's path to victory. An army that is cohesive, motivated, and well-equipped is one that can overcome its foes.