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The Chatur Upaya (4 ways) to deal with an enemy:

  1. Sama Dana Bheda Danda

  2. Rig Sama Yajur Atharva

  3. Sat Treta Dwapara Kali

  4. Brahman Kshatriya Vaishya Shudra

  5. Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanaprastha Sanyasa
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The Chatur Upaya (four expedients) are the diplomatic/military strategies used in Indian statecraft to deal with enemies or opponents: Sama (conciliation/persuasion), Dana (gifts/bribes), Bheda (dissension/sowing discord), and Danda (force/punishment). These form the core of realpolitik in ancient Indian political thought, outlined in texts like the Arthashastra and Nitigrantha. The approach emphasizes trying peaceful methods before resorting to force.

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