The fourfold tactics or abilities are saam, daam, bheda, dand 1] placation, 2] presentation, 3] partition, 4] persecution. The other way these four are four abilities mano bal, baahu bal, upaaya bal, bandhu bal self-assuring strengths of self-opinion, self-shoulders, self-ideation and self-consistent supporters.

The following 14 are the traits:

1] knowledge of place and time, 
2] sturdiness, 
3] enduring troubles, 
4] knowing all possible, 
5] being skilfull, 
6] self-defense, 
7] maintaining confidentiality of strategies, 
8] avoiding unwanted debates [or, not uttering lies, 
9] courageousness, 
10] recognizing strengths and weaknesses of one's own and of others, 
11] faithfulness, 
12] sheltering the seekers of shelter, 
13] showing anger at appropriate times, 
14] unwavering in opinions or actions.