Kautilya's Arthashastra 9.7.40

9.7.40

etayā samantato 'rthānarthāpad vyākhyātā //

When there is the prospect of wealth from one side and the apprehension of an attack from another, it is termed a situation beset with wealth and harm. In this case, he should march to acquire that wealth which will enable him to ward off the attack; otherwise he should attempt to avert the attack. This explains the situation which is beset with wealth and harm on all sides.