A king who has his mind under control, who is endued with wisdom, and who seeks prosperity, should carefully examine the merits and demerits of his ministers.
अत ऊर्ध्वममात्यानां परीक्षेत गुणागुणम्। संयतात्मा कृतप्रज्ञो भूतिकामश्च भूमिपः॥