The king's minister should be well-read in the scriptures and capable in directing wars and making treaties. He should also be intelligent, courageous, modest, and capable of keeping secrets.
धर्मशास्त्रार्थतत्त्वज्ञः सांधिविग्रहिको भवेत्। मतिमान् धृतिमान् ह्रीमान् रहस्यविनिगूहिता॥