The king, O Bharata, should always so treat the Vaishyas that their power to multiply money may be enhanced. The Vaishyas enhance the strength of a kingdom, improve its agriculture, and develop its trade.
अजस्त्रमुपयोक्तव्यं फलं गोमिषु भारत। प्रभावयन्ति राष्ट्रं च व्यवहारं कृषि तथा॥