If many wise and heroic and rich men live together, the king's mind begins to be filled with distrust. Even when there is no cause of fear, the king fears those who always wait upon and adore him.
प्राज्ञाशूरांस्तथैवाढ्यानेकस्थानपि शङ्कते। भयमप्यभये राज्ञो यैश्च नित्यमुपास्यते॥