The king should master the Vedas and their auxiliaries, be possessed of wisdom, engaged in penances, charitable, and devoted to the celebration of sacrifices.
वेदवेदाङ्गवित् प्राज्ञः सुतपस्वी नृपो भवेत्। दानशीलश्च सततं यज्ञशीलश्च भारत॥