When only one minister is capable to perform a secret object, the king should consult with that one minister only regarding such secret object. Many ministers, if consulted, try to throw the burden of the task upon the another's shoulders and even give out that object which should be kept close.
यदैवैकेन शक्येत गुह्यं कर्तुं तदाचरेत्। यच्छन्ति सचिवा गुह्यं मिथो विश्रावयन्त्यपि॥