The Long Āgama Sūtra 3.20

3.20

「時，王未久忽然而崩，國中大臣尋拜太子補王正位。王居位已，默自思念：『今立宰相，宜准先王。』復自思念：『誰堪此舉？正當即任大典尊位。』時，王慈悲即告大典尊：『我今使汝即於相位，授以印信，汝當勤憂，綜理國事。』時，大典尊聞王教已，即受印信，王每入宮，輙以後事付大典尊。

“‘Not long after that, the king suddenly passed away, and the ministers sought the prince to install a king on the throne.

“‘Once he was enthroned, the king quietly considered this: “Now, it would be fitting to rule the way the previous king did.” He also thought, “Who is capable of this promotion? Great Govinda is the right person for it.” King Reṇu then told Great Govinda, “Now, I assign you to manage the affairs of state in my place. I place my trust in you. Be diligent and serious about it.”

“‘After he heard the king’s instructions, Great Govinda accepted his trust, and the king retired to the palace. Great Govinda was then entrusted with managing future affairs of state.