法苑珠林 44.7

44.7

Furthermore, the Madhyamāgama says: “When kṣatriya kings have water sprinkled on their crowns and become rulers of men, presiding over the great earth, they observe five ceremonial regalia: first, the sword; second, the parasol; third, the celestial crown; fourth, the jewel-handled whisk; fifth, the ornamented sandals. When these are all removed, [the king is just an ordinary man]. Furthermore, there are three types of ministers: first, those who are loyal and faithful, but lack skills and wisdom; second, those who are loyal, faithful, and skilled, but lack wisdom; third, those endowed with loyalty, faith, skills, and wisdom. The first is called an inferior man; the next is called a middling man; the last is called a superior man. If one is neither loyal nor faithful, and has neither skills nor wisdom, one should know that such a minister is the lowest among the inferior.”