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“O minister, why does this throne not move?” The minister said: “O King, this throne is divine and wondrous; without offerings, oblations, worship, and the like, it will not move, nor can it be mastered by you.” Hearing his words, the king summoned brahmins and had all the rites performed by them. Then that throne became light and moved of its own accord. Seeing that, the king said to the minister: “O minister, at first this throne was unmanageable for me; now, by the power of your intellect, it has come into my hands. Therefore, association with the wise leads to happiness and gain.” Then the minister said: “O King, listen! He who is wise himself, yet does not listen to the intellect of others, meets total ruin. You are not of that sort: though wise, you listen to the words of trusted counselors. Therefore, there is no obstacle in all your undertakings.” The king said: “He alone is a minister who averts disastrous consequences and accomplishes future welfare. And so it is said: