Matsya Purana 215.2

215.2

matsya uvāca.
abhiṣekārdra śirasā rājñā rājyāvalokinā.
sahāyavaraṇaṃ kāryaṃ tatra rājyaṃ pratiṣṭhitam .. 215.2 ..

Matsya said—A king succeeding to his throne should pick out worthy men for his assembly as his advisors and helpers on various subjects to work on his staff in order that his rule may be prosperous, for the prosperity of his kingdom depends solely on the men in his council and in various other departments Even the smallest function cannot be successfully performed by one single man not helped by any body Now then can a state be well administered without the assistance of competent ministers and helpers?—2 3