'The Rishi replied, "The Vedas bear fruit when the one who has studied them performs the Agnihotra and other sacrifices. Wealth bears fruit when the possessor enjoys it himself and also shares it through charity. A wife bears fruit when she is supportive and bears children. Knowledge of the Sastras bears fruit when it leads to humility and righteous conduct.' ।। 2-5-101 ।।
'Do the government officials, whose salaries are funded by taxes collected from the populace, ensure that they only collect the rightful dues from merchants arriving from distant lands seeking profit in your territories?' ।। 2-5-103 ।।
कच चित ते पुरुषा राजन पुरे राष्ट्रे च मानिताः उपानयन्ति पण्यानि उपधाभिर अवञ्चिताः ।। २-५-१०४ ।।
'Are the merchants, O king, treated with consideration in thy capital and kingdom, capable of bringing their goods thither without being deceived by the false pretexts of (both the buyers and the officers of government)?' ।। 2-5-104 ।।
'Do you consistently heed, O monarch, the counsel of elderly individuals versed in matters of religion and wealth, which are laden with wisdom and guidance?' ।। 2-5-105 ।।