Canto VII.The Ministers. Two sages,holy saints,had he, His ministers and priests to be: Vaśishṭha,faithful to advise, And Vámadeva,Scripture-wise. Eight other lords around him stood, All skilled to counsel,wise and good: Jayanta,Vijay,Dhrishṭi bold In fight,affairs of war controlled: Siddhárth and Arthasádhak true Watched o'er expense and revenue, And Dharmapál and wise Aśok Of right and law and justice spoke. With these the sage Sumantra,skilled To urge the car,high station filled. All these in knowledge duly trained Each passion and each sense restrained: With modest manners,nobly bred Each plan and nod and look they read, Upon their neighbours'good intent, Most active and