As a Brahmana without having studied the Vedas is not fit to officiate at a Sraddha (in honour of the Pitris), so he that hath not heard of the six (means for protecting a kingdom) deserveth not to take part in political deliberations. O king, he that hath an eye upon increase, decrease, and surplus, he that is conversant with the six means and knoweth also his own self, he whose conduct is always applauded, bringeth the whole earth under subjection to himself.

In plain words: A Brahmana (priest) who has not studied the Vedas, the sacred texts, should not lead a Sraddha, a ritual for the ancestors. In the same way, someone who does not know the six ways of protecting a kingdom should not join political decisions. A ruler who watches gains, losses and savings, knows these methods, knows himself, and acts well can win the whole world.