Vidhurajātaka

Suttapiṭaka · Khuddakanikāya · Jātaka (2) · Vol. 28 · Section 968

[968] Let him respectfully wait upon ascetics and brahmins (samaṇā brāhmaṇā) who are virtuous and of great learning — such a one may dwell in the royal court (rājavasati). Let him respectfully dwell in the company of ascetics and brahmins who are virtuous and of great learning — such a one may dwell in the royal court. Let him satisfy with food and drink ascetics and brahmins who are virtuous and of great learning — such a one may dwell in the royal court. Desiring his own advancement, let him approach and consort with ascetics and brahmins who are virtuous, of great learning, and wise.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.