The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Praśnottararatnamālikā

Verse 38

का च सभा परिहार्या हीना या वृद्धसचिवेन ।इह कुत्रावहितः स्यान्मनुजः किल राजसेवायाम् ॥ ३७ ॥

In plain words

What kind of assembly must one shun? One that lacks the counsel of wise elders. And where must a man be completely vigilant? Assuredly, while serving in a royal court.

Close to the Sanskrit

And which assembly is to be avoided? That which is devoid of wise counselors. Where should a man be attentive here? Indeed, in service to a king.