विशिखामध्ये सौवर्णिकं शिल्पवन्तमभिजातं प्रात्ययिकं च स्थापयेत् ॥ कZ_०२.१३.०२ ॥
viśikhā-madhye sauvarṇikaṃ śilpavantam abhijātaṃ prātyayikaṃ ca sthāpayet
At the central work-station, he shall appoint a goldsmith who is technically skilled, of reputable standing, and trustworthy (bonded/credentialed).
Precious-metal administration is high-risk: competence prevents loss by error, reputation deters misconduct, and formal trust/assurance mechanisms reduce fraud and collusion.