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mat; the listening of that vile Târðkmat to falsehood, and the distance of righteousness from him who is vile is like that of a sheep fled (sisd) from mankind. 9. And this, too, that the evil spirit is beaten by complete mindfulness, in the struggle of those having mighty ones, just as a powerful man beats him who is a reverent creation (niyâyin dahisno)*; and the pure Zaratůst is produced by Adharmazd, as well as the power of Khardad and Amardad 6, which acts forcibly for giving value (farg) and preparing the creatures.
r. About the opposition of Adharmad to the demons, and the valuation of the deeds of mankind which exist for greater jurisdiction? and more advantage of the primitive good creation; and in any doubtfulness one is to perform the ceremonial of the sacred beings. s. About cases where the good-will of the spirit of complete mindfulness makes mankind attain to the good religion; and their spiritual joy: arises from the purification of their own religion through virtuous exercise of will.
t. About the desire for a reward for anything whatever, and the great advantage owing to a reward of the desires of mankind; also the appropriation of the reward through the operation of the sacred beings :— Even through the ruler (pad) of that dominion of yours do I produce the renovation of the existences by my willo, I who am Adharmazd.'
u. Excellence is righteousness that is perfect.
See Pahl. Yas. XXXIV, 8c. 3 Ibid. 10 c. • Ibid. 11a and Chap. XIX, 1. ? Ibid. 12 a.
• Ibid. 13 b.
Ibid. 9c. • Ibid. 8b. • Ibid. 11 C. • Ibid. 15 c.
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