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CHAPTER LIII, 47-LIV, 6.
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2. This, too, that by him who is as reverent unto Adharmazd as a daughter unto a father, and who is also a gratifier of virtuous doers, Spendarmadi is made one of the archangels, and one is also made to love her; even for this reason, because through that Spendarmadic one being reverent unto Adharmazd, and the gratification of the good by him, the archangels love and preserve her Spendarmadic nature (Spendarmadigih). 3. This, too, that he who is loving Vohûman is taught by his wisdom not to destroy (nasâ ninidano)the religion of Adharmazd; even for this reason, because wisdom maintains the religion in virtue, and others are taught about it.
4. This, too, that by him who gives himself in discipleship unto the priests, and who asks again that which he does not understand, learning (âmako) is taught; even for this reason, because the asking for knowledge again by him who has given himself in discipleship to a wise priest, increases knowledge ; and the friends of knowledge, therefore, make him an example, and shall practise asking again, that which they do not understand, from the disciples of the priests.
5. This, too, that whoever is in accordance with Zaratůst, through pure affection, becomes, in like manner, him who is giving strength to the will of the archangels and the commands of the good; even for this reason, because these two capabilities are of the special nature of Zaratûst. 6. This, too, that through the discrimination of him who loves : Vohûman All
See Pahl. Yas. XXXII, 2 c, and Bk. VIII, Chap. IX, 3. ? Ibid. 4. c.
Ibid. 8 C. It is possible to read the verbal stem gôsh, 'hear,'
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| SR No. | 007672 |
| Book Title | Zend Avesta Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Darmesteter |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1883 |
| Total Pages | 2221 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 41 MB |