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CHAP. 12. Worldly treasure is not allotted so truly as spiritual, on
account of Aharman's chieftains, the seven planets; but, after death, every one is judged according to his
own deeds . . . . . . . . 37 13. Though animals' knowledge is instinctive, men obtain
theirs only by toil, because Aharman has concealed the results of good and evil, and formed many false religions; but the only true one is that taught by Zaratûst . .
. . . . . 39 14. The best protection, friend, supporter of fame, helper of
enjoyment, wealth, and pleasure 15. The poverty and opulence which are good, and the charac
teristics of good and bad government .. 16. The best food, grain, and fruit. The effects of wine on
different tempers, and when drunk in moderation and in excess. Also why silk clothing is better for the
body, and cotton for the soul . . . . . 45 17. The pleasure that is worse than unhappiness. . 18. Why people disregard the changeableness of worldly
things, death, the account of the soul, and hell. . 49 19. Living in fear and falsehood is worse than death . . 20. The best and worst conversation for kings . . 21. The fate of men who are worldly, scoffing, idle, malicious,
lazy, false-hearted, and arrogant . . . . 22. How far worldly wealth can be acquired through exertion : 54 23. The impossibility of contending with destiny . . . 54 24. Providence can over-rule destiny ; but rarely does so,
because of Aharman's evil doings . . . . 55 25. The poorest of the rich, and the richest of the poor . 55 26. A blind mind is worse than a blind eye, and an ill-informed
is worse than an ill-tempered man . . . : 56 27. The several advantages resulting from the actions of
Gâyômard, Hôshầng, Tâkhmorup, Yimshed, Az-î Dahâk, Frâsiyâk, Fredûn, Mânûskîhar, Kaî-Kavad, Sahm, KâîŪs, Sîyâvakhsh, Kai-Khûsrôî, Kaî-Lôharâsp, and KaiVistâsp . . . .
57 28. The most forgiving, strongest, swiftest, happiest, and most
miserable . . . . . . . . 29. What must be most regarded and protected. . . 30. The worst life and most unforeseeing man . . 31. The business of the three classes-priests, warriors, and
husbandmen . . . . . . . .07
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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 |