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THE GÂTHAS.
their Righteousness as the (true) splendours of riches (these pious men who are) gaining the kingdom where the Good Mind (doth govern). And grant me also, O Mazda! that which these with glad wishes' receive from Thy grace ?
19. (And this prayer is already and beforehand heard.) This established Sovereign Power the heroic (Kavi Vistâspa has given), O Maidhyô-mâh the Spitâma. He who is wise through the Religion, and who seeks (the true) life, he is granting it to usR; yea, he has pronounced the laws of Ahura our Maker, and declared that which is for (our) life's actions (beyond all other things) best.
20. And, that gift of blessedness for you, all (the Bountiful Immortals) with one consent in sympathy to help us (are disposed 4) to grant; (and may they likewise make) the Holy Order (firm) for us through the Good Mind (in our folk); and may they reveal to us the words with which Piety likewise (speaks her truths). And receiving sacrifice with homage (from our praises), may they seek 6 for us Ahura Mazda's grace.
21. (Yea, this Kavi Vistâspa) the man of Åramaiti is bounteous, and with understanding in his words and his actions. (And as a reward) may Ahura give
well possible, as var is also conjugated with n; but rapen seems a plural, and vidô likewise.
"I concede this shade of meaning to the indications of the Pahlavi.
: The Pahlavi gives us our first indication here.
s If Gâmâspô (nom.) is read in verse 18, ahmâi might here refer to him; 'to this one.'
• Or, 'let them grant;' infinitive as imperative.
• Seeking; a dual is here disapproved by the source from which the suggestion originated.
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| SR No. | 007673 |
| Book Title | Zend Avesta Part 03 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | L H Mills |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1887 |
| Total Pages | 2618 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 49 MB |