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CHAPTER LXXXIX, I-XC, 2.
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of his travelling himself, any one whom he sends in his place, more particularly on that account, is not acceptable by the approval of the angels who have realized the affliction in his good thought, but the good work is to be eagerly well-considered. 3. Good gifts, and every office (gâs) about good works which it is possible to perform, are what are commendable in the well-housed man that is not able to work himself; they are avoidable by him when not of good race, and are not indispensable for him whenever the good work is not announced. 4. When able to manage it himself it is better; and when otherwise, his appointment of a faithful person over its preparation, and his accomplishment of the work of selector are expedient.
CHAPTER XC.
1. As to the eighty-ninth question and reply, that which you ask is thus: Who, and how many are they who are without the religion (adinôth) but are made immortal, and for what purpose is their immortality? 2. Where is the place they, each one, possess sovereignty, and in the place where they possess sovereignty are there people of the good religion of every kind, or how are they; are there sacred fires and appointed worship, or how is
1 M14 adds, 'he longs for good giving and good consideration; important and virtuous is he when able to do it ;' but the sentence is hardly grammatical.
Literally 'fires of Varahrân' (see Chap. XXXI, 7).
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