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imperfection (avêhih) of that also which is asked of us the hasty thinking, notably therein, owing to the grievousness of the times, is even till now devoid of a distinct knowledge, interpreting the texts about the compassion of the good spirits, and regarding a clearer demonstration of the exposition of revelation which is thereby more fully declared, as regards religious practice, from two sources, one is from the treatises which are an exposition of the rules and wisdom of the leader of the religion, and one—which is more descriptively expressed (mâdigânotar hankhetûnto)—is the writings (vutako) of various glorified ancients, those who were the great leaders of those of the primitive faith?. 24. Owing to thats, as their writings (nipikân) about the demonstration of reasons, on account of depth and minute wording, are not well known, even to minute observers and penetrative (vêhramako) understandings, and through the little diffusion (frâgo-padikhaih), likewise, of difficult words, there may be doubts among the less intelligent, so, about the purport of these same questions, if there be anything which is wanted by you more clear and more plain in meaning, or a nearer way to a true interpretation, not without clearness, of any decision of a learned leader of the religion, I will give a reply, whenever you ask and I am able, so far as my knowledge and want of power permit.
25. When one has to observe the nature of the attributes (gô hârâno) of the sacred beings the
That is, revelation is declared by the exposition. ? The true Masda-worshipping religion in all ages, both before and after the time of Zaratûst (see Sls. I, 3).
s Want of knowledge referred to in $ 23.
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| SR No. | 007676 |
| Book Title | Text of Confucianism Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Legge |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1882 |
| Total Pages | 2405 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 43 MB |