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DÍNA- MAÍNNG- KHIRAD.
Before rulers and kings discreet speaking is good, and in an assembly good recital; (76) among friends repose and rational friends ? are good; (77) and with an associate to one's own deeds the giving of advantage (sûkö) is good. 78. Among those greater than one (agas masân) mildness and humility are good, (79) and among those less than one flatterys and civility are good. 80. Among doers of deeds speaking of thanks and performance of generosity are good; (81) and among those of the same race the formation of friendship (hůmânõih)* is good.82. For bodily health moderate eating and keeping the body in action are good; (83) and among the skilled in thanksgiving performance is good. 84. Among chieftains unanimity and seeking advantage are good; (85) among those in unison and servants good behaviour and an exhibition of awe are good; (86) and for having little trouble in oneself contentment is good. 87. In chieftainship to understand thoroughly the good in their goodness and the vile in their vileness is good; and to make the vile unseen, through retribution”, is good. 88. In every place and time to restrain oneself from sin and to be diligent in meritorious work are good; (89) and every day to consider and keep in remembrance Adharmazd, as regards creativeness, and Aharman, as regards destructiveness, is good. 90. And for dishonour not to come unto one a knowledge of oneself is good.” 91. All these are proper
1 L19 omits pavan, 'in.'
? L19 has friendship.' 8 Or 'adaptation.' • L19 has humatî, good intention.'
5 L19 has to cause the reward of the good and the punishment of the vile.'
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| SR No. | 007677 |
| Book Title | Saddharma Pundarika |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | H Kern |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1884 |
| Total Pages | 2546 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 46 MB |