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CHAPTER 1, 32-48.
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it, for these memoranda, from the writings and memoranda of the ancient sages and high-priests of the just -and especially those of the glorified Atûr-pâdiyâvand-thename Sikand-gumânik Vigâra is appointed by me. 39. As it is very suitable for explaining away the doubts of new learners about the thorough understanding of the truth, the blessedness and truth of the good religion, and the inward dignity of those free from strife.
40. And it is composed and arranged by me not for the wise and talented, but for preceptors (farhangikân)and those newly qualified. 41. So that, while many become freer from doubt about the miraculousness and blessedness of the statements of the good religion and primitive faith, (42) I am still begging of distinguished sages, (43) that whoever wants to look, should not look to the religion of the particular speaker and composer, but to the greatness of the truth, blessedness, and definite statements of the ancient sages. 44. Because I, who am the composer, do not hold the station of teaching, but that of learning
45. And it seemed to me, through liberal thought, a statement, from that knowledge of the religion, destined and important even for new learners. 46. Because he who distributes to the worthy, out of the little knowledge which is his, is more acceptable than he who knows much and the worthy are without benefit and without help from him.
47. Since those ancient sages decided, (48) that liberality is of three kinds, of thought, of word, and
1 See Chap. IV, 106. . Sans. has students.'
3. Doubt-dispelling explanation.'
Sans. has you should not look.'
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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 |