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YASTS AND SÎRÔZAHS.
4. Shahrêvar. We sacrifice unto Khshathra-Vairya, the Amesha-Spenta; we sacrifice unto the metals; we sacrifice unto Mercy and Charity.
5. Sapendârmad. We sacrifice unto the good Spenta Ârmaiti; we sacrifice unto the good Râta, with eyes of love, made by Mazda and holy.
6. Khordâd. We sacrifice unto Haurvatât, the AmeshaSpenta ; we sacrifice unto the prosperity of the seasons. We sacrifice unto the years, the holy and masters of holiness.
7. Murdâd. We sacrifice unto Ameretât, the Amesha-Spenta; we sacrifice unto fatness and flocks; we sacrifice unto the plenty of corn; we sacrifice unto the powerful Gaokerena, made by Mazda.
(At the gâh Hâvan): We sacrifice unto Mithra, the lord of wide pastures; we sacrifice unto Râma Hvâstra.
(At the gâh Rapithwin): We sacrifice unto AshaVahista and unto Âtar, the son of Ahura Mazda.
(At the gâh Uziren): We sacrifice unto Apãm Napât, the swift-horsed, the tall and shining lord, the lord of the females; we sacrifice unto the water made by Mazda and holy.
(At the gâh Aiwisrûthrem): We sacrifice unto the good, powerful, beneficent Fravashis of the holy ones; we sacrifice unto the females that bring forth flocks of males; we sacrifice unto the thrift of the
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