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YASTS AND SÎRÔZAHS.
We sacrifice unto that God, who is a full source of glory. We sacrifice unto that God, who is a full source of healing.
We sacrifice unto Âtar, the son of Ahura Mazda ; we sacrifice unto all Fires; we sacrifice unto the God, Nairyô-Sangha, who dwells in the navel of kings.
10. Abân. We sacrifice unto the good Waters, made by Mazda and holy; we sacrifice unto the holy waterspring Ardvi Anâhita ; we sacrifice unto all waters, made by Mazda and holy; we sacrifice unto all plants, made by Mazda and holy.
11. Khorshed. We sacrifice unto the bright, undying, shining, swift-horsed Sun.
12. Mâh. We sacrifice unto the Moon that keeps in it the seed of the Bull. We sacrifice unto the Soul and Fravashi of the only-created Bull; we sacrifice unto the Soul and Fravashi of the Bull of many species.
13. Tîr. We sacrifice unto Tistrya, the bright and glorious star ; we sacrifice unto the powerful Satavaêsa, made by Mazda, who pushes waters forward; we sacrifice unto all the Stars that have in them the seed of the waters; we sacrifice unto all the Stars that have in them the seed of the earth; we sacrifice unto all the Stars that have in them the seeds of the plants; we sacrifice unto the Star Vanant, made by Mazda ; we sacrifice unto those stars that are seven in number, the Haptôiringas, made by Mazda, glorious and healing; in order to oppose the Yâtus and Pairikas.
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