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of Akht the heretic, Kaf and Karap excluded from virtue; praise of Vistâsp, Frashostar, Hvôbo, Gamasp, Maidôk-mâh, and Zaratůst . .
. 294 45. Same, fargard 22. Perfection of prayers, glory of the
Spîtâmas, praise of Pôrukast and Hatós, characteristics of the preparers and disturbers of the end, the apostle and follower of the demons is to be smitten by
the righteous ruler . . . . . . . 298 46. Same, fargard 23. Benefits of the Afrmân supplication 302 47. Bako Nask, fargard 1. The Ahunavair produced before
the creation; its divisions, goodness, and use; benefit of its proper recital and sin of imperfect recital ; ($ 12) it was the first creature and teaches submission to the king, the reward of Vohman, dominion given to Adharmasd, assistance to the poor, entrance of the destroyer; use of this saying by the degrees, classes,
and chieftainships; the summing up of liberality . 303 48. Same, fargard 2. Excellence is producing suitably,
reward of good works . . . . . . 308 49. Same, fargard 3. Worship of Adharmasd and the arch
angels, particulars regarding worship . . 309 50. Same, fargard 4. Praise of Zaratūst, giving joy to
Adharmazd, good work of reverence, wisdom of Vohaman, benefit of cattle and the worthy, prosperity of the worthy, ($ 10) reverence of the good, supplicants should be contented, the way to heaven, reverence, acquaintance with religion, teaching righteousness, seeing the throne of Adharmaad, welcoming him, recommending to rulers for benefit, the way of prosperity; ($ 20) a suitable sovereign solicited, the praiser, religion made progressive, zealousness for good works, the man praised above others, assister of the ignorant, wisdom for Adharmasd; the past,
present, and future periods . . . . 311 51. Same, fargard 5. Complaint of Gôs-adrvan, care of
cattle, the cattle-master, keeping animals properly, admitting the male, not slaughtering the young, he whose power is most useful, power for worship, reward stimulates perseverance; ($ 10) a virtuous mouth, religious duty developes knowledge, teaching
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