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given about it, which is the goodness of one's own progeny for the manifestation of progeny; also the relationship, sturdiness, effectiveness, advantageousness, ownership, and giving in next-of-kin marriage. 6. Its first accomplishment was by the creator Atharmazd in the fatherhood of Vohuman1 who was the first progeny, and from that arising of the practice (var'z-yehevûnth) came the progress of the spiritual and worldly creatures and much connected therewith, such as the arising of splendour from light, radiance from splendour, and lustrousness from radiance, and the fully progressive diffusion and succession of mankind till the renovation of the universe; also, through spiritual and worldly passing on in the spiritual and worldly existences, Spendarmad's acceptance of the motherly glory was an ennoblement. 7. Fifth, about providing and maintaining the high-priests who are provided with a spiritual lord and possessing priestly instruction; the listening of his authorities of every kind to Atharmazd, and the reward of the beneficent good works of the high-priesthood, are authority for Aûharmazd; and the reward of the good works of the high-priesthood is their relation to the best existence. 8. Sixth, about the praise, obeisance, and ceremonial for the creator Aûharmazd; and this, too, that further conference with Vohuman arises, and wisdom and advantage' are taught by
2 Ibid. 4 d.
s Ibid. 5 a.
1 See Pahl. Yas. XLIV, 4 c. Rather doubtful, as the repairer of the MS. has omitted the first two Pahlavi letters of kirfako, 'good works,' when writing the word on a patch.
See Pahl. Yas. XLIV, 6 a, b, d. • Ibid. 6 d.
7 Ibid. 6 e, 7 a.
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| SR No. | 007682 |
| Book Title | Questions of King Milinda Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | T W Rhys Davids |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1894 |
| Total Pages | 2240 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 38 MB |