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CHAPTER LVI, 3–10.
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reason, the original possession of the great ordinance of the ceremonial which is Adharmazd's own, and of other good works-even though relating to the ceremonial of Adharmazd of every kind owing thereto-is necessary for the manifestation of the great ordinance, and is incorporated (ham-tand) with it when it becomes manifest as a great ordinance, or as more than a great ordinance; even then its extent (välisno) is over this joy. 7. This, too, that the performance (sakhtârih) of a ceremonial of the needy is a gift to the worthy of the creation, and a gift to the worthy of the creation is the attraction (hâkhtarih) of a ceremonial of the needy.
8. This, too, that the way of righteousness?, also that through which that way is seen, and likewise the reward of those lonely-labouring (aê varzikân) therein are taught by him whose deeds are an advantage to the sacred beings ; even for this reason, because the advantage of the sacred beings is the advantage of the multitude, and the advantage of the multitude, which is itself the religion of the sacred beings that is a guide, is the way of righteousness and also that through which is the reward of those lonely-labouring. 9. This, too, that even the reward of a teacher of professionals, which is the profit of the profession, is liberally given and appropriated for the professionals taught; even for this reason, because the business of the sacred beings has profited by the instruction (âmūko).
10. Excellence that is perfect is righteousness.
See Pahl. Yas. XXXIV, 12 a.
? Ibid. 12 c.
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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 |