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tage arises for mankind; and, as to those who tell lies, how it occurs in the vicinity of kings and peasants.
II, The eleventh is the Vistâsp-shâh!, and that is of sixty compilations, but after the calamity of Alexander they found again no more than ten subdivisions. It is about Guståsp's acceptance of the sovereignty, and as to the religion of Zaratustwho was skilful in reciting the religion, and maintaining it and making it current in the world-he chose the religion of Zaratust.
12. The name of the twelfth is 'Hast?, and this is of twenty-two subdivisions, which are sent down in six portions (guza). The first is about knowing the Lord, may he be honoured and glorified! and faith on account of Zaratust. The second portion is about the obedience of kings, the truth of the religion, complying with commands and resisting them, and restraining one's hand from bad actions. The third portion is about the promise to benefactors and their recompense, evildoers and punishment, and escaping hell. The fourth portion is about the mansions of the world, agriculture, trimming trees, such as the date tree, and whatever remains thereof; the trouble and power of mankind and quadrupeds therefrom, and the obedience they exercise; they are the people to whom heedfulness is attributed, and whatever remains thereof; and the high-priests perform their duty by the law of the religion. The fifth portion is about the ranks of mankind, and
See Dk. VIII, Chap. XI. In Riv. IV the surviving subdivisions are said to be only eight, so as to correspond with the sections of the extant Vistâsp Yast.
. Ibid. Chap. XII. 0225 has 'Hast.
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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 |