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states, in the commentary of the Vendidâd, as to any one by whom slander is perpetrated, if the injured person goes before him and begs a righteous gift from him, and he provides a righteous gift for that person, the sin departs from him.
CHAPTER XCIV. 1. The ninety-fourth subject is this, when a person confers a benefit or kindness upon any one, it is necessary that the latter should understand the value of it, and lay the obligation (minnat) upon himself; and, if he be able, he should provide a benefit to that amount (miqdâr) for that person.
2. It is declared in revelation, that, when a person confers a benefit upon any one, Hôrmazd" gives him ten times as much, as an equivalent. 3. And, if the other be not understanding the justice of this, it is related in the commentary of the Avesta in this manner, that it is a great sin for him. 4. And Aharmanspeaks like this, namely: 'That sinner is akin to me; in the end he will come into my hands; I will not give him into the hands of any demon, but I will inflict punishment with my own hands.' 5. And the chief priest* says it is necessary for all Zaratustians that they keep themselves far from this sin.
CHAPTER XCV. 1. The ninety-fifth subject is this, that it is necessary that it be expedient for all those of the
1 Lp, B29 add the good and propitious.' . ' Lp, B29 have 'praising.' Lp, B29 add the accursed.'
• Probably meaning the commentator.
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