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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 Adharmazd in the fatherhood of Vohaman 1 who was the first progeny, and from that arising of the practice (var'z-yehevonth) 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 Adharmazd, and the reward of the beneficent good works of the high-priesthood, are authority for Adharmazd; 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 Adharmazd; and this, too, that further conference with Vohûman arises, and wisdom and advantage? are taught by
i See Pahl. Yas. XLIV, 40. Ibid. 4 d. Ibid. 5 a.
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.
o See Pahl. Yas. XLIV, 6 a, b, d. • Ibid. 6 d.
? Ibid. 6 e, 7 a.
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| SR No. | 007672 |
| Book Title | Zend Avesta Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Darmesteter |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1883 |
| Total Pages | 2221 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 41 MB |