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CHAPTER LIX, 8-16.
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the exposition, to Adharmazdı, of the production of the renovation; even for this reason, because the advantage of the sagacity of Adharmazd is the consequence of its beginning, and its middle is through the power of the goodness and knowledge of him himself, and because it is destiny as regards the creations; and whoever possesses that power for the assistance of the renovation, is extolled for that sagacity, and people are taught thereby. 13. This, too, that the reward of Zaratust is appropriated by him who decides about duty and opinion”; even for this reason, because, through that discrimination, he is similar to Zaratast.
14. This, too, that the recitation of revelation is performed for mankind by him who extends the propagation of the religions; even for this reason, because, owing to the gratification of virtuous practisers, virtue increases. 15. This, too, that the religion of Adharmazd is made progressive by him who shall perform the ceremonial of Adharmazd; even for this reason, because through that performance of his occurs the blessing of the provider of the rite (ntranginidàr). 16. This, too, that that perfectly righteous man of just judgment is protected from the annoying spirit by him who possesses the resemblance (ângûnagih) unto Vohûman that they behold and resources through virtue; even for this reason, because the vexation which is partaken by him (the spirit), owing to the just judgment among those of the nature (kiharikân) of mankind, is redoubled (dôkâni-aito) by their pleasure owing to the Vohamanic resemblance, and the annoying spirit
1 See Pahl. Yas. XLIII, 8 b. 3 Ibid. 15 d, 17 c.
• Ibid. 17 c. • Ibid. II e.
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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 |