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CHAPTER LXVI, 4-LXVII, I.
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not concealed, but taught, by him who is a good considerer as to righteousness; even for this reason, because the sap and root of his righteousness are owing to undiverted thought. 9. This, too, that its being unnecessary to provide repletion for those who are cattle is taught by him who keeps cattle as a controller for benefiters; even for this reason, because they teach and command him.
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10. This, too, that housewifery being performed is taught by that wife who shall joyfully pay reverence to her husband; even for this reason, because her housewifery is for the satisfaction of the husband, the satisfaction is through her reverence, and the reverence arises through joy. II. This, too, that to love the religion through knowledge is taught by him who is peaceful (padmânik) and Vohûmanic to it; even for this reason, because Vohûmanic peacefulness is understood as religion. 12. And this, too, that the gratification of Aûharmazd is caused by him who teaches for Atharmazd.
13. It is righteousness that is perfect excellence.
CHAPTER LXVII.
Bako Nask.
1. In the twenty-first fargard, Vahistôisti', it is proclaimed by the righteous Zaratûst, that the ceremonial is performed by him owing to whom our
1 See Pahl. Yas. L, 14 b. Ibid. 18 b.
5 See Chap. XXII, 1 n.
Ibid. 17 C.
+ Ibid. 20 C.
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