Sad Dar. Chapter Iv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER IV. 1. The fourth subject is this, that it is not desirable for any one that he "should" become hopeless of the pity (rahmat) and forgiveness of Hrmazd, and fix "his" heart outwardly 6 on this, that our sin is excessive "and it...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XIV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of 1 [wisdom (2) thus: 'Which protection is the more defensive? 3. Which friend 2 (4) and which supporter of fame are good? 5. Which helper of enjoyment is good? 6. Which wealth is the pleasanter...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXVII. 1. The sixty-seventh subject is this, that it is necessary for women to practise great abstinence from committing adultery. 2. For it is declared in revelation, "as to" every woman who "has" lain with a strange man, thus:...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 39 CHAPTER XIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore is "it" when oxen and sheep, birds, flying creatures, and fish are, each one, properly learned in that which is their own knowledge, (3) and men, so long...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Vii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How is heaven, and how many? 3. How are the ever-stationary (hamstn), and how many? 4. And how is hell, and how many? 5. What is the decision "about" the righteous in heaven...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xcix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCIX. 1. The ninety-ninth subject is this, that it is not proper for officiating priests, high-priests, "spiritual" chiefs, and priests, that they teach Pahlavi to every one. 2. For Zaratu"s"t enquired of Hrmazd thus: 'To whom is...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Iii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER III. 1. And "as to" that which is asked (2) thus: 'Why does not the creator Aha"r"ma"z"d" keep Aharman back from evil doing and evil seeking, when he is the mighty maker? 3. As I assert that no mighty maker is afterwards imperfect...
Sad Dar. Chapter Viii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VIII. 1. The eighth subject is this, that it is necessary to maintain the religion by rule (dastr), and to practise obedience to the commands of the high-priests; "and" every duty that "people" perform they "should" perform by...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xcv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCV. 1. The ninety-fifth subject is this, that it is necessary that it be expedient for all those of the p. 358 good religion to perform the salutation of the sun 1 three times every day. 2. If "one" performs "it" once, it is...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xlv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 308 CHAPTER XLV. 1. The forty-fifth subject is this, that it is continually necessary that "people should" keep in remembrance the accomplishment of repentance (tabat). 2. Every time that a sin leaps from control it is necessary to act...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXV. 1. The seventy-fifth subject is this, that, when they wish to provide a supply of water "for" any cultivated "land", it is first necessary that they make p. 339 an inspection through every course "and" channel 1 of the water...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Ix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER IX. 1. Other information about the existence of the competitor, similarly testified by the Dnka"r"d" 2 manuscript (nipk), is here well noted for you. 2. For both this "which is" written above and that which is written "here" are...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LIX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'What are the vices of priests? 3. What are the vices of warriors? 4. What are the vices of husbandmen? 5. And what are the vices of artizans 4?' 6. The spirit of wisdom...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 348 CHAPTER LXXXIII. 1. The eighty-third subject is this, that it is requisite to abstain from the keeping of fasts. 2. For, in our religion, it is not proper that they "should" not eat every day "or" anything, because it would be...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter I : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 3 DN- MANG- KHIRA"D" THROUGH the name and power and assistance of the creator Aha"r"ma"z"d", the archangels "who are" good rulers and good performers, and all the angels of the spiritual and the angels of the worldly "existences", by...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LIX. 1. The fifty-ninth subject is this, that, in the good "and" pure religion of the Ma"z"d"a-worshippers, they have not commanded the women to perform the Nyyi"s"es 2. 2. And 3 their Nyyi"s"es are these, that three times every...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXII. 1. The twenty-second subject is this, that the performance of "G"da"n"g 2 ('intercession') is like that when some one is occasioning the ceremonial of the sacred beings. 2. Therefore, it should be expedient that it be...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XVIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore do people consider these very little, p. 50 these four things which it is necessary for them to consider more, as warnings (dakhshak), (3) the changeableness...
Title Page : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], PAHLAVI TEXTS Translated By E. W. WEST PART III DN- MANG- KHIRA"D" "S"IKAND-GMNK VI"G"R SAD DAR Clarendon: Oxford University Press [1885] NOTICE OF ATTRIBUTION Scanned , May 2007. Proofed and formatted by John Bruno Hare. This text is...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXII. 1. The seventy-second subject is this, that when any one carries dead matter to water, "or" to fire, is p. 337 worthy of death 1. 2. And 2 it asserts in revelation, that "any" year when the locust comes profusely 3, it...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 301 CHAPTER XXXIX. 1. The thirty-ninth subject is this, that it is necessary to properly maintain the sacred fire 1 which they have established in a town or village. 2. And "at" night it is necessary to make "it" blaze up once, and by...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xlv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'By what does Aharman most deceive and lead people to hell? 3. And from what is his pleasure most? 4. Where is the place he has a foundation? p. 88 [paragraph continues] 5...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LV 6. 1. The fifty-fifth subject is this, that when a Navaz"d" 7 "ceremony" is performed, and it happens that it is not possible to consecrate a sacred cake, it is necessary that "one should" eat bread with the Hrmazd "inward"...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXVIII. 1. The twenty-eighth subject is this, that, when they teach the Avesta, it is "in" like manner necessary p. 291 that they teach "it" properly and truly, "and" recite "it" with deliberation and composure (skin). 2. And it...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xlii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How many kinds of man are "there?"' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: '"There" are three kinds of man, (5) one is man, one is demi-man, and one is demi-demon. 6. '...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXIII. 1. The seventy-third subject is this, that, when a cow or a goat "has" eaten dead matter 4, in any place, nothing whatever of "its" flesh, "or" milk, "or" hair, "should" come into use for one year. 2. After that one year...
Sad Dar. Chapter C : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 361 CHAPTER C. 1. The hundredth subject is this, when a person molests or smites any one "who is" innocent, it is a sin of one Tanvar every day for that "person", as long as he lives 1. 2. "And", when he departs from this world...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXVIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore "is it" when they do not allot the happiness p. 76 of the worldly "existence" according to worthiness, and they make the soul a seizer upon the spiritual...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XIV. 1. The fourteenth subject is this, that, when the nails "are pared" according to custom (ba-"h"ill) 1, it is necessary that they put "the parings" into a paper. 2. And it is further necessary to take the Srsh-b"z" 2...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'What is the business of the well-endeavouring 6, the artizans?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'The business of the artizans is this, (5) that "as to" that work...
Sad Dar. Chapter Vii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VII. 1. The seventh subject is this, that, when a sneeze (ha"t"sat) comes forth from any one, it is requisite to recite one Yath-ah-vairy 3 and one Ashem-voh 4. 2. Because there is a fiend in our bodies, and she is an adversary...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LVIII. 1. The fifty-eighth subject is this, that it is ever necessary that those of the good religion "should" make an effort that they "may" celebrate "a ceremony for their" living souls. 2. "For" the soul, "for which" they have...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Vi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which land is the unhappier 2?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'That land is the more afflicted, in which hell is formed 3. 5. The second, when they slay in it...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xli : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLI. 1. The forty-first subject is this, that it is greatly requisite to avoid a menstruous woman, while they give "her" bread and food moderately. 2. As soon as p. 303 she is not able to eat 1 they "should" not give "her" more...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXI. 1. The seventy-first subject is this, that, forasmuch as it is not desirable "for" any one to eat dead matter for the sake of medicine and remedy, "let them" beware (zinhr) when they eat it 4. 2. For it asserts...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXIV. 1. The twenty-fourth subject is this, that when an infant is born from "its" mother it is necessary that they give "it" the consecrated Hm-juice 2, on this account, that understanding (haql), wisdom, and p. 287 knowledge...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXXIX. 1. The eighty-ninth subject is this, that 3 Hrmazd keeps watch when any one, through imposition (hlat) "and" unawares, eats dead matter, "or" gives "it to" one of the good religion, or throws dead matter upon one...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 113 CHAPTER LXIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which is that good work which is greater and better 1 than [all 2] good works, and no trouble (an"g"nak) whatever is necessary for its performance 3?' 3. The spirit...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXVIII. 1. The thirty-eighth subject is this, that, so far as effort and endeavour prevail 1, it is requisite to abstain from the same cup as those of a different religion, and it is not desirable to drink the water of any goblet...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xlix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLIX 6. 1. The forty-ninth subject is this, that, when "one" p. 312 gathers up a fire, it is requisite to leave "it for" a time, so that the ash-bed (bm) of the fire "may" become cold; afterwards, "one is" to take "it" up...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXIII. 1. The twenty-third subject is this, that it is requisite to restrain a tethered "animal" from misbehaviour, and to keep watch "over" one's own "creatures", especially "at" the time when they have eaten meat. 2. Therefore...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 70 CHAPTER XXXIV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: '"Has" the creator Aha"r"ma"z"d" produced the creation of anything whatever for the worldly "existence" 1, unto which Aharman is not able to bring disturbance?' 3...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXVII. 1. The thirty-seventh subject is this, that, when "the days of" the guardian spirits 1 come on, it is necessary that all persons, among their own food and devotion, "should" order "and" provide the sacred cakes...
Sad Dar. Chapter Li : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LI. 1. The fifty-first subject is this, that it is incumbent on every one to send a child to school, and to teach "it" something. 2. Because every duty and good work that a child performs is just as though the father and mother...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xli : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLI 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which man is the mightier? 3. Which road is the more dreadful? 4. Which account is the more p. 82 perplexing? 5. Which tie 1 is the pleasanter? 6. Which work is the more...
Untitled : PAHLAVI TEXTS PART III Dn- Mang- Khira"d", "S"ikand-gmnk Vi"g"r, And The Sad Dar SACRED BOOKS OF THE EAST, VOL. 24 E.W. West [1885] "The sage asked the spirit of wisdom thus: 'Which is that good work which is greater and better than all good works, and no trouble whatever is necessary for its...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXIV. 1. The seventy-fourth subject is this, that "at" dawn, when they rise up from sleep, it is first necessary to throw something 5 on the hands, that is the p. 338 hand-cleansing 1. 2. Afterwards, "they are" to wash the hands...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXXIV. 1. The eighty-fourth subject is this, when they wish to sleep, it is requisite to utter one Yath-ah-vairy "and" one Ashem-voh 1, and to accomplish repentance "one is" to speak thus: 'I am sorrowing for, and repentant...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXIX. 1. The twenty-ninth subject is this, that, when they provide any munificence (sa"h"vat) "or" liberality, it is necessary that they provide "it for" the worthy; and "one is" to consider thus: 'Is this person, to whom I am...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xcviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCVIII. 1. The ninety-eighth subject is this, that it is necessary for all those of the good religion, that they learn the Avesta characters "in" the presence of p. 360 priests "and" teachers, so as to read, "and that" no err...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xliv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLIV. 1. The forty-fourth subject is this, that it is not desirable "for" those of the good religion, so far as they are able to manage "it", to put a bare foot upon the ground 3, because it is a sin, "and" injury 4 occurs...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXIX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which power is the more seemly? 3.. In wisdom who is the more complete? 4. And in disposition who is the more faithful? 5. Whose speech is the more proper? 6. In whose mind...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XVIII. 1. The eighteenth subject is this, that it is necessary for mankind to make an endeavour, so that they "may" espouse a wife in "their" youth and beget a child. 2. And for women, in like manner, it is necessary that "there"...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Vii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VII. 1. Another "subject" is about the existence of a competitor of a different nature, as shown above 1, (2) that, from the constructing, qualifying, "and" ennobling of things so sagaciously, "and" even from the circumstances...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 105 CHAPTER LVIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: Wherefore "is it" when "one" turns the ignorance and foolishness of an ignorant king back to knowledge and cleverness, on account of the sovereignty which is his; (3)...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XVII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: Which is that pleasure which is worse than unhappiness?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Whoever has acquired wealth by crime, and he becomes glad of it thereby 5...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXII. 1. The thirty-second subject is this, that, when a hen utters a crow in a house, or the cock crows. unseasonably, it is desirable that they do not kill it 1, and do not consider "it" a bad habit (fahl). 2. Because it is...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXIX. 1. The seventy-ninth subject is this, that it is necessary to make an effort that they "may" exercise munificence and liberality towards the good and the worthy. 2. For the exercise of liberality is grand, "in" such manner...
Sad Dar. Chapter I : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER I. 1. The first subject is this, that it is necessary that they become steadfast in the religion, and do not introduce any hesitation ("s"akk) and doubt into the heart. 2. And "that" they make a statement (haqqat) with confidence...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XIX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is living in fear "and" falsehood worse, or death?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'To live in fear and falsehood is worse than death. 5. Because every one's life...
Sad Dar. Chapter Ix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER IX. 1. The ninth subject is this, that it is necessary to practise abstinence from committing "or" permitting unnatural intercourse 3. 2. For this is the chief of all sins "in" the religion: there is no worse sin than this...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xciv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], 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...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXIII. 1. The thirty-third subject is this, that, when "there" is a place and any risk "or" fear exists that a corpse 2 is concealed beneath the ground, "one is" to make "it" apparent "and" visible 3, because it is a great good...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Iv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER IV. 1. And "as to" that which is asked (2) thus: 'When I always see that all things ever arise from the "celestial" sphere and stars, (3) and who created this sphere, then it is like that "which" those of the Vr"d" 3 religion say...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Liv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LIV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore "is it" when an ignorant man--when they bring advancement to him--considers the learning p. 97 and advancement of the wise and good mostly so 1, through greediness...
Sad Dar. Chapter Liv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LIV. 1. The fifty-fourth subject is this, that if any one has a serving wife 2, "and" if the acquisition of a male child results 3 from her, it is suitable for adoption "by" that person 4, and the bridge 5 is not severed "for"...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXVII. 1. The twenty-seventh subject is this, that is, if any affair comes forward, that they "should" thoroughly understand 2 whether it be a good work, or a sin. 2. In that manner it becomes better that they make an evasi...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 54 CHAPTER XXII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is it possible to provide, for one's own hand, the treasure "and" wealth of the worldly "existence" through exertion, or not?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is wisdom good, or skill, or goodness 1?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Wisdom with which "there" is no goodness, is not to be considered as wisdom; (5) and skill...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XIX. 1. The nineteenth subject is this, that the performance of agriculture is like that when some one is performing the ceremonial of the sacred beings, and it is necessary to maintain much respect for agriculturists; it is also...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Viii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How and in what manner "has" Aha"r"ma"z"d" created these creatures and creation? 3. And how and in what manner "were" the archangels and the spirit of wisdom formed...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Xii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XII. 1. Again, about the inconsistency of their assertions "there" are several statements from the Dnka"r"d" 2 p. 203 manuscript, (2) "as to" that which they say, that the sacred being is around everything, "but" nothing is with...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXVII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Through how many ways and motives of good works do people arrive most at heaven?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'The first good work is liberality 5. 5...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Liii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How are the homage and glorifying of the sacred beings to be performed?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: p. 96 [paragraph continues] 'Every day three times...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'What is the end of the world-arranging "and" spirit-destroying man? 3. What is the end of him who is a scoffing man? 4-6. What is the end of the idle, the malicious...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XI. 1. The eleventh subject is this, that it is necessary to maintain the fire-place 3 properly, and to keep watch 4, so that "the fire shall" not die "out", and "that" nothing polluted and impure shall attain to the fire; and it...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 353 CHAPTER LXXXVIII. 1. The eighty-eighth subject is this, that, "as to any piece of" wood on which they carry a corpse, or on which they wash "it", and that which may be defiled with blood and impurity, that on which menstruous...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter I : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 117 "S"IKAND-GMNK VI"G"R CHAPTER I. 1. "In" the name of Aha"r"ma"z"d", the lord, the greatest and wise, [the all-ruling, all-knowing, and almighty, (2) who is a spirit even among spirits, (3) and from his self-existence, single...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXVI. 1. The thirty-sixth subject is this, that it is strictly incumbent on mankind, on man 6 and woman, to perform the Bareshnm "ceremony" 7, because mankind feed on menstruous "matter" in the womb of the mother. 2. For th...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXI. 1. The twenty-first subject is this, that, when they eat bread, it is necessary that "one should" recite p. 283 the Ith-"d"-yazamaid 1 and three Ashem-vohs 2, especially (ba-"h"ata"m") in the benediction-ceremonies (frngn). 2...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Ix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER IX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is it possible to go from region to region 6,or not? p. 36 [paragraph continues] 3. From what substance is the sky made? 4. And how and in what manner is the mingling...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXI. 1. The thirty-first subject is this, that, every time they eat bread, it is necessary to withhold three morsels from their own bodies, and to give "them" to a dog. 2. And it is not desirable to beat a dog. 3. ...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 66 CHAPTER XXVIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Who is the more forgiving (vakhshaynktar)? 3. What is the more in strength? 4. What is the swifter 1? 5. What is the happier? 6. What is the more miserable 2?' 7...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXIV. 1. The sixty-fourth subject is this, that it is necessary to practise great abstinence from committing theft 5 and seizing anything from mankind by force. 2. For it is declared in revelation that, "as to" every one who...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Observations : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 114 p. 115 "S"IKAND-GMNK VI"G"R, OR THE DOUBT-DISPELLING EXPLANATION. p. 116 OBSERVATIONS. 1. For the division into chapters the translator is responsible, but the sections are divided according to the alternating Pzand-Sanskrit text...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xliii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLIII. 1. The forty-third subject is this, that it is necessary to make an endeavour to kill noxious creatures "and" reptiles (ha"s"art) of the earth; because, in revelation 1, it is put "forth as" a great good work. 2. Especially...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Xvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XVI. 1. Again, about the delusion of Mn, one out of the thousands "and" myriads is written; (2) for I am not unrestrained (anatang) as to writing more fully of the delusion, twaddle, and deceit of Mn and the Mnchaeans, (3)...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXXI. 1. The eighty-first subject is this, that every duty and good work, which it is requisite to perform, they "should" accomplish while within that day, and not postpone for the morrow. p. 345 2. For it is declared...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXVI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is a blind eye worse, or a blind mind (dl)? 3. Is the ill-informed worse, or the bad-tempered?' 4. The spirit of wisdom answered (5) thus: 'He who is blind-eyed, when he h...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Li : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore "is it" when there are "instances" when a lazy, ignorant, and bad man attains to eminence and great welfare, (3) and there are "instances" when a worthy, wise...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXIX. 1. The sixty-ninth subject is this, that it is not proper that sunshine "should" fall on a fire, for, every time that sunshine falls upon a fire 6, it is a 7 sin. 2. If thou expose a fire to the sun it is a sin of three p...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xlvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLVI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which is the one 4 oppression, as regards men, "that" Aharman considers as the more injurious and great?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: Aharman, when he wrings...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LVII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore "is it" when the knowledge and sagacity of the spiritual and worldly "existences", both united, are connected with thee?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus:...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: '"As to" a ruler 2, (3) a chieftain, (4) a friend, (5) a kinsman, (6) a wife, (7) a child, (8) and a country, which is the worse?' 9. The spirit of wisdom answered (it))...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Xi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XI. 1. Henceforth I write 1 "of" the inconsistency of their twaddle, and "of" just observations (2) you should estimate with wise regard. 3. First, "as to" the full consideration of that one original evolution (4) which they state...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which is the chief of men? Which is the chief of women? 3. Which is the chief of horses? Which is the chief of flying creatures? 4. [Which is the chief of oxen?] 6 Which is...
Sad Dar. Observations : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 252 p. 253 SAD DAR, OR THE HUNDRED SUBJECTS. p. 254 OBSERVATIONS. 1. The division into dars, 'chapters or subjects,' is indicated in the original manuscripts; but for that of the sections the translator is responsible...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: How many are those people whom it is necessary to consider as rich, and how many are those who are poor?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'These are the people it...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: '"In" what place stands Kangde"z"? 3. Where is the enclosure formed by Yim constructed 8? 4. "In" what p. 109 place lies 1 the body of Shm? 5. Where is the abode of Srsh? 6...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXI. 1. The sixty-first subject is this, that it is requisite to abstain strictly from speaking falsehood; so that, every time that mankind indulge in the speaking of falsehood with fondness 2, it is not proper to do "so;" and 3...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xlvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLVII. 1. The forty-seventh subject is this, that, when a child of seven years shall die, an order is necessary "that" it is requisite to perform a ceremony (ya"s"t) "for" Srsh 1 on account of it, "and" to consecrate the sacred...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xc : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 354 CHAPTER XC. 1. The ninetieth subject is this, that it is not proper that they "should" give anything to a sinful person "or one" worthy of death, because 1 it is like that they have placed in the jaws of a destructive serpent...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Iv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER IV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (?) thus: 'Which is a good work "that is" great and good?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'The greatest good work is liberality, and the second is truth and next-of-k...
Sad Dar. Chapter Vi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 264 CHAPTER VI. 1. The sixth subject is this, that of the many good works there are those which, when they accomplish "them", obtain great (ha"th"m) rewards; "and" if "one" does not perform "them" severe punishment seizes upon "one"...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XVI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Of the food which men eat, and the clothing which men put on, which are the more valuable and good?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Of the food which men e...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xlviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLVIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How is the dwelling of the understanding and intellect and seed of men in the body?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'The place of the understanding...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore is he who is an ill-natured man no friend of the good, "nor" an untalented man of a talented "one?"' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'For this re...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xliii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How is it possible to make Aha"r"ma"z"d", the archangels, and the fragrant, well-pleasing heaven more fully for oneself? 3. And how is it possible to make Aharm...
Sad Dar. Chapter Liii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LIII. 1. The fifty-third subject is this, that, when, in former 3 times, any one wished to go on a journey (safar) that might have been at least 4 twelve leagues (parasang), they would have consecrated a sacred cake, so that no...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XVI. 1. The sixteenth subject is this, that, when a woman becomes pregnant in a house, it is necessary to make an endeavour so that "there may" be a continual fire in that house, and to maintain a good watch "over it". 2...
Introduction. I. The Dina I Mainog I Khirad : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. xv INTRODUCTION. I. THE DN- MANG- KHIRA"D". THE Pahlavi phrase Dn- Mang- Khira"d", 'Opinions of the Spirit of Wisdom,' is a name applied to sixty-two enquiries, or series of enquiries, on subjects connected with the religi...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Xv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XV. 1. Another "thing" I publish is a feeble story (nisang) about the inconsistency, unbounded statements, and incoherent disputations of Christian (Tarsk) believers. 2. Since, inasmuch as all three 1 are from the one orig...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXVI. 1. The twenty-sixth subject is this, that the wise and the ancients say that when a man becomes fifteen years "of age" it is necessary that he takes p. 289 one of the angels 1 as his own protection 2, "that" he takes one...
Abbreviations Used In This Volume : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. xlvi p. xlvii ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS VOLUME. Acc. for accusative case; A.D. for Anno Domini; f. for frngn; AK for sadn Kk's MS. of Sg.; Aog. for Aogemada"k", ed. Geiger; app. for appendix; Ar. for Arabic; AV. for the Book...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: Which of any living "existence" (zvndag-1) is the worse? 3. And in wisdom who is the more unforeseeing 2?' 4. The spirit of wisdom answered (5) thus: 'A life of him is...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XX. 1. The twentieth subject is this, that it is incumbent on those of the good religion that they continually give something to the worthy to eat, on account ("g"ihat) of that which it says in revelation 3 thus: 'When thou givest...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXVI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which sin is the more heinous?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Of the sin which people commit, unnatural intercourse is the more heinous. 5. The second is "he"...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXX. 1. The thirtieth subject is this, that it is not proper to pour "away" water at night, especially from the northern side ("g"nib) which would be the worst 1. 2. Therefore, if it become a necessity in the end (ba-"h"atam) 2...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Ii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER II. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How is it possible to seek the maintenance and prosperity of the body [without injury of the soul, and the preservation of the soul without injury of the body 2]?' 3...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter X : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 166 CHAPTER X. 1. Another subject is about the deliberating of the deliberators on unity, from which even the preparation of the duality is manifested. 2. It should be known, that whoever wishes to understand a creator, except when he...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxxi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'What is the business of the priests, warriors, and husbandmen 5, each separately?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'The business of the priests is to maint...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXVI. 1. The seventy-sixth subject is this, when a woman brings forth, it is necessary that she "should" not wash "her" head "for" twenty-one days, nor put "her" hand again on anything, nor walk on a terrace-roof, nor put "her"...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXV. 1. The sixty-fifth subject is this, that every one is to practise thanksgiving continually, "and" it is requisite "that" he maintains "it" through good and bad; and "he is" to keep in view 3 the benefits of Hrmazd. 2. Because...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xl : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XL. 1. The fortieth subject is this, that it is not desirable to distress "one's" priest, "or" father, "or" mother; and, if "people" perceive much trouble, disquietude, and harm "arising" from them, it is certainly not desirable...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXXVI. 1. The eighty-sixth subject is this, that it is not proper to kill a beaver 4; "but", if they see "it in" any place, it is necessary to take "it" up and carry "it" to running water. 2. For, in the commentary...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 318 CHAPTER LVII. 1. The fifty-seventh subject is this, that it is not proper to kill a hedgehog; and, everywhere that they see "it", it is necessary to take "it" up and carry "it" into the wilderness (sahr), so that it "may" go ...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xlvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLVI. 1. The forty-sixth subject is this, that, when people become fourteen years "of age", it is necessary to tie on the "sacred thread-"girdle 3, because the high-priests have said that it is likewise necessary to take...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XV. 1. The fifteenth subject is this, when "one" sees anything that is welcome to the eyes, it is requisite to say 'in the name of the sacred being.' 2. Because, if they do not say 'in the name of the sacred being,' and an injury...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Of the rich who is the poorer, and of the poor who is the richer?' p. 56 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Of the rich he is the poorer who is not content with th...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXV. 1. The twenty-fifth subject is this, that any agreement and promise (qal) they make with any one it is necessary so far to perform and bring to pass. 2. Although many things "may" go 6 to harm by means (sabab) of it, it is...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xlvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 89 CHAPTER XLVII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'What is that thing "which" is the most perfect of all wealth? 3. What is that which is predominant over everything whatever? 4. And what is that from which no one is...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter V : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER V. 1. Another subject, among the assertors of the non-existence of a sacred being, is about the existence of the sacred being and his competitor. 2. Of the knowledge approvable by wisdom and the statements of the limits...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXX. 1. The seventieth subject is this, that, "as to" any persons, when they carry a corpse to the appointed place, it is necessary that two suits of clothes be put on, on account of this work. 2. It is requisite "for" those...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xcvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCVI. 1. The ninety-sixth subject is this, when any one departs to that "other" world it is not proper for others that they "should" utter an outcry, maintain grief, "and" make lamentation "and" weeping. 2. Because every tear...
Introduction. 2. The Sikand Gumanik Vigar : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], 2. THE "S"IKAND-GMNK VI"G"R. The term "S"ikand-gmnk Vi"g"r, 'doubt-dispelling explanation,' is the Pahlavi name applied to a controversial work by its author. The chief object of the work is to prove the correctness of the fundamental...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Of mankind which are more conversant with good and evil?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Of mankind "he" whose sojourn 3 and business are with the bad 4, and they...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 296 CHAPTER XXXV. 1. The thirty-fifth subject is this, that, when they wish to wash the face 1, they "should" recite ore Ashem-voh 2, "and" set the mouth firmly closed, so that the water, not staying "away" from it 3, "shall" not go...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXII. 1. The sixty-second subject is this, that it is necessary to take early to the speaking of truth and doing of justice, and to maintain oneself therein, for nothing whatever is better among mankind than truth. 2. Owing...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 98 CHAPTER LVI. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore are these mountains and rivers 1 made, which are in the world?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Of these mountains, which are in the world, there...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Vi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VI. 1. "As to" another delusion 3 of those asserting the non-existence of a sacred being--(2) whom they call atheistical (dahar) 4--(3) that they are ordained "free" from religious trouble (alag) and the toil of practising good...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXXV. 1. The eighty-fifth subject is this, that, "in" every matter that comes forward, it is necessary to enquire of the wise and relations, so as to have their advice, and not to transact any business according to one's own ide...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LVI. 1. The fifty-sixth subject is this, that, when any one wishes to make an evacuation of water, it is necessary that he "should" not make the evacuation of water "while standing" on "his" feet. 2. Because, in the commentary...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Observations : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 1 DN- MANG- KHIRA"D", OR OPINIONS OF THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM. p. 2 OBSERVATIONS. 1. The division into chapters corresponds with the beginnings of the questions, and the sections are divided according to the alternating Pzand-Sanskrit text...
Introduction. 3. The Sad Dar : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], 3. THE SAD DAR. As its name implies the Sad Dar is a treatise on 'a hundred subjects' connected with the Zoroastrian religion. The word dar, literally 'door, or gate,' being also applied to the 'chapters' of a book, and to the 'matters...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xlii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLII. 1. The forty-second subject is this, that it is necessary to practise strict abstinence "from" that sin "which affects" accusers 2. 2. That would be when any one slanders (buhtnad) 3, or any one commits a rape on the wife...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXIII. 1. The sixty-third subject is this, that it is necessary to practise strict abstinence from adultery on this account, that "through" every one who beguiles the wife of another, and commits iniquity with her, that wom...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXVIII. 1. The sixty-eighth subject is this, that for a menstruous woman who casts an eye upon a fire it is a sin of twelve dirhams "in" weight 4; and if she goes "within" three steps of the fire it is a sin of a thousand "and"...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXX. 1. The eightieth subject is this, that there is a time when thou recitest one Ashem-voh 3, "and" the merit of it may be as much as "that of" ten. 2. There is a time when thou recitest one Ashem-voh, "and" the merit of it may...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXIII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is it possible to contend with destiny through wisdom "and" knowledge, or not?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Even with the might and powerfulness of wisdom...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXXII. 1. The eighty-second subject is this, that, when thou risest up from the bed-clothes, it is necessary to tie the "sacred thread-"girdle 3 again "at" that same place, and it is not desirable to put "forth" a step without...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LX. 1. The sixtieth subject is this, that we are keeping the good "and" pure religion of the Ma"z"d"a-worshippers with us 2, so that escape from hell "may" be possible for our souls 3. 2. And we are completely united in hope...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xxxiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXXIV. 1. The thirty-fourth subject is this, that it is greatly necessary to refrain from much slaughter of animals and the cattle species 1. 2. Because it says in revelation 2 that, "for" every one who slaughters many animals...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXVIII. 1. The seventy-eighth subject is this, that in every habitation "where" any one departs, passing away from p. 342 the world, it is necessary to endeavour that they "may" not eat and not consecrate fresh meat "for" three...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xcvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCVII. 1. The ninety-seventh subject is this, that it is expedient for 1 those of the good religion, that they converse, according to their own ability, "in" the presence of officiating priests, high-priests, "spiritual" chiefs...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XIII. 1. The thirteenth subject is this, that it is necessary to maintain the souls of fathers, mothers, and relations properly. 2. And, when any day of theirs 4 occurs, it is necessary to make an endeavour, so that they "may"...
Sad Dar. Chapter Iii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER III. 1. The third subject is this, that it is necessary "for" man that he be continuously employed (ma"s"gh"l) on his own work, and then the work becomes his own. 2. For it is declared in revelation, that every one who hereafter...
Sad Dar. Chapter L : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER L 1. 1. The fiftieth subject is this, that, every day "at" dawn, when they rise up from sleep, it is not proper to wash the hands first with water. 2. The "ceremonial" ablution is to wash the hands, face, nose, eyes, and feet...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Viii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER VIII. 1. Again, about the existence of a competing "and" different original evolution 2, "there" are these (2) that are manifest from the good and evil which are in the world, (3) and the particulars of "its" good maker which are...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter X : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER X. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Can "there" be any peace and affection whatever of Aharman, the wicked, and his demons and miscreations, with Aha"r"ma"z"d" and the archangels, one with the other, or not?' 3...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXVII. 1. The seventy-seventh subject is this, that, when a woman's infant is still-born, it is necessary to give "her" first something washed with ceremony "and" brought "with" fire-ashes 3, so that it "may" make the heart...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxvi : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXVI. 1. The sixty-sixth subject is this, that it is incumbent on all women 2 to order the days (ayym) of the Dvzdah-hmst 3, because the whole of any sin that may have arisen during menstruation, and "at" other times, becomes...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Lii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How is it necessary to perform the ceremonial of the sacred beings and the thanksgiving for the welfare which is owing to the sacred beings? 3. "And" how is the renunciati...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Ii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER II. 1. The first subject (2) is about several questions "that" the ever-successful Mit"r"-ayyr 1, son of Mahm"d", p. 123 from Sphn 1, asked with good intent "and" not in search of defects, "and" the answer "thereto". 3. "As to"...
Sad Dar. Chapter V : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER V. 1. The fifth subject is this, that it is necessary for all those of the good religion that they make a thorough effort, so that they celebrate the ritual and become Navaz"d" 1. 2. For in our religion there is no good work more...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xcii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCII. 1. The ninety-second subject is this, that it is necessary to properly maintain the sacred fire 4 and some one who "will" work with assiduity (kandn) to provide 5 maintenance and sympathy for it. 2. And the supply of its...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xlix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLIX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: '"As to" these stars which are apparent in the sky, and their number is so great, what is then their duty and influence? 3. And how is the motion of the sun and mo...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xlviii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 311 CHAPTER XLVIII 1. 1. The forty-eighth subject is this, that, when they boil a cooking-pot, it is necessary to make the water two parts of one-third "each", that one-third of the pot may be empty; so that, if "at" any time the pot...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 42 CHAPTER XV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is poverty good, or opulence 1?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'Poverty which is through honesty is better than opulence which is from the treasure of others...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Xiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XIV. 1. My desire is also that I write a story (nisang-1) out of the accompanying inconsistency and full delusion of the same scripture, (2) that is full of every iniquity and demonism; and I "will" disclose a summary of one...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lxxxvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LXXXVII. 1. The eighty-seventh subject is this, that, when p. 351 any one departs from the world 1, it is necessary to make an effort, in those three days, so that they "may" continuously perform the ceremonial of Srsh 2 and make...
Sad Dar. Chapter Lii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER LII. 1. The fifty-second subject is this, that it is incumbent on every one that, every year "when" the month Fravardn comes on, "he is" to provide a sacred cake "on" the day Khurd"d" 1, and whatever they are able to bring to h...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xl : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XL. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'What is the colder and what is the warmer? 3. What is the brighter and what is the darker? 4. What is the fuller and what is the emptier 2? 5. What end is the more fruitless 3...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Iii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER III. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Is liberality good, or truth 1, (3) or gratitude 2, or wisdom, (4) or complete mindfulness 3, or contentment?' 5. The spirit of wisdom answered (6) thus: 'As to the soul "it...
Sad Dar : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 362 p. 363 INDEX. p. 364 OBSERVATIONS. 1. The references in this index are to the pages of the introduction, and to the chapters and sections of the translations; the chapters being denoted by the larger ciphers. 2. Though different...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxiv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXIV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: On account of the begging of favours, and the practice and worthiness of good works, do the sacred beings also grant anything to men otherwise 2, or not?' 3. The spirit...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xci : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCI. 1. The ninety-first subject is this, that is, "in" what mode is it necessary to wash everything that becomes polluted by dead matter? 2. Gold "one is" to wash over once with "ceremonial" ablution 3 to make "it" dry once with...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 278 CHAPTER XVII. 1. The seventeenth subject is this, that when they cut a toothpick ("h"ill), or a splinter which they wish to apply to the root of the teeth, it is necessary that they retain no bark. 2. For if a small quantity...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter V : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER V. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which land is the happier 5?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'That: land is the happier, in which a righteous man, who is true-speaking, makes his abode. 5...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xciii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XCIII. 1. The ninety-third subject is this, that it is necessary for all those of the good religion to practise abstinence from uttering slander ("gh"abat) behind "one's" back 2. 2. In the commentary of the Vendd"d" it states...
Sad Dar. Chapter X : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER X. I. The tenth subject is this, that it is incumbent on all those of the good religion, women and men, every one who attains to fifteen years, to wear the "sacred thread-"girdle 4. 2. Because the "sacred thread-"girdle is to be...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore is "it" when the treasure of the spiritual "existence" is allotted so truly, "and" that of the worldly "existence" so falsely?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4)...
Sad Dar. Chapter Ii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER II. 1. The second subject is this, that it is necessary to make an effort ("g"ahd), so that they "may" not p. 259 commit any sin. 2. If even a trifling sin occurs it is not desirable to assume that this small quantity does not...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter L : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER L. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Which is that opulent "person" who is to be considered as fortunate, and which is that "one" who is "to be considered" as evil-conditioned?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4)...
Sad Dar. Introduction : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 255 SAD DAR. INTRODUCTION. 1. "In" the name of Hrmazd, the lord, the greatest "and" wise 1, the all-ruling, all knowing, "and" almighty. 2. This is a book (kitb), about the proper and improper, which is extracted from the good "and"...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xx : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: '"For" kings which is the one thing more advantageous, and which the more injurious?' 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'For kings conversation with the wise "and" good...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xliv : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XLIV. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'How are the sky and earth arranged? 3. How are the flow and arrangement of the water in the world? 4. Whereon do the clouds rest? 5. Where is the demon of winter more...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxvii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], p. 57 CHAPTER XXVII. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'Wherefore have the people who "were" from Gymar"d" 1, "and" those, too, who "were" lords and monarchs, from Hshng 2, the P"s"d"d", even unto Vi"s"tsp 3, the king...
Sad Dar. Chapter Xii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XII. 1. The twelfth subject is this, that, when any one dies, an order is necessary 1 "that" how much soever scantier 2 clothing they are able to make a beginning "of", the better they act. 2. Beside (ill) 3 something become old...
S And IIkand Gumanik Vig And IAr. Chapter Xiii : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XIII. 1. Again, about the inconsistency and faulty statements of the first scripture 3, (2) which they call holy ("z"d")--(3) and as to it they are, "in" every way, unanimous that the sacred being wrote "it" with his own h...
Dina I Mainog I Khirad And I. Chapter Xxix : * "Pahlavi Texts, Part III (SBE24)", E.W. West, tr. [1885], CHAPTER XXIX. 1. The sage asked the spirit of wisdom (2) thus: 'What is it necessary to keep with more regard and more protection?' p. 67 3. The spirit of wisdom answered (4) thus: 'It is necessary to keep a young serving-boy (rask) 1...