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| Song 4.11 (Yasna 31.11) |
“Life, body, mind, speech, and action are gifts from Lord Wisdom We are also granted the freedom of choice to put these gifts into right use.”O Wise One, at the beginning,
You, through Your mind,
fashioned for us the living world,
conceptions and intellects,
put life in the physical frame,
and gave deeds and words,
so that one makes his choice through free will.
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| Song 4.12 (Yasna 31.12) |
“Whether wise or ignorant, righteous or wrongful, we each express the true nature of our hearts and minds in the ultimate outcomes of our decisions.”Therefore, whether one speaks truth or not,
whether one is wise or otherwise,
one expresses in words
what is in one's heart and mind.
Accordingly, one enjoying serenity, may ask himself:
Where will the two mentalities lead?
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| Song 4.13 (Yasna 31.13) |
“Every crime and transgession, and each question too, is closely monitored by Ahura Mazda.”Wise One, whether inquiries are made
in open or in secret,
or a person of small offense
suffers a very grave consequence,
You watch all these
with Your sharp eyes through righteousness.
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| Song 4.14 (Yasna 31.14) |
“There are consequences for our actions, and we are personally responsible for all of them.”God, I ask You this:
What is happening and what will happen?
What holds in future as compensation for the righteous,
and Wise One, what for the wrongful?
How do they stand
when their performance is complete?
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| Song 4.15 (Yasna 31.15) |
“Helping a harmful cause is no different than actually committing the harmful act.”God, I ask You this:
What is the punishment for him
who promotes the rule of the wrongful with evil actions,
and for him who has no other work in life
than to commit crime
against the cattle and the men of a harmless settler?
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| Song 4.16 (Yasna 31.16) |
“Promotion of human society makes one divine.”I ask this:
How does a munificent person,
who strives for promoting
the power of house, district, or land
with righteousness,
becomes, Wise Lord, like You,
and by what deeds?
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| Song 4.17 (Yasna 31.17) |
“The ethical and the unethical make their own choices. Seek Lord Wisdom, so that you may have the good mind to acquire knowledge rather than ignorance.”Translated Text:
Which of the two courses is greater,
the one the righteous person chooses for himself,
or the one the wrongful takes?
Let the wise one tell the knowing,
so that the ignorant does not continue his work with deception.
Wise Lord, be the revealer of good mind to us.
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| Song 4.18 (Yasna 31.18) |
“Be wary of the deceitful who cause great violence. If necessary, act firmly to prevent them from harming you or others.”Therefore, let none of you listen
to the messages and teachings of the wrongful,
because he brings danger and destruction
to the house, settlement,
district, and land.
Correct him with weapons.
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| Song 4.19 (Yasna 31.19) |
“Seek to understand the laws that govern the universe, as they will help you heal reality, speak true words, and bring good to everyone around you!”Lord, one who listens and realizes the truth,
becomes a life-healing wise person.
He controls his tongue
to express the right words when he wills.
He, O Wise One, through Your radiant light,
proves good to both parties.
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| Song 4.20 (Yasna 31.20) |
“If you choose to be righteous, a bright future awaits you, but if you choose to be deceitful, then misery is your reward.”Whoever goes over to the righteous,
enjoys a bright future.
But the wrongful lives a long life of darkness,
evil splendor and woeful words,
because it is on account of his deeds,
that his conscience leads him to it.
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