Song 3.5 (Yasna 30.5)
Transliterated Text:
ayå manivå varatâ ýê dregvå acishtâ verezyô ashem mainyush spênishtô ýê xraozhdishtêñg asênô vastê ýaêcâ xshnaoshen ahurem haithyâish shyaothanâish fraoret mazdãm.
Translated Text:
Of these two mentalities, the wrongful mentality chose worst actions, and the most progressive mentality, as steadfast as rock, chose righteousness. Therefore, those who would please the Wise God, may do so by choosing true actions.
Summary Substance:
A wrongful mentality chooses worst deeds. It wavers. But the most progressive mentality stands firm in its choice of righteousness. It does not waver at all. Choice is free, but God is pleased when one chooses good to end in good deeds.
Pondering Point:
“The wrongful person will waver in life and suffer the consequences of poor choices. But the ethical person will savor the joy of life in its true essence.”