Song 8.16 (Yasna 43.16)
Transliterated Text:
at ahurâ hvô mainyûm zarathushtrô vereñtê mazdâ ýastê cishcâ spênishtô astvat ashem xyât ushtânâ aojôñghvat xvêñg daresôi xshathrôi xyât âramaitish ashîm shyaothanâish vohû daidît mananghâ.
Translated Text:
Therefore, Wise God, I, Zarathushtra choose for myself the very mentality of Yours, which is the most progressive. May righteousness breath a strong life in [the] body. May serenity prevail in the sun-bathed dominion. May the reward for actions be given through good mind.
Summary Substance:
Enlightened by the divine progressive mentality—the creative faculty, Zarathushtra chooses it for his self. He prays, “May righteousness infuse his body with strong life. May serenity and stability prevail in the bright dominion chosen and established by the righteous, and may people be rewarded by their good mind with radiant happiness for good actions done through the very good mind.”
Pondering Point:
“Progressive mentality rewards the mind and body with serenity, satisfaction, happiness, and good health.”