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Song 16.18 (Yasna 51.18)

`,lnvraX ,SiOtSi ,Owg,Owh `,Opsa’amAjd ,mItsic ,mLt

`,OdIW ,SIhuMaW ,OhManam `,mvrqaSx ,Tat ,EtNvrvW ,ACa

.,Awat ,nVpar ,Adzam ,Tayh `,Aruha ,IdiAd ,iOm ,Tat

Transliterated Text:

tãm cistîm dêjâmâspô
hvô-gvô ishtôish xvarenå
ashâ vereñtê tat xshathrem
mananghô vanghêush vîdô
tat môi dâidî ahurâ
hyat mazdâ rapên tavâ.

Translated Text:

Sage Jamaspa Hvogva has,
in his desire for illumination,
chosen that sovereignty,
the acquisition of good mind,
through righteousness.
He says: "Wise Lord, grant me
the supports which is Yours."

Commentary:

Possession of the good mind through righteousness makes one sovereign and self-reliant. This is how Jamaspa Hvogova, another prominent companion of Zarathushtra, wants to enlighten himself. He prays for Ahura Mazda’s support.

Pondering Point:

“In the search for enlightenment, seek the empowering sovereignty of the Wise Lord.”


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