Song 17.5 (Yasna 53.5)
`,mUdzadzLm ,I,AcNVm `,OnmvdaW ,AcAybiamSx
`,OhManam ,SuVhMaW `,V% ,mUha ,Acsayba `,SIbAnEad ,mUdOdEaW
.,TahMa ,mvnVSuh `,iOh ,Iz ,Tat ,UtahgNVwIW `,mInia ,Oyna ,VW ,Aca
Transliterated Text:
sâxvênî vazyamnâbyô kainibyô mraomî
xshmaibyâcâ vademnô mêñcâ-î mãzdazdûm
vaêdôdûm daênâbîsh
abyascâ ahûm ýê vanghêush mananghô
ashâ vê anyô ainîm vîvêñghatû
tat zî hôi hushênem anghat.
Translated Text:
(Zarathushtra says) These words I speak to the charming brides,
and to you, bridegrooms. Do bear them in mind.
Comprehend them with your consciences.
Master the life which belongs to good mind.
May you each win the other through righteousness.
It will, indeed, be a good acquisition for each of you.
Commentary:
Zarathushtra now addresses all “charming” brides and bridegrooms. He wants them to fully understand what he advises them, and wants to them to lead a life of wisdom. Then, giving the best of equality, he prays that each of them win the other through righteous and true love in life. A happy life of love based on wisdom and truth is truly a rich reward.
Pondering Point:
“Seek to surpass your loved ones in righteous, as this will be a good gain for each of you.”