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Song 4.10 (Yasna 31.10)

`,mvtNayuSf ,iAyFa ,mIrtsAW `,Atvrawarf ,lya ,Ih ,Ta

`,OhManam ,mIhgNVSf ,SuVhMaW `,mvnawaCa ,mvruha

.,A!xab ,SiOtvrvmuh ,AnicsLwad `,OyrtsAwa ,Adzam ,TiOn

Transliterated Text:

at hî ayå fravaretâ
vâstrîm axvyâi fshuyañtem
ahurem ashavanem
vanghêush fshêñghîm mananghô
nôit mazdâ avâstryô
davãscinâ humeretôish baxshtâ.

Translated Text:

Of the two, it has chosen
the prospering settler
and the promoter of good mind
as its righteous lord.
Wise One, the deceitful nomad
has not shared in this good tradition.

Commentary:

The living world prefers people who are settled and are prospering. They are wise and therefore can lead. Wandering hordes do not grasp the advantage of a settled life and resort to cheating.

Pondering Point:

“A prosperous settled lifestyle is more conducive to righteous behavior and is worthy of leadership, whereas an unsettled life breeds deceit.”


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