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Song 8.8 (Yasna 43.8)

`,mIwruOap ,Or!uqaraz `,IjOa ,iOh ,Ta

`,EtiAwgvrd ,AyOsi ,Tayh `,lSEawd ,Oyqiah

`,TawhgNOjOa ,mVyF ,Onvfar `,EnuACa ,Ta

`,Ayid* ,AyharqaSx,sasaW `,SI!Ub,A ,Tayh

.,AcAyfu ,ImuAts ,Adzam `,ABq ,A ,Tawa%

Transliterated Text:

at hôi aojî zarathushtrô paourvîm
haithyô dvaêshå hyat isôyâ dregvâitê
at ashâunê rafenô xyêm aojôñghvat
hyat âbûshtîsh vasase xshathrahyâ dyâ
ýavat â thwâ mazdâ stâumî ufyâcâ!

Translated Text:

Then I said to it first: "I am Zarathushtra.
I am, as far as I can be, a true opponent of the wrongful,
and a strong supporter of the righteous.
In order to establish the adorations of the Ruler-at-will,
I shall continue to praise and glorify You, Wise One."

Commentary:

In reply to the enlightenment, Zarathushtra dedicates himself to, as far as he can, oppose the wrongful people and strongly support the righteous persons. In addition, he dedicates himself to continue to weave songs of praise to Mazda, who rules at will, songs which are simultaneously guidance for mankind.

Pondering Point:

“Self-realization means dedication to opposing wrong and helping right.”


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