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crimination between good and evil and thus gratifies Ormazd.^[1] The creator has put Vohuman in man's body to withstand Akoman.^[2] He resides in the human conscience and imparts wisdom;^[3] and when he is lodged and treasured in the heart of the faithful, he increases man's knowledge of religion.^[4] Light, purity, perfume, and the archangels are in the man who welcomes Vohuman as his guest,^[5] and that individual in whom Vohuman predominates is rich in contentment, and receives praise in both the worlds.^[6] Peace and righteousness prevail, when one's will is ruled by Vohuman. Whoever entertains this celestial being as his guest purifies his own thoughts, words, and deeds;^[7] and the man that has Vohuman as his guest becomes staunch in virtue.^[8] The lover of Vohuman spreads instruction of virtue in the world.^[9] Anyone, furthermore, who speaks words of virtue sacrifices unto Vohuman.^[10] In order that Vohuman may dwell in man, every vestige of evil should be destroyed. When he has taken his seat in man, wrath and avarice and evil deeds disappear; but when man indulges in these vices, Vohuman departs from him.^[11] Sin flees away where Vohuman resides;^[12] and prosperity, good reputation, and piety ensue where Vohuman has his dwelling-place in man.^[13] He becomes righteous, who makes Vohuman his own.^[14] Vohuman is besought to grant wisdom and good thought.^[15] Man is exalted by imbibing the superior knowledge of Vohuman,^[16] and wisdom comes through the friendship of Vohuman.^[17] The archangel preserves intelligence in man,^[18] and endows him with wisdom.^[19] Man gets the innate and acquired wisdom through him.^[20]