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Appendix.
Mâdîgân-î-Lak-Yom.[1]
  1. Aûharmazd being the name of the Creator of the Universe, be this day devoted to the remembrance of God, abstaining from all worldly business. It is auspicious for the holding of rejoicings and weddings, for benedictions (blessings), and other righteous actions. This day is of good omen for the first entrance into a newly-built house or garden, and for other occasions of joy and delight.
  2. Bahman being the name of the greatest of the angels, it is fortunate for people to assemble on that day to discuss topics concerning wisdom, and also for kings to hold councils composed of
  1. ↑ This interesting Pahlavi tract, which is otherwise called Mâdîgân-î-sî-rôz, is believed by Dr. E. W. West to be one of the sententious fragments which have been ascribed to Dastur Âdarbâd Marespand, and which comprise his pious monitions to his son Zartosht. It dwells on the peculiar virtues of the thirty days of the Zoroastrian month, describing in detail the special fitness or auspiciousness of each day for particular actions. This book was first translated by me at the desire of Mr. Dosabhai Framji Karaka, C.S.I., and is contained in the first volume of his invaluable Edition. (pp. 134 seq.)
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