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MÂDÎGÂN-I-LAK-YOM.
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  1. occupy one's self in pious actions, and to repress and relinquish any vengeful thought or struggle, and to be continually kind and friendly (towards fellow-creatures).
  2. The day of Srŏsh is glorious and lifegiving, for the God Aûharmazd has appointed Srŏsh a ruler and watcher over this world. On this day it is incumbent (upon the Mazdayasna) to abstain from sinning, to preserve himself from guilt, and to approve of actions which can absolve him from moral crimes by means of repentance. Those also who are respectable and venerable, of famous power, and possessing the kingly throne and crown, should wash their faces and carefully comb their hair.
  3. On the day of Rashnû thou shalt never utter falsehood or practise deceit of any kind, and never commit any blemishing deeds; and thou shalt attend to such acts as are of a higher character. Never utter any false promises. Speak only what is true and just. Abstain from swearing and from doing any action of a doubtful nature.
  4. The day of Fravardîn is itself the time (for the coming) of the Frôhars (into this world). Hence on this day let the Yazashnû, Darân Myazd, or the Afrîngân ceremonies be performed in the name of all the pious Frôhars, and (moreover) let the Frôhars of all who have skilfully
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