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  1. worked (in this world) be extolled and remembered. Be this day passed in the doing of as many meritorious actions (enjoined by religion) as possible, and in forming familiar acquaintance and friendship with many people.
  2. The day of Bahrâm.—Amongst the invisible Yazads, Bahrâm is the commander-in-chief of the army, and possesses the most splendid banner. In his Khshnûman he is called 'the Courage and Victory of the Religion.' In the battles between the Yazads and the demons, in races, on the hunting-ground, and amongst those who perform good actions acceptable to Aûharmazd, he (Bahrâm) is the most excellent leader, the most courageous and invincible one. Everywhere does he go to make people daring, and to grant them victory. On this day one should put on the dress made ready for wearing in the chase and in the battle of heroes; and let the sheep and goats that are fit to be selected for the day of Râm be preserved, similarly as (mankind is protected) by the king of the world, by the brave and unconquerable hero, or by the lighted fire.
  3. The day of Râm is the day of the Genius of Pleasure. Be this day, therefore, passed in preparing and decorating military arms, implements, and garments, and select them for wearing in token of rejoicing.
  4. The day of Vât is the last day of the
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