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362 AMSHASPANDS between good and evil and thus gratifies Ormazd. The creator has put Vohuman in man's body to withstand Akoman. He resides in the human conscience and imparts wisdom; and when he is lodged and treasured in the heart of the faithful, he increases man's knowledge of religion. Light, purity, perfume, and the archangels are in the man who welcomes Vohuman as his guest, and that individual in whom Vohuman predominates is rich in contentment, and receives praise in both the worlds. 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; and the man that has Vohuman as his guest becomes staunch in virtue. The lover of Vohuman spreads instruction of virtue in the world. Anyone, furthermore, who speaks words of virtue sacrifices unto Vohuman. 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. Sin flees away where Vohuman resides; and prosperity, good reputation, and piety ensue where Vohuman has his dwelling-place in man. He becomes righteous, who makes Vohuman his own. Vohuman is besought to grant wisdom and good thought. Man is exalted by imbibing the superior knowledge of Vohuman, and wisdom comes through the friendship of Vohuman. The archangel preserves intelligence in man, and endows him with wisdom. Man gets the innate and acquired wisdom through him.

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