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Rh unto them. When enlightenment descends upon Zarathushtra, he longs to see Vohu Manah, and prays that he may come to help him. His yearning to have a glimpse of the divine mind is satisfied. Vohu Manah comes to him and illumines his mind. The prophet seeks to know from him the rules of life that lead to happiness. Vohu Manah teaches him the working of Ahura Mazda. He asks Mazda to teach him through Vohu Manah his secret doctrines.

Life led according to the promptings of Vohu Manah is life lived well and Zarathushtra prays for the life of Good Mind. The blessings of Vohu Manah form the precious reward for man and are gained through the performance of good deeds inspired by righteousness. Zarathushtra longs to know through Vohu Manah the straight paths of life. There are the paths of Vohu Manah and Mazda is invoked to reveal them. Ahura Mazda grants the prayer and speaks about the paths of Vohu Manah to Zarathushtra. Wicked persons mislead men who strive to live an upright life and follow the paths of Vohu Manah. The prophet warns his followers against the evil teachers who keep them back from appreciating the worth of acquisition of Vohu Manah. The evil-minded Bendva defies the counsel of Vohu Manah. The faithful are eager to learn how they could keep far from those that do not seek Vohu Manah's counsel. The evil doers are separated from Vohu Manah. Vohu Manah leaves those who do not practise righteousness, and righteousness flees from those who follow not Vohu Manah, in the same manner as noxious creatures fly from men. The pious therefore declare that they will not annoy Vohu Manah. Vohu Manah is dispenser of the riches of the well disciplined mind and Zarathushtra longs to win it through righteousness. The pious invoke Mazda to reward their efforts to lead righteous lives by bestowing upon them the riches of Vohu Manah. It is the