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Rh milk, is introduced into the Urvîs-gâh, whereupon the Mobed, after reciting three Khshnaothra and one Ashem vohû, pronounces the Fravarânê in the honour of the present Gâh and of the animal which is milked.

Fravarânê. I confess myself a worshipper of Mazda, a follower of Zarathustra, one who hates the Daêvas, and obeys the laws of Ahura; [for sacrifice, prayer, gratification, and glorification unto Hâvani, &c.]

Khshnaothra. Gratification, for sacrifice, prayer, gratification, and glorification,

To the Body of the Bull, to the Soul of the Bull; to thy soul, to thee (tava), O Beneficent Bull.

To the Body of the Bull, to the Soul of the Bull; to the soul of you both ( m), O Beneficent Bulls.

To the Body of the Bull, to the Soul of the Bull; to your soul ( m), O Beneficent Bulls.