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Rh 2. …… when Mahrkûsha shall perish and the army of the Drug shall be thrown down and broken.

This fragment is as corrupt as the preceding one. It seems to be meant as a glorification of the Ahuna Vairya.

1. Yathâ ahû vairyô.

Give, O Mazda, the desired reward ,—a royalty befriending what is good ,—the desired reward that Religion deserves.

2. Yathâ ahû vairyô. This is the Word pronounced by Mazda, the lordly Word, the Mãthra Spenta., the undestructible and unfailing; the victorious, evil-destroying, healing Word; the victorious Word pronounced by Mazda; which utters and uttered health; victorious amongst all.

3. …… In it were uttered strength, victory, health, healing, prosperity, waxing and increase, according to that word in the Gâthas: 'all that can be wished for by your loyal servants .' He who relieves the poor makes Ahura King.