History of the Parsis : including their manners, customs, religion and present position : with coloured and other illustrations : in two volumes

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science (viz.)—1, Letters; 2, Astrology; 3, Navigation ; 4, How to erect fountains of water, how to die wells, how to form canals for the passage of river and other water, to learn the art of building bridges, boats, ships, and other like conveyances; and for the improvement of the body and the soul (mind) to learn the art of swimming. This day is reckoned as the best one for numerous sorts of actions.

“14. The day of Gosh is the last day of the second week. On this day (it is auspicious) to saddle and ride quadrupeds, such as mules, horses, etc., to reflect upon the actions done during the past week, and perform such deeds as would improve one’s own person and soul, and to render one’s self worthy of a good reward. On this day one should not make cattleoxen and other species of cattle—or sheep work, but keep them in ease. He should not eat their meat, but only use their milk. On the day of Gosh, as on that of Aneran, itis good to clean the hoofs of beasts of burden, and to shoe them, and to keep them in good condition.

“15. The day of Depmehr is the fitting one for (undertaking) new works concerning wisdom and religion ; and let this very day be regarded as proper and according to rule for (giving a religious) mandate, for legal decisions, and for the distribution of property.

“16, The day of Mithra.—As amongst the Yazdas