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

CHAP. IV.] GOOD ADVICE. 183

Be worthy to do good deeds. ) Think of nothing but the truth. Speak nothing but the truth. Do nothing but what is proper. Shun all bad thoughts. Shun all bad words. = Shun all bad actions. Praise deeds of piety. Commit no acts opposed to piety. Praise the Mazdayasnan religion. Do nothing without mature consideration. Acquire wealth by good means. Say what is true before your superiors, and act according to their orders. Be courteous, sweet-tongued, and kind towards your friends. Do not indulge in scandals. Avoid being angry. Do not commit sins for the sake of avoiding shame. Do not be ambitious. Do not torment others. Do not entertain wicked jealousy. Do not be naughty. Avoid evil thoughts. Avoid evil passions (revenge). Deprive not others of their property. Keep away from the wives of others. Be industrious in following good professions. Do good to the pious and to the virtuous. Do not quarrel with the revengeful. Never be a partner with an ambitious man. Do not become a companion of a backbiter or a scandal-monger. Do not join the company of persons of ill fame. = Do not co-operate with the ill informed. Fight with your enemies only by fair means. Treat your friends in a way agreeable to them. Do not enter into any discussion with persons of ill fame. Speak in an assembly after great consideration. Speak with moderation in the presence of kings.