17. I bless the sacrifice ... of the immortal, radiant, swift-horsed Sun. 18. (Whoso sacrifices to) the Ahuranis (Ladies) of Ahura with most excellent libation, with fairest libations, with libations filtered by the pious man, (give) to that man radiance ... as I bless. A thousand ... ten thousand of the healing remedies. Come to me for help, O Mazda! ... of the Time of Long Duration. (Paz.) The reward of merit ... as I bless. 19. Homage to the creator of the creatures of the world, on the day (N.) of good name, of holy name, of auspicious name, of the month (N.) of auspicious name, of the gah (N.). Propitiation ... I praise Asha. May there be an increase in the luster and glory of the immortal, radiant, swift-horsed Sun, the courageous, victorious in courage and victory. May the knowledge, promulgation, and glory of the good Mazdayasnian Law and Religion be in the seven regions of the earth. So be it. I must go thither (i.e. the next world). (Homage) to the Creator of the world, to the Mazdayasnian Religion, the Law of Zartusht. Homage to you, O righteous Ardvisura Anahita, most profitable, righteous one. Homage to you, good Tree, righteous one, created by Ormazd! We sacrifice to the immortal, radiant, swift-horsed Sun. (Hither) may reach the immortal, radiant, swift-horsed Sun. Mihr Niyayesh (Litany to Mithra) -------------------------------- 0. In the name of God. May the majesty and glory of Ormazd, the
Source: Internet Sacred Text Archive, file zor/sbe23/ka.htm.
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