English · E. W. West
The sage asked the spirit of wisdom
Mainyo-i-Khard
The sage asked the spirit of wisdom
thus: 'What are the vices of priests?
What are the vices of warriors?
What are the vices of husbandmen?
And what are the vices of artizans?'
The spirit of wisdom answered
thus: "The vices of priests are heresy, covetousness, negligence,
The vices of warriors are oppression, violence, promise-breaking, unmercifulness (an-avôkhshâgâ-
'The vices of husbandmen are ignorance, enviousness, ill-will, and maliciousness.
And the vices of artizans are unbelief, want of thanksgiving, improper muttering of prayers, moroseness, and abusiveness.'
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