Song 17.4 (Yasna 53.4)
`,EwOatEaX ,AcTa `,OybiEayrtsAW ,AcEayqiap
`,SudNVb,nVm* ,SuhMah `,TawnVX ,SuVhMaW ,OhManam `,OybawaCa ,InuACa
.,A ,iApsIW ,iOwa% `,iAyuhMaW ,iAyanEad `,Oruha ,TAdad ,ldzam
Transliterated Text:
têm zî vê speredânî varânî ýâ fedhrôi vîdât
paithyaêcâ vâstryaêibyô atcâ xvaêtaovê
ashâunî ashavabyô
mananghô vanghêush xvênvat hanghush mêm bêedush
mazdå dadât ahurô
daênayâi vanghuyâi ýavôi vîspâi â.
Translated Text:
(She replies:) Him I shall emulate and choose,
an act which will be an honor
for the father, the husband, the settlers, and the family.
As a righteous woman among the righteous people,
mine be the glorious union of good mind.
May the Wise Lord grant it
for the Good Conscience for all the time.
Commentary:
Pouruchista assures her father that she will choose and emulate the right person with whom her marriage will prove to be an honor for her father, her husband, other family members, and all the neighbors in the settlement. She vows to serve as a righteous woman among a righteous people. She will always be using her good mind, and for that, she prays to adhere and enjoy the Good Religion for all the time she lives.
Pondering Point:
“A good marriage, founded on faith, wisdom, and righteousness, serves the community, earns honor, and brings posperity to the family.”