Chapter Five

ARMAITI

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ARMAITI, OR RIGHT-MINDEDNESS, IS SAID to grow through the teachings or revelations of the Pure Mind. It is the human beings’ guide, who stands by whenever there is doubt, to resolve it in moral terms. She is said to withdraw from persons who make the wrong moral choice. She alone imparts real understanding of the path of truth, being the root of this eternal law. The devotee of Armaiti is stated to be wise. And wisdom is defined as such teachings and actions which go together to promote truth.

image AHUNAVAITI – Yas. 31.12

Therefore, each loudly proclaims whatever he wishes – whether it be false or true; whether it be wise or foolish – with head and heart, his spirit stands beside Right-Mindedness, questioning as to how to resolve his doubts.

image AHUNAVAITI – Yas. 34.9

Holy Right-Mindedness, bounteous and wise, is ignored by those doing evil. They are ignorant of Pure-Mindedness, too. From these, truth withdraws completely, just as uncultured and evil persons withdraw from good persons.

image AHUNAVAITI – Yas. 34.10

Unto such, doing deeds out of pure motives, do persons of good understanding speak about holy Right-Mindedness, who gives true understanding and puts persons on the path of truth. All of them will come to You, O Lord, once they have knowledge of Your power.

image USTAVAITI – Yas. 43.6

At which goal You stand, O Lord, with the Holy Spirit, Your Power, and the Pure Mind, through all of whom life advances along the path of truth. These are pointed out by Right-Mindedness’s teaching –the doing of Your will, which can be thwarted by no one.

image USTAVAITI – Yas. 44.10

This do I ask You, tell me truly, O Lord:

Your revelation is best for all living beings, which advances truth and life and guides aright our words and deeds, O Right-Mindedness, so that my desire to understand Your will, O Lord, is fulfilled.

image USTAVAITI – Yas. 44.11

This do I ask You, tell me truly, O Lord:

How will Right-Mindedness penetrate those to whom Your revelation is proclaimed? For this task have I been sent as the first – all others who are sham do I regard with hostility.

image VOHU KSHATREM – YAS. 51.20

Of one accord are you all in granting us blessings, O Truth, the Pure Mind, and the word of Right-Mindedness. With humility will your worshipper yearn for bliss, O God.

image VOHU KSHATREM – Yas. 51.21

That man is holy who is filled with Right-Mindedness. Through his wisdom, words, deeds, and way of thinking, he promotes truth. May God give him the power of the Pure Mind – for this highest blessing do I pray.