Mark Lidzbarski

“ A man who takes care of himself has no equal in the world. The men who stand firm live, but perish, those who turn away. Those who turn away perish, but those who remain firm find steadfastness. Hold fast to your olive staff and endure the persecution of the world. ”

“ You are baptized with the baptism of the great Bihrām, the son of the mighty (life) . Your baptism keep you and be successful. The name of life and the name of the Mandā d-Haijē is pronounced upon you." Draw them 3 times, hand them Kuštā, then stroke on your face your own sealing. Then let them stand up before you, read over the Pihtā and Mambūhā, hand them the Pihtā that they may eat it, hand them the Mambūhā that they may drink it, hand them Kuštā, sit them down before you, read the sealing prayers and lay your hand on their heads. ”

“ He will be freed from the block, the fetter, the evil curse, from evil oppression, lying calling, from the hand of the wicked, the sword of the enemies, the third tongue softer than fat and more cutting than a sword, from the vampires and pests, from the evil cry and sorcery, from corrupt wreath, from biruq, man and woman, and from the second death. ”

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