The Book of Arda VirafZoroastrianismVisionary / ReceivedPahlavi (Middle Persian)ShareHeaven 15Martin Haug & E. W. West (1872) - EnglishMoreVersion - 1 availableMartin Haug & E. W. West (1872)LanguageEnglishEspañol‹Introduction 1Introduction 2Journey to Heaven 3Journey to Heaven 4Journey to Heaven 5Journey to Heaven 6Journey to Heaven 7Journey to Heaven 8Journey to Heaven 9Heaven 10Heaven 11Heaven 12Heaven 13Heaven 14Heaven 15Hell 16Hell 17Hell 18Hell 19Hell 20Hell 21Hell 22Hell 23Hell 24Hell 25Hell 26Hell 27Hell 28Hell 29Hell 30Hell 31Hell 32Hell 33Hell 34Hell 35Hell 36Hell 37Hell 38Hell 39Hell 40Hell 41Hell 42Hell 43Hell 44Hell 45Hell 46Hell 47Hell 48Hell 49Hell 50Hell 51Hell 52Hell 53Hell 54Hell 55Hell 56Hell 57Hell 58Hell 59Hell 60Hell 61Hell 62Hell 63Hell 64Hell 65Hell 66Hell 67Hell 68Hell 69Hell 70Hell 71Hell 72Hell 73Hell 74Hell 75Hell 76Hell 77Hell 78Hell 79Hell 80Hell 81Hell 82Hell 83Hell 84Hell 85Hell 86Hell 87Hell 88Hell 89Hell 90Hell 91Hell 92Hell 93Hell 94Hell 95Hell 96Hell 97Hell 98Hell 99Hell 100Epilogue 101›Chapter 15Heaven 15ListenPlay this chapter in spoken English.Save chapterListen to chapter11. I also saw the souls of shepherds, by whom, in the world, quadrupeds and sheep were employed and fed, (2) and preserved from the wolf and thief and tyrannical man. (3) And at appointed times, water and grass and food were given; (4) and they were preserved from severe cold and heat; (5) and the males were allowed access at the usual time, and properly restrained when inopportune; (6) whereby very great advantage, profit and benefit, food and clothing were afforded to the men of that time: (7) Which souls walked among those who are brilliant, on a beautiful eminence, in great pleasure and joy. (8) And it seemed to me very sublime. 99. I also saw many golden thrones, fine carpets and cushions decked with rich cloth, (10) on which are seated the souls of householders and justices, who were heads of village families, and exercised mediation and authority, (11) and made a desolate place prosperous; (12) they also brought many conduits, streams, and fountains for the improvement of tillage and cultivation, and the advantage of creatures. (13) And as they stand before those who are the guardian angels of water, and of trees, and also of the pious, in great power and triumph, (14) they offer them blessings and praise, and repeat thanksgivings. (15) And it seemed to me very sublime. 1616. I also saw the souls of the faithful, the teachers and inquirers, in the greatest gladness on the splendid throne. (17) And it seemed to me sublime. 18. I also saw the friendly souls of interceders and peaceseekers, (19) who ever increased thereby their brilliance, which was like the stars and moon and sun; (20) and they ever walked agreeably in the light of the atmosphere. 2121. I also saw the pre-eminent world of the pious, which is the all-glorious light of space, much perfumed with sweet basil, all-bedecked, all-admired, and splendid, full of glory and every joy and every pleasure, (22) with which no one is satiated. ‹Previous chapterHeaven 14Next chapterHell 16›Similar passagesBy tradition and source labelFind similarCompare selectedCompare with similarAsk Deep ThoughtSelect passages to search for parallels.Tap any verse to select it, then compare selected passages or ask Deep Thought. Public domain