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of Ahura Mazda even as thou mightest of any wise and Holy man from this Earth. Furthermore, note that Mithra representeth all the beneficial powers of Fire. He is the Chief and Ruler of the Spirits of Fire, who as regards humanity are good-Many are his names-yet that of Mithra best expresses his attributes. He it is, who, guided by the Holy Spirit, stirs the zeal and energy of the souls of men. Hence, when the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost He came in the special symbol of Mithra-the Tongues of Flame Mithra too, it is, who stirs the germinant heat of the Earth, bringing forth life and vegetation in the spring. Yet he too is a created being-lower indeed than Ahura Mazda. Worship then God only. Yet the benediction of Mithra thou shalt ask for-for unto thee he is the means whereby thou shalt receive the Holy Spirit. Thus, 0 Companion, shalt thou read our Rituals. Change not the names there set down for they have a meaning thou canst not yet know. The salutation of Iran with which the Ritual of Initiation commences, i.e. The Inspiration of the Supreme ! The Illumination of Mazda ! The Benediction of Mithra ! is no essential part of the ceremony, but rather is a hymn or anthem in the Christian Ritual. Yet it containeth deep know ledge to be unfolded later. Therefore should it by no means be omitted. If thou desirest, 0 Companion, ask any questions upon this teaching. Let no part be dark unto thet Those who guide the Order deem it a privilege, and a service meet for the Lord of Hosts, to answer all questions relating to the teaching of the Order. Woe only to those who will not ask but yet condemn that which they understand not.
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