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Tau di h-e-Mar a m 28 35 Hence the fact of the matter is that just as the Sun keeps to its orbit and its heat and light continue to envelope the earth and benefit each and everything in accordance with the capacities of each, the same is true about spiritual entities. Call them what you will; for instance, celestial spirits after the Greeks or, in terms of the Avesta 36 and Vedas 37 , call them spirits of stars, or, in the simple and straightforward manner of those who be- lieve in One God, call them God’s Angels. The fact remains that these strange beings, each in its own particular station, are staying put and holding fast. In the infinite wisdom of God Almighty these spiritual entities are busy serving everything that exists on earth and has potentiality and are helping everything attain its desired goal to the fullest extent. The functions they perform are both visible and invisible. Just as our bodies and overt functions are influenced by the Sun, the Moon and other planets, all these Angels too are exerting their respective influence on our hearts, minds and indeed on all our spiritual functions in keeping with our respective capacities. Be it a particle of dust or a 35 And there is no one of us but has an appointed station. And verily we are those who stand ranged in ranks. (37:165-166) [Translator] 36 The sacred book of ancient Iran, contains the teachings of the Prophet Zoroaster. (see Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics). [Translator] 37 Four sacred books of Hindus. [Translator]