Kušta The Journal for the Study and Research into the Mandaean Culture, Religion, and Language.
Volume 3 Special Issue Online edition
THE DRABŠA
COPYRIGHT 2000
RESEARCH DONE BY AJAE
The Great (Life) rejoiced; It rejoiced when Yawar looked Towards the banners of radiance and beams of light. It rejoiced that we have trodden down darkness And have brought to nought the rebellious Voice. (2)
The Chosen Righteous rose to their feet And grasped thee with their right hands. They went to the jordan of living water And set thee up, so that thy radiancy Might be shed on the jordan. The water and thy brightness become blended together (1)