Capilya: Restorer of Vind’yu’s Faithists

The Oahspe Bible is a spiritual text first published in 1882. It was authored by John Ballou Newbrough, who received the content through automatic writing—a process where he acted as a medium under the influence of divine forces. The text presents itself as a new revelation from Jehovah (the Creator) and angelic beings.

Beginnings in Vind’yu

In the mountains of Dharma (in Vind’yu, now India), God chose Capilya’s family. Their task was to gather scattered Faithists, also called Vedes, Parsi’es, and others. These people were slaves or in hiding from idol-worshipping rulers.

Six generations earlier, God sent 500,000 angels, led by Hirattax, to prepare a deliverer. They inspired Faithist marriages to create the right lineage. Capilya’s family line went back through many ancestors, from Brahma to Yoshorvat. Capilya was born as a natural iesu (sexless and spiritually pure), with su’is (spiritual hearing) and sar’gis (spiritual sight and speech).

At his birth, a crescent light appeared. Jehovih’s voice called him the deliverer. 144 angels guarded him. His mother (secretly his nurse) swapped him with the child of the barren queen of Yokovrana, king of Hafghanistun. This gave Capilya a royal education and position.

Supporting verses (Chapter I and II):

• “In the mountains of Dharma, in the high country of Yatinghadatta, in Vind’yu, God, Son of Jehovih, chose the family of Capilya for gathering together the scattered Faithists…” (Ch. I:1)
• “When Capilya was born, a light in the form of a crescent appeared above his head, and the voice of God spake out of the light thereof, saying: This is my son… By him will I overthrow the governments of the tyrants who have persecuted my people.” (Ch. II:1,8)
• “When Capilya’s mother was pregnant, the angels of Jehovih, under the archangel Hirattax, stood guard over her… And when Capilya was born, behold, Hirattax appointed a host of one hundred and forty-four angels to be with the child day and night.” (Ch. II:9-10)
• The swap with the king’s child is described in Ch. II–III (the child was “sprinkled with the blood of a lamb and called Yokovrana’s son”).

Early Life and Mission

Angels taught Capilya from infancy. He grew wiser than his peers. King Yokovrana ruled 40 provinces and 400 cities. He banned Faithist teachings. Angels helped Capilya learn all knowledge anyway.
As an adult, Capilya traveled Vind’yu for nine years. He studied the persecuted Faithists in secret. When he returned, he told the king about their suffering: slavery, ignorance, and exile in wastelands. The king called him the wisest man.

Then Jehovih spoke to Capilya: “You are a Faithist, sent to free my people.” Capilya asked his nurse-mother. She confessed the baby swap. Jehovih gave him the task to free the slaves and restore their lands.

Supporting verses (Chapter II–IV):

• “So the angels of God taught Capilya from the time of his birth, and he became wise above all other children.” (Ch. II:11)
• Capilya traveled and returned to report to the king (Ch. IV–V). Jehovih spoke directly: “Thou art Mine, and sent to deliver My people” (paraphrased from Ch. IV–V context where Jehovih reveals his mission and the swap to Capilya).

Building Communities

Capilya started in Hosagoweth. He found starving Faithists. He proved his identity with signs and passwords. He gave them land, built altars, and taught unity. Jehovih sent ahaoma (miraculous food) to feed them. The place was named Maksabi (meaning “I speak with food”).
Over years, he created colonies like Tibethkilrath. Thousands joined. He appointed rab’bahs (leaders). Faith and miracles provided food.

Supporting verses (Chapter V):

• “Jehovih said unto Capilya: Even as thou hast done in Hosagoweth, so shalt thou do in Tibethkilrath; for thither will I also bring My chosen…” (Ch. V)
• Miracles of food and colony building are detailed in Ch. V–IX, including ahaoma and rab’bahs.

Facing the King

Sub-kings complained to Yokovrana about escaping servants. The king summoned Capilya. Capilya explained that the king’s harsh rule caused the escapes. The Royal Council discussed laws to stop Faithist teachings. Angels kept the council divided, so no action was taken. Capilya spoke about justice and liberty. This protected the Faithists.

Supporting verses (Chapter VI):

• “The servants in the provinces fled from their masters… to so great an extent that the governors and sub-kings complained against Capilya, and he was reported to Yokovrana…” (Ch. VI:2)
• Capilya defended his actions before the king and council (Ch. VI–VII).

Protecting His Legacy

After five years, Yokovrana was near death. Capilya convinced him to pass a law. It gave Faithists land and the right to worship. This was the first law of its kind in the world.
Capilya was crowned king for a short time. He confirmed the law. Then he abdicated in favor of Heloepesus. He stayed as a protector.
Capilya traveled Vind’yu. He taught farming, weaving, and virtues: cleanliness, industry, and love. He restored the ways of Zarathustra. His teachings included maxims like: “Your life is your preacher” and “Harmony in soul is the greatest blessing.”
His work brought peace and prosperity.

Supporting verses (Chapter XI–XII):

• “Jehovih said to Capilya: My chosen shall not have kings; I, Jehovih, am King… A kingdom is thrust upon thee… Suffer thyself to be proclaimed… after which thou shalt ratify the laws, and then abdicate…” (Ch. XI:1-3)
• “Capilya was proclaimed… and he abdicated, and then Heloepesus became king… nor could any laws be enacted affecting the Faithists without the consent of Capilya.” (Ch. XI:4)
• “Capilya said (being inspired of Jehovih): Let thy life be thy preacher. The behavior of one good man… is of more avail than a thousand preachers.” (Ch. XII:1)
• Other maxims on harmony, soul, and virtues appear in Ch. XII.