Sunday, May 03, 2020

ZOROASTRIANISM



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Zoroastrian Creed

Vendidad
"On three noble ideals be ever intent:

The good thought well thought,

The good word well spoken,

The good deed well done."


Zoroastrian Way, Purpose and Goal of Life
Way of Life

Amesha Spentas

Eternal Enlightenment - Ageless Wisdom

• The way of life suggested by Zoroastrianism is based on achieving six ideals:

‥ a good mind: a positive attitude and gaining wisdom

‥ principled living: honesty, honest work, helpfulness, moderation and balance

‥ independence: self-reliance and leadership

‥ serenity and happiness

‥ wholeness: healthy and holistic living

‥ an undying spirit.

• Included in the ideal of independence is autonomy: not being beholden to anyone, not being a slave to any dogma, and having the sovereignty to make free and independent decisions - all within the self-elected bounds of ethical values, goodness, and not causing harm to others. The ideal of self-reliance is balanced with helping the less fortunate maintain their independence and dignity.

• This way of life gives effect and meaning to the creed: to commit to a life based on good thoughts, good words and good deeds.

• The effectiveness of a person's beliefs is demonstrated in one's deeds. While praying helps to reaffirm beliefs, a life based on good deeds is prayer in action. Our lives are the temples of our souls.

In short:

• Zoroastrianism lights the path towards an active, meaningful life grounded in wisdom, goodness and wellness



Media, Babylon and Persia : including a study of the Zend-avesta or religion of Zoroaster, from the fall of Ninevah to the Persian war

by Ragozin, Zénaïde A. (Zénaïde Alexeïevna), 1835-1924

Publication date 1891

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