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Zoroastrian Creed
Vendidad
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
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
