Zoroastrianism

Chapter1— Ahuna Vairya

◆ About this chapter

Chapter One of the Avesta presents the Ahuna Vairya, the supreme prayer of Zoroastrianism, which articulates the cosmic struggle between the forces of creation and chaos. This foundational hymn establishes the theological imperative to align human will with divine righteousness, known as Asha, thereby contributing to the ultimate restoration of cosmic order. Situated at the heart of the sacred corpus, it serves as the primary liturgical expression of the faith's ethical and metaphysical worldview.

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King James Version (1611)

1611 · Public domain

The most influential English translation ever made. Sometimes archaic, but the standard PD English text.

Translators commissioned by King James I of England, 1604–1611

Yatha ahu vairyo: The will of the Lord is the law of righteousness; The gifts of the Good Mind to the deeds done in this world for Asha; He who relieves the poor makes Ahura King.The Sacred Meal Fire from Heaven Angels and Messengers

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