Chapter2— Ashem Vohu
Chapter 2, Ashem Vohu, presents the foundational liturgical formula of Zoroastrianism, establishing the supreme value of righteousness as the source of true happiness. This opening prayer sets the theological tone for the Avesta by defining the cosmic order and the moral imperative for the faithful. Situated at the beginning of the corpus, it serves as an essential entry point for understanding the religion's core ethical framework.
About this translation
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
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