Zoroastrianism

Chapter8— Yasna 45: The Proclamation

◆ About this chapter

Yasna 45, known as the Proclamation, stands as a pivotal liturgical text within the Avesta, the sacred corpus of Zoroastrianism. In this hymn, the prophet Zarathustra systematically enumerates the Amesha Spentas, the seven divine emanations representing abstract virtues such as Truth, Righteousness, and Immortality. By proclaiming these entities, the text articulates the cosmic order and the ethical framework essential for humanity's alignment with the divine will.

Translation:

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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

I will proclaim the good Mind, the good Righteousness, the good Dominion, the good Devotion, the good Truth, the good Strength, the good Health, the good Immortality. ²I will proclaim the Amesha Spentas, the immortal, the holy, the beneficent, the wise, the good, the just, the true, the beautiful, the strong, the health-giving, the immortal. ³I will proclaim the good Mind, the good Righteousness, the good Dominion, the good Devotion, the good Truth, the good Strength, the good Health, the good Immortality.

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Chapter Discussion

Discussion

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What in this chapter surprised you, or stopped you?
Where does this passage cut against your expectation?
What questions does it raise that you don't have an answer to yet?

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