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S o may we be like those making the world progress toward perfection; May Mazda and the Divine Spirits help us and guide our efforts through Truth; For a thinking man is where Wisdom is at home.


Zoroastrianism quote 7517 |  Ahunuvaiti Gatha; Yasna 30, 9  

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B y Thy perfect Intelligence, O Mazda Thou didst first create us having bodies and spiritual consciences, And by Thy Thought gave ourselves the power of thought, word, and deed. Thus leaving us free to choose our faith at our own will.


Zoroastrianism quote 7518 |  Ahunuvaiti Gatha; Yasna 31, 11  

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H e who upholds Truth with all the might of his power, He who upholds Truth the utmost in his word and deed, He, indeed, is Thy most valued helper, O Mazda Ahura!


Zoroastrianism quote 7519 |  Ahunuvaiti Gatha; Yasna 31, 22  

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H e who abhors and shuns the light of the Sun, He who refuses to behold with respect the living creation of God, He who leads the good to wickedness, He who makes the meadows waterless and the pastures desolate, He who lets fly his weapon against the innocent, An enemy of my faith, a destroyer of Thy principles is he, O Lord!


Zoroastrianism quote 7520 |  Ahunuvaiti Gatha; Yasna 32, 10  

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W hen the Good Mind came to me with enlightenment, When first I received and became wise with Thy words, And though the task be difficult, and hardship may come my way, I shall proclaim Thy message, which Thou declarest to be the best.


Zoroastrianism quote 7521 |  Ushtavaiti Gatha; Yasna 43, 11  

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O Wise Lord, by virtue of the Good Mind, may I reach Thy Presence. Grant me the blessings in both worlds, the corporeal and the spiritual, attainable through Righteousness; Thy rewards which bring beatific happiness to the faithful blessed with them.


Zoroastrianism quote 7522 |  Ahunuvaiti Gatha Yasna 28, 2  

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T he resolute one who moved by the principles of Thy Faith Extends the prosperity of order to his neighbors And works the land the evil now hold desolate, Earns through Righteousness, the Blessed Recompense Thy Good Mind has promised in Thy Kingdom of Heaven.


Zoroastrianism quote 7523 |  Spenta Mainyu Gatha; Yasna 50, 3  

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H earken with your ears to these best counsels, Reflect upon them with illumined judgment. Let each one choose his creed with that freedom of choice each must have at great events.


Zoroastrianism quote 7524 |  Ahunuvaiti Gatha; Yasna 30, 2  

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L et those who know how to rule well, and not the evil rulers, rule us! Let them rule us with wisdom - rule us with skill O Piety!


Zoroastrianism quote 7525 |  Spenta Mainyu Gatha; Yasna 48, 5  

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A righteous government is of all the most to be wished for, Bearing of blessing and good fortune in the highest. Guided by the law of Truth, supported by dedication and zeal, It blossoms into the Best of Order, a Kingdom of Heaven! To effect this I shall work now and ever more.


Zoroastrianism quote 7526 |  Vohu-Khshathra Gatha; Yasna 51, 1  

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