Unity in Variety

 

O Mazda, because of that dedicated act,
that dedicated word, that dedicated worship
You bless Man with Immortality, Truth, and the Sovereignty
which flows from Perfection.
O Ahura, may we ever remain Yours
and theirs the first in our offering (of act, word and worship).
You have given all these gifts as a reward
for the good deeds of the man
whose soul is united with Truth.
O Mazda, I will glorify the whole of Your Creation
with hymns of praise.

Gathas of Avesta, Yasna 34,1

I declare this to you.
Mazda, who knows all things,
has established the best life in harmony with Truth.
He is the Father of the empowering Good Mind,
and His daughter is Armaiti (Devotion) nourisher of good deeds.
Not to be deceived is the all-seeing Ahura.

Gathas of Avesta, Yasna 45, 4

Everything in the good life is Yours, O Mazda,
all which has been, which is, and which shall be.
You give us our rewards in keeping with our actions.
May the vitality in man grow through the Good Mind
and Truth under Your Sovereignty.
O Ahura, You are the most mighty Lord of Wisdom,
of Devotion, and Truth which fosters human life.
It is You who nourish the Good Mind and Sovereignty.
Hear my prayer.
Have mercy upon me
whenever there is a reckoning to be made.

Gathas of Avesta, Yasna 33,10

 




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