Encyclopedia - Mazdeans: Encyclopedia - Mazdeans
From Ahura Mazda. They were the ancient Persian nobles who worshipped Ormazd, and, rejecting images, inspired the Jews with the same horr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yasna: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yasna
Yasna (Pahlavi) Worship; also the name given to each of the 17 songs of the Gathas, known too as Haiti (hat in Zoroastrianism today). ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yasna, Yacna: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Yasna, Yacna
Yasna, or Yacna (Pahli). The third portion of the first of the two parts of the Avesta, the Scripture of the Zoroastrian Parsis. The Y...   » Read the article

Article - Law Of Asha: Zarathushtra And The Law Of Asha
Gathas are the divine songs composed by prophet Zarathushtra, more than 3,000 years ago. Gathic verses reflect the communion which the Pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yajna: Encyclopedia - Yajna
In Hinduism, Yajna or Yagya यज्ञ(Sanskrit yajñá "worship, prayer, praise; offering, oblation, sacrifice") is a Vedic ritual of ...   » Read the article

Article - Zarathushtra: The Good Mind And Zarathushtra
  Zarathushtra formulated a religion free from dogmas, commandments, and compulsions. Man is endowed with reason, with freedom of th...   » Read the article

Article - Importance Of Emotions In Relation With God: Your Creator Can Be Your Best Friend  
Two men went into a mango garden. One man started counting the mango trees and the number of fruit each bore and approximate value of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rishi: Encyclopedia - Rishi
In Hinduism, a Rishi (ṛṣi) is a sage and/or seer who "heard" (cf. shruti) the hymns of the Vedas from the Supreme Being Brahman while...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gathas: Encyclopedia - Gathas
The Gathas form the oldest part of Avesta, the holy scripture of the Zoroastrian religion, traditionally believed to have been composed b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saoshyant: Encyclopedia - Saoshyant
In the Zoroastrian religion, Saoshyant refers to one who will "make existence brilliant". Literally, the term means "one who brings benef...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avestan Language: Encyclopedia - Avestan Language
Avestan (avesta) is an Eastern Old Iranian language that was used to compose the hymns of the Zoroastrian holy book, the Avesta. Iranian ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroaster: Encyclopedia - Zoroaster
Zoroaster was an ancient Iranian prophet and the founder of Zoroastrianism, which was the national religion of the Sassanian dynasty of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism was once the "official" religion of Sassanid (Sassanian) Persia, and played an important role in the Achaemenid as well as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yazidi: Encyclopedia - Yazidi
The Yazidi or Yezidi (Kurdish: Êzidî) are adherents of a small Middle Eastern religion with ancient origins. They are primarily ethnic ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soma: Encyclopedia - Soma
Soma (Sanskrit), or Haoma (Avestan) (from Proto-Indo-Iranian *Sauma) was a ritual drink of importance among the early Indo-Iranians, and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gathas: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gathas
Gathas (Avestan, "songs") Seventeen hymns in Yasna (a section of the Zoroastrian scriptures) ascribed to Zoroaster, the holi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gathas: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gathas
Gathas (Avestan, "songs") Seventeen hymns in Yasna (a section of the Zoroastrian scriptures) ascribed to Zoroaster, the holi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mazdeans: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mazdeans
Mazdeans. From (Ahura) Mazda. (See Spiegel’s Yasna, xl.) They were the ancient Persian nobles who worshipped Ormazd, and, reject...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroaster: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroaster - Zoroaster In Historical Context
Textual evidence regarding the birthplace of Zoroaster is conflicting. Yasnas 9 & 17 cite Airyanem Vaējah, "Homeland of the Aryans" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroaster: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroaster - Zoroastrian Teachings
The teachings of Zoroaster are presented in seventeen liturgical, texts, or "hymns", the yasna which is divided into groups called Gāth�...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zend-avesta: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Zend-avesta
Zend-Avesta (Pahli). The general name for the sacred books of the Parsis, fire or sun worshippers, as they are ignorantly called. &nb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soma: Encyclopedia Ii - Soma - Persian Haoma
The Iranian peoples called the drink Haoma. In Persia, the early Aryan rituals were reformed by Zoroaster. Our knowledge is sketchy, but ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mazdean: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Mazdean
Mazdean (Persian) [from Mazda bestower of intellect or knowledge]   Also Mazdeism. Applied to the ancient religion of the Iranian...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Airyema-ishyo: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Airyema-ishyo
Airyema-ishyo (Avestan) The much-desired brotherhood, or Yasna 54: "May brotherhood of man, for which we yearn, come down amongst...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ahu: Theosophy Dictionary On Ahu
Ahu (Avestan) (from the verbal root ah consciousness of life; cf Sanskrit asu)   Sometimes Ahum, Akhum. The most aware and theref...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Athravan, Atravan: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Athravan, Atravan
Athravan, Atravan (Avestan), Atourban (Pahlavi), Azarban, Azarvan (Persian) Fire-guardian; the attendant of the sacred fire in Persian...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fravashi: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Fravashi
Fravashi (Avestan) Fravahr (Pahlavi), Fravati (old Persian) (from fra before + var to grow upright, incline upward, be true)   So...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Avesta: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Avesta
Avesta (Avest, Pers) Apstak, Avestak (Pahlavi) Law or the basic foundation, the sacred scriptures of the Mazdeans. The language of the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Atash, Atash-azar, Atar, Atur: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Atash, Atash-azar, Atar, Atur
Atash, Atash-Azar (Persian), Atur (Pahlavi), Atar (Avestan) Fire; the name of the ninth day of the month of the ancient Iranian calend...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Azhi-dahaka: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Azhi-dahaka
Azhi-Dahaka (Avestan) Zahak (Persian) (from azhi, azi serpent; cf Sanskrit ahi)   The destroying serpent or dragon; in the Avesta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yazidi: Encyclopedia Ii - Yazidi - Yazidism And Zoroastrianism
There is an interesting belief about Prophet Zoroaster among Yazidis. They say that Zoroaster was a Yezidi who left them. When he returne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Holy Book
The Holy Book of Zoroastrianism is called the Zend Avesta. The Zend is the commentary on the teaching and the Avesta is the original teac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Holy Book
The Holy Book of Zoroastrianism is called the Zend Avesta. The Zend is the commentary on the teaching and the Avesta is the original teac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Principal Beliefs
Ahura Mazda is the beginning and the end, the creator of everything which can and cannot be seen, the Eternal, the Pure and the only Trut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Famous Zoroastrians
Famous Parsis include the founder of Indian Civil Aviation and legendary industrialist J. R. D. Tata, Phirozeshah Mehta, Dadabhai Naoroji...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroaster: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroaster - Date Of Zoroaster
One of the most important, and dividing, of all issues regarding the Persian history is “the date of Zoroaster”, that is the date whe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Specific Zoroastrian Concepts
Zoroastrianism teaches many of the concepts found in the major Abrahamic faiths such as Heaven, Hell, Day of judgement, the concept of Sa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - History
Zoroastrianism was the favored religion of the two great dynasties of ancient Persia, the Achaemenids and Sassanids. However, because we ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Principles Of Modern-day Zoroastrianism
Some major Zoroastrian concepts: Equality of sex. Men and women are equal in all manners within society. Cleanliness of the environment....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - History
Zoroastrianism was the favored religion of the two great dynasties of ancient Persia, the Achaemenids and Sassanids. However, because we ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Adherents
Small but thriving Zoroastrian communities are found in India, Pakistan, Iran, as well as major urban areas in United States, Canada, Eng...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroaster: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroaster - Zoroaster In The West
Zoroaster was known as a sage, magician and miracle-worker in post-Classical Western culture, though almost nothing was known of his idea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroaster: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroaster - Contemporary Views
Zoroaster was ranked #93 on Michael H. Hart's list of the most influential figures in history. President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmonov s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - Adherents
Small but thriving Zoroastrian communities are found in India, Pakistan, Iran, as well as major urban areas in United States, Canada, Eng...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - The Prophet
Relatively little is known about the Prophet Zoroaster and even the period he lived in is disputed. Usually he is placed roughly near 100...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrianism: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroastrianism - The Prophet
Relatively little is known about the Prophet Zoroaster and even the period in which he lived is disputed. Usually he is placed roughly ne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroaster: Encyclopedia Ii - Zoroaster - Life
What we know of the life of Zoroaster is from the Avesta, the Gāthās, the Greek texts, oral history (which is a significant method of t...   » Read the article

Article - Mysticism Sitemap I - Y
This is a sitemap for Mysticism - Y . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.  ...   » Read the article