Bahá’í Explorations

Zoroaster’s prayer from the Gathas, a sacred text of Zoroastrianism, reflects a deep yearning for divine assistance and righteousness. In this passage, the speaker earnestly seeks the favor of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity, to guide their actions with divine righteousness. The plea is not only for personal enlightenment but also for the well-being of the community, symbolized by the “Soul of the Kine,” which represents both the herds and the people. This prayer underscores the interconnectedness of personal virtue, communal welfare, and divine guidance, illustrating the core Zoroastrian values of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. Through this invocation, Zoroaster emphasizes the importance of aligning one’s actions with divine will to foster a harmonious and righteous existence.

With venerating (desire) for this (gift) of gracious help, O Mazda, and stretching forth my hands (to Thee) I pray for the first (blessing) of (Thy) bountiful Spirit; (that is, I beseech of Thee that my) actions all (may be performed) in (the Divine) Righteousness; and with this I implore from Thee the understanding of Thy Benevolent Mind, in order that I may propitiate the Soul of the Kine (our herds and folk, which cries so bitterly to Thee).


Zoroaster, The Gathas, 32
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Align your actions with truth, and life aligns with you.

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