Bahá’í Explorations

Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra, was an ancient Persian prophet and the founder of Zoroastrianism. The Gathas, a collection of hymns believed to be composed by Zoroaster himself, form the core of the Zoroastrian sacred texts. The passage you’ve quoted reflects the dual emphasis on sensory perception and spiritual insight that is characteristic of Zoroastrian teachings. By urging followers to “hear” and “see” with a “Better Mind,” Zoroaster emphasizes the importance of using both physical senses and a heightened spiritual awareness to perceive the divine truth. This encourages adherents to look beyond the material world and understand the spiritual realities that govern existence, thereby promoting a life led by wisdom and righteousness.

Hear ye then with your ears; see ye the bright flames with the (eyes of the) Better Mind.


Zoroaster, The Gathas, 47
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Awaken your inner vision—wisdom begins when you choose to truly see.

Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh

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