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Zoroastrianism: The Forgotten Source
zoroastrianism The Forgotten Source. Stephen Van Eck. Although zoroastrianismis almost extinct today, it lives on in its spiritual descendants.
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Extractions: Zoroastrianism: The Forgotten Source Stephen Van Eck The composition Also Sprach Sarathustra by Richard Strauss featured in is a piece of powerful drama, rich in majesty, awe-inspiring, and devastatingly portentous. It is an appropriate memorial to the Persian prophet Zarathustra, whom the Greeks called Zoroaster. Zarathustra's influence on Judeo-Christianity and all of western civilization is little known but should not be underestimated. His life and words changed the nature of civilization in the west, setting it on a course that departed from the static cultures of the ancient Middle East. Without his impact, Judaism would be unrecognizable, and Christianity would probably have never existed. Zarathustra claimed special divine revelation and had attempted to establish the worship of one supreme God (Ahura Mazda) in the 7th century B. C., but after his death, the earlier Aryan polytheism reemerged. Many other features of his theology, however, have endured to the present time, through the religions that eventually superseded it. The Babylonian captivity of the 6th century B. C. transformed Judaism in a profound way, exposing the Jews to Zoroastrianism, which was virtually the state religion of Babylon at the time. Until then, the Jewish conception of the afterlife was vague. A shadowy existence in Sheol, the underworld, land of the dead (not to be confused with Hell) was all they had to look forward to. Zarathustra, however, had preached the bodily resurrection of the dead, who would face a last judgment (both individual and general) to determine their ultimate fate in the next life: either Paradise or torment. Daniel was the first Jewish prophet to refer to resurrection, judgment, and reward or punishment (
Zoroastrianism
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Extractions: Zoroastrianism: Zoroastrianism is a small religious community, with its population base centered around Mumbai, established by Zarathustra in the 6th or 7th century BC. The followers are called Parsis because they came from Persia, now Iran, from where they were exiled in the 7th century AD because of religious persecutions by the Muslims. They traveled by sea, arriving in the coastal state of what is now called Gujarat in Western India. The Parsis believe in the existence of one invisible God. They believe that there is a continuous war between the good forces (forces of light), exemplified by good deeds, thought and speech and the evil forces (forces of darkness). God is represented in their temples through fire, which symbolizes light and believe that fire, water, air and earth are pure elements to be preserved. The holiest place for them is the village of Udvada in Gujarat, India. The Parsis are a close knit community numbering about 0.01% of India's population, however, they have contributed more to India than perhaps any other minority. Some Parsis were founders of the Indian Nationalist movement (for freedom from the British); they established modern Indian industry; they have been benevolent and have contributed enormously to establish charitable and such institutions in India, and they continue to oversee some of the bigger finance houses in India.
Zoroastrianism And Judaism In India
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Extractions: web hosting provided by Direct i Zoroastrianism in India Judaism in India According to the 1991 census, there were 79,382 members of the Zoroastrian faith. Some 79 percent lived in Maharashtra (primarily in Bombay) and most of the rest in Gujarat. Zoroastrians are primarily descendants of tenth-century immigrants from Persia who preserved the religion of Zoroaster, a prophet of Iran who taught probably in the sixth century B.C. Although the number of Parsis steadily declined during the twentieth century as a result of emigration and low birth rates, their religion is significant because of the financial influence wielded by this mostly trading community and because they represent the world's largest surviving group of believers in this ancient faith. The source of Parsi religion is a body of texts called the Avesta , which includes a number of sections in archaic language attributed to Zoroaster himself, and which preserve the cult of the fire sacrifice as the focus of ritual life. The supreme spirit is Ahura Mazda (or Ohrmazd), whose will is manifest in the world through the actions of bountiful immortals or good spiritual attributes that support life and love. Opposing the supreme spirit is the force of evil, Angra Mainyu (or Ahriman), which is the cause of all destruction and corruption in the world. Equipped with free will, humans can choose sides in this struggle and after death will appear at the bridge of judgment. People who choose to do good deeds go to heaven, those who commit evil go to hell. The opposed cosmic forces battle through the history of the universe, until at the end of time there will be a final judgment and a resurrection of the dead to a perfect world.
The History Of Zoroastrianism
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Extractions: Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of Persia. It was founded about 3500 years ago by the prophet Zarathushtra. Arising out of the polytheistic traditions of ancient India and Iran, he was one of the first monotheists in human history. Zarathushtra preached that there was one God, whom he called Ahura Mazda. Ahura means "Lord," and Mazda means "Wise," so Zoroastrians call God the "Wise Lord." Zarathushtra has been known in the West as Zoroaster, from the Greek transliteration of his name; in Persia and India he is known as Zarthosht.
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Zoroastrianism In India. The Parsis Of India
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Extractions: History Since independence Religions Caste System ... Religions in India ZOROASTRIANISM A small religious community, which exists mostly in Mumbai, is Zoroastrianism. The follower is called Parsi because the religion arrived in India from Persia. This religion was established by Zarathustra in 6 th or 7 th century BC. The followers of this religion exiled from Iran in the 7 th century AD. because of religious persecutions by the Muslims. They arrived in Gujarat region of India. The Parsis believe in the existence of one invisible God. They believe that there is a continuous war between the good forces (forces of light) and the evil forces (forces of darkness). The good forces will win if people will do good deeds think good and speak well. God is represented in their temples through fire, which symbolizes light. The holiest place for them is the village of Udvada in Gujarat, India. The holy language of the Parsis is an ancient language spoken in Iran, Avesta. The Parsis believe that fire, water, air and earth are pure element to be preserved and therefore they do not cremate or bury their dead ones but leave them on high towers, specially built for this purpose, to be eaten by hawks and crows. The Parsis are less then 0.02% of India's population but their contribution to India is much more than their proportion in India's population. Some Parsis were main figures in establishing the Indian Nationalist movement. They were the pioneers in establishing the modern Indian industry. The rich Parsi families contributed enormously to establish institutions of all kinds in India. Even today some of the bigger finance houses in India belong to followers
The Zoroastrian Page
Arguably one of the oldest of the monotheistic faiths, zoroastrianism isbased on the teachings of the Prophet Zarathushtra. zoroastrianism
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Extractions: Arguably one of the oldest of the monotheistic faiths, Zoroastrianism is based on the teachings of the Prophet Zarathushtra. Zoroastrianism was the dominant religion of the Persian Empires based on the scriptures, the Avestas, and dealing with devotion to Ahura Mazda, the one god. Zoroastrianism is still practiced today, mainly in parts of Iran and India, but has followers around the world. Zoroastrianism on the Web Local Communities Zoroastrian Worldwide Community Center Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe The Zoroastrian WebPage California Zoroastrian Center ... O'Shihan Cultural Organization
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zoroastrianism. zoroastrianism is one of the oldest Religion. Zarathushtrathe founder of zoroastrianism called it the law of Asha.
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Extractions: Services Astrology Chat Currency Converter E-Cards ... Weather Classifieds Matrimonial City Guide Yellow Pages Hobbies Home made Crafts Cookery Gardening News and Reviews News Movies Music Review Career/Education ... Study in UK Reference Centre Crafts of India Indian Music Dance Forms Festivals ... Parsi Rituals and Ceremonies ZOROASTRIANISM Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest Religion. It explains man's duties in this life and the high destiny which he can achieve by establishing his conduct in accordance with the eternal and immutable law of nature. Zarathushtra the founder of Zoroastrianism called it the law of Asha. Zoroastrianism is based upon the knowledge and illumination and its emblems are the Fire and the Sun. Zarathushtra Zarath ushtra is said to have been born around 6th century B.C in the town of Amui near Rae, on the salt lake Urumiah renamed Razsieh, in Azarbaijan province. He went up the mountains of that province for meditation and preached his faith for many years among hostile tribes. As a young boy, he was placed under able teachers, but they soon found that he was more advanced. Zarathushtra spent several years in meditation and study, pondering over the fundamentals of life and existence trying to find a rational explanation based upon the Law of nature, Asha. He discovers the perfection which lies in the absolute as possessing perfect power or energy and perfect wisdom, which reality he calls 'Ahura Mazda', Lord of Life and Wisdom. The religion of the Iranian people of his time was a primitive form of polytheism of Indo-Aryan origin. It is partly based on the Rig-Veda. There were many deities and each family had sacred idols. Each tribe had different rituals, sacred obligations and customs. To this Eastern world, Zarathushtra brought a new universal concept of religion. His religion was not a set of superstitious rituals based on fears, but a universal call for a better life to be achieved with the aid of an invisible god of wisdom, truth, light and goodness.
The Vocabulary Of Zoroastrianism
Vocabulary of zoroastrianism. AhuraMazda The supreme deity, creator of the world,the principle of good. Avesta The sacred scriptures of zoroastrianism.
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Extractions: Zoroastrianism Ahura-Mazda The supreme deity, creator of the world, the principle of good. Amesha-Spenta One of the seven archangels. Ancra Mainyu The evil creator, archenemy of Ahura-Mazda Avesta The sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism. Dakhmas The towers of silence where the Zoroastrians dispose of their dead by leaving the bodies partially uncovered to be eaten by vultures. This practice keeps the soil and water from being contaminated with dead flesh. Fire Temple The place where fire worship is carried on. An important practice in present-day Zoroastrianism.
Parsis-What Is Zoroastrianism
Parsis the Zoroastrians of India. What is zoroastrianism? zoroastrianismis a non-proselytising religion and has no iconoclastic tradition.
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Extractions: Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds Parsis - the Zoroastrians of India What is Zoroastrianism? Zoroastrianism is a faith a simple religion one of the oldest monotheistic world religions - founded on the teachings of the Prophet Zarathustra, who lived sometime between 1500 and 600 BC in Persia. Zarathustra preached three virtues - Humata, Hukhta, Huvarashta
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Conversion in zoroastrianism; The Truth Behind the Trumpery; by KeykhosrowDinshah Irani Farrokh Jal Vajifdar (Under Construction).
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Extractions: For any further information please contact: Shapour Suren-Pahlav cais@soas.ac.uk You are visitor No: "The future belongs to the nation who appreciate her past." Support Encyclopaedia Iranica Support BIPS The British Institute of Persian Studies Français Deutsch Italiano Portuguêse ... Español [ about Translator ZARATHUSHTRIAN RELIGION 3770th Year of the Proclamation of the "Daenâ Vanuhi" (Good Religion), by the Prophet Zarathushtra The Zarathushtrian (Zoroastrian) Religion Zarathushtra proclaimed one Omniscient, Omnipotent God as the creator, sustainer and promoter of the universe. His teachings explain how God's divine attributes are reflected in the universe and in our living world. He advises people to acquire and cultivate divine attributes, particularly "good mind" and righteousness; to elevate themselves in harmony with God and to listen to God's guiding voice within them; to be creative and progressive; to work in harmony with nature in creating an ever-better world; to establish a universal fellowship in an ideal society chosen by the people for peace and prosperity; to attain perfection and immortality; and to become godlike and live in divine happiness for ever after.
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Zoroastrianism - Godulike - An Irreverent Look At The Faith Industry
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Ahuramazda
122A Since it is certain that the Magians were involved in the state religion ofthe Achaemenid empire, we may argue that zoroastrianism was Persia's official
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Extractions: home ancient Persia index Ahuramazda and Zoroastrism Ahuramazda Ahuramazda: The 'wise lord', the supreme god of the Persians, whose cult was propagated by the legendary prophet Zarathustra The Avesta is the holy book of the adherents of Zarathustra, the Zoroastrians or -as they call themselves today- Parsi's. The Avesta was codified c.600 CE, but this library of sacred texts contains older material, such as the 's . These hymns were probably written in the fourteenth or thirteenth century BCE, almost two millennia before the codification of the Avesta, and most scholars think that they were composed by the prophet Zarathustra himself. In a vision (click here for Zarathustra's own story), Zarathustra was ordered by a spirit named Good Thought to start preaching against the bloody sacrifices of the traditional Iranian cults and to give aid to the poor. Gradually, the prophet began to understand that Good Thought had been sent by the supreme god Ahuramazda, a name that can be translated as Wise Lord. Zarathustra sometimes addresses his god as Ahura , lord, and as Mazda , wisdom.
Zoroastrianism In South Asia. Religion In South Asia. South Asia
zoroastrianism IN SOUTH ASIA. Boyce, Mary. A History of zoroastrianism. LeidenEJ Brill, 1975 -. Zoroastrians Their Religious Beliefs and Practices.
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Extractions: PIPERS Virtual Intellectual Property Library Zoroastrian Sites This page is regularly updated. If you find that any of the links are not working, or if you would like to suggest some useful new links, please let us know so that we can modify the listing. - Ancient Iran Teachings of Zarathustra Avesta.org Avesta - Zoroastrian scripture. Avesta - Zoroastrian Archives California Zoroastrian Site (or here Farevahar - Zoroastrian internet community. Fezana - Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America. Frequently Asked Questions ReligiousTolerance.Org - Information on Zoroastrianism. Sacred Texts - Zoroastrian. Spenta - Zoroastrian University. Stanford University Zoroastrian Group The World of Zoroastrianism - the oldest universal religion. Unesco Parsi-Zoroastrian Project Vohuman.org - Zoroastrian web journal. World of Traditional Zoroastrianism World Zoroastrian Directory World Zoroastrian Organization Zarathustra - spiritual philosophy. Zarathustrian Assembly Zoroastrian Association of Victoria Zoroastrian Association of Western Australia Zoroastrian.net
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Extractions: General Information During the 7th and 6th centuries BC the ancient polytheistic religion of the Iranians was reformed and given new dimensions by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathusthra). Zoroaster's life dates have been traditionally given as (c. 628 - 551 BC), but many scholars argue for earlier dates. Linguistic evidence suggests that he was born in northeastern Iran, but the prophet's message was to spread throughout the Persian Empire. Adopted as the faith of the Persian kings, Zoroastrianism became the official religion of the Achaemenid empire and flourished under its successors, the Parthian and Sassanian empires. Its theology and cosmology may have influenced the development of Greek, later Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thought. The Muslim conquest of the 7th century AD marked the beginning of a steady decline of Zoroastrianism. Persecution resulted in the migration (about the 10th century) of the majority of Zoroastrians to India, where the Parsis of Bombay are their modern descendants. The religion of ancient Iran was derived from that of the ancient Indo Europeans, or Aryans. The language of the earliest Zoroastrian writings is close to that of the Indian Vedas, and much of the mythology is recognizably the same. Two groups of gods were worshiped, the ahuras and the daevas. The worship of the ahuras (lords) may have reflected the practice of the pastoral upper classes, and tradition holds that Zoroaster was born into a family that worshiped only the ahuras.

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