* Nota Bene:  the colours of the words in each rule in the (top) Gathic version are the same as the colour of their translation in the corresponding rule in the English translation.

   The two prayers, Ashem Vohu and Yathã Ahu Vairyo are pre-Zarathushtra in age. They are the sacred Verses of the Creator Ahura Mazda Himself. (See Yasna Ha XIX, paras 1-4 and 14; Yasna Hã XX.3). Yasna Hã XIX is an Avestan Commentary on the Yathã Ahu Vairyo ; Yasna Hã XX gives the Commentary on Ashem Vohu.

   The Ashem Vohu shows the importance of knowing just which forces constitute ASHA, and how to live in optimum balance, Peace and Harmony, with them. From this will depend the state of health, physically, and because of this: mentally too! Chanting this prayer in full understanding, with good Thoughts, Words and Deeds will do very much to strengthen all the Forces of Light and Life, keeping us healthy and wise!