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Yatha Ahu Vairyo |
the Ahuna Vairya Mantra *:
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* 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.
According
to the scriptures of Zorastrianism, the
Ahuna Vairya Mantra is considered very sacred, because Ahura Mazda already uttered this manthra at the time of creation and manifested the whole creation.
This mantra is of such
significance, that chanting of
it is considered equivalent to chanting all the sacred texts.
By chanting it continuously, forces
of darkness both within and without can be driven away.
MEANING :
The first line of the verse says that just as
the Divine Will, or Kingdom of Ahu
(hu = good, Ahu = God, the All-Good) is ruling on earth
and in the Universe,
a ratu (a prophet, seer, wise (wo)man) will be sharing
this power everywhere
when living in Peace, in tune with Asha.
The second line of the verse says that the gifts of Vohu
Mano are the just reward for those who work for the Lord of life. It means that
Vohu Mano
bestows his boons (love and purity of thought) upon those
who indulge in good thoughts and good actions according to the Divine Will of
God, His Law: ASHA.
The third line of this verse says that
"the Kingdom of God
(Khshathra Vairya, the desired Kingdom of Peace)
is coming" for those who consider
themselves as helpers of the "poor" (meek
and the lowly); it thus lays special emphasis on the concept
of "Love your neighbour".
