Teachings of Zoroaster: Contents, Editorial Author

[Anne Terri]

THE TEACHINGS OF ZOROASTER
AND
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE PARSI RELIGION

Edited by
L. CRANMER-BYNG
Dr. S. A. KAPADIA

p. 6 p. 7
CONTENTS

Zoroaster preaching Mazdeism Page 15

Meditation on the Mount—Conversion of King Gushtasp—Manifestations of the Deity Page 16


Zoroaster's Crusade against Idol-Worshippers—Monotheists (Mazdayasnians) v. Polytheists (Daêvayasnians—Migration of Daêvayasnians and Hindooism Page 17

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A Parallel—The Ancient Persian and the Modern British Empire
Page 18

The Fall of the Persian Empire and Migration of the Devout Zoroastrians to India Page 19

The Birth of Zoroaster Page 20

The Soul of Nature Page 21

Definition of Ahura-Mazda (God) Page 22-23

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Meaning of the Word Daêva in the Avesta Language
Page 24


Creation Page 25


Zoroastrian Speculative Philosophy—Spenta Mainyus (Creative Spirit) and Angro Mainyus (Destructive Spirit)—Their Incessant Conflict in the State of Nature Page 26


Doctrine of Dualism refuted Page 27

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Evils employed by Angro Mainyus
Page 28

Invocation of Spenta Mainyus—Of the Life on the Earth—The Creation of Sixteen Regions
Page 29

Yima (Jamshid), the Ruler of Airyana-Vaêjâ—God's Warning to Yima of the Disaster to his Kingdom (Noah and his Ark)
Page 30

Spenta Mainyus and Angro Mainyus, a Contrast between Good and Evil
Page 31

Hygienic Rules laid down by Zoroaster—Preservation of Bodily Health—Fight against Pestilence and Disease (Drukhs Naçus)
Page 32

Precepts of Purity—Cultivation and Care of the Soil
Page 33

The Bubonic Plague and the Parsis of Bombay—The Armour of Health forged by Zoroaster
Page 34

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Zoroaster's Moral Philosophy. Vohumana (the Good Mind), Akamana (the Evil Mind)
Page 35

Good Thoughts (Humata), Good Words (Hukhta), and Good Deeds (Hvarshta) defined
Page 35 - 36

A Zoroastrian Household—Status of Women
Page 37 - 38

Morality of Zoroastrian Women—Tolerance
Page 38

An Avesta Incident of Mercy and Charity towards the Fallen
Page 39–40

God and His Hierarchy of Archangels (Ameshaspends)
Page 41

Kindness to Dumb Animals—Complaint of Geush-Urvan (the Over-Lord of the Herd of Cattle) to God—A Parable
Page 41–42

A Prayer of Repentance for Ill-Treatment or Unkindness to Domestic Animals
Page 43

Prohibition of Fasting from Food
Page 44

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Of the Life Hereafter

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The Body and the Soul
Page 45

Severance of their Tie of Friendship—The Glorious Sunset of Life—The Soul's Departure—Its Arrival at "Chinvat Bridge"—The Recorder "Mehr Davar" at the Gate of Heaven
Page 46

Doctrine of Reward and Punishment
Page 47

Duties of a Zoroastrian Youth after his Confirmation —The Way to Garothman Behest (Heaven)—The Result of the Zoroastrian Philosophy
Page 48–49

Incidents of Life where Religious Teachings are wanting
Page 49

An Illustration from Life (from Ignorance to Crime, from Crime to the Gallows)
Page 49–51

Resurrection of the Body
Page 52–53

The Memory of the Dead
Page 54

All Souls' Day
Page 54–55

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END OF INTRODUCTION

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EXTRACTS

Prayer of Ashem-Vohû
Page 57

The Law of Ahura-Mazda
Page 58

Commandments for the Body and the Soul
Page 58

The Soul's Destination
Page 61

The Soul's Rendering of Account
Page 64

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Gatha Hymn
Page 66

Confession of Faith
Page 69

The Creed
Page 69

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Prayer of Kem Nâ Mazda
Page 70

Prayer of Ke Verethrem Gâ
Page 70

Prayer of Ormuzd Yast (in Praise of God)
Page 70

God as the King, the Life, the Rewarder
Page 71

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The Creation of the World by Ahura-Mazda and corresponding Evils by Angro Mainyus
Page 72

God's Warning to Yima of Winter and Deluge
Page 74

Blessings of cultivating the Soil
Page 76

Happiness of the Earth
Page 77

Grief of the Earth
Page 77

Cultivation of Land where a Corpse is found
Page 78

Purification of Water defiled by a Corpse
Page 78

Religious Education
Page 79

Reward for the Pious
Page 80

Forgiveness of Sin
Page 81

The Temptation
Page 82

Banishment of Angro Mainyus
Page 83

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On Loan
Page 84

On Waste
Page 84

Temperance
Page 84

Souls’ Visit to the Earth
Page 86

The Mazdayasnian Confession
Page 87

Patet Erani (A Prayer for Repentance)
Page 89

Marriage Service
Page 91

The Vision of Ardâ-Virâf
Page 92

Sanctity
Page 101

Prayer for Safety
Page 102

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EDITORIAL NOTE
Pages 11 and 12


THE object of the editors of this series is a very definite one. They desire above all things that, in their humble way, these books shall be the ambassadors of good-will and understanding between East and West, the old world of Thought, and the new of Action. In this endeavour, and in their own sphere, they are but followers of the highest example in the land. They are confident that a deeper knowledge of the great ideals and lofty philosophy of Oriental thought may help to a revival of that true spirit of Charity which neither despises nor fears the nations of another creed and colour. Finally, in thanking press and public for the very cordial reception given to the "Wisdom of the East" series, they wish to state that no pains have been spared to secure the best specialists for the treatment of the various subjects at hand.

L. CR R-BYNG.
S. A. KAPADIA.

The Orient Press,
4, Harcourt Buildings,
Inner Temple, London.

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AUTHOR'S PREFACE
Page 13

ZOROASTRIANISM is a religion much commented upon by a few enthusiastic oriental scholars, and less understood by the general public. Out of the millions of believers of this faith in the bygone ages, there now remains a handful of devout followers, known as the Parsis. I have, therefore, ventured to put before my readers a brief sketch of the teachings of this divine prophet. I hope, that the strangers to the faith may find in it food for philosophic enlightenment, and the Zoroastrians themselves a subject for deeper and wider researches in the untold wealth of sublime theology and philosophy, now looked up in the monumental tomes of the ancient Avesta writings.

For extracts in this volume, I am greatly indebted, amongst others, to the works of the following eminent oriental scholars: Dr. Martin Haug, Dr. E. W. West, Dr. L. H. Mills, Professors

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[paragraph continues] Max Müller, Spiegel, Bleeck, Westergaard, Z. A. Ragozin, J. Darmesteter, Mr. K. R. Cama, Ervard Kavasji Edalji Kanga, Mr. N. M. N. Kanga, Mr. J. A. Pope, and Dr. J. Adams.

I have also to thank the India Office authorities for their kindness in placing at my disposal their splendid library of the Persian and Zend literature, and my old friend Sir C. Purdon Clarke, the Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, for his valuable suggestions regarding the ancient print of Zoroaster, which appears on the cover of this book, and my friend Mr. A. Kapadia, of Lincoln's Inn, for his kind assistance.

S. A. KAPADIA.

Inner Temple, London,
January 1st, 1905.

The Teachings of Zoroaster
by author S. A. Kapadia - 1905

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