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Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra or Zartosht, was the prophet of the Zoroastrian religion. It is now thought that he lived in eastern Iran or in central Asia around 1000 BC. The Gathas are hymns held by believers to have been written by Zoroaster.

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Also Known As: Bactrian Sage

Alternative Names: Zarathushtra • Zartosht • Zardusht • Zarathustra • Zarathushtra Spitama • Zarathoustra • Zoroastre • Zurtasht • Zartusht • Zarathusthra • Zerdusht • Zaratustra • زردشت • Zoroastro • Zoroastres

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A righteous government is of all the most to be wished for,
Bearing of blessing and good fortune in the highest.
Guided by the law of Truth, supported by dedication and zeal,
It blossoms into the Best of Order, a Kingdom of Heaven!
To effect this I shall work now and ever more.

With a foolish man make no dispute.

A reflective, contented mind is the best possession.

Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through life; for death comes upon thee at last, and the perishable part falls to the ground.

I will now tell you who are assembled here the wise sayings of Mazda, the praises of Ahura and the hymns of the Good Spirit, the sublime truth which I see rising out of these flames. You shall therefore harken to the Soul of Nature. Contemplate the beams of fire with a most pious mind. Every one, both men and women, ought to-day to choose his creed. Ye offspring of renowned ancestors, awake to agree with us.

Unto Thee, O Lord, the Soul of Creation cried:
"For whom didst Thou create me, and who so fashioned me?
Feuds and fury, violence and the insolence of might have oppressed me;
None have I to protect me save Thee;
Command for me then the blessings of a settled, peaceful life."

With an ignorant man thou shouldst not become a confederate and associate.

In forming a store of good works thou shouldst be diligent, so that it may come to thy assistance among the spirits.

He who upholds Truth with all the might of his power,
He who upholds Truth the utmost in his word and deed,
He, indeed, is Thy most valued helper, O Mazda Ahura!

Truth is best (of all that is) good. As desired, what is being desired is truth for him who (represents) the best truth.

Choose a wife who is of character, because that one is good who in the end is more respected. (p. 60)

Suffer no anxiety, for he who is a sufferer of anxiety becomes regardless of enjoyment of the world and the spirit, and contraction happens to his body and soul.

May we be those who shall heal this world

Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through much treasure and wealth; for in the end it is necessary for thee to leave all.

Make thyself pure, 0 righteous man! Anyone in the world here below can win purity for himself, namely, when he cleanses himself with Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds.