In the beginning there were two primal spirits, Twins spont… - Zoroaster

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In the beginning there were two primal spirits,
Twins spontaneously active,
These are the Good and the Evil, in thought, and in word, and in deed.

Zoroaster

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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

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Practice no sloth, so that the duty and good work, which it is necessary for thee to do, may not remain undone. (p. 59)

By Thy perfect Intelligence, O Mazda
Thou didst first create us having bodies and spiritual consciences,
And by Thy Thought gave our selves the power of thought, word, and deed.
Thus leaving us free to choose our faith at our own will.

Purity is for man, next to life, the greatest good that parity is procured by the Law of Mazda to him who cleanses his own self with Good Thoughts, Words, and Deeds. (Extracts, p. 57)

In the beginning there were two primal spirits, Twins spontaneously active, These are the Good and the Evil, in thought, and in word, and in deed. - Zoroaster

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