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Gathas
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Texts
Yasna 28 — The First Gatha of ZarathustraThe opening hymn of the Gathas, Zarathustra's prayer to Ahura Mazdā for truth, wisdom, and the strength to guide the world toward righteousness.Yasna 29 — The Lament of the Soul of the OxThe second Gatha of Zarathustra, a dramatic dialogue in which the Soul of Creation cries out against violence, and Ahura Mazdā names Zarathustra as the chosen protector of the world.Yasna 30 — The Hymn of the Two SpiritsThe third Gatha of Zarathustra, in which the Two Primordial Spirits choose between Truth and Falsehood at the beginning of creation, establishing the moral dualism at the heart of Zoroastrianism.Yasna 31 — Zarathustra's Questions to Ahura MazdāThe fourth Gatha of Zarathustra, in which the prophet questions Ahura Mazdā about creation, free will, reward, and punishment — the longest hymn of the Ahunavaiti Gatha.Yasna 32 — The Hymn Against the Daeva-WorshippersThe fifth Gatha of Zarathustra, in which the prophet confronts the followers of falsehood and the daeva-worshippers — the central polemic of the Ahunavaiti Gatha.Yasna 33 — Zarathustra's Prayer of DedicationThe sixth Gatha of Zarathustra, in which the prophet turns from confrontation to prayer, invokes the divine helpers, and dedicates his very self to Ahura Mazdā.Yasna 34 — The Final Hymn of the Ahunavaiti GathaThe seventh and final hymn of the Ahunavaiti Gatha, completing the first collection of Zarathustra's songs. The prophet dedicates good deeds and words to Ahura Mazdā, yearns for the divine fire, and walks the path of the Saoshyants.Yasna 43 — The Hymn of HappinessThe first hymn of the Ushtavaiti Gatha, the second collection of Zarathustra's songs. The prophet declares his identity, recognizes Ahura Mazdā as the Supreme Benevolent Providence, and commits his life to truth and the fight against falsehood.Yasna 44 — Zarathustra's QuestionsThe second hymn of the Ushtavaiti Gatha, in which the prophet Zarathustra puts twenty questions to Ahura Mazdā on creation, truth, worship, and the fate of the righteous and the wicked.Yasna 45 — The Proclamation of ZarathustraThe third hymn of the Ushtavaiti Gatha, in which Zarathustra turns from questioning to proclamation, declaring the twin spirits, the supreme truth, and the promise of perfection and immortality.Yasna 46 — The Lament of ZarathustraThe fourth and final hymn of the Ushtavaiti Gatha, in which Zarathustra cries out in loneliness, seeks protection, and names the allies who will carry his mission forward.Yasna 47 — The Hymn of the Holy SpiritThe first hymn of the Spentamainyu Gatha, a six-verse meditation on the Holy Spirit as the creative force through which Ahura Mazdā grants truth, devotion, and judgment.Yasna 48 — The Hymn of Truth's VictoryThe second hymn of the Spentamainyu Gatha, twelve verses of prophetic questioning on truth's victory over falsehood, Armaiti as the Earth Mother, and the coming of the Saoshyants.Yasna 49 — The Hymn of the Prophet's ResolveThe third hymn of the Spentamainyu Gatha, twelve verses of prophetic confrontation with falsehood, naming of enemies and allies, and Zarathustra's direct plea for divine strength.Yasna 50 — The Hymn of the Prophet's PrayerThe fourth and final hymn of the Spentamainyu Gatha, eleven verses of the prophet's devotional prayer — from the soul's question after death to a vow of praise as long as will endures.Yasna 51 — The Hymn of the Good DominionThe sole hymn of the Vohu Khshathra Gatha — twenty-two verses spanning divine sovereignty, cosmic judgment, and the named disciples who received Zarathustra's teaching.Yasna 53 — The Wedding Hymn of ZarathustraThe last Gatha of Zarathustra, a wedding hymn for his youngest daughter Pouruchista, weaving marriage counsel into the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood.