Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Hymn summaries

The Hymns
Summaries of each stanza:

1. You may receive heavenly sight of the message the "Wise Creator" had through meditation.
2. You should listen to the message the speaker has with full attention.
3. The balance in the world is kept by good and evil and it is your choice what you choose as they are both equally active.
4. The followers of good will be rewarded with knowledge and awareness of this life.
5. The one who chooses evil does badly, while the one who chooses good wins the favor of Ahura Mazda.
6. The ones who pick evil go out to deceive others when they have to make decisions and are out to destroy.
7. Armaity helps the soul pass through the test as well, along with the Spirit of Holy Power, the Good Mind, and Truth.
8. There will be a day Ahura punishes the ones who chose evil known as the Untruth.
9. The people who help the world move forward and think are helped by Ahura and the divine spirits.
10. The ultimate punishment to the ones who chose evil will be when the good are accepted into Ahura's paradise.
11. Let these rules guide you because the evil will be punished while the follower of truth will be rewarded.

1. The judge deals fair consequences to the evil, the good, and the mixed.
2. Someone who outright expresses his belief in Ahura and helps others along this path is making a substantial contribution.
3. The person who follows the teachings of Ahura, regardless of social status, will be blessed.
4. Through devotion and prayer, keep the evil temptations away.
5. The inspiration inside oneself must be invoked to truly pursue truth with Ahura. 
6. I, as a priest, have pursued truth and wish to meet with Ahura.
7. I wish for the message of Ahura to be spread everywhere.
8. Accept my prayers and in return, grant me knowledge of the end and immortality.
9. With the help of the spirits, let the ones with an advanced mind go to Ahura's abode.
10. Everything good is from you, Mazda, so please allow us to advance into the next life.
11. Listen to me Ahura and be kind enough to let us enter heaven.
12. Ahura, through you help, grant me good qualities.
13. Help our minds understand and acquire the ultimate truth.
14. Zarathushtra is truly noble and dedicated to Ahura.

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