The Gathas
The 17 hymns composed by Prophet Zarathustra himself in Old Avestan.
Yasna 28 - Ahunavaiti Gatha
Prayer of Zarathustra
Opening prayer seeking guidance from Ahura Mazda
PrayerHumilityGood Mind
Yasna 29 - Soul of the Cow
The Cry for a Savior
The Soul of Creation cries out; Zarathustra is chosen
CreationSalvationDivine Selection
Yasna 30 - The Two Spirits
Doctrine of Ethical Dualism
The fundamental teaching of Two Primordial Spirits and free will
Two SpiritsFree WillGood vs Evil
Yasna 31 - Divine Revelation
Vision of Truth
Zarathustra describes his divine revelations
RevelationCreationTruth
Yasna 43 - Ushtavaiti Gatha
Gatha of Blessings
Declaration of happiness through righteousness
HappinessBlessingsDivine Encounter
Yasna 44 - The Questions
Inquiries to Ahura Mazda
Profound questions about creation and cosmic order
CreationCosmologyDivine Wisdom
Yasna 45 - The Proclamation
Declaration of Faith
Public declaration of Zoroastrian doctrine
TeachingFaith
Yasna 46 - The Persecution
Zarathustra's Trials
The prophet describes persecution and seeks divine aid
PersecutionFaith in Adversity
Yasna 47 - Spenta Mainyu Gatha
The Holy Spirit
Teaching about Spenta Mainyu and Amesha Spentas
Holy SpiritAmesha Spentas
Yasna 48 - Righteousness Triumphant
Victory of Good
Prophecy of Righteousness overcoming the Lie
VictoryDefeat of Evil
Yasna 51 - Vohukhshathra Gatha
Good Dominion
Teaching about righteous rule and judgment
Righteous RuleJudgment
Yasna 53 - Vahishtoishti Gatha
Wedding Hymn
Marriage blessing for Zarathustra's daughter
MarriageFamilyBlessings