Yasna 28 - Ahunavaiti Gatha
Prayer of Zarathustra
Overview
Opening prayer seeking guidance from Ahura Mazda
Avestan Text
Ahyā yāsā nəmaŋhā ustānazastō rafəδrahyā
manyə̄uš mazdā pourūvīm spəṇtahyā ašā vīspə̄ṇg šyaoθanā
manyə̄uš mazdā pourūvīm spəṇtahyā ašā vīspə̄ṇg šyaoθanā
Translation
With uplifted hands and deep humility, I pray first to You, O Mazda,
For the support of the Holy Spirit through Righteousness in all my actions.
For the support of the Holy Spirit through Righteousness in all my actions.
Commentary
This opening Gatha establishes the fundamental relationship between Zarathustra and Ahura Mazda. The prophet approaches the divine with humility and outspread hands, seeking spiritual guidance.
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