Yasna 43 - Ushtavaiti Gatha

Gatha of Blessings

Overview

Declaration of happiness through righteousness

Avestan Text

Uštā ahmāi yahmāi uštā kahmāicīt
vasə̄ xšaiiąs mazdā̊ dāiiāt ahurō

Translation

Happiness to that person through whom happiness comes to others!
May the Wise Lord grant him power through Righteousness!

Commentary

Opens with the famous blessing "Ushta" - happiness. Describes Zarathustra's mystical encounter with Ahura Mazda.

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