The Gathas of Asho Zarathushtra- An Overview
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The Gathas of Asho Zarathushtra provide timeless wisdom that applies to the zeitgiest of the changing times, including to:
Recognise the Great Wisdom and Energy guiding Creation
(Ahura Mazda) within oneself and all creation
Learn, identify and choose the Good Force (Spenta Mainyu) through our Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds
Manifest the attributes of this Wisdom through oneself
Nurture the fire in each one and ourselves for the good of All
This session offers an overview of the The Gathas of Asho Zarathushtra provide timeless wisdom that applies to the zeitgiest of todays changing times – Material and Spiritual.
1 min 30 sec: The Mazdayasni Zarathushti Daena, the meaning of Daena and Mantra
4 min: Verse 1 of the Gathas: meaning, implications for service before self and Ecology
7 min: Implications of Aatarsh to transform ourself and our World through our Inner Fire.
8.37 min:Purpose of understanding and manifesting the Wisdom in the Gathas – Refreshing oneself and the World
9.10 min: Last verse of Gathas: Link between Asha and Khshatra (Force for Good through Good Action) – using our life Force, Intellect and Good Mind: Choice and Responsibility.
7.30 min: Meaning of Ahura Mazda
10.44 min: Some of the teachings in the Gathas: Recognise the Great Wisdom and Energy guiding Creation (Ahura Mazda) within oneself and all creation
Learn, identify and choose the Good Force (Spenta Mainyu) through our Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds
Manifest the attributes of this Wisdom through oneself
Nurture the fire in each one and ourselves for the good of All
13.12 min: Gratitude to the Mobed Sahebs and Ervad Sahebs for conserving the knowledge in the Gathas.
14.28: Link betwen the Gathas and implications for living our life and conserving Nature. The link to the Yasna ceremony, the
18.30 min: Structure of the 5 Gathas and analysis
22.50 min: Mind Map to begin studying the Gathas
The Journey from Asha to Ushta onward to FrAshoKereti
Choices with Responsibility and Discretion, links between Ahura Mazda, Khratum and Sarosh
27.49 min: Gathas go beyond the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals
29.35 min: Links between Ashem Vohu, the Yatha Ahu Vairyo and the Gathas
31.30 min: Nurturing Nature and the Gathas – being the light that spreads the light, manifesting the AmeshaSpentas.
32.17min: Explanation for Ahura Mazda in the Gathas, links to Science (Physics)
35:08min: Link between the Gathas and a Jashan ceremony
38.04 min: Our internal Fire and The Gathas – increasing productivity, progressing the World, nurturing the elements of Nature – making the World better for others.
39:34 min: Aatarsh Niayesh and the Gathas, true love for the good of all, friendship and Ahura Mazda
42: 09 min: Leadership, taking others with one towards happiness, with discretion. Asha, Armaity, Vohu Mana, Khshatra, Sarosh, Ahura Mazda.
45.21 min: Spenta Mainyu (the Energy towards good guiding our choices), faith in Ahura Mazda and the verses of the Gathas
The Jashan ceremony and the Aatarsh Niayesh as a reflection of the Gathas
47.55 min: Choices with responsibility based upon intellect and discretion to please Ahura Mazda.
Listen (to the best and the inner voice), reflect individually with our bright intellect, decide with responsibility before each circumstance while being aware of knowledge/learning that protect.
Links to the concept of Human rights – being empowered with the attributes of Ahura Mazda – to wisely take the best decision to choose what is Right.
58.15 min: Applying the Gathas to creating a Peaceful and sustainable future for the next generation. Justice, Equity of thought. Developing a faith in the teachings of the Gathas and the Zarathushti Daena.
59.15 min Hope and Compassion, Emotional resilience, converting challenges into opportunities for the good of all.
1 hr: The Priest represents Ahura Mazda at every Jashan.
1 hr.2 min: Building Fellowship. The journey of Asha to Ushta , outcomes follow Good Thoughts, Words and Deeds. Honouring the good actions of others – link to the Yenghe Haataam.
1hr.3 min: Understanding Ahura Mazda based upon the Gathas. What does it mean to be a Zarathushti. Links to caring for Nature. Responsibility to align with Ahura Mazda and unite with the Divine Energy.
1hr5 min: Mind, Breath, Actions. FrAshoKereti and synergistically working together. When is the wish of Asho Zarathushtra Saheb fulfilled. Daena Vanguhi.
1hr 8 min: Zarathushtra Sahebs dedication: dedicating ones breath and Good Mind to Ahura Mazda.
1hr 10 min: Gathas and Science of the 21st Century. Kem na Mazda, Fire as the transformer, All being connected through our Mind: protection. Self-regulation, building resilience.
1 hr 12 min: Reaching/manifesting Ahura Mazda and the bliss of the corporeal and Spiritual, on account of Asha
1 hr 13 min: Asha, Vohu Manah. Through Armaity and Khshatra achieving undiminished power.
1 hr 14 min: Achieving Garothman – Men Gairi – being aware of the blessings. Teaching others to strive for Asha.
1hr 15 min: Protection through Fire and Mind. Gathas and the Kem na Mazda prayer leading to refreshing the world. Sarosh and protection. Having Faith in the Wisdom of the Gathas
1hr 18 min: Making the world refreshed. Becoming a person of the Good Mind.
1 hr 20 min Regenerating oneself and the World through the power of Ahura Mazda. Achieving the will of Ahura Mazda through Asha. Gathas and the Kusti Prayers.
1 hr 22 min The Gathas and the World view of Asho Zarathushtra Saheb. Building happiness and harmony, imbibing Ahura Mazda, inspiring our Good Thoughrts, Good Words and Deeds. Gratitude to our Fravashi – the essence of Ahura Mazda in each creation.
Goodness and happiness and Mental Health, Good Entrepreneurship, brining about Prosperity and Good Governance.
Building our Self esteem with Confidence and Resilience for the sake of Ahura Mazda and Spenta Mainyu.
1 hr 24 min: Concept of Khaetva and the Gathas. Concepts in every part of life. Principles in the Jasa Me Avanghe Mazda. Self reliance and interdependence and making choices with discretion.
1 hr 26 min: Our duty and responsibility to learn the Gathas.
Gathas and Yatha Ahu Vairyo, Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds the attributes of Ahura Mazda (Amesha spentas described in later text).
1hr 28 min: Significance of the knowledge in the Gathas and how to bring the Mazdayasni Daena into us.
1 hr 29 min: Discussion and Question and Answers.
1hr 32 min: Gratitude to my teachers.
Thanks for explaining meanings of the Agatha’s.
It is one thing to listen and understand but quite another to put these ideas into practice. I try hard to follow them in my daily life. 🙏