DAYNA Manthravani:
The pathway to prosperity,
to enlightenment (Self Realization)
FOREWORD:
As the name suggests, Dayna (pronounced Day-naa), meaning the pathway (of Light-Knowledge) to excellence (enlightenment); and Man-thra-vani[1] meaning victorious Mantras; is that pathway to excellence (enlightenment) that relies on the individual making independent, judicial, integrity based Choices.
Derived from the root word 'man' (pronounced "mun" मन , to rhyme with bun), that unique capability 'to think, to reason' , to plan logically and “thraa” थ्रा meaning crucible/concentration of; Mantra literally means 'instrument of thought'; that which when intoned stimulates the mind to reason. Mantras are hymns, which through their intrinsic quality of stimulation of the intellect and reasoning faculties, benefit those who chant them with devotion and understanding. They form the original constituents of the Gathas.
The ancient Kavas[2] (Philosopher Kings) developed a language of external sounds, based on rhythmic variation, perfectly harmonious in its structure and evolution. This language had a common element: its Roots, the elemental basis of word formation. It is these root words, uniquely aligned sound syllables, which form the basis of Mantras, the devotional category of which are called Stoat. स्तोत (rhyming with "moat")
The Kavas correlated scientific knowledge with sound and composed Mantras, which were at once, masterpieces of knowledge, capable of stimulating the intellect, yet simple enough for the message to be memorized and grasped[3], at different levels depending on the intelligence of the hearer. The Mantra thus becomes the vehicle to experience inner light (Aathraa).
“Among the accomplishments of the grammarians can be reckoned a method for paraphrasing (Vedic) Sanskrit in a manner that is identical not only in essence but in form with current work in Artificial Intelligence.”
The word (Mantra[5]) so heard radiated powerful intellect and intuitive[6] stimulation when properly recited by the devotee, through knowledge, understanding and faith. Little wonder therefore that our creator Ahura Mazda is addressed as Khwa-tr[7]ख्वात्र (Vedic Savitr सावित्र), that aspect of the Creator that stimulates of intellect.
While outwardly based on the language of the masses (Avesta/Vedic Sanskrit), these “Manthric” compositions used single sound syllables based on root words placed in specific meter (sequence)[8]. Thus we have the Ahuna-vaiti Gatha composed on the basis of 7 + 9 sound syllables.
Mantras have a rhythmical meter, invoking the infinite, a sacred hymn, radiating an aura of light (color) and sound, uniquely aligned with the forces of nature, inducing & stimulating the mind to positive actions.
Owing to their specific sound syllable and resulting vibration[9], these incantations could not be conveyed by the printed texts lest the message got corrupted. They could be transmitted only between the two minds - of the Guru or Zota/Zotr (Teacher) and the Sishya[10] (Student) in a way similar to the way Mobeds of today are taught the scriptures.
Little wonder then that our Gathas and Vedic hymns, composed in a very specific meter, were passed on by teachers to pupils through an oral transmutation only, for thousands of years. They were not written down; in fact this was prohibited[11].
According to Dr A A Macdonell[i] : “The hymns were composed almost exclusively by a hereditary priesthood”, later addressed as Ud-gaate or chanting priest and Hotr (our Zotr/Zoata) or reciting (preacher) priest.
It is this oral transmutation of our Gathas and Yasnas that have not only preserved their concepts, undiluted, over thousands of years, changes of languages and geography but also, saved it from destruction at the hands of Jihadist[12] zealots.
[1] Manthraa= that which stimulates reasoned thinking + Van: Victorious[2].
[5] According to James Newton Powell (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)
[6] The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. ~ Albert Einstein
[7] Khwatr (Khursheed) is none other than Vedic Savitr to whom the Gayatri Mantra is dedicated. Vedic “Saa” = Avestic “Kh” or “Khw”[8]
It has been found that the human mind is capable of memorizing and being influenced if sounds are in a 7 +/- 2 sequences.
[9] The String Theory (or the universal theory postulates that the shape of that infinitesimal, fundamental building block of life (and the universe), is that of a `string'. These strings, which can be open, closed, or looped, (like DNA) “vibrate” with a unique identificational fingerprint of sound and color depending on the nature of the particle. One mode of vibration, or `musical note', makes the string appear as an electron, another as a photon.
[12] Fanatical hordes of savage arabs- faithful disciples of a prophet of a very different order from Zarathushtra swept over Persia and brought the usual categorical alternatives. The larger part of the Avesta was finally lost and the bulk of the Parsis, accepted per force, the sorry substitute of the Koran.
[i] A Vedic Reader for Students and; A Vedic Grammar for Students, by A. A. Macdonnel
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The hymn of CREATION:
Yasna 31.7:
Yas taa manta Pou-ru-yo
Who, first and foremost began stirring, that Ocean of nothingness
Rao-chey-beesh roi-thu-ven khw-aa-thraa
Thoughts, like packets of Light, streaming out in radiant glory, Reverberating at the dawn of Life
Hvo khra-thwaa daan-mish ash-em
Creating through warmth, and Splendor, that Rhythm regulating cosmic functioning of the just created Universe.
Yaa daa-ra yat vahishtem mano
Like cords (reins) of Love, that we understand, held in thy hands, the highest, Greatest Mind,
Taa Mazdaa mai-nyoo u-kshyo
The cords of Love, that Inspire and Strengthen us, O Great Wise Dispenser (who rules exclusively through Wisdom)
Yee Noo-rem-chit Ahura haa-mo
Perpetually illuminating and purifying (improving) our intellects
The Mantra defining the Spiritual Quest :
Yasna 44.18:
*Dasa Aspao arshna-vaitish Ushtram-chaa
Of achieving an expert command/control, over the 10 senses with strength and intelligence[1]
Tat; thwaa Pereasa Eresh Moee Vao-chaa, Ahura
This do I inquire of Thee, for absolute, doubtless comprehension, O all pervading Creator,
Kathaa Asha tat Mizdem hananee
How does one earn that prize, (a successful, prosperous life), through constant, unwavering alignment with the Truth,*Dasa Aspao arshna-vaitish Ushtram-chaa
Of achieving an expert command/control, over the 10 senses with strength and intelligence[1]
Hyaat Moee Mazda Api-vaiti Ha-urva-ta
Elevating me through practical experience of the results of actions based on reasoned, wise choices, to that enlightened, perfect state of self realization,
Amere-tata yathaa hee Mazda tai-byo daao-ghaa
And finally to that Immortality and merger with Thee; that exalted goal/destination that I may hold up as an inspiration (lead by example) for mankind, O Great Wise Ruler (Mazda),
Ahu-na Vai-ryo
-The Choice
-The Choice
Ya-thaa A-hoo Vai-ryo:
I pledge alliance to Thee consciously, O Almighty Creator of all Life,
Through reasoned, fact based, intelligent Choice.
A-thaa Rt-ush, Ash-aat chit ha-chaa
Likewise I seek counsel from thy essence within me, that divine spark, that master of my sub-conscious (Rt-ush), to introspect and seek solutions to the challenges I face in life.
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Van-geush daz-daa Ma-nang-ho
Treading that victorious path, fueled by Love and Compassion,
Shyaa-o-thaa-naa-naam an-geush Maz-daai
Through conscious, enlightened acts of selflessness, performed with the same regularity as breathing
Ksha-threm-chaa A-hoo-raai aa
As it is only through the strength of conviction to follow this path, of Actions based on knowledge, Truth and good intentions, O Creator of all life
Yim dre-gub-yo da-daat Vas-taa-rem
That guides me away from the dregs of ignorant, egotistical Un-ethical behavior and towards acquisition of thy postulated riches.
Word Break-up and Explanatory Notes:
Yatha: Just as
Ahu : Life force, The self sustaining, hence immortal, Creator
Vai-ryo/Vairyo : Pure intentioned, intelligent reasoned Choice. Where Vai= Choice and “Ryo” = radiance, meaning through pure intent & wisdom
Atha : First and foremost.
Ratush : Rt-ush; where Rt= the Lords’ chariot and Ush= the Light of knowledge, that which enlightens.
Ash-aat: of Truth, Reality; the divinely instituted mechanism which operates the earth
Chit: Spark, a pure essence .
Ha-cha: of
Van-ge-ush (Van-gay-ush): Victorious Life. Where Van =Victorious; Gay= (spiritual) wealth and Ush= Light (knowledge). Gay-ush also means the selfless mother earth, implying that selflessness is key to a successful (victorious) existence.
Daz-da: advised, enlightened path, prescribed by our Creator who operates exclusively through wisdom.
Man-an-gho : Man of Reason. (Mun=ability to reason + An= breath + Gho =vessel); that reasoning, discerning intellect, encased in a body that breathes to exist.
Shyoth-ana-naam: Ethical Deeds/actions performed with the same regularity as breathing.
Ang-e-ush: Enlightened selfless soul. Here, Ang= body, that breathes (is living) and Ush= Light,
Maz-dai: Maz = great, and Dai= wise dispensation
Ksha-threm-cha: of (Will) Power (strength of conviction, not compulsion)
The Kshthraa of Ahura Mazda, is both his Kingdom and Power/Strength; Kingdom in material sense and will power in the spiritual sense.
Yim: Vedic Yam: which Guides (Yim guided the people to a land protected from the incoming glacial age)
Dre-gub-yo : driving the druj/droha/dregs (demonic deceivers) away.
Drigu (in this case) refers to the poverty of the un-enlightened soul, representative of the baser faculties of man; to be removed. Enlightenment removes this.
Da-daat: Grant (spiritual riches/ enlightenment)
Vaasta-rem: Vaastr-em: Spiritual riches. Derived from the root word “Vas-tra”; meaning “Vas” –riches that can be stored/accumulated, where they would be concentrated-“Tra”). These riches (spiritual currency) are the only riches that remain beyond mortality)
Yenghe-hatam: “Worship through Righteous actions”
Yen-ghe haataam aat yasne paiti van-gho Maz-da Ahu-ro vae-tha,
ash-at ha-cha, yaon-gham-cha
tan-s-cha, tao-s-cha yaza-maide.
Those, who intelligently make their every act (endeavor), An act of worship,
Promoting the cause of Truth and Justice, through Knowledge, in unison, with the cosmic Rhythm[1] of the Universe;
Are recognized and protected by thee, as victorious souls, O Ahura Mazda;
Each one of these, who have been and who are,
With reverence will I recall by name, And strive to emulate their holy deeds
[1] The Universe operates randomly, yet intelligently balancing based on the principle of a continuous improvement spiral
Vohu(Bah)man
The Beloved Creator who rules exclusively through Wisdom
Yasna 28.1:
Yey Vaao Mazda Ahu-ra:
Comprehending Thee, without any doubt, as that immortal creator who rules exclusively through Wisdom
Pai-ri Jas-ai Vohu Man-angha
As one who envelopes the universe & its creations with Love & Compassion
Mai-byo Daa-voi, Ah-vaa-o:
May this wish, straddling both my existences (Physical and Spiritual) be granted.
Ast-va tas-cha Hyat-chaa Man-angho
Steady improvement of my current mortal form, my nature, my character, to the higher, purer levels of spirituality.
Ayap-taa Ash-at Ha-cha
Achieving that prosperity, that self-realization, in the inherent unity of all entities that make up the Universe
Yaish Ra-pan-to Dai-deesh Khu-aa-threy
That realization, learned from life experience, that removes all ignorance & baser tendencies, empowering this devotee to be ushered into thy abode of light.
Yey: For
Vaa-o: doubt dispelling knowledge/doubtless comprehension
Maz-da: Maaz: Great + Da/Dha: who rules/dispenses justice through reason, intellect
Ahu-ra: Creator of Life, the self-created, self-existent Life force.
Pai-ri : surrounding, all encompassing
Jas-ai : reach, merge, envelope (cognate with the proper nouns “Jasi”)
Vohu Man-angha: Beloved divinity, full of Love, Compassion and Reason
Mai-byo: to me
Daa-voi: be granted
Ah-vaa-o: of both existences (material & spiritual)
As-tva-tas-cha: of the current/existence. Here “Ast-v” means mortal and “tas” meaning form.
Hyat-chaa: and that of
Man-an-gho: That body, that life-form that is capable of reasoning.
Ayap-taa: that prosperity, that realization
Ash-aat: Path of A-sha: Truth & Reality (uprightness, integrity, knowledge)
Ha-cha: that
Ya-ish: whereby
Ra-pan-to: the faithful (devotees)
Dai-deesh: would lead to
Khu-aa-threy: the lustrous abode of light (knowledge); the glow of wisdom, of self-realization.
ASHA:
The Rhythm of the Universe
Ys28.3:
Ye Vaao a-sha uf-yaa-nee,
O Ash-a, I comprehend thee as that divinely designed symphony conducting the Universe,
Man-as-chaa Vo-hoo A-pouru-veem
As the first and foremost Gateway (Guide), to Truth (Reality), Knowledge and Justice, for us beings endowed with Reason,
Mazda aam-chaa Ahurem,
O my Great, immortal Creator, who rules only through Wisdom,
Yae-byo ksha-threm-chaa A-ghzaon vaam-nem,
Indulge my moral lapses, and infuse in me, thy devotee, that never waning Strength of Spirit;
Var-dai-tee Ara-maiti-sh,
Assured by that unfailing patience , that energetic resoluteness of purpose
Aa Moi rafe-dhr-ai zu-veng jasaa-taa
To achieve that ideal wealth, that bliss, that ecstasy of bonding with Thee.
Ye: for
Vaao: doubtless comprehension
Asha: that cosmic law (algorithm) based on Truth and Justice which governs the Universe
Uf-yaa nee: Divine Symphony/Rhythm
Man-as-chaa : Of Mankind (that mortal entity exclusively endowed with the power to reason)
Vo-hu: Beloved (Divine Love/Pure intent)
A-pouru-veem: the first, foremost teacher, guide of mankind (to self improvement).
Mazda: The great divinity who rules exclusively through wisdom
Aam-chaa: of Ours’
Ahu-rem: Almighty, radiant Creator
Yae-byo: Indulgence, (of my moral lapses)
Ksha-threm-chaa: Divine Strength (security, support)
A-ghzaon-vam-nem: Never-ending, never losing, always victorious
Var-dai-tee: Guarantee (the growth of this) wealth
Aa-ra-maitish: Resolute, energetic Devotion of Purpose ( Aara= energetic persistent and Maiti = devotion)
Aa: Towards (Come to)
Moi: me
Rafe-dhra-aee: rapture (ecstasy, bliss)
Zu-veng: at my call
Ja-sa-taa: Enjoyment
Kshatra Vairya
-The all encompassing dominion of the Lord
Ys33.13 :
Raf(ey)-dhraai vouru cha-shaa-ney
For gaining that Bliss, that Ecstasy, of infinite size,
Do-i-shee moi yaa vey abi-fraa
Grant me that Gift, of thy priceless support
Taa kshthraa-hyaa Ahura
Thy protective strength, O almighty Creator
Yaa van-geush ashish manangho
Gained by those victorious souls who Reason exclusively through Truth and Knowledge
Fro Spenta Aa-ra-maiti
Who Intentionally, energetically and resolutely follow the Pure path,
Asha da-en-naao fra-da-kshyaa
Aligned with Truth & Reality (Asha), continuously improving our Selves, along thy postulated path (this faith, this religion) of excellence and enlightenment.
Word entomology:
Rafe-dhraa-e-yaa: Blissful Ecstasy (devotedly/fervently/ecstatically).
Rafe’: bliss + dhraa = dhrishti (sight)
Vouru: wide (like a wide shored lake), expansive
Chashaaney: seeing, attaining
Do-i-shee: demonstrate/ grant that gift
Moi: me.
yaa – who/about.
Vey : your
a-bi-fraa: priceless support
Taa: thy.
Khsh-athra-hyaa : protective power, protective dominion
Ahura: Creator
yaa – which/who
Van-gheush : winning, victorious soul
Ash-ish : That wished for, Reality, that Truth, that Knowledge
Man-an-gho: reasoning mentality
fro -- (come) forth, be forthcoming
Spenta: Divine, pure.
Aara-maiti: persistent devotion of purpose
Asha – (harmony with Truth) righteous law that conducts the Universe,
da-en-naao : Day-na: the path to excellence and enlightenment
fra-da-ksha-yaa – Fraa: renovate/evolve upwards + dakhsh : direct/ point out
Ara-maiti
Pure, Energetic Resoluteness
Yasna 33.12:
Uzmoi Arshwa Ahura
Purify and invigorate me, O Creator,
Aramaiti Tevishem Daaswaa
Infuse all ten of my senses, to carry out actions, with energy, determination and resoluteness of purpose,
Spenishta Mainyu Mazda,
With the Purest of Intent, O Great Wise Lord
Van-gha-u-yaa zavoi aada
To achieve that treasured cup of victory, through industrious effort,
Asha hazo emavat,
With strength and courage to further thy universal Law; of Truth and Justice, with conviction (not compulsion)
Vohu manangha fesera-toom
Achieving that beloved mental tranquility through continuous improvement and renovation of the self.
Word Philology:
Uzmoi: Uz + Moi: Purify me
Arsh-waa: (Uzar + ashwa) energize, invigorate
Ahura: Almighty Creator
Aaramaiti: energetic, enthusiastic, persistent, steadfast, resolute devotion of purpose
Ara= Energetic, Maiti = Devotion. Vedic Shakti.
Tev-ishm: Senses (of the nervous system)
Daa-swaa: Ten
Spenishta: Spenta (pure, divine) + Ishta: (wish granter)
Mainyu: Mentality, Disposition, Intent
Mazda: (Maaz: Maah: Great + Daa: Dha*: Intellect granter/dispenser) Great Intellect
Van-ghu-yaa: the crucible/cup/challis of Victorious love and goodness
Zavo: heartfelt, industrious offering, cognate: Zasto
Adaa: reward (through conviction, not compulsion)
Asha: The universal Law, instituted by Mazda which guides souls (through retrospection) along the path of integrity and justice
Hazo: vigour
Ey-mavat: full development/strong
Vohu Manangha: heavenly minded; positivism, high mindedness (Love and Compassion)
Fesera-toom: embrace of renovation
Ha-urva-tat
The Ideal Existence:
Ys47.1:
Spenta mainyoo Vahishta-chaa mananghaa:
That Pure intentioned mental disposition, that wealth most desired, by the Man of Reason,
Hacha Ashaat Shyoth-naa-chaa Vachangha-chaa:
Motivating Thoughts and Words that seamlessly flow into Deeds dedicated to ever improving and expanding the cause of Truth, Knowledge and Justice
Ahmai daan ha-urva-taa amerey-ta-ta:
Results in grant, to us, of that prosperity, that perfection, that ideal existence of Self Realization, telescoping to that perpetual glowing radiance we address as Immortality
Maaz-daao Kshth-raa Aa-raa-maiti Ahuro;
By Thy design, O Great Wise Intellect, that Strength, that Energy, who we address as The Creator
Spen-ta: Pure, shining bright
Man-yoo: mentality, intention
Vah-ishta-chaa : of the Wealth, most desired, wished for
Man-an-ghaa: Man of Reason. (Mun= discerning/intelligent judgment) + anghaa (human body, crucible of breath)
Hacha: through
Ash-aat: The Expanding /increasing Path of the Universe whose very nature is based on Truth and Knowledge.
Shyoth-naa-chaa: Of Deeds/actions
Vach-angha-chaa: of Words/Speech
Ah-mai : Unto Us, Upon us
Daan: gift/grant
ha-urva-taa: perfection/self realization; Vedic Saraswat.
Ame-rey-tata: Immortal radiance, Immortality
Maaz-daao: Great Intellect
Kshth-raa: Power/strength/kingdom
Aa-raa-maiti: Energy (Shakti) steadfast devotion to purpose
Ahuro: Creator
Ameratat
-Immortality-Oneness with the Divinity
Ys31.6:
Ahmai anga-hat vahishtem
Yey moi vid-waao vaao-chaat hai-theem
Manthrem yim ha-urva-tat-to
Asha-hiyaa amer-taa-taas-chaa
Mazdaai a-vat kshathrem
Hyaat hoi vohoo va-kshaat manangha
That mortal, shall achieve, that wealth, that is most wished for,
Who enlightens with Knowledge, that Truth, that removes all doubt,
Such is the Mantra of Ha-urva-tat, that symphonic melodies that inspires the mind to prosperity, that perfect state of self realization,
Achieved through conscientious and Continuous acts of self improvement,
Through Actions based on Truth, Knowledge and Justice, Like the ever expanding Universe, Expanding and Increasing the cause of righteousness,
is that, which when put to practice, achieves immortality through oneness with Thee, O Great Wise Dispenser (Mazda), in thy realm , where Love and Compassion reigns supreme.
Ah-mai: Unto him
Angha-hat: shall gain, on our bodies
Vahistem: Wealth, most wished for
Yey: Whose
Moi: me
Vid-waao: Knowledge
Vao-chaat: Doubtless
Hai-theem: (that) Truth, that Reality
Manthrem: Divine hymns that inspire
Yim: Which
Ha-urva-tato: of Perfection, self realization
Asha-hiyaa: along the ever expanding, ever improving path of Truth, Knowledge and Justice
Amera-ta-taas-chaa: of Immorality
Mazda: The Lord who rules exclusively through wisdom
Avat: Such (is)
Kshatrem: Dominion of the Lord
Hyat: that
Hoi: Within him
Vohu: Beloved
Va-kshaat: Shall Increase
Manangha: Mentality
(Dadvah Ahura Mazda)-Day-pa-Adar
(the excellence of the Divine Fire)
Yasna:34.4
At Toi Aathrem Ahura
Through the light and warmth of thy Divine Flame O Immortal Creator,
Ao-jong-hvan-tem Asha Us-maa-hee
Strength, through Truth, do we yearn for, night and day,
Asish-tem Ey-ma van-tem
Knowledge and Light that leads us to victory
*Stoi Rapan-tey Chi-thraa A-vang-hem
Devotional Mantric recitation, that facilitates Clarity of thought, Perception , to those faithful, of pure intent
At Mazda Dai-bi-shyan-tey
But, O Wise Lord, to those deliberately treading the unethical, evil path
Zasta ish-taish Dar-shtaa A e-neng-hem
Swiftly, do they experience the viciousness (the fruits, the harvest) of their
Evil deeds, recoiling back on them.
Word Philology:
Att : Indeed,
Toi: Thy
Aath-rem: Divine Fire, that Warmth (Love) and Light (Knowledge)
Ahu-ra: Radiant Immortal Creator
Ao-jongh-van-tem: Mighty, Victorious force (Van-tem : victorious)
Asha: Law (Algorythm) of the Universe, that is based on Truth and Justice
Us-maa-hee: do we yearn/have a burning desire for (Us = to burn)
Asish-tem: (ashish: full of knowledge; tem: highest) Highest/Purest in Knowledge
ey-ma van-tem: (Van: winning, victorious) Swiftly victorious
Stoi: Devotional mantra (one that is constantly, repeated). Divine Inspiration
Ra-pan-tey: Path of the Faithful (devout) ; Path of pure, intent-free devotion. Pan = blessed path
chi-thraa: perception, clarity
a-van-ghem: beneficent help
Att: indeed
Mazda: Great Wisdom dispenser
dai-bish-yan-tey: untruthful, ethically challenged
Zasta ish-taish: (zasta: devoted offering, ish: wish) with industrious hands. We reap what we sow
Darsh-taa: Vision (darshana), realization
Ae-neng-hem: Viscious
Atar- Ahura Mazda Puthra
Athro Ahurahe Mazdao puthraa,
Aathraa, the purifier, Son of the Immortal Creator who rules, exclusively, through wisdom,
Tava Atarsh Puthra Ahurahe Mazdao,
That is, that divine, purifying flame, through who we communicate with Thee, O Wise Creator
Athro Ahurahe Mazdao Puthraa,
Aathraa, the purifier, Son of the Immortal Creator who rules, exclusively, through wisdom,
Khvarenangho Savangho Mazda-dhatahe
Is that Royal, glowing, celebrated radiance, created by the Lord of Wisdom,
Airyanaam khvareno Mazda dhatanam,
That divine radiance bestowed on the Arya, who actively and deliberately promote the cause of Truth & Justice
Kavaheyaa-cha khvarenangho Mazda-dhatahe,
That radiance of Knowledge and Wisdom bestowed on the Great Kavas (the Philosopher-Kings),
Athro Ahurahe Mazdao Puthraa,
Aathraa, the purifier, Son of the Immortal Creator who rules, exclusively, through wisdom,
Kavoish Hao-sravanghahe, Varoish Hao-sravanghahe
Is that divinity that Inspiries the ruling Kava; that always Protects
Asna vantahe, garaoish mazda dhatahe
Like that Giant mountain, Asna-Vantahe created by the lord of wisdom
Chae-chistahe varoish mazda dhatahe
Whose melting waters feed the lake, that nourishes us; Athra collects into the divine lake of Insight
Kavaheyaa-cha khvarenangho Mazda-dhatahe,
It is that radiance of Knowledge and Wisdom bestowed on the Great wise Kavas, the Philosopher-Kings,
Athro Ahurahe Mazdao Puthraa,
Aathraa, the purifier, Son of the Immortal Creator who rules, exclusively, through wisdom,
Raevantahe garoish Mazda-dhatahe
Is that victorious Mountain of Light created by the Lord of Wisdom,
Kavaheyaa-cha khvarenangho Mazda-dhatahe,
That radiance of Knowledge and Wisdom bestowed on the Great wise Kavas, the Philosopher-Kings,
Athro Ahurahe Mazdao Puthraa
Aathraa, the purifier, Son of the Immortal Creator who rules, exclusively, through wisdom,
Atarsh spenta ratheshtara, Yazata pouru khvarenangha, Yazata pouru baeshaza
Is that Warrior of Pure Intention, the foremost in divine radiance, the foremost divinity worthy of invocation
Athro Ahurahe Mazdao Puthraa
Aathraa, the purifier, Son of the Immortal Creator who rules, exclusively, through wisdom,
Mat Vispabyo, aterabyo, kshatro nafedro nairyo sanghahe yazatahe,
That councillor burning within mankind, their source of Strength, that divinity worthy of invocation.
Kshnotra yasnai-cha, vahmai-cha, ksnothrai-cha, frsasteyacha
That source of divine Strength, that spiritual wealth, helping us to improve continuously
Yathaa Ahu Vairyo Zaotaa fraa may mru-tey
Athaa Ratush ashaat-chit hacha, fraa asha-va vidh-vaao mraotu.
Just as pledge alliance to Thee consciously, O Almighty Creator of all Life, Through reasoned, fact based, intelligent Choice
So do I consciously seek guidance, from that advanced Soul, the priest (Zaotar/Zotr), who invokes thee, about the continuously improving myself,
About Igniting (Chit) the flame of divinity (Rt-ush) within me,
Through deeds, based on knowledge, which are Pure, True and Just
AP- Dedication to the Flowing Divine Waters
The Ideal Blessing: (Ys. 68.10-11)
Ye vo aapo van-guish yazaite
This wave of divine waters do I invoke for that victorious soul
Ahura-naish ahura-he
who follows the glorious path recommended by our Creator
Vahishta-byo Zao-thraa-byo
Onto him, the flowing divine waters of wealth (knowledge), most desired
Sraeshtabyo Zao-thraa-byo
Onto him, the flowing divine waters that Inspire
Dahmo Pairi Angar-ash-ta-byo Zao-thraa-byo
Unto our blessed lands, the flowing divine waters bringing Light and Luster
Ahmai ra-escha, Khware-naish-chaa
Onto us, Thy warm Light of Wisdom and the radiance of Purity
Ahmai tanvo drava-tatem
Onto us (our bodies), Mental and Physical well being
Ahmai tanvo vazd-vare
Onto us (our bodies) , physical Endurance to face life’s storms
Ahmai tanvo verethrem
Onto us, Victory over physical imperfections
Ahmai ishteem, pourush khwaterem,
Onto us the desired prime warm satisfaction of achievement
Ahmai asnam-cheet frazanteem
Onto us, always improving progeny endowed with insight
Ahmai dregam drego-jitim
Onto us, victory against the forces of darkness
Ahmai vahishtem
Onto us, the greatest wealth, wished for
Ahoom ashaonem rao-changem vispo khwaterem
Alignment with TRUTH, through knowledge and intellect
Atha jamyaat yatha afriname
May it always be so
Dadvah AHU-RA MAZ-DA: (Dai-pad-Mehr)
Mantric Devotional to the Creator Ahura Mazda.:
Yasna 28.1:
Ah-yaa Vaa-saa ney-mang-haa
I reach out to Thee; O Ocean of Wisdom,
Us-tana Zas-to raf (e)-dhraa-hi yaa
For thy Light; that light which energizes my body, fueling an Ecstasy for thee
Man-ye-ush Maz-da pouru-veem
For that Primal ability to deliberate (reason) wisely, and
Spenta-hyaa Ash-aa vis-peng Shyao-thnaa
That positive, constructive attitude to carry out actions that will determine my destiny.
Van-ghe-ush Khraa-toom man-ang-ho,
Becoming that victorious soul, whose glowing, lustrous deeds inspires others to follow;
Yaa Shnee-vee-shaa, Gay-ush-chaa Ur-vaa-nem
Along that blessed path which brings Hope and joy to the selfless soul of the universe.
Word Philology:
Aah-Yaa: Reaching out to Thee (Similar to “Ahe Raya” invocation in the Yashts.
Aah = reach out to /desire to obtain
Yaa=
Vas-aa: Wealth (success) provider.
Ney-man-ghaa: Nema + Man-gha= Bowing (in admiration) to that limitless mind
Nema: Obeisant/to bow down to
+ Man-gha : the crucible (Gha) that holds the Man (the mind-the source of reasoning ability).
The creator is thus defined as that entity whose body is the Mind (Intelligence, Wisdom); a mind that is infinitely huge, of limitless boundries-- the Ocean of Wisdom.
Us-tana : the divine aura that permeates, showers the devotee with Bliss and splendor..
Us/Ush: Light, that which burns- glows.
Tana: Body
Zas-to: Fervour-full offering; with energetic devotion; with out stretched arms.
Raf(e)-dhraa-hi yaa: Blissful Ecstasy (single minded devotion that leads to ecstacy).
Rafe’: bliss
Dhraa = (sight)- Dhrishti
Man-ye-ush : Reasoning Mind (Mun/Man), led by Light (Ush), of Intelligence, of knowledge, of Wisdom
Maz-da: Lord of Intellect, Wisdom
Maaz : Great (mah)
Dha = Rule of Light (Wisdom, Intelligence)
Pouru-veem: complete/ all encompassing/first and foremost.
Pouru/Puru: First. Pouru/Puru also references the first or foremost man.
Veem: Derived from the root “Vi” or “Vee” means limitless.
Spenta-hyaa: of the most pure and holy
Spen-ta: the pure, positive component of the universe, aligned to Truth, that catalyzes mankind to positive thoughts and activities, the foundation of continuous improvement.
Ash-a : Reality, Truth, the algorithm of nature; the rhythm of the Universe (Knowledge + Justice)
vi-speng : all encompassing, that sees/observes everything.
“Vi” = bird (eagle); meaning one who has a great, overall view of the earth.
Shyao-thnaa : Deeds/actions
Van-ghe-ush: Victorious Soul
Van: Victorious + Geush: Soul (The crucible (Gh) holding the Light (Ush)
Khraa-toom: radiating, aura exuding………..the beacon light of knowledge.
Man-ang-ho: Whose Body (Ang) is lead by the reasoning (Man/Mun), analytical, inteligent mind.
Yaa : thus
Kshney-vee-shaa: bring solace to (Xn =Saa = bind; Vish-aa = all encompassing, which enters everything.
“Vish” is the root word of Vishnu ) serve/bring solace to
Ge-ush-chaa: of the selfless mother earth
Urva-nem: Urva + Nama: in the name of, pledging alliance, paying obeisance to Selflessness
Mihr
Yasna 31.5:
Tat Moi Vi-chi-dhyai Vao- chaa
This do I wish to inquire for my doubtless
comprehension (understanding)
Hyaat Moi Asha daataa va-hi-yo
Why, that path aligned to Righteousness
-Justice-Truth, ordained by Thee, is the ideal Reality of life,
Veed(u)-yey Vo-hoo Man-an-gha
Enlighten me, O beloved Charioteer of the
Highest heavens,
Men-chaa dai-dhyaai yey-hyaa maa-er-shish
May I have light on the path I traverse? May I acquire the ability to make intelligent choices to accomplish the highest good?
Taa cheet Mazda Ahura
May I be stimulated/inspired by thy glorious radiance of knowledge and achieve Insight (perception), O Ahura Mazda
Yaa noit vaa ang-hat ang-hai ti-vaa
To successfully handle all of life’s challenges.
Philology:
Tat: This/that
Moi: (unto) me
Vi-chi-dhyai: Intelligent inquiry (Vi-chi: Inquiry + dhyai : knowledge/Intelligence
Vao- chaa: of complete (doubtless) comprehension
Hyaat: How/what
Moi: me
Asha: rhythmic Universal (Law)
Daa-taa: divinely ordained/bestowed (Vedic Daitya)
va-h-myo : better path (of Vohu Manangha…………….Love, high mindedness)
Veed(u)-yey: know
Vohoo Man-an-gha: highest (divine, beloved) mindedness: Love and Compassion
Men-chaa: exalted
dai-dhyaai: to uphold, to accomplish (through intellect)
ye-mhyaa: whatever
maa-er-shish: Meher(light) + Ashish(beneficence, crucible of all knowledge) =
All Light (of knowledge)
Taa : That
Cheet: blazing flame of conscious (knowledge and perception)
Mazda Ahura: Great Dispensor and Creator
Yaa: those
Noit: not
vaa : whether
ang-hat: body
ang-hai ti-vaa: endurance (of the body)
USHI AHURA MAZDAAO YAZAMAIDE
I invoke thee, O Great, Wise Creator. Shine Light & Stimulate-Inspire my consciousness,
DARE[1]-THRAAI MAATHRAAHE SPENTAHE
I recite these holy concentrated MANTRAS.
Mantras, that pierce comprehension (stimulate my intellect) into the depths of my soul
KHRA-TOOM AHURAHE MAZDAAO YAZ-MAIDE
That Stimulate in us, thy splendorous luster (Aura), O Ahura Mazda
MARE-THRAAI MAATHRAHE SPENTAHE
Which are easily memorized & help us appreciate & understand thy positive & constructive nature
HIZWAAM AHURAHE MAZDAO YAZMAIDE
I invocate thee loudly, with conviction, O Ahura Mazda
FRAWAKAAI MAATHRAHE SPENTAHE
Through Mantras that inspire me to reform, renovation & continuous improvement.
AUM GAIREEM YAZAMAIDE
I invoke AUM, that giant mountain[2] like word (Concentrated mantra).
YIM USHI DAAM, USHI DARE-NEM, PAITI[3] ASNI, PAITI KHSHAFNE YASO BERETABYO ZAO-THRA-BYO.[4]
Whose blazing, protective hearth, pierces through (stimulates) our intellect, feeds & protects our spirituality, drenching our bodies with light of knowledge & a higher consciousness; like the divine waters of the melting snows of the magnificent Mountain Bereta .
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[1] Dare' (pronounced D’-Ray) is cognate with Darsa (Darshan-vision- communion) with the Lord; in this case through recitation of the holy mantras
[2] Gairi in Avesta, cognate with Giri in Vedic means mountain
[3] Paiti: “worthy of devotion”; source of protection. A designation for the Creator Ahura Mazda; Vedic Pati,
Cognate word: paata = the Protector, the 41st name of Ahura Mazda (Out of 72 in Hormazd Yasht)
Names such as Patra or Petra for Protector (pat/pet) & Tr (concentration of) meaning protective leader indicate the antiquity of the language.
[4] ZAO-THRA-BYO: ZAO, meaning divine, holy waters, melting from the snow of the divine mountain (Bereta) & collecting into the divine lake-reservoir (allegorically, the wealth of knowledge).
Identified as Chae-chishtahe Varoish – the crucible of insightful knowledge; in the Atash Neyash; It is reflected in the Boi ceremony in the Atash Behraam, wherein the base of the fire crucible is washed prior to the invocation.
Ashem Vohu: Ashao-no Stoi-sh (the Stoi of Asha)
Ash-em Vo-hu, Vah-ish-tem Asti
Beloved Ash-a, Thou art the purest, greatest wealth;
Ush-ta Asti
Thou art the infuser of Light, the source of direction on our paths;
Ush-ta Ah-maai Hyaat Ash-aai Vah-ish-taai Ash-em
That Light that projects Truth through Knowledge, that ultimate desired wealth gained through acts of pure selflessness.
The Ashem Vohu (called Ash-aono Stoi, the Mantra of Asha, in the Avesta) has been elaborated in Yasna 20 (Fraa Mraaot)- as that Mantra, when diligently applied in life; Purifies the Body (Tun)-[Infuses health] & Mind (Mun)-[frees us from external expectations] & results in prosperity (Dhun:.wealth/prosperity)-the vital breath of existence.
Yasna 31.5:
Tat Moi Vi-chi-dhyai Vao- chaa
This do I wish to inquire of Thee, to clear my doubts (achieve doubtless comprehension)
Hyaat Moi Asha daataa va-hi-yo
Why, that path aligned to Justice-Truth, ordained by Thee, is the ideal Reality in One's life, [Good Deeds being the only wealth that man can accumulate in a lifetime.]
Veed(u)-yey Vo-hoo Man-an-gha
Enlighten me, O beloved Charioteer of the Highest heavens,
Men-chaa dai-dhyaai yey-hyaa maa-er-shish
May I have thy light to guide my path; to make choices that accomplish the highest good?
Taa cheet Mazda Ahura
May thy glory, thy radiance inspire me, O Ahura Mazda
Yaa noit vaa ang-hat ang-hai ti-vaa
To successfully handle all of life’s challenges.
Ys28.10:
Att yeng ashaat-chaa voi-staa
Indeed, the one who understands the value of Truth & Justice
Van-geush chaa datheng man-na-gho
Who is motivated to it, with Love & conviction
Erethweng Mazda Ahura
Deserving, is he, O Ahura Mazda
Aibyo pernaa aa-paa-naaish kaa-mem
Of that rewarding fulfillment, he so passionately desires.
At vey kshmai-byaa asoo-naa
For Assuredly, I know, that noble purposed, heartfelt prayers,
Vaeda khva-rai-thyaa vain-tyaa sravaao
Seeking thy divine guidance are never left unanswered by thee.
Compass for ethical direction: Ushtavaiti 43-1:
Ush-ta ah-mai ya ah-mai ush-tai kam-hai cheet
Achievement of (individual) happiness is possible only if the outcome (goal) of ones actions generates a positive outcome & happiness in everyone concerned.
(Responsibility & Privileges go hand in hand )
Relevance of ASHA (TRUTH): from Hoshbam:
Asha Vahishta , Asha Sraeshta, Daresama thwaa, Pairi thwaa Jamyama, Hamem Thwaa Hakhmaa
O Thou highest & Greatest embodiment of Righteousness,
Conductor of Harmony, Symphony & Symmetry of the Universe.
Stimulator-Inspirer of the highest, intellect (Sra-eshta),
May we gain an all encompassing Communion (Dares-maa/Darshana) with Thee,
May we fully grasp (digest) an understanding of Thee,
May we attain, rightfully, through these diligent acts, aligned to the Truth, ever abiding fellowship & harmony with Thee.
"Aevo panthao yo ashahey; Vispam anyaesham apantam "
"There is only one path, and that is of ASHA, (Vedic Rta). All others are of no consequence (profit).
Ys28.5: (Mantra seeking guidance)
Asha kat thwaa dar-saa-nee
How, O Asha, can I understand, Visualize, Communion (darshan) with Thee;
Manas-chaa Vohu Vaidey-mano
Mankinds' source of Pure (unbiased) knowledge
Gaa-toom-chaa Ahura,
That source of Symphony & Symmetry of the Universe O Creator,
Sey -vish-tai Sevraoshem Mazda
That guides beneficently, like a fountain of joy, of Inspiration, O Great Creator who rules only through Wisdom
A-naa manthra mazish-tem
Through who’s excellent, empowering Manthras
Vaay-roi-mai-dee khraf-straa hi-zvaa
We can channel the ethically misguided (challenged), towards the highest good.
Word Entomology:
Kat: How
Thwaa: thou
Dar-saa-nee: Sk. Darshan; Vision, to see, to experience
Manas-chaa: of reasoned thinking
Vohu: divine/beloved
Vaidey-mano: knowledge comprehension (with intelligence)
Gaa-toom: universal path way
Sey-vish-tai: all encompassing, most continuously beneficent (with regularity, like a Ritual)
Sevra-oshem: divine guidance/inspiration/revelation
Mazda: great dispensor/enlightened judge
Ana: (through this) Food, that which feeds us, motivates us
Man-thraa: conscious raising, mental stimulation
Maz-ishtem; excellent (Maz = Vedic Mah = Great; Ish = wish fulfillment
Vaaroi-maidee: guide/channel
Khraf-straa: ethically challenged/ethically deficient orientation
Hizva: (Vedic Jivhaa) tongue/speech/language
Ys33.11:
Ye Sey-vish-to Ahuro
O Thou Greatest, always Beneficent (happiness spreading) Creator,
Mazda-oscha, Aaramaitis-cha
Embodiment of Wise Judgment, & energetic determined Purpose,
A-shem-chaa fraa-dat gaethem
Creator of that continuously improving & renovating, rhythm of the Universe,
Manas-chaa Vohu Kshthrem-chaa
The reasoning mans’ source of divine security & strength;
Sraao-taa moi merz-daa-taa moi
Inspire me to positive actions & indulge my lapses,
Aaa-daa-i ka-hi-yaa-cheet Pai-tee
While apportioning judgment, on each soul, O divine protector
Ye: O! (thou)
Sey-vish-to: most, repeatedly, consistently (like a ritual-the Boi), Beneficent
Ahu-ro: self dependant Creator, the Life force.
Mazda-oschaa: (Mazda, Asha-chaa) Of Wise judgment aligned with righteousness
Ara-maitish-chaa: of persistent devotion
a-shem-chaa: spreading, increasing doubt dispelling knowledge
fraa-dat: purifying, renovating
gae-them: the rhythmic universe/universal path
Manas-chaa: of the (reasoning) man’s
Vohu: (for Vohu Mano….Vohman) Divine, the Pure beloved mentality
Ksh-threm-chaa : Of Power (Convergence of Strength)
Sraao-taa : inspire (my intellect)
Moi: Me
merz-daa-taa: bestow indulgence/forgiveness
moi: Me,
Aaa-daa-i: while apportioning
ka-hi-yaa-cheet: each living soul
Pai-tee: (Sk. Pati) Protector/Guide
Ys30.2:
Srao-taa geush-aashish vahishta,
Aa-vae-na-taa soocha manangha,
Aa-var-nao vee-chee-thyaa,
narem, narem khwa-khyaai taa-nu-yey
Ahmai ney saaz-dyaai bao-dan to paiti
Listen, attentively with your ears to Sarosh;
Weigh & Discern, intelligently, the guidance towards the highest Good,
Perceive well, Reason, intelligently, (Decide & Choose between the Good & the Bad),
Let everybody, for his own self, decide what he ought to do
Before the great trial (harvesting the fruits of our actions on this earth); wake up to this counsel.
Ys30.7:
Ah-mai –chaa Kshthraa jaa-sat,
Flow into our beings, Strength of character;
Manangha Vohu Asha-chaa,
A pure high mindedness aligned to the Truth;
At Kehr-pem uta-yoi-tish
Continuous & Steady Progress (Evolution) of my material focused nature, to a spiritual state devoid of expectations. (Expectations being the root cause of discord)
Dadat ara-maitish aa-naa-maa
With energetic motivation & resoluteness, in our daily lives
A-ey-shaam Poi* aa angha-haat
Protection to successfully overcome physical (earthly) infirmities (limitations)
A-yang- haa aada-naish pow-ru-yo
& successful triumph over the challenges (ordeals) of life
Ah-mai –chaa : Unto us
Kshthraa : strength (will power)
ja-satt: shall come, be attained
Man-angha: (short for vohu manangha) : high mindedness
Vohu: divine, beloved
Asha-chaa: of Asha, the universal cosmic law.
Att : providing, affording
Kehr-pem : physical body (latin: Corpus)
ut-yoi-tish: continued, regular, enduring progress..a continuous improvement cycle.
Dadat: assuredly grant (without doubt)
Aramaitish: resolute/steadfast purpose
aa-naa-maa: (Vedic aatman) :noble, exhaulted breath
a-ey-shaam: to them
Poi: protection, instead of Toi: them (as per Insler)
aa : indeed
angha-haat: inclination of the physical self (body)
a-yang- haa: molten metal
aada-naish: trial/ordeal (during our lifetime)
pow-ru-yo: successfully complete
.
Ys33.13 ( and from Atar-sh Neyash):
Raf(ey)-dhraai vouru cha-shaa-ney
For gaining that Bliss of being far sighted
Do-i-shee moi yaa vey abi-fraa
Demonstrate, onto me, thy priceless support
Taa kshthraa-hyaa ahura
Of strength (of spirit), O almighty Creator
Yaa van-geush ashish manangho
Of that victorious soul who reasons through knowledge
Fro spenta aa-ra-maiti
Enfuse us, with divine Energy (devoted steadfastness) in
Asha da-en-naao fra-da-kshyaa
harmonic alliance with Truth (Asha) to realize & renovate our inner
Selves & tread this path of enlightenment.
Word entomology:
Rafe-dhraa-e-yaa: Blissful Ecstasy (devotedly/fervently/ecstatically). Rafe’: bliss + dhraa = dhrishti (sight)
Vouru: wide (like a wide shored lake)
Chashaaney: seeing, watching
Do-i-shee: demonstrate/ reveal/gift
Moi: me.
yaa – who/about.
Vey :your
a-bi-fraa: priceless support (Fr = Vedic Bhr, support)
Taa: that, this.
Khsh-athra-hyaa : thy power, thy dominion
Ahura: Creator
yaa – which/who
Van-gheush : winning, victorious soul
Ashish : all knowing
Man-an-gho: reasoning mentality
fro -- (come) forth, be forthcoming
Spenta: Divine, pure.
Aara-maiti: persistent devotion of purpose
Asha – (harmony with Truth) righteous law that conducts the Universe,
da-en-naao : Daena: the path to enlightenment
fra-da-ksha-yaa – Fraa: renovate/evolve upwards + dakhsh : direct/ point out
Invocations/Prayers to Aramaiti:
Ys31.9:
Thu-voi aas ara-mai-tish
Thu-vey aa geush taa-shaa aas khra-tush Thou art our guide, O Aramaiti, along that
splendorous (glowing) path of Truth & Justice,
Man-yeush Mazda Ahura
Hyat a-khi-yaai da-daa-o pa-thaam Granting that insightful choice, offered to enlightened
mankind ,along life’s journey , O Ahura Mazda
Vaas-tri-yaat vaa aa-i-tey
Yey vaa noit ang-haat vas-tri-yo Blindly Coveting of material wealth (vastriya) can only
risk being spiritually unclothed.
Ys 31.2
Ai-byo Mazda Ahuro
Those Souls, O wise Creator,
Saa-rey Maano Vo-hoo Manangha
Those of the diverse humanity who are Inspired (to act) by thy rule of Love
Ksha-thraat ha-chaa paiti mraot
Assured are they of Thy Power, Thy support, being always available
Asha hush-ha-khaa, khu-ven-vaa-taa
Like a radiant aura (Umbrella), available only to those associated (followers of) with Truth & Justice
Spentam vey Aa-ra-maitim
Vang-heem var-mai-dee: Haa ney ang-haat
In the glorious, victorious companionship of Divine Aramaiti, who (infuses) penetrates the depths of their souls with Energy & Persistence.
Ai-byo : To them (diverse souls)
Mazda Ahuro: Wise, almighty Creator
Saa-rey : inspiring (guiding), from root Sr: divine inspiration
Maano: Mankind (capable of reasoning)
Vo-hoo Manangha: Strength based on Love (high mindedness)
Ksha-thr-aat : power (strength)
ha-chaa: allied (in harmony) with
paiti: Vedic pati, Protector
mr-aot: declare (loudly)
A-sha : Truth & Justice
hush-ha-khaa: close associate
khu-ven-vaa-taa: splendorous/glorious, from root Khw: to glow, aura
Spen-tam : Pure (Divine)
Vey: thee
Aa-ra-maitim: Insightful, Virtuous, Energy
Vang-heem : Victoriously benevolent (without recourse to threats or destructive behaviour)
Var-mai-dee: Chosen (from Vr: to choose)
Haa: enter
Ney: definitely
ang-haat: (my) body/my being/intellect
An Invocation to Aramaiti, from Hormazd Yasht (Para 28):
Aaramaiti-chaa Spentaya Aeshaam Tbaesho Schindayadhwem
O Spenta Aramaiti, uproot (Aeshma) malice & hatred of the perverse minded (through Insightful Persistence)
Pairi Ushi Vaaraa-yadhwem
De limit completely their awareness to guilt
Haam gava nee-dare-jayadhwem
Check completely their nefarious activities, So we can achieve victory without fear
Haam zanwa zembayadhwem
Cut off entirely their energies (decapitate their knees)
Aipi derezvanem derezavayadhwem
& circumscribe fully the inimical actions of their diabolical designs
Kat Ashava Mazda vanat dhrawantem
O Mazda, Will the righteous be victorious over falsehood & darkness?
ASHAVA VANAT DRUJIM
Will the ethical ones be victorious over the forces of evil (Druj)
ASHAVA VANAT DHRAWANTEM
Assuredly, the truthful (those aligned with Asha) shall win over (Vanat) those gone astray, the truthful shall win over & vanquish (overtake) the truant gone astray from the path of Truth
:
Chisti:
The bright lamp of perception that penetrates the fog of confusion & ignorance.
Ys30.9: Att chaa toey vaem khyaa-maa May we be in unison with Thee (Be one amongst Thee)
Yoi im fershem kerena-oon Ahoom Like those who resolutely advance the cause of the blessed goal of expanding righteousness in this world.
Mazda-osh-chaa Ahur-ongho, In dedication to Thee O Great, Intellect & Almighty Creator & to thy attributes,
Aa moyastra Verna Asha chaa Consciously Choosing (with intelligent judgment) the righteous path of convergence with thy universal law (being one with nature)
Hyaat haa-thraa maa-naao bavat, Yaa-thraa Chistish angaa-haat maeythaa. Thus may we perceive/comprehend (be sharply focused, filtering out all ignorance & misconceptions) that true reality, whenever overwhelmed with doubt.
Ver-na: Choosing, also name of village in Goa.
Yasna:34.4
At toi aathrem Ahura
Through the warmth of thy Flame divine, O Ahura,
Ao-jong-hvan-tem asha us-maa-hee
Strength, through Truth, do we yearn for, night & day,
Asish-tem ey-ma van-tem
Swift victory through regular application of
Intellect & knowledge.
*Stoi rapan-tey chi-thraa a-vang-hem
Clarity & Insight , constantly affording moral might
to the faithful devout,
At mazda dai-bi-shyan-tey
But, O Mazda, to those consciously treading the unethical path
Zasta ish-taish dar-shtaa ae-neng-hem
Quickly, do they experience the viciousness (fruits) of their
action, recoiling back on them
Word Philology:
Att : Indeed, providing, affording
Toi: Thy
Aathr-em: Fire, Light
Ahu-ra: Creator
Ao-jongh-van-tem: Mighty (Van-tem: victorious)
Asha: Universal law that postulates integrity (truth)
us-maa-hee: do we yearn/have a burning desire for
Asish-tem: (ashish: full of knowledge; tem: highest) Highest/Purest in Knowledge
ey-ma van-tem: (Van: winning, victorious) Swiftly victorious
Stoi: constantly, repeatedly (like invocations, devotional mantras)
Ra-pan-tey: Path of the Faithful (devout) ; from Ra: to invoke; one who invokes with devotion. Pan = path
chi-thraa: perception, clear
a-van-ghem: help, beneficent
Att: indeed
Mazda: Great Wisdom dispensor
dai-bish-yan-tey: untruthful, ethically challenged
Zasta ish-taish : (zasta: devoted offering, ish: wish) with industrious hands. We reap what we sow
Darsh-taa: Vision (darshana), realization
ae-neng-hem: Viscious
Yasna 31.3:
Yaam daao mainyoo aa-thraa-chaa
Asha-chaa choish raa-noi-byaa kshnoo-tem
Hyaat urva-tem chazh-dong-vad-byoo
Tat ney mazda vidwa-noi vaao-chaa
Hiz-waa thwaa-hi-yaa aaong-ho
Yaa jeevan to ve-speng vaau-ru-yaa
That intellectual stimulation endowed by thy divine light (Athraa),
That glorious bliss, granted to us discerning (making intelligent choices) warriors (Raa-no-byo), fighting for Truth & Justice (Asha)
Of knowledge (vidwaa) thou have declared for our doubtless comprehension (Vaa-ochaa)
With words directly from thy own mouth,
That, we can orient every living soul (Jeevan) along the path of Truth & Integrity.
The Ideal Existence:
Ys47.1:
Spenta mainyoo Vahishta-chaa mananghaa:
That Pure mentality/disposition that brings out the Best in Man
Hacha Ashaat Shyoth-naa-chaa Vachangha-chaa:
Through Words telescoping into deeds dedicated to expanding the cause of (Righteous) Ethical Reality
Ahmai daan ha-urva-taa amerey-ta-ta:
Being granted that prosperity of perfection;( Self Realization) & Immortality
Maaz-daao Kshth-raa Aa-raa-maiti Ahuro;
By Thee, O Great Intellect, that Strength, that Energy, who we address as The Creator
Spenta: Divine, shining bright
Mainyoo: mentality
Vahishta-chaa : of the Best
Mananghaa: Man (discerning/intelligent judgment) + ghaa (treasure trove)
Hacha: through
Ashaat: The Expanding /increasing Path of asha/rta uprightness, integrity, through knowledge. In harmonious symphony with the rhythm of the ever expanding Universe.
Shyoth-naa-chaa: Of Deeds/actions
Vach-angha-chaa: of Words/Speech
Ahmai : Unto Us, Upon us
Daan: give/gift/grant
ha-urva-taa: perfection/self realization; Vedic Saraswat.
amerey-tata: Immortality
Maaz-daao: Great Intellect
Kshth-raa: Power/strength/kingdom
Aa-raa-maiti: Energy (Shakti) steadfast devotion to purpose
Ahuro: Creator
Yasna 33.12: Pathway to Continuous Improvement.
Uzmoi Arshwa Ahura
Invigorate me, O Creator, along that soul purifying path
Aramaiti Tevishem Daaswaa
Armoured with energetic determination, focus & steadfastness of purpose.
Spenishta Mainyu Mazda,
That positive mindedness, O Wisest Ruler, fueled by ethics & integrity,
Van-gha-u-yaa zavoi aada
To attain that treasured reward, achieved through industrious dedicated effort,
Asha hazo emavat,
That effort, aligned to A-sha, which develops strength & courage,
Vohu manangha fesera-toom
Achieving that blessed renovation of the self, that tranquility of self realization
