HOAMA, the elexir of Immortality

Hoama (Sk. Soma),  is that divine immortalizing juice of ecstasy (Ra-fedra), of fervor for the Divinity. In line with the dual imagery of the Avesta, hoama is said to be concealed in the growths of earth, in the waters of existence; & even here in our physical being. It has to be squeezed out with conscientious, hard effort and offered to Ahura Mazda; for in this ritual we mimic the relevance of selfless actions to conquer all opposition
Zarathushtra himself, was preparing for a Hoama  sacrifice when he received his first inspiration.


From the Atarsh Neyash: “Aesmo Zasto, Baresmo Zasto, Gao zasto, Havano Zasto”.


It complements the path of Vohu Mano (the Path of Love & Devotion) transforming the devotees' love for an abstract Godhead, into actionable Love of Humanity & all creations.


This is the inner meaning of performing all actions in the name of Ahu, the Immortal Creator of all Life. Vohu mano’s supreme gift-LOVE, comes only to those who have achieved the transformation of worship of the Creator, into Love of all of God’s creation.

This pathway of Love, is the path of Sav-angha 

For Ahura Mazda, who commands (not demands) our Love & Affection, is to be loved along the whole spectrum of Love one is capable of feeling:

The love of a Friend, a Sibling (sister/brother), a Parent (father, mother), a Child (son, daughter) or Spouse (husband, wife) - For he is to the devotee, one in all, one & all & all in all.

The term Sev-ishta in the Gathas & its cognate Sav-angha seen in the Havan Geh invocation, both referring to Hoama, & its liturgy involving squeezing the juice out of its stems are derived from the root ‘Sav/Sev”.
The complementary meanings are:
That which enables one to be in communion with the lord, 
That which binds (through love), 
That which is contrived (method/procedure). 


This is mysticism, Holy Communion. It is in these different senses that the word has been used in the Gathas, & on the physical plane of wearing & tying our kusti. 


Cognate words such as Ut-sav (festivity), Aa-sav (elixir) or Sav-n (pressing of soma/homa leaves for juice) all of which are associated with delight & ecstasy.




From Atash Neyash: Khvarenangho Savangho Mazda-dhatahe
That Royal, radiant, Purifying Hoama, instituted by Mazda.


Thriving mainly in the cool mountainous climes of  ancient Greater Khorasan, (see Balkh-Margiana Archeological Complex), traditionally the highly conservative Zarathushtis of Yazd (Iran),  use Ephedra (genus Ephedra), known locally as hum or homa, & have been exporting them to their co-religionists in India.   

According to researchers the Hoama/Soma priests can be described accurately as "Millers & Smiths". Ephedra shrubs, on being burnt, produce a reducing atmosphere (better than regular wood charcoal), suitable for smelting metals such as gold & copper from their ores (which was what Balkh was famous for). I believe this is the genesis of our temples using silver strands of wire instead of bound stems of an actual creeper plant in the Bareshma ceremonies.



According to David Frawley[1] :
 “Euchrist, the Christian Greek for the holy sacrament is derived from Vedic Su-haritas. Thus when Christ says at the last communion that “this is my body”, the actual Greek term for body being “Soma”, (Avestic Hoama) the vedic God of Immortal wine & nectar. Frawley therefore considers the last communion to be the Christian modification of the soma sacrifise, & the medieval search for the holy grail, reflecting the search for the ancient soma challis, the vessel in which the immortal soma was held & from which it could be partaken of, to achieve immortality.”

In the Vedas (IX.68.7) we find a complementary extrapolation of Yasna 44.18 (See the blog on Spiritual Quest), detailing how the ritual of squeezing Soma (Hoama) out of Ephedra stems, with diligince & devotion is intristically aligned to the goal of self realization.

 “The Ten maidens (senses) are purified when your stems are diligently pressed, O Soma, as you are also held by the thoughts & insights of the seers. Through atomic points &  invocations that purify, as you are held, reveal to us the energetic path to self realization".

Verethreghna (Behram Yazad) is closely associated with Haoma and the preparation of this “Elixir of Immortality".


However, whereas Hoama is considered a divine nectar, the ambrosia evolving-purifying mortality into immortality; we find that the Rigveda is focused on the processing of Soma in the context of acquisition of material wealth & Indra (the reigning deity at that time) consuming huge amounts of Soma (Hoama). It is here that Hoama, said to produce spiritual intoxication (rafedra- bliss) in the devotee; takes on a degenerative modification, becoming a producer of physical intoxication, possibly through mixing with poppy seeds & other similar hallucinogens. Thus when later sections of the Vedas dispensed with Indra (& his might is right philosophy), it dispensed with Soma (Hoama) too.


Based on this negative transformation under Indra, some Avesta translators went further  trying to sever Hoama's connection from the message of Zarathushtra.

An example is the word “Muthrem” that has been wrongly, mischeviously & maliciously translated by some translators as urine,  to show Hoama in poor light. 
However, according to Dr Stanley Insler (The Gathas of Zarathushtra, Dr Stanley Insler, 1975, P290-291).

 “Two things stand in the way of   interpreting this word as urine. The word means solid excretement & “Maresma” is the word for urine in the Avesta. “Therefore I attribute the word to the root “mu”, to be deluded, foolish, appearing as “mura”,  dumb; & posit, therefore the meaning “Folly” for “muthra”.”

Yasna 48.10.
Kadaa Mazda maa Naroish-Naro Vesantey, 
Kadaa Ajain Muthrem aah-hyaa mada-hyaa
Yaa Angra-yaa Kara-paa-no Uroopa-yenti , 
Yaa chaa shratu dushey-kshthro Dakhyu-naam

When , O Mazda, shall I attain that unending prosperity of self realization,
When will I be able to expunge (remove) this hideous folly from our community 
Of  surrendering their ability to reason; of being Blind & Deaf to the Truth, to Reality,
Which is how the degenerate & destructive rulers ensure submission & conformance from the naive & the trusting.

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[1] Gods, Sages & Kings, Vedic Secrets of ancient Civilization. David Frawley.

The 72 Attributes (Avatars) of the Creator who Rules Only through Wisdom

72 Names-Attributes of Ahura Mazda, (as invoked in the Hormazd Yasht)

Ones that distinguish the concept of God, the Creator of mankind from other religious streams.

1. Frakhshtya = Who has always Existed

2. Vaan-thvyoo = Who Victoriously protects all Life.

3. Avi-tanyoo =Whose body, like an ocean, extends through space and time

4. Asha Vahishta = Who epitomizes Truth and Justice

5. Vispa vohu Mazda-dhaata asha-chitra:   Who is the beloved Creator (of life)
6. Khr-tush = Whose glorious aura radiates warmth. (Who does not scare)
7. Khr-tumaao = Whose glorious aura radiates warmth over time and space.
8. Chist-ish =  Who processes Insight/Perception 
9. Chisti-vaao = Whose Perception harbors no doubt.
10. Spaa-noo = Who increases Prosperity  

11. Spa-nan-guhaao = Who is the fountain of prosperity
12. Ahuro = Who is Self Created, has no beginning or ending.

13. Sev-ishto = Who is the most Beneficent
14. Vidva-esh-tvo = Who is without equal in knowledge
15. Ava-nemna = Who is Invincible

16. Haata marenish = Who is the final Accountant (of deeds)
17. Vispa hishas = Who is All-Seeing (who sees everything)
18. Baeeshazya =  Who is the Healer, Purifier 
19. Daa-to =  Who is the Bestower

20. Maz-daao =  Who rules exclusively through Wisdom 
21. Paayush-cha = Who is the Protector
22. Daata-cha thraataa-cha = Who is the Nourisher
23. Znata-cha man-yushcha spento-temo = Whose Intents are the purest.
24. Baeshazaya = Who is the Healer
25. Baeshazayo-tema = Who is the greatest Healer
26. Athrava = Who tenders the eternal flame

27. Athrava-tema = Who is the greatest Tenderer of the eternal flame

28. Ahu-ra = Who is the Creator of all Life
29. Maz-daao = Who rules (acts) through Wisdom
30. Ash-ava = Who Expands andpromotes the Truth 
31. Asha-vas-tema = Who is the Greatest promoter of Truth.
32. Khvare-nangha = Who is Radiant.
33. khvare-nanguhas-tema = Who is the Most Radiant
34. Pouru-darshta = Who is the foremost Seer
35. Pouru-darsh-tema = Whose Sight misses nothing

36. Duraee-darsh-ta = Whose Sight covers immense distances 
37. Duraee-darsh-tema = Who can see the furthest (over the horizon)
38. Spash-ta = Who presides over conscience (of every soul)
39. Vita namaa  = Who is All-Loving 
40. Daata = Who  Bestows (Truth and justice)
41. Pata  =  Who is the Protector
42. Thraata = Who is the Nourisher
43. Znaata = Who is Cognizant (Omniscient)
44. Znoo-ishta = Omniscience without equal
45. Fshumaao = Who promotes Productivity and prosperity

46. Fshushoo-maanthra = Who is the mantra of Prosperity

47. Isho-khshathro namaa = Who is the Love that overcomes obstacles

48. Isho-khshathro-tema = Whose Love and Strength has no equal
49. Namoo-khshathroo = Who is the Benevolent Power 
50. Namoo-khshathryoo-temo = Who is the most benevolent

51. Adhavish = Who never deceives
52. Vidhavish = Who cannot be  deceived  
53. Paiti-paayush = Who affords protection even handedly

54. Tbaeeshoo-taurvaao = Who destroys Malice and Hatred
55. Hathra-vana =Who is victorious over and removes Malice
56. Vispa-vana = Who is victorious through Love.
57. Vispa-tash = Who is the Architect of the Universe
58. Vispa-khvaathra = Who spreads Light throughout the Universe.
59. Pouru-khvaathra = Whose Light is foremost, all Encompassing. 
60. Khvaathra-vaao = Whose Light removes all doubt
61. Verezi-saoka = Whose work and achievement is Brilliant.
62. Verezi-sav-aao = Whose Brilliance is celebrated.
63. Say-vee = Whose Beneficence is uninterrupted.  
64. Surao = Who is Pure radiance 
65. Sav-ishta = Who consistently fulfills wishes
66. Asha  = Who has designed the functioning of the universe

67. Bereza = Who is Exalted
68. Khsha-thra-ya = Who is the Sovereign power
69. Khsha-thra-yoo-temo = Who is  the Greatest Sovereign
70. Hud-hanush =  Who has given birth to Wisdom.
71. Hud-hanush-temo = Whose Wisdom knows no bounds.
72. Durae-suka = Who sees through everything.

Along similar lines, the Yasna liturgy is made up of 72 chapters in conformity to the 72 attributes of Ahura Mazda (Hormazd Yasht) andthe 72 threads that make up the holy cord (Kusti).  Significantly, the Vesperad andthe Van-didad, too were said to have 72 chapters originally.

(The Avesta is composed of Yasna (Sk. Yagna), Yasht, Visperad andthe Vedidad. The Yasna is the oldest and more aligned to the language of Rig Vedic Sanskrit. Being the compilation of Zarathushtra and his immediate followers, it is the most authoritative)

KAVA Thri-ta (Thrae-tona)

Following the famous Yama or Yima whose reign ended ingloriously from both the Avestic & Vedic  documentation; was one of the earliest Master-Philosophers (Kav-yas) :

Vere-thre-ghna (= Var-haran = Beh-ram Yazad):


Thrae-taona (Faridun[1] in Shah-name) or Thrita in Avesta (Yt. 13.113) is the same personage as Trita/Thrita of the Vedas.  He is identified as the ancestor of Manus-chir/Mino-chehr (Manu of the Vedas) of the royal family of Philosopher- kings addressed as Kavyas.  The modern name “Minoo” of the Parsis is derived from this.


Representing the triumph of Light over darkness, of Good over evil, of Reality (A-sha) over the deception and illusions (Druj) of life; Verethreghna, is referred to in Behram Yasht as “Verethragh-nem Ahura-dha-tem” meaning that powerful deceit eliminating strength instituted by Ahura Mazda.


Yasna 44.16: Ke-vere-threm jaa, thwaa poi Senghaa yoee hentee


What Powerful, (Verethrem) force, will overcome and offer protection from the forces of darkness; led by this snake (Vrita) whose coils have formed a barrier, blocking out Light (knowledge) and Waters (prosperity) for those of us (our fraternity) aligned to the Truth.


Vrita (later Azhi Dahaka) has been personified as a demon (a dragon-snake) with three mouths and three heads. A demonic chameleon, master of deception, who deviously hides his true evil self and strikes his victims surreptitiously. Vrita was said to have blocked the rays of sunlight (knowledge) and the flow of rivers (prosperity) into the Aryan lands.


The story of the battle between Thraétona and the snake Vrita (later Azi Dahaka) is very ancient and is mentioned in great detail in the Vedas.
His epithet Vr-tra-han, (Verethre-ghna in the Avesta) meaning slayer of Vrita, is found in every single Mandala of the Rigveda. In the khila-suktas and later Sama-hitas, & ofcourse in the Avesta (Behram Yasht) he is identified as Verethraghna.

(With Permission from A. Fantalov, 2001)


As per Dr Irach Taraporewalla: “Thrae-taona (Faridun in Shah-name) is specially associated with the curing of diseases with the help of mantras, and is the great physician and healer. These points are also associated with Him in the Atharva-Veda, where he is identified as Trita. In both traditions he bears the patronymic name of Athwya (from Atharwa, their priestly tribe) and is closely associated in both with Haoma and the preparation of this “Elixir of Immortality”. In the Yajur-Veda he is mentioned as granting immortality.
The Vedic tradition also identifies him as Traitana (which is nearer the Avestan name Traetaona) who had slain a mighty three-headed snake, the Azhi Dahaka, who had for ages oppressed the world. The same tradition, in almost the same words, is found in the Avesta.
In the later Persian 'Epic of the Kings' (the Shah-name) this three headed demon becomes the Semitic tyrant Zohak, from whose oppression Iran was freed by the Royal Shah Faredoon.


According to Yakubov (1996). A remarkable 5th century carved wooden gate at the entrance to a Zarathushti temple near Pendjikent in northern Tajikistan, excavated in 1957, gives incredible details of Zoroastrian history.


According to Saidmurad, the Persian poet Firdausi used the detail on this gate to compose his epic poem of Persian history the Shahnama. The panel, which was charred in a fire (as part of the Drujic campaign of destruction witnessed after the fall of the Persian Zoroastrian empire), shows the legendary giant, Shah or King Zohak - a figure, which abounds in ancient carvings and paintings in Central Asia, Iran and Afghanistan and is also the name of an abandoned mountain and town close to Bamiyan. There are also paintings of Zohrak depicted as a frightening demon.


In latter times, after the separation of the Indo-Iranians, due to the Mazda Yasna-Daeva Yasna schism, this designation of Dragon slayer was usurped by Indra, the Vedic God.
However, According to Dr Mills, Trita was the original dragon smiter . Indra seemed to only re-enact the original victory which is mentioned in the Avestan Yasht. In Rig Veda Aptya is only an epithet added to the name Trita.


Parallel stories have been found in Baltic and Slavic mythologies, indicating common Indo-European roots.
http://www.iacm.bravehost.com/Yanchevskaya_Indo_Slavica.pdf




Invocation from the Behram Yasht:
“O thee of radiant splendour & brilliance, I dedicate this sonorous invokation (yasna), to Verethreghna, that powerful deceipt eliminating strength instituted by Ahura Mazda;
For strength, to come pouring down onto me like the divine waters (Zao-thro-byo) ; to gain victory through deeds performed, aligned to Truth  Justice."


As mentioned earlier Verethreghna (Behram Yazad) is closely associated with Haoma and the preparation of this “Elixir of Immortality. However, whereas Hoama is considered a divine nectar, the ambrosia purifying mortality into immortality; we find that the early Rigveda is focused on the processing of Soma in the context of acquisition of material wealth and Indra consuming huge amounts of Soma (Hoama).
It is here that Hoama, said to produce spiritual intoxication-rapture (rafedra) in the devotee; takes on a degenerative (material interpretation), becoming a producer of physical intoxication, possibly through mixing with poppy seeds and other similar hallucinogens.
This could have also been a point of divergence between the Mazda-Yasnis & the early Vedics.


Thus when later Vedas (Hindu scriptures) dispensed with Indra and his excesses, it also dispensed with Soma (Hoama).
As per J Chatterjee, This concept of “Verejna”[2], the active warrior for good., was advocated by Zarathushtra as one common characteristic trait of the new faith. To actively and aggressively take the path of A-sha (Sk.Rt-am) Truth/Righteousness/rectitude/Justice.


This message is referred to as “Verezyedhai mantra”----the universal mantra of militant righteousness, a term repeatedly used in the Ardebehest Yasht and the Atarsh Neyash.


Ys46-6: He is wicked, who supports the wicked; and he is ethical, to whom the truthful are not dispensable at the alter of convenience.


Ys46-18: Who does me a good turn, a better turn to him; But an evil turn to him, who does me ill.


The idea of turning the left cheek, after the right has been smitten is totally rejected. Forgiveness is not to be confused with non-resistance to evil.


“Zarathushtra himself put this into practice, when at the age of 77 he died, defending the sanctity of a fire temple.” [3]
He therefore showed a better conception of martyrdom than what we find in later violence centric ideologies.


This militancy is reflected in the 3 weapons placed in the alter of the Atash Behraam, namely the sword, the shield and the spear, which represent the 3 manthravanis against all evil: The Yatha Ahu Vairyo, the Ashem Vohu and the Yenghe Hataam. 


Incidentally these implements are also found in the post Vedic Satya[4] Narayana Puja; the only “puja” that is not dedicated to Gods (Devas).


We find this concept encapsulated in the Haftan Yasht:
“If one is aware of an aspect of the Truth, he should, without fear or favour, act according to it, and impart it to others”.


This concept, not found in the Vedas, finds an echo a few thousand years later in the Bhagwad Gita 2.31:
“For a warrior, nothing is higher than a war against evil, the warrior confronted with such a war, should be pleased, O Arjuna; for it comes as an open gate to heaven. But, if you do not participate in this battle against evil, you will incur sin, violating your dharma and your honor”.






[1] From the Vanant Yasht:…”Pa name niv khwareh Faredoon, Faredoon Athawyan”…clap 3 times.
I invoke, thy mind stimulating powerful protecting Aura, O Athwyan Faredoon.
[2] Verejna is derived from the root "Vajra" meaning massive/strong/thunderbolt/erect spine; the pre-requisites of a "warrior".


[3] Jackson- “Zoroaster”, P127


[4] One may note that Sat-ya = Truth Reality is none other than the Avestic A-sha and Nara-yana, the perfect man is the same as Khordad the man who achieved perfection in a single life time)

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).

According to NASA researcher, Rick Briggs[4],

 “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].
[3]  By entomology,   Ava-sthaa = os-tha = lip; clearly indicating the mantras were meant to be exclusively recited. Just as the term Osta is used even today to refer to a priest, so too in the Vedas the word “Ava-yuj” is a priest

[4] AI Magazine (Artificial Intelligence) of spring 1985.

[5] According to James Newton Powell (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)
“Modern metaphysicians are rediscovering the fantastic powers released through spoken words. By certain arrangements of words, such as in Mantras, a tremendous vibratory force could be set upon in the invisible mode, which profoundly affects physical and metaphysical substance in the body of man.”
[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.

[10]  Derived from the Avestic term “See-shaa” (Ys 28.11) meaning to teach.

[11]  The Avesta was handed down orally among Zarathushti priests (Athrawans) over thousands of  years, and cannonized to writing, probably for the first time during the Sassanian period (3rd - 7th centuries AD)”

[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.
-Moulton, Treasure of the Magi, P67

[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: 

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

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)

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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

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[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)

Invocation from the Hormazd Yasht:

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


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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