Vohu Manah and the Divine Mind

The Sacred Liturgy of Intellective Righteousness with Ahura Mazda

von Nina Vale

220 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Zoroastrian spirituality becomes a demanding practice of truth, disciplined thought, and moral responsibility through Vohu Manah, the Good Mind. Nina Vale brings the teachings of Zarathustra into the difficult choices of ordinary life, presenting spiritual clarity as a commitment tested in conduct.At the center of this approach stands the Sacred Triad of Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds. Through Ahura Mazda, Asha, and the struggle against Druj, the book examines self-deception, intellectual arrogance, false spiritual authority, and the compromises that weaken integrity. Its demand is concrete: bring what you think, say, and do into agreement.Twenty chapters connect these foundations with the contemplation of Atar, the sacred fire; the recitation of Ashem Vohu; the tying of the Kusti; and the rhythm of the five Gah vigils. Exercises in silence, examination of conscience, anonymous charity, and discernment extend ritual discipline into work, relationships, and the care of creation.The discussion also follows the Daena, the Chinvat Bridge, Frashokereti, and the House of Song, linking the destiny of the soul with responsibility in the present. Written for readers drawn to Zoroastrian teachings, religious ethics, and demanding spiritual practice, this is a direct invitation to make truth an obligation of daily life.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Weitere Religionen und Glaubensrichtungen Zoroastrismus
• ISBN: 9789801903970
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.10.2026
• Größe: 210 x 148 mm
• Verlag: Seravon Books
• Herausgegeben von: Luiz Santos