Ahura Mazda Importance

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In the late sixth century B.C.E. Zarathushtra wrote a group of hymns that gave an insight of his original thoughts. Zarathushtra preached about one of the divine beings, Ahura Mazda; it gave an outbreak upon his religious aspect. The Empire of Persia, then adopted this as their preeminent religion, Zoroastrianism; this was essential upon the empire’s policy of a humanitarian government and for the community as a whole. I believe Ahura Mazda aimed to guide the Persians to devote themselves in finding the good by understanding Ahura Mazda’s ways, his expectations, and his rewards for those who uphold the responsibilities. It all starts on whom Ahura Mazda is, then one will have a better understanding of the significance this deity has done for …show more content…
One of the expectations that Ahura Mazda wanted his followers to comprehend was, “Ahura Mazda required all humans to join in the cosmic struggle against Angra Mainyu” . Zarathushtra preaches this to his disciples it illustrates that Ahura Mazda wants his followers to perform the right decisions. Angra Mainyu is the Hostile Spirit, and Ahura Mazda aims to get rid of this evil deity by teaching his followers the correct decisions that one needs. It’s a necessity that would help human beings to follow the path of righteousness. On the same note, to go against the evil spirit one needs to tell the truth, have good thoughts in the mind and doing good deeds for others. That’s the fundamental focus which differentiates the good people and the bad people. With that said, on the Day of Judgment Ahura Mazda will observe and judge peoples good and bad deeds, to see who can truly reache Ahura Mazda’s expectations. Lastly, The Zoroastrians worship Ahura Mazda by attending fire alters and they would say prayers to support their supreme …show more content…
Ahura Mazda said “They who at my bidding render him [Zarathushtra] obedience, shall all attain Welfare and Immortality by the actions of the Good Spirit” . These rewards are the equivalence of being a human with powers, being divinity. Ahura Mazda set this statement, to perhaps indicate people hope for a better life as a human with Welfare and Immortality. People still possibly haven’t got the idea particularly this is false information that tried to lead Persians to achieve better and strive for a goal in life. With immortality one will also have the capability of having a joyful course without the bad torments that one faces in life. In order to receive these stupendous rewards one needs to join himself with the right. Although the Zoroastrians didn’t fully receive these benefits it advised one to be an exceptional person and follow the right steps and not fall into the hole. This served the Persians to follow their inner goodness and to not focus on the bad

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