The language of the Gathas is very old. By the time the Persian Empire was established in 539 BC, people had forgotten the Gathic language. However, the Gathas survived through the oral tradition because people believed the Gathic words to have special power. Only recently, the scholars have begun to understand what the Gathas say.

These are some of the Gathic words you can learn.

Ushta= happiness

Ratu= leader

Mazda= wise

Kavi= prince

Asha= righteousness

Now can you find out the meaning of these Gathic words?

Ashavan

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