Prayers*
Fravarti:
This prayer is the declaration of the faith."I am worshiper of Mazda. I am Zoroastrian worshiper of Mazda. I praise good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. I praise the good Mazda-worshiping religion given by Ahura Mazda to Asho Zarathushtra, that of all religions that have come and are likely to come, is the greatest, the best, the most excellent."
Ashem vohu:
This prayer is recited during the initiation ceremony."Righteousness is the best. It is happiness. Happiness comes to the person who is righteous for the sake of righteousness alone."
Baj:
This prayer is recited before meals."In the name of Ahura Mazda, bestower of all good things,the generous spirited, and loving. Here we revere Ahura Mazda who created the animals and grains, who created waters, and plants who created the sky and the earth and all the good things."
Yatha ahu vairyo:
This is a very powerful prayer composed by the Prophet himself."The gift of the good mind leads to Ahura Mazda. Ahura Mazda gives authority to the one who protects the oppressed."
Asho = righteous, Zarathushtra's title
Righteousness = being good and just
Ahura Mazda = Wise Lord
Bestower = giver
Revere = worship
Authority = power
Oppressed = those people who are treated in a cruel or unjust way.
