Sacred Scriptures of Zoroastrianism
The sacred text in the Zoroastrian religion is called the Avesta, "the Book of Law". It was compiled over many centuries and completed in 226-641 AD. It includes 5 parts: the Yasna, the Yashts, the Visperad, the Vendidad, and the Khordeh Avesta (the minor Avesta). The sacred scripture consists of liturgical works, hymns by Zoroaster (called the Gathas), laws, prayers, and also hymns of praise. It includes "invocations and rituals to be used at festivals and spells against demons and prescriptions for purification." (Facts). Here are some quotes from the Avesta:
"Happiness comes to them who bring happiness to others."
"Abiding happiness and peace is theirs who choose goodness for its own sake- without expectation of any reward."
"A thousand people cannot convince one by words to the extent that one person can convince a thousand by action."
Yasna- sacred liturgy and has the Gathas (hymns of Zoroaster)
Khordeh Avesta- book of common prayer
Visperad- extensions to the liturgy
Vendidad- purity laws and myths with some medical facts
Khordeh Avesta- book of common prayer
Visperad- extensions to the liturgy
Vendidad- purity laws and myths with some medical facts