Asha Vahishta

Zoroastrianism

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Asha Vahishta is one of the six Amesha Spentas, divine beings in Zoroastrianism created by Ahura Mazda, the Wise Lord. These archangels assist Ahura Mazda in governing creation and combating the evil spirit, Ahriman. Asha Vahishta, meaning "Excellent Order" or "Truth," represents the lawful order of the cosmos. This divine being presides over fire, considered sacred in Zoroastrianism, and guides devotees toward justice and spiritual knowledge. Asha Vahishta is one of the most significant Amesha Spentas, alongside Vohu Manah (Good Mind).1

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Of the six, Asha Vahishta and Vohu Manah are by far the most important. Asha Vahishta (Avestan: Excellent Order, or Truth) is the lawful order of the cosmos according to which all things happen. He presides over fire, sacred to the Zoroastrians as the inner nature of reality.…
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Of the six, Asha Vahishta and Vohu Manah are by far the most important. Asha Vahishta (Avestan: Excellent Order, or Truth) is the lawful order of the cosmos according to which all things happen. He presides over fire, sacred to the Zoroastrians as the inner nature of reality.…
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