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Glimpses of World Religions
why, he has championed the cause of marital status, a married life. In this religion, it is believed that marriage is an act of selfcontrol and culture. At the ripe age of 77, Jarthustra (Zoroaster) bade farewell to this world permanently. He did his duty to the best towards humanity. He had, moreover, done a holy activity of bequething to the world a very good heritage of moral values. The Principles of Zoroastrian Religion
Zoroastrian religion is more near to morality and good conduct rather than to philosophical speculation. His leanings are not so explicit for ideas or thoughts as are towards puzzling right behaviours. God is a treasure of moral goods and compassion, so this religion believes that morality means a purposeful imitation of God. Though this religion has considered the importance of luck or destiny, it emphasized efforts more i.e. purusharth. Nothing like good or evil would be possible to be availed from a person who does not put in labour. So purushartha must be accepted.
Zoroastrian religion believes in only one God (Monotheism). And this God is also known as Ahurmazad. Literally interpreted Mazad = one who possesses knowledge and Ahur = the giver of existence. Thus Ahurmazad means “very learned giver of life.” The most outstanding and characteristic virtue is his unlimited kindness and therefore, this Dharma is called "kind religion”. One who follows loyalty and keeps aloof from corruption, will get God. In this religion kindness is believed to be a synonym of happiness. But Zoroaster maintained that if those hard-hitting sinners do not improve themselves, nor do they intend to, must be vanquished with the help of even weapons, while opposing them.
One should strive for truth, purity and holiness. In 'us' ie. truth, all the good qualities are contained. The ideal of 'us' or truth is easy, simple and practical. The Zoroastrians give first
