The Avesta and Its Teachings on Life and Beyond
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What does it mean to live with truth, righteousness, and a sense of responsibility toward the world? The Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, offers answers that are just as meaningful today as they were thousands of years ago. But how do these ancient teachings apply to modern life?
In this episode, Dr Ramiyar Karanjia—scholar, author, and Principal of the Dadar Athornan Institute—joins us to break down the deeper messages of the Avesta. He explains what “good thoughts, good words, good deeds” truly means beyond its well-known phrase, the role of fire as a bridge between the physical and the divine, and why Zoroastrianism places such importance on protecting nature.
We also get into the hidden world, the power of the mind in spiritual practice, and the system of preserving the Avesta through memory long before it was written down. What wisdom does this ancient text hold for those seeking clarity and balance today? And what simple practice from the Avesta can shift the way you think?
Tune in for a fascinating conversation that looks beyond religion and into the heart of what it means to live with purpose.
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. When did Zoroastrianism start? (00:03:15)
3. When was Avesta first compiled? (00:06:49)
4. Structure of the Avesta (00:09:55)
5. How is it relevant today? (00:12:42)
6. Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds (00:13:53)
7. The Sacred Fire (00:15:47)
8. How is it related to religion? (00:18:52)
9. How is it created? (00:20:01)
10. Modern Environmental Challenges (00:22:05)
11. The Seven Creations (00:23:31)
12. Challenges in translating Avesta (00:24:22)
13. Ecological Balance (00:26:50)
14. Practical Advice (00:29:20)
15. Quick practice to control the mind (00:31:53)
16. Outro (00:32:31)
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