Asha
Asha is a concept of Zoroastrianism symbolizing truth and righteousness. Its Old Persian equivalent is arta. In the Avestan language, it is associated with a highly nuanced range of meaning. It is commonly summarized in accord with its contextual implications of 'truth', 'right(eousness)', 'order'.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The literal meaning of the word Asha is "truth", but it also carries other significant connotations. It is derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian term *Hr̥tás, which is in turn derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *h2r-to- "properly joined, right, true", from which also derived Greek artíos "fitting", Latin artus "joint", and English art.
Concept[edit | edit source]
In the moral sphere, Asha represents the acme of world order. It is the ultimate truth, the ideal existence, the cosmic order, as well as that which is the best. In the Gathas, the oldest texts of the Zoroastrian canon, the word is both a concept and a divine entity, representing both cosmic order and moral truth.
In Zoroastrianism[edit | edit source]
In Zoroastrianism, Asha is linked to the power of Ahura Mazda, the god of wisdom, and is considered the central principle of the religion. It is through Asha that the universe is sustained.
See also[edit | edit source]
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