CONSCIENCE, OR THE MORAL VOICE THAT speaks from within, is described as the greatest of all. This is so because it is only by hearing this inner voice that the path of truth can be followed in obedience to God’s law. The verses below bring out the essence of Sarosh. There is also an enigmatic verse which says that Sarosh is so powerful that it can even hear hymns sung by devotees in heaven.
AHUNAVAITI – Yas. 28.5
On self-realization through wisdom, when will I actually see the very embodiment of Truth and the Pure Mind? The path to Almighty God is obedience to His will. (This is self-realization.) Through this excellent verse will wicked people, by word of mouth, be taught to choose correctly.
AHUNAVAITI – Yas. 33.5
Therefore, do I invoke conscience, the best of all, to reach our final goal, which is long life in the security of the Pure Mind, having followed the straight path of truth, which leads to where God alone rules.
AHUNAVAITI – Yas. 33.14
Therefore, Zarathustra offers himself and his upliftment to God, and dedicates the first fruits of his thought inspired by the loftiest motives, His deeds of truth, and his words uttered according to his conscience – in effect, his whole being.
USTAVAITI – Yas. 43.12
And when You told me to follow truth to acquire understanding, You did not tell me to do something which will be unheeded by me. I will bestir within myself, my conscience which will then bless me with the accompaniment of great light. You award both the sides with just dues.
USTAVAITI – Yas. 44.16
This do I ask You, tell me truly, O Lord:
Which victor will protect all who exist through His teachings? Clearly reveal to me the guide who will give life a new direction. To Him grant pure-mindedness and an active conscience, O Lord, and to whomsoever else as well.
SPENTA MAINYU – Yas. 50.4
And worshipping you and praising you, O God, with Truth and Pure Mind and Your power, may he, who desires to hear Your revelation, listen to Your devotees in the abode of song.