The Inner Fire: Faith, Choice, and Modern-day Living in Zoroastrianism
CONTENTS
Author’s Note
Introduction
Section 1: The Fundamentals of the Faith
Chapter One
Ahura Mazda
Chapter Two
Zarathustra
Chapter Three
Soshyant, Ratu and Vastrya
Section 2: The Holy Immortals
Chapter One
Asha
Chapter Two
Vohu Manah
Chapter Three
Spenta Mainyu
Chapter Four
Sarosh
Chapter Five
Armaiti
Section 3: Life and Beyond
Chapter One
The Two Great Sermons of Zarathustra and Moral Choice
Chapter Two
Moral Teachings
Chapter Three
Fire
Chapter Four
The Problem of Evil
Chapter Five
Individual Judgement, Heaven, Hell, Judgement Day, and Resurrection
Chapter Six
Hu Urva Tat and Amere Tat – Perfection and Immortality
Chapter Seven
Revelation and Prayer
Chapter Eight
Attributes That Lead to God
Chapter Nine
Happiness and Light
Verse Translation of the Gathas
– Gatha Ahunavaiti
– Gatha Ustavaiti
– Gatha Spenta Mainyu
– Gatha Vohu Kshatrem
– Gatha Vahista Isti
Appendix: Brief Persian History and Other Fundamentals
Gems from the Gathas
Acknowledgements