Zarathustra (circa 1500–1000 BCE) was an ancient Iranian prophet and philosopher who founded Zoroastrianism, one of the World's oldest continuously practiced religions. His teachings, encapsulated in the sacred texts known as the Gathas, emphasized the duality of ‣, and the importance of Individual choice in promoting Order and Justice. Zarathustra's concepts of Ahura Mazda (the Wise Lord) and Ahriman (the Destructive Spirit) have had a lasting Impact on religious and ethical Thought. His legacy endures through the Zoroastrian community and the influence of his ideas on other major world religions.
Anecdotes
- Believed to have received divine revelations by a river at Age 30, changing the course of an ancient Religion.
- Legends claim he laughed at Birth, symbolizing his Future role in bringing Joy and enlightenment.
- Credited with establishing a religion that emphasizes Truth and Ethics, he reportedly had divine visions that guided his teachings.
Magnitudes
- Question everything, including your own beliefs.
- Challenge the norms; forge your distinct path.
- Transform isolation into a crucible for originality.
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