Faith and Philosophy of Zoroastrianism (Indian Religious Series-7)

ABOUT THE BOOK Zoroastrianism was founded by Zarathushtra Spitama. This religion believes in the existence of one God, whom it knows under various names of Mazda, Ahura and Ahura-Mazda. This book deals with almost every aspect of Zoroastrianism philosophy, character, nature and spirit of philosophy. The book covers the subject of Zoroastrianism thoroughly in a manner which makes it interesting to read and easy to understand. A special care has been taken to put the principles of Zoroastrianism philosophy in proper order so that the reader finds the book very useful and enjoyable. This volume covers all religious customs and ceremonies from birth to death, including traditional values and values in society. Information given in this volume is fairly comprehensive in contents so that all the readers should feel benefited with the text of the religion which they follow, preach, and profess.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Meena Iyer was born in Kerala on 7th September, 1967 in a family of religious scholars. She was brought up and educated in the city of Calcutta. She graduated with distinction and completed her post graduation in Sociology from Calcutta University in 1989. Her mother instilled in her a deep love for Spirituality, Philosophy and related subjects. So her deep interest in religion led her to carry out an in depth study of not only her own religion but all others as well. Her secular out look and love of the subjects related to God has resulted in this book on Zoroastrianism.

PREFACE Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic form of religion. Its founder was Zarathushtra Spitama (Zoroaster, the descendant of Spitama). The religion believes in the existence of one God, whom it knows under the names of Mazda, Ahura and Ahura-Mazda. The religion has undergone more than usual fluctuations and variations.

Zarathushtra was one of the most revolutionary thinkers of his times. His advocacy of salvation and universal compassion and cosmic goodwill has a significant message for the present-day humankind. This book deals with almost every aspect of Zoroastrianism philosophy from personality to doctrine of Zoroaster, fundamental character, nature and spirit of philosophy. The book covers the subject of Zoroastrianism thoroughly in a manner which makes it interesting to read and easy to understand. A special care has been taken to put the principles of Zoroastrianism philosophy in proper order so that the reader finds the book very useful and enjoyable.

A sincere effort has been made to give elaborate details having deep bearing on minute details relevant to the subject. Efforts have been made Ito mention about the religious customs and ceremonies from birth to death, including religious verses. Indeed the information given in this volume is fairly comprehensive in contents so that all the readers should feel benefited with the text of the religion which they follow, preach, and profess.

A productive bibliography, along with references is provided to prove the authenticity of the work and in order to guide the scholars and readers for further studies. Hopefully, this volume would be able to satisfy the urge of all those who desire to know about Zoroastrianism and also to create a new awareness regarding this religion.

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