🔥 Gathas (Songs of Zarathustra)
The Gathas are the 17 hymns attributed directly to Zarathustra (Zoroaster), forming the oldest and most sacred part of the Avesta. They represent the prophet's direct teachings on Ahura Mazda, righteousness, and the cosmic struggle between good and evil.
Chapters
Chapter 1: Yasna 28 - The Path of Righteousness
Ahunavaiti Gatha 1
6 verses
Chapter 2: Yasna 29 - The Cow's Lament
Ahunavaiti Gatha 2
4 verses
Chapter 3: Yasna 30 - The Choice Between Good and Evil
Ahunavaiti Gatha 3
5 verses
Chapter 4: Yasna 31 - The Divine Communion
Ahunavaiti Gatha 4
3 verses
Chapter 5: Yasna 43 - The Promise of Salvation
Ushtavaiti Gatha 1
3 verses
Chapter 6: Yasna 32 - The Condemnation of the Wicked
Hymn 6 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 7: Yasna 33 - The Supplication for Guidance
Hymn 7 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 8: Yasna 34 - Devotion and Desire for Righteousness
Hymn 8 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 9: Yasna 44 - Questions to Ahura Mazda
Hymn 9 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 10: Yasna 45 - Proclamation of the Faith
Hymn 10 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 11: Yasna 46 - The Cry of Zarathustra
Hymn 11 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 12: Yasna 47 - The Holy Spirit and Creation
Hymn 12 of Zarathustra
3 verses
Chapter 13: Yasna 48 - The Triumph of Righteousness
Hymn 13 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 14: Yasna 49 - The Struggle Against Evil
Hymn 14 of Zarathustra
3 verses
Chapter 15: Yasna 50 - The Praise of Zarathustra
Hymn 15 of Zarathustra
4 verses
Chapter 16: Yasna 51 - The Kingdom of Good Thought
Hymn 16 of Zarathustra
3 verses
Chapter 17: Yasna 53 - The Wedding Blessing
Hymn 17 of Zarathustra
4 verses