EPISODE 6: The Exile
Rejection & Persecution (Age 30-42) "To what land to turn? Whither shall I go? Kinsman and friend turn from me..." — Yasna 46:1, The Gathas For 12 Years, Zarathustra Preached the Most Important Idea in Human History His own family wanted him dead. The First Response (Age 30) Zarathustra emerged from the river with the most profound vision in human history: One God (Ahura Mazda) Free will (you choose) Heaven and hell (consequences) Good vs. evil (Asha vs.
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Rejection & Persecution (Age 30-42) "To what land to turn? Whither shall I go? Kinsman and friend turn from me..." — Yasna 46:1, The Gathas For 12 Years, Zarathustra Preached the Most Important Idea in Human History His own family wanted him dead. The First Response (Age 30) Zarathustra emerged from the river with the most profound vision in human history: One God (Ahura Mazda) Free will (you choose) Heaven and hell (consequences) Good vs. evil (Asha vs. Druj) Ethics over ritual ("Good thoughts, good words, good deeds") He began preaching immediately. At first, he only had one convert: his cousin Maidhyoimanha. One person. Then he returned to his homeland to spread the message. The local religious authorities opposed his ideas. The Persian people rejected these new beliefs and scriptures at first, resulting in persecution that forced Zoroaster to flee for his safety.
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Yasna · Gathas · Avesta