History Of The Parsis. Including Their Manners, Customs, Religion And Present Position. In 2 Volumes

Ahura Mazda, the All-Wise Lord, is the fountainhead of the Good Mind. The Good Mind is the basis of all good thought, from which originate all right-speaking and right-doing. On these three pillars, Pure Thought, Pure Words, and Pure Deeds, the Prophet of Iran reared the stately edifice of his ethical code, which influenced the life of the ancient Parsis for centuries and which is seen reflected in the conduct and character of their descendents. The creed of Zarathushtra may, therefore, be aptly described as the