Yasna 28 — Ahunavaiti Gatha

The worshipful thought, the worshipful word, the worshipful deed of righteous Zarathustra: let the Immortal Bounteous Ones receive the Gāthās. Homage to you, righteous Gāthās.

28.1. With outstretched hands, in homage, I first ask this of you, Mazda, through the Bounteous Spirit, for help: all deeds through Asha, and the wisdom of Vohu Manah, by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow as well. (twice) With outstretched hands, in homage, I first ask this of you, Mazda, through the Bounteous Spirit, for help: all deeds through Asha, and the wisdom of Vohu Manah, by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow as well.

28.2. I who would approach you, Ahura Mazda, with Vohu Manah—grant me the gifts of both existences, the bodily and that of mind, those attained through Asha, by which one may place your supporter in well-being.

28.3. I who would praise you through Asha, and Vohu Manah beyond all others, and Mazda Ahura—for whom enduring Dominion is increased by Ārmaiti: come at my call, bringing help.

28.4. I who, knowing, shall set my soul to guard with Vohu Manah, together with the rewards of deeds, for as long as I have power and strength, shall seek after the teachings of Asha.

28.5. Through Asha, when shall I see you, knowing Vohu Manah, and the path to the mightiest Ahura Mazda—to attentive hearing? Through this mantra, greatest of all, may we turn the predators aside with the tongue.

28.6. Come with Vohu Manah; give, through Asha, the gift of long life. Through your true words, Mazda, give Zarathustra forceful aid—and to us, Ahura—by which we may overcome the hostilities of the hostile.

28.7. Give, through Asha, that reward—the attainments of Vohu Manah. Give, through Ārmaiti, vitality to Vīštāspa and to me. Grant, Mazda, that through your Dominion we may hear your mantras far and wide.

28.8. You, the Best, I ask for the best: in accord with Best Asha, Ahura. I ask it as a boon for the man Frašaoštra and for me, and for those to whom you may grant it for the whole span of life in the radiance of Vohu Manah.

28.9. By these petitions may we not anger you, Ahura Mazda, nor Asha, nor Best Mind—we who stand arrayed in the offering of praises. You are the swiftest bringers of vigor and the Dominion of life-giving power.

28.10. Those whom you know through Asha and through the laws of Vohu Manah to be worthy, Mazda Ahura—fulfill their desire with abundant attainments. For I know that effective words of prayer directed to you do not go unanswered.

28.11. You who guard Asha and Vohu Manah for all time, you, Mazda Ahura, teach me plainly from your own mouth, from your Spirit, by what means the first existence came to be.

28.12. With outstretched hands, in homage, I first ask this of you, Mazda, through the Bounteous Spirit, for help: all deeds through Asha, and the wisdom of Vohu Manah, by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow as well. (..) With outstretched hands, in homage, I first ask this of you, Mazda, through the Bounteous Spirit, for help: all deeds through Asha, and the wisdom of Vohu Manah, by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow as well. As the Ahū is to be chosen, so is the Ratu, by virtue of Asha itself. The deeds of Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion over existence to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the poor. As the Ahū is to be chosen, so is the Ratu, by virtue of Asha itself. The deeds of Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion over existence to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the poor. As the Ahū is to be chosen, so is the Ratu, by virtue of Asha itself. The deeds of Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion over existence to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the poor. As the Ahū is to be chosen, so is the Ratu, by virtue of Asha itself. The deeds of Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion over existence to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the poor. Asha is good; it is best. Radiant happiness is, radiant happiness belongs to the one who embodies Asha for Best Asha. (..) Asha is good; it is best. Radiant happiness is, radiant happiness belongs to the one who embodies Asha for Best Asha. Asha is good; it is best. Radiant happiness is, radiant happiness belongs to the one who embodies Asha for Best Asha. We worship the Ahyāsā-hāiti. Whose beings Mazda Ahura knows, according to Asha, to be better in worship—those, both male and female, we worship.

The thought, the word, and the deed of righteous Zarathustra: may the Immortal Spentas receive the Gāthās. Homage to you, righteous Gāthās.

28.1. With this reverence, my hands outstretched, I first ask you, Mazda, for the support of Spenta Mainyu: through Asha, all the deeds and the wisdom of Vohu Manah by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow. (twice): With this reverence, my hands outstretched, I first ask you, Mazda, for the support of Spenta Mainyu: through Asha, all the deeds and the wisdom of Vohu Manah by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow.

28.2. I will approach you, Mazda Ahura, with Vohu Manah, so that you may grant me the attainments of both existences—the embodied one and the one of thought—which come from Asha and through which one may place those who support it in well-being.

28.3. To you I will sing with Asha and Vohu Manah as never before, and to Mazda Ahura, for whom enduring Dominion grows through Armaiti. Come at my call to support me.

28.4. I who, together with Vohu Manah, hold my soul attentive and know the rewards of Mazda Ahura’s deeds—as long as I have the strength and power, I will look eagerly for Asha.

28.5. Through Asha, when will I see you, knowing Vohu Manah and the path to the most mighty Ahura Mazda, and obedience to him? Through this greatest sacred utterance, may we turn the destructive creatures away with our tongue.

28.6. Come with Vohu Manah. Through Asha, grant the gift of long life. Through your straight words, Mazda, grant Zarathustra powerful support, and grant it to us, Ahura, so that we may overcome the hostile hatreds of the hateful.

28.7. Through Asha grant that reward, the attainments of Vohu Manah. Through Armaiti, grant vitality to Vishtāspa and to me. Grant it, Mazda, and rule so that I may hear your sacred utterances.

28.8. I lovingly ask you, the Best One, together with best Asha—you, Ahura, who share the same will—for the man Frashaoshtra, for myself, and for those to whom we may grant the gift of Vohu Manah for all time.

28.9. Through these requests may we not anger you, Ahura Mazda, nor Asha and the Best Manah, for we stand in the offering of praises to you. You are the swiftest bringers of vigor and of Dominion rich in benefits.

28.10. Those whom you know through Asha and Vohu Manah to be worthy and deserving, Mazda Ahura—fulfill their desire with abundant attainments. For I know that words of prayer directed to you are effective and successful.

28.11. You who guard Asha and Vohu Manah for eternity, Mazda Ahura, instruct me directly from your own mouth, from your Mainyu, how the first existence came to be.

28.12. With this reverence, my hands outstretched, I first ask you, Mazda, for the support of Spenta Mainyu: through Asha, all the deeds and the wisdom of Vohu Manah by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow. (..) With this reverence, my hands outstretched, I first ask you, Mazda, for the support of Spenta Mainyu: through Asha, all the deeds and the wisdom of Vohu Manah by which you may satisfy the soul of the Cow. As the lord is to be chosen, so is the judge, in accordance with Asha. The deeds of existence belonging to Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the needy. As the lord is to be chosen, so is the judge, in accordance with Asha. The deeds of existence belonging to Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the needy. As the lord is to be chosen, so is the judge, in accordance with Asha. The deeds of existence belonging to Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the needy. As the lord is to be chosen, so is the judge, in accordance with Asha. The deeds of existence belonging to Vohu Manah are assigned to Mazda, and Dominion to Ahura, whom they appoint as pastor for the needy. Asha is good; it is best. It is happiness; happiness is for the one whose Asha is for best Asha. (..) Asha is good; it is best. It is happiness; happiness is for the one whose Asha is for best Asha. Asha is good; it is best. It is happiness; happiness is for the one whose Asha is for best Asha. We worship this fourth Hāiti. We worship those male and female beings whom Ahura Mazda knows, through Asha, to be better in worship.