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Asha

noun
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In Zoroastrianism, the principle of truth, order, and rightness that governs the universe.
"Followers of Zoroastrianism try to live in accordance with asha."
"The concept of asha stands opposed to falsehood and chaos in Zoroastrian teaching."

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In plain EnglishA core Zoroastrian idea meaning something close to "truth" or "the right order of things."

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Etymology

From Sanskrit आशा (asha), related to the Avestan concept of cosmic truth central to Zoroastrian belief.

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