Zoroastrianism – Main Teachings
- Belief in Supreme and Universal God:
- Ahura Mazda is the supreme omniscient and omnipotent God – the creator as well as the sustainer
- He resides in the heart of human beings as truth and righteousness
- Belief in the duality of existence:
- The world is a battle ground between good and evil forces.
- The Lord uses his power to destroy evil and falsehood in the world.
- The overriding ethical principle of Zoroastrianism is Humata, Hukhta, Huvarshta
- “Good thoughts, Good words and Good deeds.”
- Belief in the sanctity of elements:
- Fire, water, earth and air should be kept pure by not allowing the evil entities to pollute them and by leading righteous lives.