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Below is a selected set of runes known to most Zoroastrians, although several spellings are specific to Anglo-Zoroastrianism. Primals Zurvan – Endless Space & Time. (In Anglo-Zoroastrianism) the featureless substance of existence , the substrate in which life plays out. Manah – “Mind” - A process of spirit and matter which (among other things) is the source of volition. Usta – “Light” - The flow of spiritual energy that comes from understanding and is felt as happiness. Spenta – “Expanding” - of a process which expands the expression of spiritual light - which causes life to flourish Angra – “Decreasing” - of a process which decreases the expression of spiritual light - which inhibits life from flourishing Arta – “Spiritual Truth or Right”. The natural law, the moral path. The right-ordering of the spiritual aspect of the world. Ashura – “Spiritual Lord” - The Good Cause or Good Force which acts according to Arta. Agni – “Fire” - The presence or happy consequence of Ashura in the world. Dreg – "Spiritual Error" - indicates activity contrary to Arta. Amesha Spentas Humanah – Good Mind – A mind with clear sight and right concern. Spentamain – Life-Loving Mentality – The mindset which desires life to expand and flourish. Artavy – Righteousness - Artavy is the impulse to acting according to Arta and the needs of life. A righteous person who possesses Artavy can be called an Artavant. Aramaity – Piety - Divine-Respectful Attitude or Service. The spirit which brings good thoughts, good words and good deeds. Hukasatra – Good Dominion - The Rule of the Ashura.The state of existence ordered according to Arta. Harverty – Healthfulness - a state of well-being whether of an individual or a community. With Harverty all the energy forces coming from within or without are in a happy balance so that life flourishes and people are filled with purpose and joy. Amorty – Eternal Good Status – the state of being in communion with Ashura Mazda in eternity. Angras Akamanah – Bad Mind – a mind not capable of doing what is right. Opposite of Humanah. Angramain – Life-Hating Spirit - the spirit which desires life to decrease, suffer and die. It is the opposite of Spentamain. Dregavy – is opposition to Arta and means Deception , Manipulation or Wickedness. A deceiver, manipulator or wicked person can be called a dregavant. Others Daena – Vision – A vision or understanding of Arta. Religion or Conscience. Chisti - Perception. Tanu - Body. Urvan - Soul. |