Song 1.0 (Yasna 28.0)
Transliterated Text:
ýânîmmanôýânîmvacôýânîmshyaothnem
ashaonôzarathushtrahe.
ferâameshâspeñtâgâthågêurvâin.
nemôvêgâthåashaonîsh!
Translated Text:
Ideal are the thoughts, ideal the words, ideal the deeds of the Righteous Zarathushtra. Let the ever-living promulgators present the Gathas. Homage to the righteous Gathas!
Summary Substance:
This introductory salutation was, most probably, composed by an early reciter of the Gathas who was, himself/herself, a devout promulgator of the Sublime Songs and a great preacher of the Divine Doctrine. It has been faithfully preserved by those who followed this teacher and, in turn, gave it an esteemed position at the outset of the Gathas.
Pondering Point:
“There is only one path in life, and that is the path of Righteousness.”