Comparative study of theological, cognitive and ritual categories of Gahan with Yesna
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shahbazi zahra
1
,
Mojtaba Zurvani
2
1 - PhD student of Religions and Mysticism, University of Tehran
2 - Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, University of Tehran
Keywords: Gahan, Yesna, ritual, theology, wisdom,
Abstract :
Theological structure of Gahan has special features, the most important of which are monotheism, human rationalism under the banner of divine wisdom, and the internalization of rituals. One of the most prominent features of Gahan is the emphasis on the attainment of knowledge to the extent that the attribute of wisdom or Mazda is seen as the main divinity worshiped in Gahan, and an enlightened person with Ahura's wisdom combines with divinity to preserve the world of creation. Emphasis on wisdom is sometimes to the extent that any act that blurs the consciousness, such as drinking Houm and emotional stimulation that leads to bloodshed and sacrifice, is considered reprehensible. The new Avesta, especially the non-Gahanic part of the Yasna, shows changes in the religious and theological system, which reflects the desire to return to the ancient traditions. Investigations show that the issue of rituals is of considerable importance in non-Gahanic Yasna, and from the theological point of view, the worship of distinct and multiple divinity, unlike the abstract concepts and monotheistic approach of Gahan, has found its way into it and in some cases, it is contradicted by borrowing from the heritage of rituals and beliefs of the ancient Zoroastrianis.