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  1 - Rta and Aša in India and Ancient Iran: A Comparative Study
  Abol-qasem Piyadeh Kouhsar
  Among all questions which are asked about the nature of existence,after asking about the creation, the question about the order andpermanence of the universe is the most essential question. A commonanswer to this question is that there is a Cosmic Order or Cosmic Lawwhi More

  Among all questions which are asked about the nature of existence,after asking about the creation, the question about the order andpermanence of the universe is the most essential question. A commonanswer to this question is that there is a Cosmic Order or Cosmic Lawwhich protects the universe from disorder. This Cosmic Order wascalled rta in ancient India, and aša in the ancient Iran. It personifies thecosmic, social, ritual, and moral order. Rta and aša are synonyms andfrom the etymological point of view, were derived from a commonroot. Rta (or aša) is under the protection of gods; therefore, if someonetransgresses its bounds, she/he will be punished. So all devotees andeven gods should harmonize themselves with rta (or aša) and behave inaccordance with its principles. If they act so, they will be qualified forthe title of rtavan (those who possess rta) or ašavan (those who upholdaša) and will enjoy the everlasting bliss and prosperity. Manuscript profile