AMESHASPENTALS AND THEIR FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS IN AVESTA ASHA-VAHISHTA AND VAHU-MANA

Abstract

The article deals with representatives of the theological system of the Avesta, the Ameshaspenta, who are always living saints, occupying a higher position than akhuras and inscriptions in the Zoroastrian theological system. Ameshaspentas that Vahu Mana, Asha Vahishta, Khshatra Varya, Spenta Armaiti, Khaurvatat, Ameretot are considered, from which the emanation-like expressions of Asha Vahishta, Vahu Manas, their anthropomorphic (human-like) images and functions are studied. It is also a comparative analysis of thet ameshaspents are sponsors of their fields, Ahura Mazda's noble thought, divine order, worthy and suitable power, holy obedience, health, various aspects of divine power that guarantee physical and spiritual everlasting life.