I am not a Zoroastrian, as my ancestors were and a handful of present-day Iranians still are. But, I’ve always admired their code for both its simplicity and its surprisingly deep implications, especially when considered within their belief structure. You don’t need to take such a fundamentally dualistic approach to the Universe as they do to appreciate the fact that simply taking a positive frame of mind can project postive results in your life, or that by speaking well of (and to) others spreads good will. Nor does one need to believe in a conflict between Ahura-Mazda and Ahriman to see that performing good deeds out of heartfelt sincerity can plant the seeds for further happiness to flourish. It’s all rather obvious, actually.
But, I must say that I admire the dedication to ethics and the inherent positivity.
I also admire the optimistic outlook towards life, the world, and especially humanity.
For them, it’s all in terms of a cosmic and spiritual struggle. I accept it as a means of spiritual and personal development.
