Faravahar
The Faravahar is the most common symbol of Zoroastrianism. This emblem is said to represent the way people on earth should live. There are many ways to look at the Faravahar. One example is that the figure depicts an old person, symbolizing the wisdom and experience a believer should have. The reaching hand also tells us that we should reach for what is higher and achieve great things by doing what is morally right. The three layers of feathers on the wings and tail contrasts each other: the three on the wings represents good thoughts, words, and deeds, while the the tail is the opposite (bad thoughts, words, and deeds). The two loops near the tail symbolizes Spenta Mainyu and Angra Mainyu. These two are seen as the sons of Ahura Mazda, but one represents what is good (Spenta Mainyu) and the other represents darkness (Angra Mainyu). We should turn away from the darkness and follow what is good. Lastly the circle in the middle of the symbol represents our spirit. Like how the line of the circle does not have an end, our spirit is immortal and not affected by time.
Fire
Fire is one of Zoroastrianism's most significant symbol. Zoroastrians worship in fire temples, and they are often mistaken as fire worshippers. In reality, they are truly worshipping the meaning behind it. In a way, fire serves as a symbol of the good god, Ahura Mazda. Fire provides light, and light grants us the ability to see. Vision is a representation of wisdom, as we are able to see knowledge and know the difference of what is good and evil.
Fire is known to be a source of life. Besides giving off light, it also bestows warmth.
Fire is known to be a source of life. Besides giving off light, it also bestows warmth.
Sudre and Kusti
A Sudre (or Sudreh) is a piece of garment that Zoroastrians traditionally wear at all times. Being a thin and white piece of clothing, it symbolizes purity and innocence. Purity is very important to Zoroastrians, as anything that is seen as dirty and impure is a sign of unholiness, which is the opposite of what Zoroastrianism teaches we should strive for.
A Kusti (or Kushti) serves as a similar purpose of a belt. It is worn around the waist, and it is made of 72 long, white threads. These threads represent the 72 chapters in the Yasna, which is the text collection of the Avesta.
A Kusti (or Kushti) serves as a similar purpose of a belt. It is worn around the waist, and it is made of 72 long, white threads. These threads represent the 72 chapters in the Yasna, which is the text collection of the Avesta.
Cypress Tree
A cypress tree tend to have a durable and sustainable life, and because of that, it became a symbol of life for the Zoroastrians. The thought of eternal life is a symbol of liberty as well, as we are free from death.
Avesta
The Avesta is the primary scriptures of Zoroastrianism. It is written in the Avestan language. Included in the Avesta are mainly beliefs, praises, hymns thought to be written by Zoroaster himself, and other sacred text relating to the religion.