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Detailed explanation-1: -The holy book of Parsis is called Zend Avesta. It includes all the Parsis religious texts. The teachings and Principles of Prophet Zoroaster are a part of the book. The book had a massive amount of manuscripts and scriptures that were said to be lost during Alexander’s period.

Detailed explanation-2: -Composed in an ancient Iranian language, Avestan, the Avesta is made up of different texts, most of which are recited in the Zoroastrian rituals, some of them by priests only, others by both priests and laypeople.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Zend Avesta texts are the principal foundations of the Zoroastrian faith. This is one of the world’s oldest religions and was once among the most widespread as well. This religion comes from ancient Persia, but in modern times many of its estimated 2.6 million believers live in India.