WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Atar, Atash, or Azar (Avestan : , romanized: ātar) is the Zoroastrian concept of holy fire, sometimes described in abstract terms as “burning and unburning fire” or “visible and invisible fire” (Mirza, 1987:389). It is considered to be the visible presence of Ahura Mazda and his Asha through the eponymous Yazata.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fire is seen as the supreme symbol of purity, and sacred fires are maintained in Fire Temples (Agiaries). These fires represent the light of God (Ahura Mazda) as well as the illuminated mind, and are never extinguished. No Zoroastrian ritual or ceremony is performed without the presence of a sacred fire.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Zoroastrian religion, fire (see atar), together with clean water (see aban), are agents of ritual purity.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to this prophet, air, water, earth, and fire are “sacred” elements (7-11). Humans and animals need air to breathe, water to drink, fire to cook food, and earth to grow plants for their survival. Earth, air, and water are to be kept free from defilement.

Detailed explanation-5: -Central to Zoroastrianism is the profound dichotomy between good and evil and the idea that the world was created by God, Ahura Mazda, in order that the two forces could engage with one another and the evil one will be incapacitated.