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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is the name of the Amesha Spenta which is described as the is the Good Mind. God revealed himself through this “angel” to Zoroaster.
A
Spenta Mainyu
B
Angra Mainyu
C
Ahura Mazda
D
Vohu Mano
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vohu Manah, (Avestan : “Good Mind”), in Zoroastrianism, one of the six amesha spentas (“beneficent immortals”) created by Ahura Mazdā, the Wise Lord, to assist him in furthering good and destroying evil.

Detailed explanation-2: -amesha spenta, (Avestan: “beneficent immortal”) Pahlavi amshaspend, in Zoroastrianism, any of the six divine beings or archangels created by Ahura Mazdā, the Wise Lord, to help govern creation. Three are male, three female.

Detailed explanation-3: -The six Amesha Spentas are: Vohu Manah-Good mind and good purpose. Asha Vahishta-Truth and righteousness. Spenta Ameraiti-Holy devotion, serenity and loving kindness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spenta Armaiti (Beneficent Devotion), the spirit of devotion and faith, guides and protects the believer. She presides over Earth. Haurvatāt (Wholeness or Perfection) and Ameretāt (Immortality) are often mentioned together as sisters.

Detailed explanation-5: -JJ 28/8 and 4/9) 1) Seven is a very important number from the point of view of Zoroastrian religion. There are 7 Ameshaspands, the highest divine beings in Zoroastrian religion, who look after the 7 creations. Creator Ahura Mazda, who is the father of the other six Ameshaspands, is also considered an Ameshaspand.

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