Question

Which is the Holy book of Parsis?

• A. Torah
• B. Bible.
• C. Zend Avesta
• D. Gita

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Zend Avesta

Answer: The holy book of the Parsis is (3) Zend Avesta.

• Zend Avesta is a set of the Parsis religious texts. It includes the principles of Prophet Zoroaster.
• It was a massive manuscript of scriptures which during Alexander’s period, is said to be lost. Zend Avesta has five sections.
• The main portion is composed of songs & hymns. Then come the ‘Gathas,’ that are Zoroaster’s words.
• Then arrives the ‘Yasna,’ comprising the sacrificial rituals and methods.
• The next sectionmis a tribute to the leaders of Zoroastria.