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| --Yasna 27:13, the Ahuna Vairya prayer | --Yasna 27:13, the Ahuna Vairya prayer | ||
| In some cases, this term is used as a plural, ''saoshyans'', to refer to religious leaders. |
In some cases, this term is used as a plural, ''saoshyans'', to refer to religious leaders. | ||
| In ] and ] Zoroastrians (and others), still use this name for males. | |||
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In the Zoroastrian religion, Saoshyant refers to one who will "make existence brilliant" -- literally, the term means "one who brings benefit."
In common usage, this term refers to a future savior or Messiah-figure, who will spread divine truth and lead humanity in the final battle against the forces of evil.
"Since He is (the One) to be chosen by the world therefore the judgment emanating from truth itself (to be passed) on the deeds of good thought of the world, as well as the power, is committed to Mazda Ahura whom (people) assign as a shepherd to the poor." --Yasna 27:13, the Ahuna Vairya prayer
In some cases, this term is used as a plural, saoshyans, to refer to religious leaders.
In Iran and India Zoroastrians (and others), still use this name for males.
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