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Revision as of 14:45, 27 September 2005 by Grantb (talk | contribs) (clarifying the definition -- this is basically a description of a Messiah-figure.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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.
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