The Persian philosopher and prophet Zoraster (also known as Zarathustra) possibly existed around the 5th century BCE, the precise dates are unknown. Zoraster taught upon a higher level of consciousness; after his death his followers created the religion Zoroastrian that still exists in parts of Iran. The same scenario that occurred with all the eminently influential prophets and sages who lived at a higher level of consciousness; followers of a low level of consciousness formed an idolatrous religion, however, a measure of truth remains within the positioned dogma.
Focusing upon the teachings of Zoraster and excluding the dogma of the religion, Zoraster taught the profound truth concerning the battle between the darkness and the light. Zoraster teaches that the conflict between the two powers, unseen to the human eye, will always, and ultimately affects humanity. Humanity is the nucleus of the enmity between the powers of the darkness and the light.
Zoraster also taught about the two deities or gods that are perpetually at war with each other. Teaching within the culture and era of Persia, Zoraster identified and titled the righteous god as Ahura Mazda, and the evil god as Ahriman. Zoraster eludes to the linear reality that the events of the world, and individually, occur on the cause and effect concept, therefore, the teaching three principles: good reflection, good word, and good deed, aside from teaching the golden rule that all the prophets taught.
Good reflection is referring to talking in knowledge of the prophets and sages and pursuing positive meditation. A good word and deed are self-explanatory.
Zoraster experienced a vision from Ahura Mazda, the wise master, and began to preach about the cosmic strive between the two gods/spirits in the spirit world. In addition, Zoraster taught that mankind can choose between good and evil, and choice will predominate humanity; in addition to the “time of the end”, which is a reference to the judgment era.
Zoraster taught the paradox of the Almighty Divine Source emphasizing that Ahura Mazda is the father of both spirits that engage in the cosmic battle. Consequently, the identification, as in the Hebrew scriptures mystifies the three principle spirits. The Divine Source created the two spirits: the good spirit who resides as the master of the light, and the evil spirit/entity who resides as the master of the darkness.
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