Asha

Asha (/ˈɑːʃə/; aša) is the Avestan language term (corresponding to Vedic language ṛta) for a concept of cardinal importance to Zoroastrian theology and doctrine. In the moral sphere, aša/arta represents what has been called "the decisive confessional concept of Zoroastrianism." The opposite of Avestan aša is druj, "lie."

The significance of the term is complex, with a highly nuanced range of meaning. It is commonly summarized in accord with its contextual implications of 'truth' and 'right(eousness)', 'order' and 'right working'. For other connotations, see meaning below.

Its Old Persian equivalent is arta-. In Middle Iranian languages the term appears as ard-.

The word is also the proper name of the divinity Asha, the Amesha Spenta that is the hypostasis or "genius" of "Truth" or "Righteousness". In the Younger Avesta, this figure is more commonly referred to as Asha Vahishta (Aša Vahišta, Arta Vahišta), "Best Truth". The Middle Persian descendant is Ashawahist or Ardwahisht; New Persian Ardibehesht or Ordibehesht. In the Gathas, the oldest texts of Zoroastrianism and thought to have been composed by the prophet himself, it is seldom possible to distinguish between moral principle and the divinity. Later texts consistently use the 'Best' epithet when speaking of the Amesha Spenta, only once in the Gathas is 'best' an adjective of aša/arta.

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Asha, Russia

Asha (Russian: Аша́) is a town and the administrative center of Ashinsky District in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Sim River (a tributary of the Belaya), 377 kilometers (234 mi) west of Chelyabinsk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 31,881 (2010 Census); 33,926 (2002 Census); 38,646 (1989 Census).

History

It was founded in 1898 and was granted town status on June 20, 1933.

On June 4, 1989, the Ufa train disaster—a huge liquefied petroleum gas explosion that killed or injured 1,200 people—occurred near Asha.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Asha serves as the administrative center of Ashinsky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Ashinsky District as the Town of Asha. As a municipal division, the Town of Asha is incorporated within Ashinsky Municipal District as Ashinskoye Urban Settlement.

Sports

Asha is known for Adzhigardak, its ski resort.

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Asha (disambiguation)

Asha is the Zoroastrian concept of "truth, order".

Asha may also refer to:

Given names

  • Asha, Somali female name (Somali: Caasho)
  • Asha Ahmed Abdalla, Somali politician
  • Asha, Indian female name (Hindi: आशा), from the Sanskrit āśā, "wish, desire, hope, awesome, expectation, prospect, success"
  • Asha Bhosle, Indian playback singer, for films
  • Asha Parekh, Indian Hindi film actress of the 1960s–1970s
  • Asha Puthli, India-born jazz singer

    • Place names

  • Asha, Cyprus, a village in Famagusta District, Cyprus
  • Asha, Russia, a town in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia

    • Organizations

  • Accredited Social Health Activist, an Indian national community health worker program
  • American Saddlebred Horse Association, an organization promoting the American Saddlebred breed of horse
  • American Schools and Hospitals Abroad, USAID program
  • American School Health Association, a group promoting the health of children and youth
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