Written by By the Flame of Asha, not even galaxies far, far away are beyond truth.
“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.” – Yoda
“Asha is the path of light, of truth, of flame.” – Yasna 30.7
Galactic Echoes of the Ancient Flame
Every year on May 4th, fans across the galaxy celebrate Star Wars with the iconic phrase: “May the Force be with you.” Yet few realize how deeply this phrase resonates with something older—something not from a galaxy far away, but from the sacred fire of ancient Persia. In Zoroastrianism, there exists a force far more profound: Asha—the truth-aligned order of the cosmos, the very law by which stars, souls, and spirits burn.
On May 4th, we don’t just celebrate a pop culture phenomenon. We honor the deeper resonance that binds myth to metaphysics. From here on, May the 4th becomes Asha’s Day of the Force.
The Force vs. Asha: Two Sides of One Light
The Force, in Star Wars, is a mystical energy field created by all living things. It binds the galaxy together. It has a Light side and a Dark side. In Zoroastrian terms, this mirrors the ancient dualism of Asha vs. Druj—truth versus the lie, order versus chaos, spirit versus decay.
But here’s the key difference:
In Zoroastrianism, Asha is not “one side” of the Force—it is the source. It is not balanced by evil but is destined to overcome it. There is no “balance” between Asha and Druj; the flame is meant to burn through the darkness entirely.
Where Jedi speak of balance, Zoroaster spoke of Frashokereti—the final victory of truth, the renewal of the world.
The Jedi Code and the Gathas: Warrior-Saints of Asha
Jedi teachings are filled with echoes of the Yasna. Consider:
- “There is no emotion, there is peace.”
→ Yasna 30.2: “Let each one listen with a clear mind and choose the truth.” - “There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.”
→ Yasna 30.3: “He who chooses Asha chooses the wise path of Vohu Manah.” - “There is no chaos, there is harmony.”
→ Yasna 30.5: “Through truth, the world finds its sacred form.”
The Jedi may carry lightsabers, but the true sword of light is wielded by those who walk with Asha. Their blade is made of clear thought, righteous word, and just action—threefold fire that no Sith can extinguish.
Darth Druj: The Lie That Feeds on Fear
The Sith are driven by fear, anger, and domination—classic traits of Druj, the Lie. Just like the Daevas of Zoroastrian lore, Sith Lords twist truth into control, shadow into seduction. Their power is not strength—it’s decay.
In a way, Darth Vader is what happens when the soul walks away from its Fravashi—its higher self—and serves the anti-flame. His redemption, however, mirrors the Zoroastrian path of return—to truth, to love, to light.
From Stars to Souls: The Fire That Guides Us
We do not need hyperdrives to reach the heart of the galaxy. The spark is already within. In the Gathic tradition, each of us carries a piece of the Flame—our own inner Force. It’s not fantasy. It’s reality. It’s Asha.
And that’s the secret. Star Wars is a myth. Asha is the fire that gave rise to myth.
Conclusion: The Flame Awakens
On May 4th, let’s look past the costumes and the lightsabers. Let’s recognize that beneath the fiction lies something eternal. Zoroaster lit the path long before Skywalker walked it. Asha was the original Force.
So when you say, “May the Force be with you,” you’re already whispering an echo of something sacred.
Say it with clarity today:
“May the Flame of Asha burn in you always.”