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**Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

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Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.


 
The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized the need for social equality and had a cosmology somewhat similar to the _*Azadaena_*. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.


 
They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperialism.


 
Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.


 
In contrast to the Khurramites, they deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdayasna, reasoning that thaey will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.


 
Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:


 
-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters and tend to value ascetism. are divided into multiple subcurrents.


 
-The Neo-Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Khurramites, but put far more emphasis in the notions of equality and social justice than them, placing them closer to the original Mazdakism.


 
-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Sakastan as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion. it still has most of its adherents in that region.


 
-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
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Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized the need for social equality and had a cosmology somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperialism.

Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

In contrast to the Khurramites, they deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdayasna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters and tend to value ascetism. are divided into multiple subcurrents.

-The Neo-Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Khurramites, but put far more emphasis in the notions of equality and social justice than them, placing them closer to the original Mazdakism.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in ZSabulikastan as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion. it still has most of its adherents in that region.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
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Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized the need for social equality and had a cosmology somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperialism.

Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

In contrast to the Khurramites, they deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdayasna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters and tend to value ascetism. are divided into multiple subcurrents.

-The Neo-Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Khurramites, but put far more emphasis in the notions of equality and social justice than them, placing them closer to the original Mazdakism.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Zabulistan as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion. it still has most of its adherents in that region.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
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Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized the need for social equality and had a cosmology somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperalism.

Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

In contrast to the Khurramites, they deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdayasna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters and tend to value ascetism. are divided into multiple subcurrents.

-The Old Neo-Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Neo-MKhurrazdakmistes, but put far more emphasis in the notions of equality and social justice than the Neo-Mazdakistsm, placing them closer to the original Mazdakism.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Zabulistan as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion. it still has most of its adherents in that region.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
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Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized the need for social equality and had a cosmology somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperalism.

Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

In contrast to the Khurramites, they deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdayasna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters. andivid tend tho valuem asceltism. are dividesd into multiple subcurrents.

-The Old Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Neo-Mazdakists, but put far more emphasis in the notion of equality and social justice than the Neo-Mazdakists, placing them closer to the original Mazdakism.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Zabulistan as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion. it still has most of its adherents in that region.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
No reason given
Edited by Mildgyth
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Lunar Guardian - Earned a place among the ranks of the most loyal New Lunar Republic soldiers (April Fools 2023).
Roseluck - Had their OC in the 2023 Derpibooru Collab.
King Sombra - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Crystal Empire!
A Lovely Nightmare Night - Celebrated the 12th anniversary of MLP:FIM!
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Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized the need for social equality and had a cosmology somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperalism.

Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

In contrast to the Khurramites, they deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdayasna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters. divide themselves into multiple subcurrents.

-The Old Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Neo-Mazdakists, but put far more emphasis in the notion of equality and social justice than the Neo-Mazdakists, placing them closer to the original Mazdakism.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Zabulistan as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion. it still has most of its adherents in that region.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
No reason given
Edited by Mildgyth
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Best Pink Pony - For being the first person to reach 50k uploads, managing the site's featured images, and countless other contributions to the site.
Silly Pony - Celebrated the 13th anniversary of MLP:FIM, and 40 years of MLP!
Shimmering Smile - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Equestria Girls!
Lunar Guardian - Earned a place among the ranks of the most loyal New Lunar Republic soldiers (April Fools 2023).
Roseluck - Had their OC in the 2023 Derpibooru Collab.
King Sombra - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Crystal Empire!
A Lovely Nightmare Night - Celebrated the 12th anniversary of MLP:FIM!
Princess of Love - Extra special version for those who participated in the Canterlot Wedding 10th anniversary event by contributing art.
Elements of Harmony - Had an OC in the 2022 Community Collab
Non-Fungible Trixie -

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Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized the need for social equality and had a cosmollogy somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperalism.

Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

In contrast to the Khurramites, they deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdaysna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters. divide themselves into multiple subcurrents.

-The Old Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Neo-Mazdakists, but put far more emphasis in the notion of equality and social justice than the Neo-Mazdakists, placing them closer to the fiorstiginal Mazdak's teachingsm.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Zabulistnan as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion. it still has most of its adherents in that region.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
No reason given
Edited by Mildgyth
Mildgyth
Best Pink Pony - For being the first person to reach 50k uploads, managing the site's featured images, and countless other contributions to the site.
Silly Pony - Celebrated the 13th anniversary of MLP:FIM, and 40 years of MLP!
Shimmering Smile - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Equestria Girls!
Lunar Guardian - Earned a place among the ranks of the most loyal New Lunar Republic soldiers (April Fools 2023).
Roseluck - Had their OC in the 2023 Derpibooru Collab.
King Sombra - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Crystal Empire!
A Lovely Nightmare Night - Celebrated the 12th anniversary of MLP:FIM!
Princess of Love - Extra special version for those who participated in the Canterlot Wedding 10th anniversary event by contributing art.
Elements of Harmony - Had an OC in the 2022 Community Collab
Non-Fungible Trixie -

Senior Moderator
Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's unwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized te needfor social equality and had a cosmollogy somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

They support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperalism.

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gh the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

TheIn Khurramists suppcornt the spread of sthe faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation sKhould be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvatmion in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperalism.

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ditionalists deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdaysna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters. divide themselves into multiple subcurrents.

-The Old Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Neo-Mazdakists, but put far more emphasis in the notion of equality and social justice than the Neo-Mazdakists, placing them closer to the first Mazdak's teachings.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Zabulistna as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
No reason given
Edited by Mildgyth
Mildgyth
Best Pink Pony - For being the first person to reach 50k uploads, managing the site's featured images, and countless other contributions to the site.
Silly Pony - Celebrated the 13th anniversary of MLP:FIM, and 40 years of MLP!
Shimmering Smile - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Equestria Girls!
Lunar Guardian - Earned a place among the ranks of the most loyal New Lunar Republic soldiers (April Fools 2023).
Roseluck - Had their OC in the 2023 Derpibooru Collab.
King Sombra - Celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Crystal Empire!
A Lovely Nightmare Night - Celebrated the 12th anniversary of MLP:FIM!
Princess of Love - Extra special version for those who participated in the Canterlot Wedding 10th anniversary event by contributing art.
Elements of Harmony - Had an OC in the 2022 Community Collab
Non-Fungible Trixie -

Senior Moderator
Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta
*Religion - Mazdayasna and its currents*

Due to Celestia's refusanwillingness to enforce a strict orthodoxy, there are multiple religious currents within the Mazdayasna, of varying popularity. By the most part, the different currents agree on most matters of morality and usually differ either on politics or theology. The biggest ones are the Traditionalist current and the Khurramist current, which differ from each other on the issue of proselytism and all its political ramifications.

The Khurramist current originated from Mazdakite reformist movement in the 3rd century SE. the original Mazdakism emphasized te needfor social equality and had a cosmollogy somewhat similar to the _Azadaena_. the original movement was suppressed, but over time, their adherents began shedding their most unorthodox and revolutionary precepts, until the point that by the 7th century SE, the Khurramites had become more or less a mainstream current of the Mazdayasna.

Although the Traditionalists trace the origins of their current to Setarasuvirles Balmeth's reform in the beginning of the Sasanid era, most of the Traditionalist precepts as seen today seem to have established in the Middle Sasanian period, under Celestia's reign as the Mobadan-Mobad, which leads some to consider Celestia as the second founder of Traditionalist thought.

The Khurramists support the spread of the faith through proselytism, reasoning that Ahura Mazda's revelation should be shared with the rest of the world, to offer it a chance at salvation in the day of Frashokereti. oftentimes, this attitude leads to a support for military expansionism or more subtle forms of imperalism.

The Traditionalists deny the efficacy of converting foreigners to the Mazdaysna, reasoning that thay will eventually change the faith to suit their culture instead of adjusting their culture to the religious precepts, eventually making the conversion pointless, and as such, are opposed to proselytism. this general attitude also translates in political terms to a tendency towards isolationism and pacifism.

Aside of those, there is also a number of minor currents, the most proeminent among them being:

-The Sarmanites, inspired by Yauna Gnosticism on theological matters. divide themselves into multiple subcurrents.

-The Old Mazdakists, who have similar teachings to the Neo-Mazdakists, but put far more emphasis in the notion of equality and social justice than the Neo-Mazdakists, placing them closer to the first Mazdak's teachings.

-The Zhunbils, that associate Ahura Mazda with the Sun, and originated in Zabulistna as a syncretism of the Mazdayasna with the traditional Dragon religion.

-The Darmadaena, a current mostly found in the satrapies bordering Aryavarta, is heavily influenced by the religions from the other side of the Sindh.
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Edited by Mildgyth