The number of Ahunavar to be recited on undertaking different works.
When a certain work is done, a “Yatha-Ahu-Vairyo” is recited a different number of times.
1 Yatha should be recited: -
-while leaving any one place 'for business;
- on returning home;
- at the time when one wants to speak to someone;
- on undertaking any new work;
- at the time when one wishes to go to the king or in the presence of great men;
- when crossing a river;
- before borrowing money, and also before demanding repayment of dept;
- when one goes out of the house;
- while putting out any lamp or light;
- before sitting on a chair just previously occupied by someone else.
N.B. - When a person is seated for some time, his personal aura gets attached to it, his body heat
also gets transmitted, both of which may be impure and/or different than yours. Hence we are
enjoined to recite one Yatha-Ahu-Vairyo before occupying such a seat.
2 Yathas should be recited:-
- at the time when one wishes to go on a journey so that Behram Yazad may convey him in
safety;
- upon hearing good news;
- before giving blessings to someone.
N.B. – when one invokes blessings on any one, one should (first) recite two Yathas, and then one should
pronounce blessings.
3 Yathas should be recited:-
- before visiting political or governmental personnel, aged persons, or elder relatives.
4 Yathas should be recited:-
- going to a Gahambar (ceremonial) more blessedly;
- whilst remembering the Holy Yazatas during the Gahambar days
5 Yathas should be recited:-
- for driving away “drujas” (evil thoughts, etc.);
- when one goes to attone for sins or misdeed;
- on lighting a lamp (or switching on a light)
6 Yatha should be recited:-
- when people go for the purpose of celebrating the nuptials of their children;
- when one asks for power;
- when we do any good work for our children;
- when one wishes for success in a battle;
- when attending a marriage reception (or any religious function like Navjote, Jasan,
Marriage);
- before filling a suit in a court;
- on obtaining a favorable decree in a suit;
- when one becomes victorious in any conversation;
N.B. – In an Astrological Chart, 6th House, interalia denotes litigation.
7 Yathas should be recited:
- when one wishes to offer the Yasna service to the Ameshaspands;
- when a wicked person suddenly attacks or challenges;
( 7 Ameshaspands – open enemies ruled by the 7th House)
8 Yathas should be recited:
- when one goes to offer the Yasna – service to the Arda Fravash;
- when one sows seeds in a field or garden;
9 Yathas should be recited:
- when one sows seeds in the ground – commencing any agricultural work;
- before sexual embrace with one’s wife with a view to having a child born to her (not for mere
lustful enjoyment)
N.B. – Corn as well as human seed fructifies after 9 months.
10 Yatha should be recited:
- when one wishes the males (of animals) to have access (to females).
11 Yatha should be recited:
- when one goes in search of a wife (or husband) for oneself;
- before proposing marriage to a girl or a boy;
- before giving away one’s daughter in marriage;
- before bringing into existence a new relationship with someone.
12 Yatha should be recited:
- when one desires to assend a mountain or high hill or when passing over a bridge;
- before entering a cellar;
- while proceeding from one city to another;
- on meeting with sudden calamity.
13 Yatha should be recited:
- when one looses his way;
- at the time when one enters a city or a town;
- when one wishes to go by the way of water;
- when one passes over the bridge of a river, so that the spirit of the water may bless. In the whole
Avesta, the Yatha Ahu Vairyo is more successful (than any other formula) as to all rivers.
21 Yatha should be recited:
- when one proceeds on a journey so that Behram Yazad may convey him in safety;
- while going on the road you cross or pass any dead body.
When one is not able to recite other Avesta prayers:
(does not know how to read or write – cannot do so at certain time)
Khurshed Nyaish – Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 103
Sarosh Yasht (Ratni) Vadi - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 103
Sarosh Yasht Hadokht - Yatha Ahu Vairyo - 75
For each five Gehs: Havan, Rapithwan, Ujiran,
Aiwishruthrem, Ushahin - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 65
Meher Nyaish - Yatha Ahu Vairyo 65
Mah-Bokhtar Nyaish - Yatha Ahu Vairyo - 65
Ardvisur Nyaish - Yatha Ahu Vairyo - 65
Atash Nyaish - Yatha Ahu Vairyo - 65
Ardibehesht Yasht - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 65
When both Yatha and Ashem are to be prayed:
Hormazd Yasht - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 103, Ashem Vohu – 12
Patet - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 121, Ashem Vohu – 12
Afringan - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 121, Ashem Vohu – 12
Repenting for any sin and resolving not to repeat in future, i.e. Patet-na-Mithra - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 21, Ashem Vohu – 12
Entering one’s house and while purchasing domestic animal - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 10, Ashem Vohu – 3
After achieving success in any new undertaking – a Thank You - Yatha Ahu Vairyo – 5, Ashem Vohu – 3
