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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.
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).
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.
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.
Asha is known for Adzhigardak, its ski resort.
Asha is the Zoroastrian concept of "truth, order".
Asha may also refer to:
Jascha Heifetz plays Bach’s Chaconne from his album Heifetz On Television. Heifetz plays on the violin in Partita No.2 in D minor. Check out this Spotify playlist if you want to hear the best of Jascha Heifetz: https://JaschaHeifetz.lnk.to/BestOf Copyright © 1971 Jay Heifetz For Licensing needs contact: Mark@cmgworldwide.com Official Jascha Heifetz website: https://jaschaheifetz.com/ Instagram: @jaschaheifetzofficial
Violinist Jascha Heifetz performs "Caprice #24" written by Niccolo Paganini. Transferred from original 35mm print. Footage from this subject is available for licensing from www.globalimageworks.com
In this excerpt from "American Masters — Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler" (2015), Itzhak Perlman's first encounter with famous violinist Jascha Heifetz. Please SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed! http://bit.ly/1EVdYIV Airing April 16th and 17th on PBS / **More info & videos below** For full episodes, check out http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/ Itzhak Perlman reminisces about his first encounter as a teenager with the world-famous violinist Jascha Heifetz. Perlman was a student at Juilliard and Heifetz stopped in at his class to hear him play. After performing, Perlman and his teacher Ivan Galamian thought Heifetz had heard enough. Instead, Heifetz asked Perlman to play scales for him --- a rudimentary exercise in training. "American Masters: Itzhak" premieres nationwide Sunday, October 14 ...
Jascha Heifetz plays Hora Staccato by Grigoraş Dinicu (Transcribed by Heifetz). Accompanist: Emanuel Bay
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Jascha Heifetz plays Bruch's Scottish Fantasy from his album Heifetz On Television. Heifetz plays on the violin in Op.46. Check out this Spotify playlist if you want to hear the best of Jascha Heifetz: https://JaschaHeifetz.lnk.to/BestOf Copyright © 1971 Jay Heifetz For Licensing needs contact: Mark@cmgworldwide.com Official Jascha Heifetz website: https://jaschaheifetz.com/ Instagram: @jaschaheifetzofficial
Violin solo: Ieva Pranskute (2020)
Jasha was a legend. This clip shows why.
Jascha Heifetz plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato
Jascha Heifetz plays Debussy's The Girl with the Flaxen Hair from his album Heifetz On Television in 1971. Heifetz plays from No. 8 of Preludes, book 1. Check out this Spotify playlist if you want to hear the best of Jascha Heifetz: https://JaschaHeifetz.lnk.to/BestOf Copyright © 1971 Jay Heifetz For Licensing needs contact: Mark@cmgworldwide.com Official Jascha Heifetz website: https://jaschaheifetz.com/ Instagram: @jaschaheifetzofficial
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.