Sorush

Sorush, also spelled Soroush, is a figure found in Iranian religious and literary traditions. The name derives from the Avestan Sraoša and is usually translated as “the Listener” or “the Obedient One.” In Zoroastrian tradition, Sraosha is a yazata, a divine being associated with the guardianship of the faithful, the protection of truth (asha), and the rituals that sustain order. He is depicted as a messenger who awakens and inspires prayer, fosters obedience to Ahura Mazda, and combats demonic forces.

In later Persian literature, Sorush evolves into a symbol of divine inspiration and spiritual illumination. Poets and writers portray him as a herald of truth and wisdom, guiding human beings toward moral and spiritual realization. The character thereby bridges religious reverence and poetic imagination, embodying the idea that insight and revelation can come from a higher source.

Modern usage frequently adopts Sorush as a given name in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities, often rendered as Soroush. The name carries connotations of guidance, inspiration, and protection, reflecting the character’s traditional associations with truth and divine influence.

See also: Sraosha (the Zoroastrian yazata in Avesta), Soroush as a given name, influence on Persian literature and thought.