Four Zoas

four Zoas (ZOH-ahz) The four Zoas (laws) of Eckankar for the Mahdis, the Initiates of the Fifth Circle, are key to their spiritual advancement.

The Four Zoas

1. The Mahdis shall not use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs; gamble; or be gluttonous in any way. No Mahdis shall be existent on the animal level.

He is a leader, and he must fix his attention above the psychology of the brute.

2. The Mahdis shall not speak with tongues of vanity or deceit or unhappiness, criticize the actions of others, blame others for wrongdoings, quarrel, fight, or inflict injury.

He shall at all times be respectful and courteous to his follow man and show great compassion and happiness.

3. The Mahdis shall have humility, love, and freedom from all bonds of creeds. He shall be free from the laws of karma which snare him with boastfulness and vanity.

He shall have love for all people and all creatures of the Sugmad.

4. The Mahdis must preach the message of ECK at all times, and prove to the world that he is an example of purity and happiness. He must show that the disciple in the human body must have a Master in the human body.