. A simple man, one who lived a humble and yet exalted existence. Dastoorji Kookadaru Saheb, the divinely smiling photograph in all Agiaries and Atashbehrams belies the lofty status of the revered Dastoorji Saheb. Kookadaru Sahebji and his life is perhaps the most recent recorded history that we have, which proves beyond any doubt, the […]
Having just celebrated the auspicious occasion of Khordad Saal, a day when we celebrate the birth of our divine prophet, Zarathushtra, I share with you this excerpt, from the research and thesis of my daughter, Rudabeh P. Navdar. Zoroaster, Guru Nanak, Mohammed, Mahavir, Jesus Christ, Krishna, Confucious, Buddha, Baha ullah, Abraham – great men, pathfinders, […]
Such a simple and yet beautiful message! Every blade of grass, drop of sunshine, wave of the ocean, craggy mountain, soothing breeze, the glorious flowing river… and all of the creations of Paak Dadar Ahura Mazda have their own unique beauty. They do not complain about the pollution they face, the man-made obstacles, the carving […]
. This short prayer is an obeisance to the Fravashis of our dearly departed and it has to be recited near the Muktad: Muktad No Namaskar: As hama gunah patet pashemanum; Ashaunam vanguhish surao spentao Fravashayo yazamaide! Ashaone Ashem Vohu (Recite thrice) Ahmai Raescha, Hazanghrem, Jasa me avanghe Mazda, Kerfeh Mozd. Just as our Christian […]
At some point in history, Alexander (definitely not great) pillaged the great libraries of Persepolis and destroyed the invaluable texts contained therein. In that rampage of drunken rage, he managed to destroy the 21 Holy Nasks. The Nasks were irreplaceable books of ancient wisdom and knowledge that transcended time, space and energy. They were the […]
. Spenta Armaity, Spendarmad or Aspandad is the Angel of the Earth. Of the many potent prayers that we are blessed with, the Aspandad ni Nirang is perhaps the most unique. A brief translation of the same is as under: “In the name and with the help of Dadar Ahura Mazda! On the day Spendarmad […]
Kae Lohrasp was an enlightened King and he had the unique gift of astral projection, which means he could be seen in two places at the same time. This makes us a few thousand years ahead of Star Trek! He was a highly evolved soul who used the powers of his manthravani to gain control […]
“I talk to God, but the sky is empty.” Many a times as we move through life, when we face its many challenges, the ugly head of doubt raises itself in our minds. The doubt is strong because it is completely founded in our so-called reality. A bad report card, a miserable blood test, a […]