I’d like to shed some light on the present circumstances from a Zoroastrian perspective. The virus, pandemic, or any kind pain and sickness does not come from God. God is all good. Hence, only the good and good can ever come from God. Evil comes from an agency outside God, namely Ahriman. It depends on us, […]
I invite you to join me as I journey through the wonderful teachings shared in a Khordeh Avesta, which was printed in 1902 – more than a 100 years ago! Authored by Dinbai Sohrabji Engineer, the teachings, stories and notes in this book speak about the various powers of our prayers, while sharing anecdotes of […]
The gentle voice of my Daena, conscience, tells me what is good and what is evil. Let me listen to it and discern between right and wrong. Let me hold fast that which my unerring conscience tells me is good and right. Thou, Ahura Mazda; hast set Thy vigilant watch in my heart. The shepherd […]
Thou, the Creator, has never left mankind without religion. Thy sages and seers have, through their wisdom and holiness, evolved religions. Then hast Thou sent from time to time Thy prophets as founders of their respective religions. Thou, Ahura Mazda, didst single out Zarathushtra from among mankind to be Thy first messenger, in point of […]
I invite you to join me as I journey through the wonderful teachings shared in a Khordeh Avesta, which was printed in 1902 – more than a 100 years ago! Authored by Dinbai Sohrabji Engineer, the teachings, stories and notes in this book speak about the various powers of our prayers, while sharing anecdotes of […]
Zarathushtra best reveals Thee, Ahura Mazda, to mankind. One of mind with Amesha Spentas, the Archangels, he spoke with the tongue of the Amesha Spentas. He was beloved of both men and angels. His sublime life became an unfailing source of solace and comfort of all. His heart beat in sympathy with the throbs of […]
I invite you to join me as I journey through the wonderful teachings shared in a Khordeh Avesta, which was printed in 1902 – more than a 100 years ago! Authored by Dinbai Sohrabji Engineer, the teachings, stories and notes in this book speak about the various powers of our prayers, while sharing anecdotes of […]
Zarathushtra of the family of Spitamas first heard Thee, Ahura Mazda. No sublime words were heard aforetime like those which he spoke in Thy name in Ancient Iran. The seeingly blind and the hearingly deaf laughed Zarathushtra to scorn and held him up to the ridicule of all. He was forsaken by the faint-hearted. He […]
Starting today, I invite you to join me, as I journey through the wonderful teachings shared in a Khordeh Avesta, which was printed in the year 1902, yes more than a 100 years ago! The author of these teachings, stories and notes was Dinbai Sohrabji Engineer. This book throws lights on the various powers of […]
I believe, because I cannot help believing. Let me doubt with inquiring spirit, what I cannot honestly believe. Let me believe whole-heartedly, what I cannot sincerely doubt. Thou dost pull me out safe, when I am in danger of drowning myself in the deep sea of doubt. Belief in Thee gives meaning to existence, lends […]
‘One day, Sai Baba, the saint of Shirdi, started grinding 7 different types of grains. As he ground just those 7 grains, the flour which yielded, was manifold. His followers were amused and the ladies of the village were wondering if Baba would give them some flour for their homes. Then Baba called out to […]