As one of the world’s oldest religions, Zoroastrianism is a treasure trove of wisdom – offering guidance on leading a righteous, purposeful life. Rooted in the teachings of our glorious prophet Zarathustra, it emphasizes Humata, Hukhta, Huvarshta – Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds – as the foundation of a just and meaningful existence, […]
According to the Shahanshahi Zoroastrian calendar, the Holy month of Dae commenced on 12th May. Observed as a month of thanksgiving to Ahura Mazda, during Mah Dae Zoroastrians acknowledge the many blessings more ceremonially. This month also fosters a sense of community and reinforces well-being via numerous Jashan ceremonies performed at home, offices, baugs or […]
ભારતમાં, આપણી પવિત્ર અગિયારી અને આતશ બહેરામના પવિત્ર અગ્નિને સમયાંતરે કાઠી અથવા બાબુલ (બબૂલ નિલોટિકા) વૃક્ષના ધીમે ધીમે બળતા લાકડા અર્પણ કરીને સતત સળગતા રાખવામાં આવે છે, જેમાં પાણીનું પ્રમાણ ઓછું હોય છે. ચંદનનું લાકડું ઝડપથી બળે છે અને પવિત્ર અગ્નિને સુગંધિત અર્પણ તરીકે વધુ ઉપયોગમાં લેવાય છે. આ પવિત્ર અગ્નિની રાખ અથવા રાખને પવિત્ર […]
In India, the sacred fires of our consecrated Agyari and Atash Bahram are kept burning perpetually by periodically offering kathi or the slow-burning firewood of the Babool (Acacia nilotica) tree, which has low water content. Sandalwood is quick burning and used more as a fragrant offering to the Holy Fire. The Rakhya or ash of […]
Over the course of a recent discussion, a friend argued upon why our community should be praying in a language (Avesta and Pazand) that we do not understand. I reckoned there are many who could feel the same way, and hence this article… Multi-sensory Experience To begin with, how do so many of us enjoy […]
We have just celebrated the spring festival of Navruz and commenced Nature’s New Year as per the Fasal or Seasonal Calendar, on 21st March. However, as per the Shahanshahi (Royal) calendar, today (22nd March 2025) is Roj Ava of Mah Ava or the sacred Parab of the water Divinity which according to the Fasal calendar […]
પવિત્ર શેહરેવર મહિનો 12 જાન્યુઆરી 2025થી શરૂ થયો છે. શેહરેવર – શક્તિ અને દિવ્યતા ધરાવતો (અવેસ્તાન ક્ષત્ર વૈર્ય) એ ઝોરાસ્ટ્રિયન કેલેન્ડરનો છઠ્ઠો મહિનો છે અને તે અહુરા મઝદાના ઇચ્છનીય પ્રભુત્વનું પ્રતિનિધિત્વ કરે છે. તે ધાતુઓ અને ખનિજોનું સંચાલન કરતો અમેશા સ્પેન્ટા છે તેમને મુખ્ય દેવદૂત તરીકે ઓળખવામાં આવે છે. શેહરેવરના ગુણો શક્તિ અને તાકાત છે […]
Adil J. Govadia As explained earlier, Spenta and Angra are the two impersonal and universally opposing primeval spirits or Minos (Shaktis), while man’s endeavour is to convert his Angra-tainted Urvan (soul) into the Spenta-enlightened spiritual light of Wisdom. Thus, over several rebirths, man learns from experience and wisdom to practice Humata (good thoughts), Hukhta (good […]
Adil J. Govadia It is said that life is a school where civilizations have learnt to evolve and unfold, consciously or unconsciously. And though the lights of heart, mind and bodily perceptions are luminous, their glow relatively is dim as compared to the radiance of the soul which is intensely brilliant due the acquired wisdom […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara As we embark on the New Year 2025, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the profound teachings of Asho Zarthost Paigambar regarding a virtuous life. Zoroastrianism, at its core, emphasizes the harmonious interplay of Humata (good thoughts), Hukhta (good words), and Hvrashta (good deeds). This triad, beautifully encapsulated in the Persian […]
We are currently observing the month of Amardad as per the Zoroastrian Shahanshahi calendar. Amardad (Avesta Ameretat) represents Ahura Mazda’s quality of eternity. Amardad is also the seventh Amesha Spenta (Bounteous Immortal) presiding over vegetation. The Hamkara or co-workers of Amardad are Rashe, Ashtad and Zamyad. Rashne (Avesta Rashnu) is invoked as Raast or truthful, and along with Ashtad (Avesta Arshtat), […]