The idiom ‘the devil is in the details’ means that while a certain idea or theory may seem simple and attractive at first glance, the hidden snags, drawbacks, and complications usually lie within the smaller, intricate particulars. It’s the same when it comes to understanding the idea of the Devil or the Evil Spirit or […]
We often simplify our Zoroastrian religion as one that’s based on ‘Humata, Hukhata, Huvarshta’ – the three Avestan words which encapsulate the tri-ethical goals: ‘Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds’. Daily, during the Kusti ritual when reciting the Jasa-me avanghe Mazda prayer, we affirm: “āstuye humatem mano, āstuye hukhtem vacho, āstuye huvarshtem shyaothnem”, meaning: […]
Parsis who follow the Shahanshahi Zoroastrian calendar ushered the Holy month of Bahman on Thursday, 11th June, 2026 with much enthusiasm. Bah-man literally means good mind (Bah or Beh = Good and Man = Mind). In Avesta, Bahman is referred to as Vohu (good) Mana (mind), similar to Sanskrit Vasu Manas which represents a Supreme Mind that is completely free from […]
Roj Khorshed of Mah Dae is observed by Parsis following the Shahanshahi calendar as Zarthosht no Deeso – the day on which Asho Zarathushtra passed away from this material world to the spiritual world. Interestingly, the community does not observe this day with sadness. Instead, it is observed with celebration of a life that was […]
Er. Khushru Nariman Panthaky Zartosht No-Diso or the death anniversary of Paigambar Asho Zarathustra, in the Shenshai calendar, is observed on Khorshed Roj of Dae Mah – corresponding to 22nd May, 2026. This day memorialises the passing of the prophet at age 77. The general perception of how Asho Zarathushtra departed from the material world: […]
Can science, which seeks evidence, and religion, which needs faith, find compatibility? Should we treat science and religion as mutually exclusive or complimentary to each other, more so because science deals with the head (mind) while religion deals with the heart (emotion?) In life, as we all know, striking the balance of head and heart […]
Teachers’ Day was observed recently on 5th September, giving grateful students an opportunity to thank their teachers for shaping their lives. The primary role of a teacher is to impart knowledge and facilitate learning by creating a positive environment, fostering critical thinking, and guiding every students’ academic and personal development through instruction, mentorship, and support. Teachers also […]
The New Year was welcomed by Parsis observing the Shahanshahi calendar with much gusto on 15th August 2025. Every New Year serves as a religious and cultural indicator providing us with a natural opportunity for celebrating new beginnings, reflecting on past experiences and reviewing the lessons learned. It also gives us an opportunity to consider future-oriented resolutions for self-improvement and […]