I’m sure all of us are only too familiar with the three basic principles or tenets of our religion – Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds. So then, what’s the fourth one? Is it some kind of a missing link? Like the fourth wise man? No dear readers, the ‘Four Keys or Pillars’ of […]
[Representing FEZANA at the Parliament of World Religions – 2021] In Zoroastrianism, there are 7 Amesha Spentas, bounteous immortals, each having a benevolent quality and a responsibility of overlooking each of the wonderful creations of God. This heptad (set of seven) is also considered as the seven steps or commandments, which when followed, benefits individuals […]
A Jashan was performed in honor of Khordad Mah, Khordad Roj, at the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) by Er. Zarrir Bhandara. Sponsored by Maneck Chichgar, the jashan was attended by about 25 Zoroastrians in person (who maintained pandemic mandatories) and 25 more digitally. After the Jashan, Er. Zarrir led the community in Humbandagi and […]
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, […]