So many of us lead busy lives. We end up having no time on our hands for most mundane tasks. But there are some things which we all do everyday, without fail. We brush our teeth, bathe and eat meals; at least this much we do daily, even if we have slept at 2:00 am […]
. In the court of the Kayanian King Vishtasp, Zarathustra occupied an exalted position. He was made to sit on a special throne, next to the King himself. This invited the jealously of the other courtiers of the court of Vishtasp. They hatched a plot, wherein they proved Zarathustra to be an evil wizard who […]
. “Yes, you shall be together in even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness. And let the winds of heaven dance between you. Love one another, but make not a bond of love. Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.” Kahlil […]
. 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 […]
. 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 […]
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 […]
“In Zoroastrianism, healing is not just the curing of illness, but it is the act of restoring order and harmony in the world. In the Ardibehesht Yasht, it is mentioned that Mathro Baeshazo is the healer who heals through the holy word (the one who prays).” – An Extract from ‘Zoroastrianism, An Ethnic Perspective’ […]