Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
In Zoroastrianism, wrath is viewed as a destructive, chaotic reaction that stems from Angra Mainyu, which is our own dark or negative mentality. In later Pahlavi texts, wrath is viewed as a demonic force that stems from Ahriman the evil and destructive spirit. In fact, the presiding spirit or demon of wrath is called Aeshmain […]
-By Mehernaz Irani Every Parsi New Year begins with hope. We clean our homes, don fresh clothes, decorate our tables with the symbolic ses, visit the Agiary to offer prayers, exchange heartfelt wishes of Saal Mubarak and gather with family and loved ones to celebrate togetherness and festive delicacies. Yet at the heart of these […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
Dear Readers, When families speak of inheritance, our minds often turn to property, jewellery, investments or cherished heirlooms carefully passed from one generation to the next. Yet, the greatest inheritance we can ever pass on cannot be valued in rupees, recorded in legal documents or divided among heirs. It is our values. Look through these […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
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: […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Whether drawn from the Gathas, sacred traditions, or the lived experiences of the Zoroastrian community, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire […]
ZAPANJ (Zoroastrian Association of Pennsylvania and New Jersey) Religious Class marked Mother’s Day with a heartfelt celebration last Saturday, bringing together children, parents and community members to honour the love, strength and dedication of mothers. The gathering reflected on the invaluable role mothers play in nurturing families and shaping future generations of Zoroastrians. Participants highlighted […]
Dear Readers, This week, as we mark the most auspicious Adar Mahino, Adar Roj on 20th April, let’s take a moment to step back and reconnect with what it is about this holy fire that that truly guides us beyond the ritual and the routine. For us, fire is a living reminder of how to […]