Across more than three millennia, the Zoroastrian faith has offered humanity a spiritual vision rooted in clarity, responsibility and moral courage. The words of Prophet Zarathushtra, the divine guidance of Ahura Mazda and the reflections of revered saints within the Parsi community continue to illuminate the path of righteous living. At the heart of the […]
-By Tinaz Mistry Spring cleaning for the Festival of Spring, or Navroz, is serious business in our community. From Nanachowk to Navsari, from Colaba to Canada, from Dadar to Detroit – Parsi households prepare for Navroz with admirable zeal – Cupboards are emptied. Walls and windows are washed, fans are wiped, porcelain and silverware coaxed […]
– Mehernosh J. Sahukar – We live in an era where a single thought can become a post, a single word can travel across continents in seconds, and a single deed can be amplified or attacked before sunset. Social media has given us a public voice, a platform and a permanent record. In this digital […]
– Tinaz Mistry – In every Parsi home, a divo (flame) is tended with care. That flame is more than ritual. It is continuity, conscience and courage. And for centuries, Parsi women have been its steadfast guardians. To understand the strength of Parsi women, one must turn to the spiritual core of our faith. Zarathushtra’s […]
In the age of burnout, loneliness and emotional fatigue, the answers to many of our psychological challenges may lie in the roots of ancient wisdom. One such timeless philosophy comes from Zoroastrianism, founded on the triad: Good Thoughts (Humata), Good Words (Hukhta), and Good Deeds (Hvarshta). At first glance, these may sound like moral ideals […]