On 26th November, 2023, community members heartily welcomed the new Varasiaji into the holy Dadiseth Atash Behram, located at Kalbadevi (Fanaswadi), Mumbai. Named ‘Pourashaspa’, the Varasiaji (albino bull-calf) was brought in from a farm in Karjat. A proper cowshed in the Atash Behram premises has been exclusively reserved for him, in keeping with the sacred […]
Zoroastrian prayers are extremely powerful in healing and providing relief from various maladies. The Ardibahesht Yasht mentions, of the five types of healing, healing by prayers is the most effective as it heals right from the source within. Our sacred manthravani is loaded with Divine Energy which can deeply influence the devotee and their surroundings when chanted […]
Does prayer have the power to heal? The faithful would certainly want to believe the answer to be a strong yes, whereas those seeking evidence would wonder if it’s an absolute yes, no or somewhere in-between. Today, let me answer this question from the perspective of science and conclusive research studies. Is it possible? Can […]
. “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 […]
The passing away of a loved one or even an acquaintance is indeed a tough situation to face. This is not an attempt to debate for or against the efficacy of the Dokhmenashini system. However, should we choose to have the last rites at the Doongerwadi, then there is protocol to follow. In recent years, […]
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 […]
Daisy P. Navdar is a teacher by profession and a firm believer in the efficacy of our Manthravani. She is focused on ensuring that the deep significance of our prayers is realized by our youth. In the Rashne Yasht, Zarathushtra is said to have asked Ahura Mazda, “What of the Holy Word is created true?….Ahura […]
On the eve of September 16th, Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated the Paitishahem Gahambar, at ZAC Atash Kadeh, sponsored by Shahnaz Mavandi. It commenced with a Jasan performed by Zarrir and Zerkxis Bhandara along with Dr. Cyrus Dastur, the grandson of late Vada Dastur of Iranshah, Dr. Hormazdiyar Mirza. After the Jasan, Zarrir spoke about […]