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 […]
A Parsi Times reader wrote in asking what is Ilm-e-Khshnoom and its place in the Zoroastrian religion and Parsi tradition? The term Ilm means knowledge and Khshnoom means ‘Divine Bliss’ or ‘spiritual ecstasy.’ It is an esoteric movement initiated in India by Behramshah Naoroji Shroff, around the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Behramshah claimed […]
Today, 18th October, 2025, is Dhanteras, marking the onset of the 5-day celebration of Diwali. A Sanskrit term, ‘Dhan’ means wealth and ‘Teras’ signifies the thirteenth lunar day of the Karthik month. On Dhanteras, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. Almost all Indians buy gold, silver, automobiles, kitchen utensils, property and other […]
– By Meher J. Dastoor Parsi Times brings you a special 4-part series on Asho Sarosh Yazad, the Majestic Protector and Guide of All Creation. Counted among the foremost and mightiest of the Yazatas, Asho Sarosh Yazad stands as the eternal guardian of human souls, the upholder of divine law and the custodian of Dadar […]
(Pearls Of Wisdom: Insights By Er. Zarrir Bhandara) Er. Zarrir Bhandara share 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 quiet moments, when the world is still, The soul unfolds, a gentle grace, A tapestry of dreams, a vibrant thrill, A smile upon the soul’s own face. So let the shadows softly fade, And embrace the light within, The soul’s own journey, unafraid, A beautiful, eternal win. Most religions believe the soul is […]