– By Meher J. Dastoor Parsi Times presents the second episode of the 4-part special series on Asho Sarosh Yazad, the eternal guardian of souls and ever-watchful protector of creation. Drawing from our holy scriptures and the wisdom of priests, this part sheds light on his role as the custodian of divine truths, the awakener […]
Parsi Zoroastrians following the Shahenshahi calendar are currently observing the Holy month of Bahman. In the pantheon of Zoroastrian Divinities, Bahman Amshaspand ranks next to Ahura Mazda and is the guardian of animals, particularly Goshpands like cow, goat, sheep etc. It is for this reason that devout Parsis abstain from eating meat throughout the entire month of Bahman or at least avoid […]
In the Zoroastrian calendar, the second day of each month and the eleventh month (current as per Shahenshahi calendar) of the year are dedicated to Bahman Amshaspand. The name Bahman is derived from the Pahlavi Wahman, which in turn comes from the Avestan Vohu Manah, translated as the ‘Good Mind’. Bahman Amshaspand holds a revered […]