Lord Ganesha is invoked before commencing anything significant and it is for this reason that he is called the ‘Lord of Beginnings’. He is also known as Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles. The concept of Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles resonates with the Zoroastrian concept of Verethragna or victorious (in overcoming difficulties, foes or enemies). What Vighnaharta Ganesha is to devout Hindus, Verethragna Bahram […]
Peremptory is the summons of death; none can resist it. When the hour sounds and death knocks at the door, nothing in the world can keep it out. Not priest, nor prince, nor peasant can ever retard the hour of death. Grim death is ever at man’s heels. It is closer to him than […]
The 71st East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Guide Group and the 16th East Bombay Zoroastrian Bharat Scout Group kicked off their annual summer camp from 26th April to 1st May, 2018 in Khopoli. Commencing at Monteria Resort, the campers were treated to a range of adventure activities like rifle shooting, archery, zip-lining, bridge crossing and swimming, […]
. Thou hast kindled the spark of mercy, O merciful God, in human hearts to succour Thy poor whom old age has disabled to work and chronic disease has rendered invalids. When charity, however, becomes indiscriminate in the hands of the tender-hearted people, who aimlessly dole out largess all around, it tends to encourage subsidized […]
The Zoroastrian Dentist Organization (ZDO) recently conducted a one-day dental camp at Navsari, providing free treatment, including dental implants, to needy Zoroastrians on 28th January, 2018. ZDO also organized a full day Continuing Dental Education (CDE) seminar at the Taj Mahal Hotel with over forty-five Zoroastrian dentists in attendance. The program commenced with a minute […]
Many people regard ‘Ritual’ and ‘Reason’ as being anti-thetical. In reality, both are complementary factors in the process of spiritual growth. Prayers and rituals are born of man’s adoration for that unseen power underlying the mystery of life. Each religion prescribes its own set of practices as a means of adoration or worship or to […]
. Zarathushtra inculcates the simplicity of life and our early ancestors were brought up in simple habits of life. They lived a frugal, contented, and a happy life. When they became conquerors of vast territories and built the mightiest empires of their days, the influx of riches from conquered countries bred in them lassitude, a […]
The Senior Citizens Group of Rustom Baug, fondly known as the ‘Super Silvers’, with support from Rustom Baug Welfare Association and Sir Ness Wadia Memorial Pavilion, successfully organised the 6th annual charity ‘Mela-vdo’ on 19th November, 2017, at the Rustom Baug lawns. Commencing with a prayer and monajat by children of the colony’s prayer classes, […]
The Daman Vapi Doongerwadi will soon have a new bungli built in its premise for the use of our community. The old bungle, which had been used to carry out the final rites of the deceased, had been in a dilapidated state for a while and hence, the Daman Vapi Parsi Jarthosty Anjuman’s decision to […]
. PT: Tell us about the sixteen fires which come together to consecrate an Atash Behram? RK: The 16 fires for the Atash Behram are sourced from different places, mainly where fire is used as a means of vocations by different people, and where it undergoes hardships in various ways. There are no particular names […]
Benafsha Soonawalla seems to be fitting in just right in the house of reality show, Big Boss-Season 11, aired on Colors channel. After tasting a bit of fame in MTV shows Roadies and Trackstar, Benafsha, a resident of Godrej Baug, was all smiles during the opening episode when host Salman Khan asked her in his […]