Today, 21st March, 2026 is Navruz – officially the first day of Spring, a time when Nature reawakens in the Northern hemisphere, characterized by blooming flowers, blossoming trees, warmer weather and longer days. It signifies a period of renewal, new life and increased activity for animals, often marked by the melting of snow and the arrival […]
– 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 […]
Balancing Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Space at Home – By Farah H. Kasad Jamshedji Navroze marks the beginning of a new year, a time of renewal, hope and conscious living. Rooted in the wisdom of King Jamshed, this sacred day reminds us that true prosperity arises when human life lives in harmony with nature. […]
According to the Shehenshahi Zoroastrian calendar, today is Roj Hormazd of Mah Amardad. Avesta Ameretat or Amardad is the seventh Amesha Spenta – Divine Essence of Ahura Mazda. In the Zoroastrian tradition, each Amesha Spenta has guardianship over a Good Creation of Ahura Mazda, thus representing the presence of the creator in every creation. Ameretat […]
Can science, which seeks evidence, and religion, which needs faith, find compatibility? Should we treat science and religion as mutually exclusive or complimentary to each other, more so because science deals with the head (mind) while religion deals with the heart (emotion?) In life, as we all know, striking the balance of head and heart […]
A Parsi Times reader recently asked if Ahriman (the evil spirit) really exists and if Ahriman exists, did Ahura Mazda create Ahriman or like Ahura Mazda, Ahriman too is self-created and without a beginning or end? He also asked if it is essential to exorcise Ahriman every morning by praying ‘Shekasteh Shekasteh Sheytān?’ Interestingly, Asho […]
New Year (Yazdagardi saal 1395) will soon be here, providing us with an opportunity to pull ourselves out of the gloom of the past. A large part of 2025 has seen multiple global disasters including earthquakes, accidents, floods, wildfires, tsunamis and wars. As if the long-drawn battle between Rusia and Ukraine was not enough, Israel […]
Fate, fear and faith are interconnected concepts that often influence human behaviour and decision-making. Fate suggests predetermined events, while fear is a powerful emotion that can drive action or inaction. Faith, in contrast, is often seen as a belief in something beyond what can be seen or proven, and can be a source of strength and hope in […]
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 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 […]