Across more than three millennia, the Zoroastrian faith has offered humanity a spiritual vision rooted in clarity, responsibility and moral courage. The words of Prophet Zarathushtra, the divine guidance of Ahura Mazda and the reflections of revered saints within the Parsi community continue to illuminate the path of righteous living. At the heart of the […]
As the fragrance of sandalwood wafts through our homes, Agiaries and Atashbehrams, and the spring equinox marks the rebirth of the world, we find ourselves at the familiar doorstep of Jamshedi Navroze. Traditionally, this is a season of reflection – a time to celebrate the legacy of King Jamshed and the triumph of light. But this […]
Geopolitics of conflict involves struggles between nations over geographic territory, natural resources like oil and mineral wealth and strategic influence. Driven by political, economic and ideological motives, these disputes lead to resource competition, territorial disputes and economic fragmentation, profoundly impacting global security and trade. The world that we live in today is torn by conflict. In fact, we […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. 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. In our exclusive column, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara shares timeless nuggets of wisdom from our Zoroastrian religion, exploring its spiritual insights, ethical teachings and relevance in today’s world. Drawn from the Gathas, sacred texts and traditions, each piece of wisdom serves as a guiding light in the journey of life, continuing to inspire and illuminate. In our exclusive column, ‘Pearls […]
Dear Readers, If there’s one golden thread running through our Zoroastrian philosophy, it is moderation. Then again, if there’s one golden thread mysteriously missing from many Parsi lives, it is… moderation! Our religion tells us that the key to good physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health lies in balance. But try telling that to a […]
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 […]
Renowned tarot reader and Parsi Times columnist Farah Kasad has unveiled a unique faith-based guidance tool – the Parsi Oracle Guidance Deck. Inspired by her years of working as a tarot reader, energy healer and vastu expert, Farah created the deck to provide guidance rooted in Zoroastrian principles. “Many of my clients would ask for […]
Diwali is as much about illuminating our homes as it is about lightening our hearts. It invites us to release old grudges, heal strained ties and make peace with the past. Yet forgiveness, the very essence of Diwali’s spiritual renewal, is often misunderstood. True forgiveness does not mean reopening doors that wisdom tells us to […]