Category Archives: Circle of Life

The Wondrous Circle of Life – part 7

Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Khorshed Mah Amardad, 1381 Yz. In order to understand the longest night of the Ruvan, we need to revise the Zoroastrian concept of goodness and sin. We have explained earlier that every thought, word and deed that a person … Continue reading →

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The Wondrous Circle of Life – part 6

Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Avan Mah Ardibehesht, 1381 Yz. Having understood the cosmography of Nisti, we can now continue with the Ruvan’s journey. As the period of dawn starts and the priests begin the performance of the Daham Yazad ceremony, the Baodangh and … Continue reading →

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The Wondrous Circle of Life – part 5

Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Meher Mah Bahman, 1380 Yz. Where does the Ruvan fly to on the dawn of the fourth day? What and where is Chinvat? To be able to answer these questions satisfactorily, we need to have a look at the … Continue reading →

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The Wondrous Circle of Life – part 4

Posted on Monday, May 9, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Din Mah Adar, 1380 Yz. Let us briefly understand the esoteric meaning behind the Tana ceremony. The hammering of the 301 nails, and the passing of the consecrated Tana thread through these nails results in the creation of a … Continue reading →

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The Wondrous Circle of Life – part 3

Posted on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Dae-pa-Din Mah Meher, 1380 Yz. After the Padruz Uthamna gets over the priests take a break, waiting for the exact time when the Zoroastrian day changes, 36 minutes before sunrise. As soon as this time is reached, the priests … Continue reading →

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The Wondrous Circle of Life – part 2

Posted on Thursday, March 3, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Sarosh Mah Meher, 1380 Yz. The Bhoi prayers performed during the first four days provide protection and sustenance to the Ruvan, Baodangh and Fravashi (now collectively called Ruvan), as they take their seat near the head of the physical … Continue reading →

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The Wondrous Circle of Life – part 1

Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Khorshed Mah Meher, 1380 Yz. Where do we come from? Why are we here? What do we need to do here? Where will we go? These are the essential and existential questions asked by all at some point or … Continue reading →

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