Category Archives: Words of Wisdom

How to come to terms with a tragedy – part 2

Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Asman Mah Amardad, 1380 Yz. In our previous post we analyzed the emotions that run through our mind when faced with a serious crisis. We asked the question whether there was anything in our scriptures which could help us … Continue reading →

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How to come to terms with a tragedy – part 1

Posted on Sunday, January 9, 2011 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Din Mah Amardad, 1380 Yz. Tragedies have a habit of sneaking up on us. One minute we are laughing, content and full of plans for the future. An occasional visit to the doctor, a casual observation, a blood report, … Continue reading →

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Gems from the sayings of the Spirit of Wisdom – part 3

Posted on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Fravardin, Mah Dae 1377 Yz. Continuing our series of beautiful sayings from the Pahlavi word “Datistan i Menog i Khrad”, here is another priceless gem: The Wise One asked the Spirit of Wisdom: “is Wisdom better, or skill or … Continue reading →

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Gems from the sayings of the Spirit of Wisdom – part 2

Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Amardad, Mah Adar 1377 Yz. Continuing our series of beautiful sayings from the Pahlavi word “Datistan i Menog i Khrad”, here is another priceless gem: The Wise One asked the Spirit of Wisdom: “is charity better or truthfulness? Or … Continue reading →

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Gems from the sayings of the Spirit of Wisdom – part 1

Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Khorshed, Mah Meher, 1377 Yz. I had written about the Pahlavi work Datistan-i-Menog-i-Khrad or “Opinions of the Spirit of Wisdom” in my last post. This is a catechism (question and answer session) written by an unknown author, who identifies … Continue reading →

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A Priceless Gem from the Avesta

Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 by Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram

Roj Ava, Mah Meher, 1377 Yz. Among the various Avesta scriptures that survived the repeated rounds of destruction, first at the hands of Alexander, then the Arabs and Mongols and the ever flowing abrasions of time; most were classified and … Continue reading →

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