Category Archives: Zarathushtrian facts

My response to the incident at Dungerwadi

Roj Amardad Mah Adar, 1379 Yz. Some readers of Frashogard have asked me to comment on an unfortunate incident which happened at Dungerwadi last week on 15th April. What really happened can be described very briefly as follows: A Parsi … Continue reading

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Jame Jamshed betrays the community’s trust – once again

Roj Spendarmad Mah Adar, 1379 Yz. For the last few years, the community has had to bear in silence the brunt of the reformist agenda posted through the columns of the venerable Jame Jamshed newspaper, which was once the bastion … Continue reading

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Parsis, yoga and pranayama

Roj Marespand Mah Meher, 1379 Yz. Today’s fast paced and chemical-laden life has brought, in addition to the comforts and conveniences of the modern age, new and varied illnesses and disorders that plague most of us. Physical wellness and being … Continue reading

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The miraculous life of our Master – part 30

Roj Hormuz Mah Meher, 1379 Yz. As can be expected from our community press, none of the newspapers carried any news about the passing of the Master. Mr. Jehangir Vimadalal, a leading advocate and great believer of Ustad Saheb made … Continue reading

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The miraculous life of our Master – part 29

Roj Asman Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. With the growing power of his amal and the blessings of Ustad Saheb, Dr. Framroze began his life mission – the writing of authoritative volumes on Khshnoom. An ardent fan of Persian poetry and … Continue reading

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The miraculous life of our Master – part 28

Roj Ashtad Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. That very evening there was a stormy meeting between Ustad Saheb and his close disciples, wherein the Master publicly scolded those who had failed him so miserably. Instead of accepting their errors and seeking … Continue reading

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The miraculous life of our Master – part 27

Roj Din Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. When it became public knowledge that Ustad Saheb had chosen 1st April 1923 as the day for breaking the ground for the new Fasli Dadgah at Behram Baug, there was some consternation amongst his … Continue reading

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Dasma day observed for Dasturji Meherji

Roj Sarosh Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. Today marked the Dasma (10th day after death) of Dasturji Meherji. A series of ceremonies was held, both in Navsari and at the Ustad Saheb Behramshah N. Shroff Daremeher in Jogeshwari to mark this … Continue reading

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Hearty welcome to the 17th Dasturji Meherjirana

Roj Avan Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. I am happy to inform readers that the Bhagarsath Anjuman has elected Ervad Kaikhushroo Navroze Dastoor (more popularly known as K. N. Dastoor, or KND) as the 17th Dastur Meherjirana in place of Dastur … Continue reading

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A tribute to Dasturji Meherjirana

Roj Adar Mah Sherevar, 1379 Yz. It is my solemn duty to inform readers of the sad demise of Vada Dasturji Meherji Dastur Kekobad Meherjirana, the Vada Dastur not only of the Navsari Bhagaria Mobeds but also the senior most … Continue reading

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