When will the Saviour come? Tonight!

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Roj Hormuz Mah Fravardin, 1394 Yz.
15 August 2024

It was a normal summer evening. The sun had begun its gradual descent into the Arabian sea. The student sat in the large room of the teacher’s house, overlooking this grand vista. Tea and snacks had been served and the empty cups and plates removed. Besides his writing table, the teacher sat, reading through some of his notes. From the shelf above the table, the saintly visage of the teacher’s late father ...

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AUG
2

Zarathushtrian facts

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The Geti Kharid ceremony

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The Geti Kharid ceremony

Roj Khorshed Mah Ardibehesht, 1388 Yz.

“One God, one law, one element,

And one far-off Divine event,

To which the whole creation moves.”

These striking words penned by Alfred Lord Tennyson in his famous poem ‘In Memoriam’ greets visitors to the Great Hall of the Library of Congress in Washington DC, where they are inscribed on one of the eight giant pillars supporting the Rotunda. To my mind, these words are also apt for every Zoroastrian place of worship, because they are a  beautiful ...

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26
SEP
11

Geti Kharid, Religion, Zarathushtrian facts

How to observe Jamshedi Navroze

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How to observe Jamshedi Navroze

Exact Replica Watches: A Timepiece Marvel

The Intricate World of Watchmaking
In the realm of exact replica watches, craftsmanship takes center stage. The art of watchmaking combines precision, engineering, and creativity to produce timepieces that are both accurate and aesthetically pleasing rolex replicas.

The Legacy of Watchmakers
Renowned watchmakers have left an indelible mark on the industry. Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet have consistently set the standard for quality and innovation.

The Role ...

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18
MAR
8

Navroze, New Year Wishes

Goodbye, dear Gulamai

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Roj Gosh Mah Meher, 1387 Yz.

It was 9th March 2004. I was sitting on the steps of the Behram Baug Daremeher, outwardly calm but a whirlwind of emotions inside me. The Fasli Muktad began from the next day. All preparations were in place – fruits, flowers, utensils, kitchen items… all but the most important requirement – priests! Having taken up the responsibility and promised the Trustees that things would be done the way they should be…only to realize that those ...

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FEB
24

Gulamai Turel

The importance of wells and well water in Zoroastrianism

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The importance of wells and well water in Zoroastrianism

Roj Jamyad Mah Khordad, 1387 Yz.

The presence of clean, free-flowing water is an essential requirement in all our religious ceremonies. The foundation of all Zoroastrian ritual is the performance of the Kusti. Before the Kusti can commence, the hands, open arms, face, neck and exposed parts of the feet need to be washed with clean free-flowing water in a special manner, which is known as the Padyab ritual. The word Padyab is derived from Avesta paiti-apa – ‘to throw water ...

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12
NOV
7

Wells and well water

Saying goodbye to Girija Devi

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Saying goodbye to Girija Devi

Roj Avan Mah Khordad, 1387 Yz.

It was a normal evening, the sun had begun its descent into the Arabian sea and I was sitting with my teacher Ervad K. N. Dastoor, now the 17th Vada Dasturji Meherji Rana, at his Worli residence. As usual, the discussions moved from religion to Indian music to law and back with ease. The mugs of tea, replenished at regular intervals and some biscuits kept us company. Out of my bag I fished out a ...

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25
OCT
4

Girija Devi

The Art of Happiness

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The Art of Happiness

Gatha Ushtavad, 1386

The pursuit of happiness in a never-ending nightmare. We all want to be happy, or in other words, free from suffering. But how? Given the number of books written on this topic, it’s obvious that quite a few seem to know how it works, but given the amount of unhappiness in the world, it’s also obvious that their methods don’t seem to be working. As we step in to the New Year, here are a few of my ...

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13
AUG
6

New Year Wishes, Zarathushtrian facts

Some thoughts on Bahman Mah

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Some thoughts on Bahman Mah

Roj Ram Mah Bahman, 1386 Yz

I was just about to go to sleep the other day when a Whatsapp message from a friend arrived: ‘Hi, I’m at dinner with cousins at the Yacht Club, love the place, has a lovely old-world charm… good food, but I’m veg for Bahman Mahino…and watching them eat fish…eggs…prawns…salivating, but then mind over matter!’

History of Rolex and the Emergence of Counterfeit Market

Rolex, founded in 1905 by Hans ...

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JUL
11

Bahman Mah & Vegetarianism

The scholar and the sanyasi

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Roj Amardad Mah Adar, 1386 Yz.

Very often we hear the phrases “I’m spiritual but I’m not religious; I don’t believe in rituals and ceremonies; God lives in my heart; just be a good person; it’s not necessary to wear Sudreh kusti…” These clever words are often used by celebrities and the general public. For many such persons, ceremonies and rituals are a later day addition to the pristine ‘Gatha only’ religion formulated by Zarathushtra.

But there also exists a number of ...

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APR
3

Religion

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