How to do the right Kusti
Roj Ardibehesht Mah Spendarmad, 1382 Yz. The foundation of every Zoroastrian ritual, every ceremony and every prayer is the Kusti. The act of tying the Kusti on the waist is…
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July 16, 2013
The Magic Square
Love Truth above all
Roj Khorshed Mah Sherevar, 1382 Yz. A few days ago I received an email from an old friend residing in the USA. This elderly gentleman had a distinguished banking career…
January 25, 2013
Being a good Parsi, even in hospital – part 5
 Camil Tulcan via CompfighRoj Dae-pa-Din Mah Tir, 1382 Yz. On the day of the operation, relatives and friends should be requested to offer a few pieces of sandalwood at the…
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December 8, 2012
Being a good Parsi, even in hospital – part 4
Roj Mohor, Mah Tir 1382 Yz. Having understood the importance of maintaining a  Saabet Kusti, we now turn our attention to the prayers to be done. One may think that…
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November 27, 2012
Wrapping the Sudreh Kusti on the arm
Being a good Parsi, even in hospital – part 3
Roj Spendarmad Mah Khordad, 1382 Yz. In the first part of this series, we analyzed the mental setup of a person who goes through a medical crisis. In the second…
October 21, 2012
Emerging alternatives to the use of Sandalwood
Roj Sarosh Mah Spendarmad Parsis have had a long association with sandalwood, which goes back many thousands of years. There are several references in the Shah Nameh where specific mention…
July 30, 2012
Being a good Parsi, even in hospital – part 2
Roj Dae-pa-Adar Mah Spendarmad, 1381 Yz. Another issue which arises in these times of crisis is our inability to properly understand the cause and nature of human suffering. I remember…
July 21, 2012
Being a good Parsi, even in the hospital – part 1
Roj Bahman Mah Spendarmad, 1381 Yz. Rare is the person who has not, at some point in his life, had to be admitted to a hospital. It can be one…
July 15, 2012
How to put Loban
Roj Khordad Mah Tir, 1381 Yz. In my interaction with devotees at our Daremeher and outside I have noticed that there is a great deal of ignorance about the correct…
November 22, 2011
Becoming a better Parsi in 1381 Yz.
Roj Khorshed Mah Fravardin, 1381 Yz. I wish all readers of Frashogard a happy, prosperous and spiritually enriching new year! Our special sacred guests have departed after their 18 day…
August 29, 2011
How to come to terms with a tragedy – part 2
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…
January 12, 2011
How to come to terms with a tragedy – part 1
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…
January 9, 2011
The real meaning of the 5 Nyaeshes
Roj Aneran Mah Fravardin, 1380 Yz. The Prayers of the Khordeh Avesta can be categorized into two main groups - Nyaeshes and Yashts. Those who may have noticed the curious…
September 17, 2010
A wish list for 1380 Yz
Roj Khorshed Mah Fravardin, 1380 Yz. On 16th June, 632 AD, Yazdegard, son of Shaharyar ascended the throne of Iran as the 29th King of the Sassanian dynasty. As was…
August 29, 2010
Varasyaji of the Navsari Bhagarsath Anjuman passes away
Roj Marespand Mah Bahman, 1379 Yz. It is my sad duty to inform readers that the elderly Varasyaji of the Bhagarsath Anjuman in Navsari passed away this afternoon. The Varasyaji…
July 13, 2010