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Read more about the article Remembering Nariman papa – part 4
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Remembering Nariman papa – part 4

Roj Dae-pa-Meher Mah Ardibehesht, 1382 Yz. Read the first part of the tribute to my grandfather here. Read the second part of the tribute here. Read the third part of…

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October 1, 2012
Read more about the article A unique cookbook, a double tragedy and some deep devotion
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Vividh Vani / Zarathushtrian facts

A unique cookbook, a double tragedy and some deep devotion

Roj Dae-pa-Adar Mah Ardibehesht, 1382 Yz. It gives me great pleasure to put up two new books on the Ilm-e-Khshnoom SkyDrive today. Vividh Vani, part 1 and part 2, by…

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September 24, 2012
Read more about the article Remembering Ervad Behramji Unwalla
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Remembering Ervad Behramji Unwalla

Roj Ashtad Mah Fravardin, 1382 Yz. Today, Roj Ashtad Mah Fravardin is the 57th death anniversary of an extraordinary Mobed Saheb who is hardly known to the community today. Ervad…

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September 12, 2012
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Remembering Nariman papa – part 3

Roj Gosh Mah Fravardin, 1382 Yz. Read the first part of my tribute to my grandfather here. Read the second part of my tribute to my grandfather here. We now…

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August 31, 2012
Read more about the article An example of simple devotion
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An example of simple devotion

Sometimes, it is the simple things that impact the most. Every year, during the holy Muktad days, thousands of devotees crowd our Agiaries and Atash Behrams. Some come to have…

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August 26, 2012
Read more about the article 12 months to a better Parsi in 1382 Yz. – part 2
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12 months to a better Parsi in 1382 Yz. – part 2

Gatha Vahishtoisht, 1381 Yz. Sherevar is followed by Meher, the Divine Being who looks after Justice and Truth. Dear readers, there is a great Divine Symphony which is playing all…

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August 17, 2012
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12 months to a better Parsi in 1382 Yz.

Gatha Ahunavad, 1381 Yz. As we step into the Zoroastrian new year, it is an apt time to reflect on the scheme of the 30 Rojs and 12 Mah that…

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August 13, 2012
Read more about the article How long should we do the Muktad?
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How long should we do the Muktad?

Roj Dae-pa-Din, Mah Spendarmad, 1381 Yz. The question is often put to me by many devotees: ‘Dasturji, for how long should we do the Muktad prayers?’ There is really no…

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August 5, 2012
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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…

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July 21, 2012
Read more about the article Being a good Parsi, even in the hospital – part 1
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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…

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July 15, 2012
Read more about the article Remembering Nariman papa – part 2
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Remembering Nariman papa – part 2

Roj Marespand Mah Dae, 1381 Yz. Today, 12th June is the English death anniversary of Nariman Vaghchhipawala. Sometime later the rented house had to be vacated. There was no way…

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June 12, 2012
Read more about the article Remembering Nariman papa – part 1
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Remembering Nariman papa – part 1

Roj Ashishvangh Mah Dae, 1381 Yz. Yesterday, Roj Din Mah Dae was the 20th death anniversary of my maternal grandfather, Nariman Dinshahji Vagchhipawala. It is an apt occasion to remember…

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June 8, 2012
Read more about the article The tragic life-story of King Khosrau Parvez – part 6
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The tragic life-story of King Khosrau Parvez – part 6

Roj Gosh Mah Dae, 1381 Yz. In the meanwhile, the deposed king passed the one month cleansing his soul, offering payers to the Almighty who had raised him so high…

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May 28, 2012
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Remembering Shah Behram Varzavand

Roj Ram Mah Khordad, 1381 Yz. Today, Fasli Mah Ava Roj Govad, is a day of great spiritual connotation for Parsis, because it is the birthday of the promised saviour,…

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November 7, 2011
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The wondrous powers of water

Roj Adar Mah Khordad, 1381 Yz. Fasli Ava Parab Of all the many creations God put on this earth, water occupies a preeminent place. Man can live without many things,…

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October 26, 2011
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