Happy Kadmi New Year 1383
Roj Khordad Mah Spendarmad, 1382 Yz./Roj Hormazd Mah Fravardin (Kadmi), 1383 Yz. On the occasion of their New Year, I wish all Kadmi readers of Frashogard a happy, prosperous and…
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July 19, 2013
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…
July 16, 2013
A Wondrous Life second edition released
Roj Jamyad Mah Bahman, 1382 Yz. The earlier post reported on the functions to mark the 86th death anniversary of Ustad Saheb Behramshah Nowroji Shroff. A passing reference had been…
July 11, 2013
Report on the 86th Baj of Ustad Saheb Behramshah N. Shroff
Roj Ashtad Mah Bahman, 1382 Yz. 9th July 2013. The 86th Baj of Ustad Saheb Behramshah Nowroji Shroff was observed with customary solemnity. The day’s events started at 6 am…
July 9, 2013
How to use the new Frashogard blog design
Roh Din Mah Bahman, 1382 Today is the 86th death anniversary of our revered Master, Ustad Saheb Behramshah Nowroji Shroff. As a mark of our respect, love and admiration for…
July 7, 2013
Parsis, crowing cocks and sleepless nights – part 3
Roj Behram Mah Bahman, 1382 Yz. How is this done? The 19th Chapter of the Vandidad provides a fascinating account of the activities. The entire night is broken up into…
July 3, 2013
Parsis, crowing cocks and sleepless nights – part 2
Roj Tir Mah Bahman, 1382 Yz. To properly understand the story of Zohak and the rooster, we need to recognize and comprehend the nature of evil. What is evil? How…
June 26, 2013
The Della Logo
2 farcical events in the community – part 2
Roj Khordad Mah Bahman, 1382 Yz. Parsis, in general, are well-meaning, decent and civilized people. They feel for their religion, even though they may not know much about it, and…
June 19, 2013
An old Navjote photo
2 farcical events in the community
Roj Sherevar Mah Bahman, 1382 Yz. As a general practice, Frashogard avoids commenting on any events in the community. When I started this blog nearly five years ago, I consciously…
June 17, 2013
The henhouse (Pinjru)
Parsis, crowing cocks and sleepless nights
Roj Aneran Mah Dae, 1382 Yz. A recent newspaper item drew my attention, not only for its slightly amusing nature, (in the midst of all the doom, gloom and senseless…
June 13, 2013
Rostam kills the white elephant
Rostam Nameh: part 6: Rostam and the white elephant
Roz Dae-pa-Meher Mah Dae, 1382 Yz. “Badu goft kay bacche narrah-sheer, bar-aavardah changaal-o gashteh delir; Badin kudki nist hamtaa-e tu, ba-farro ba-mardi-o baalaa-e tu” Zaal said: “Oh son of a…
May 29, 2013
The Wondrous Birth of Rostam
Rostam Nameh: part 5: The birth of Rostam
Roj Spendarmad Mah Dae, 1382 Yz. “Basi bar neyaamed barin roozgaar; ke aazaadsarv andar aamad babaar” “It wasn’t many days before the stately cypress bore fruit.” With these apt words,…
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May 19, 2013
Rostam Nameh: The amazing exploits of Rostam: part 4
Roj Jamyad Mah Adar, 1382 Yz. “Zaban bar kushadand bar Shaharyar, ke kardim ba charkhe gardun shumar; Chunin amad az rahe akhtar padid, ke an aab-e raoshan bekhahad daveed; …
May 12, 2013
The Bharuch Mansion (picturized, not real)
Sarosh Yazad Panah Baad! – How Divine Help saved a devout Parsi family – part 2
Roj Govad Mah Adar, 1382 Yz. Hardly had the thought crossed his mind, when Ardeshir’s brother Seth Darabsha appeared on the scene, awakened by all the noise, carrying a heavy…
May 6, 2013
Simorgh and Zaal
Rostam Nameh: The amazing exploits of Rostam: part 3
Roj Dae-pa-Meher Mah Adar, 1382 Yz. "Sapordim u-ra darin kuhsaar, bin taache pish aavarad ruzmaar" "You have been entrusted with this child on this mountain, and soon you shall behold…
April 29, 2013
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