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The Three Greatest Zoroastrian Kings

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 20 October 201824 October 2018

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-black-border” border_style=”bordered” shadow=”shadow-down-right” rounded_corners=”rounded-3″ background_color_class=”otw-silver”]The history of ancient Iran holds great significance for our Community – it is a heritage we can be truly proud of, and hopefully, imbibe some of the values that our ancient monarchs and leaders stood for. Parsi Times is delighted to bring you yet another brilliant and exciting…

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The Three Greatest Zoroastrian Kings

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 13 October 201812 October 2018

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_color_class=”otw-black-border” border_style=”bordered” shadow=”shadow-down-right” rounded_corners=”rounded-3″ background_color_class=”otw-silver”]Many of us, during our school days, might have dreaded history as a subject. Many adults often find it boring. But, in truth, history can be quite fascinating. The history of ancient Iran is all the more important for every member of our community, young or old to know,…

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Popular Parsi Myths XII

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 6 October 20185 October 2018

Over the past year, Parsi Times ran 12-part series on ‘Parsi Parabs’ which was very well received and received great feedback from our readers. This was followed by a 12-part series on ‘Popular Parsi Myths’, which won ever greater appreciation! Parsi Times is thankful to our erudite Zoroastrian Scholar, Noshir H. Dadrawala, whose immense religio-cultural…

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Relevance Of Gandhi In Modern Times

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 29 September 201828 September 2018

A Zoroastrian Tribute To The Father Of The Nation Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated across India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on 2nd October every year. To many, it is just a holiday to enjoy or at worse, a ‘dry day’! The question that many ask, is whether what…

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Popular Parsi Myths- Part XI

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 22 September 201821 September 2018

Power Of Prayers And Relevance Of Rituals Myth: Prayers and rituals are a complete waste to time, money and energy. Good thoughts, good words and good deeds are good enough to be a good Zoroastrian. There is no place for prayers and rituals in the highly intellectual philosophy of Zarathushtra as expounded in the…

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A Unique Zoroastrian Insight: ‘Vighnaharta’ And ‘Verethragna’ As Remover Of Obstacles

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 15 September 201814 September 2018

Lord Ganesha is invoked before commencing anything significant and it is for this reason that he is called the ‘Lord of Beginnings’. He is also known as Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles. The concept of Vighnaharta or remover of obstacles resonates with the Zoroastrian concept of Verethragna or victorious (in overcoming difficulties, foes or enemies). What Vighnaharta Ganesha is to devout Hindus, Verethragna Bahram…

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Tribute To Dadabhai Naoroji, The Grand Old Man of India

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 8 September 20187 September 2018

The 4th of September marked the Birth Anniversary of one of our Community’s greatest legends – Dadabhai Naoroji (born on 4 September, 1825). Having earned the title of the ‘Grand Old Man of India’, Dadabhai Naoroji was perhaps one of the greatest leaders of our nation, having known to have influenced among many others, Mahatma…

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Popular Parsi Myths (X)

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 1 September 201831 August 2018

Myth: Mount Damavand in Iran is a mountain in Northern Iran where a demon is enchained. Therefore, it would be improper to call it holy or to revere it! It is a beautiful mountain. It is the tallest mountain in Iran, but, there is nothing holy about it! Fact: Mount Damavand is indeed the highest…

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Rakhi – The Band and Bond of Protection

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 25 August 201824 August 2018

The Hindu Perspective: Raksha Bandhan (Bond of Protection) is celebrated on the Purnima or full moon day of the auspicious month of Shravana. The festival commemorates sibling love, particularly between brother and sister. The sister ties the Rakhi on her brother’s hand as a symbol of her love and talisman for his good health and…

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Celebrate Khordad Sal And Aspire For Perfection

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 18 August 201816 August 2018

Zoroastrians observe Khordad Roj (day) of Fravardin Mah (month) as Khordad Saal. This is the sixth day of the first month of the Zoroastrian calendar. Each of the 30 days of the month, as also each of the 12 months of the Zoroastrian calendar, is dedicated to an Amesha Spenta (Bounteous Immortal) or a Yazata…

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Our Relationship With Ahura Mazda And The Religion Of Zarathushtra

ByNoshir H. Dadrawala 11 August 201811 August 2018

[otw_shortcode_info_box border_type=”bordered” border_style=”bordered”]Religious scholar and prolific writer, Noshir Dadrawala, shares beautiful insights into one of our most integral relationships – our relationship with God and our glorious religion… [/otw_shortcode_info_box] In certain religious traditions, God is perceived as a fearsome divinity (the adjective – ‘God-fearing’ is quite common in the English lexicon) or as the Lord…