[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Each day of the Zoroastrian calendar is divided into five time zones to call the faithful to prayer even as our priests fuel Pak Aatash Padshah Saheb. Known as ‘Gehs’, these segments are dedicated to worshipping and venerating Dadar Ahura Mazda and various Masters in the Celestial System. Speaking with PT Reporter Jamshed…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Glorious springtime had come and wide awake was the earth from its wintery sleep. Fields and forces that seemed deadened winter long were now blooming. Green grass carpeted…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]October 10th, 2016 marks World Mental Health Day. As Zoroastrians we are blessed with a religion where ‘Good Thoughts’ form the very start of its tenet. Religious Scholar extraordinaire, Noshir Dadrawala explores how our potent prayers and rituals go a long way in maintaining our mental balance and health.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Some of us believe…
On 1st October, 2016, Irani Zoroastrians across the globe celebrate the festival of ‘Mehrgan’ (Meher roj, Meher mah), which honours the ‘Yazata of Mehr’ since the Persian era. In ancient Iran, celebrations were held when the name of the month coincides with the name of the day. The word ‘Meher’ or ‘Mithra’ means Sun and friendship and is also one of…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] At the time of the Hamaspathmaedaya festival, when the snow begins to melt and the rivers begin to flow and the trees begin to grow and the birds…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Tomorrow being Avan Roj, Hum Bandagi prayers will be recited at the Bhikha Behram Well to venerate Ahura Mazda’s creation, the Divine Angel Avan Ardvi Sur Anahita Banoo – the protector of flowing water and all other fluids essential for survival, that in the Aquatic bodies on Earth, in mankind, animals, foliage and…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Death upon earth is birth in heaven, first said He who is Zarathushtra. O giver of both life and death, Ahura Mazda. The disembodied soul is born anew…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Our wells contain water which is charged with invisible energies bestowed by Ahura Mazda. Speaking with PT Reporter Jamshed Arjani, our esteemed religious scholar and priest, Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia offers excellent insights into the significance of wells in the Zoroastrian religion.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] PT: What is the importance of wells in the Zoroastrian religion?…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Thy word incarnate, Ahura Mazda, is Sraosha, the impersonation of Thy religious lore. He is the celestial teacher of the Mazda – worshipping religion, even as Zarathushtra is…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Start your weekend with positive vibes with inspirational excerpts from the acclaimed book, ‘Homage Unto Ahura Mazda’ by Dasturji Dr. Maneckji Naserwanji Dhalla of Karachi.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Homage unto the Amesha Spentas, the lordly and shining, the Holy Immortals, that are seven with Thee, their father and creator, O Ahura Mazda. These Thy Archangels…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”]Zoroastrianism is a religion built on simplicity, purity and nature. PT Writer and Religious Scholar, Dara Khodaiji explores the essence of Zoroastrianism by providing insights into a few guidelines that were passed down to us by our Prophet Zarathustra.[/otw_shortcode_info_box] Spitman Zarathushtra came into this world smiling. He grew up to be a poet…