As we observe the final month of the Zoroastrian calendar and look forward to welcoming the fravashi of our dear departed later this month, let’s reflect on the importance of Aspandarmad or Spendarmad – the twelfth month of the Zoroastrian calendar, dedicated to the Guardian Angel of planet Earth. So, how best can we propitiate or pay homage…
[otw_shortcode_info_box border_style=”bordered” css_class=”boxed”] As per our Zoroastrian religion, Spenta Mainyu represents the Good Force and Angre Mainyu represents the Evil Force. Often, we find ourselves in a negative or adverse state of mind, which leads to negative instances happening to us – as we are surrounded by negative energy, outside or even within. It is…
Release your stress and your burdens by calming your mind through meditative prayers. Leave it all to Dadar Ahura Mazda with total faith, trust, and belief… and when you do so, you are aligning up with Him. Remember to trust His timing and His ways. Do not get discouraged, trust open doors and shut doors….
The Holy month of Bahman (Pahlavi Wahman) is here. In Avesta, Bahman is referred to as Vohu (good) Mana (mind), similar to Sanskrit Vásu Mánas. It is through Vohu Mana that wisdom can be acquired. Hence, in this Holy month of Bahman let’s celebrate the spirit or essence of Wisdom. Wisdom is our true wealth in…
On 5th June, 2022, the Ba Humata (Good Thoughts) Webinar series presents its eighteenth monthly global Webinar themed, ‘Zarthushti Thy Name Is Charity’, covering the Ahunavar and related prayers, honouring Asho Zarathushtra. The Webinar will feature Er. Khushroo Master (New Zealand); Er. Jehan Dastoor (Singapore /Canada); Kimiya Shahzadi (Australia, Iran, USA) and Katayun Kapadia (USA); alongside…
In the Zoroastrian calendar of twelve months the Mah or month of Dae is considered most holy because it is dedicated to the Supreme Amesha Spenta (Bounteous Immortal), Dadaar Hormazd (Dae Dadaar) – The Creator. It is also the month for thanksgiving to the Creator with performance of Jashan ceremonies either at home, at the…
On 1st May, 2022, the Ba Humata (Good Thoughts) Webinar series presents its monthly global Webinar themed, ‘Inform To Transform’, covering Atarsh Niyayesh, Yasna Ha 43.3 and related prayers, honouring Asho Zarathushtra. The Webinar will feature Er. Solicitor Zerick Dastur (India); Mobedyar Sarvar Taraporevala (Iran); Farishteh Shroff (UAE/Pakistan) and Dr. Dolly Dastoor (Canada), alongside Founder, Host…
The holy month of Adar commemorates fire, the source of energy and dispeller of darkness. The Supreme Divinity or the Source of all Creation is unseen to the human eye and unconceivable to the ordinary human mind. However, fire is the closest that the human eye and mind can get to visualize or experience Divinity;…
Ahura Mazda’s creation, the Divine Angel Avan Ardvi Sur Anahita Banoo is the protector of flowing water and all other fluids essential for survival… in the Aquatic bodies on Earth, in mankind, animals, foliage and in the spiritual world. We worship Ahura Mazda by venerating all forms of nature. By praying the Avan Nyaish or…
“All my hope on God is founded, He doth still my trust renew; Me through change and chance He guideth, Only good and only true. God unknown, He alone Calls my heart to be His own. Pride of man and earthly glory, Sword and crown betray His trust, What with care and toil…
Meherbai organised a high-level Mandli-meeting at her house over tea, and ordered cakes, pastries, souffles, puffs, sandwiches, rolls, pattice and cheese-straws. Keki Khadhro, who insisted on having tea first, demolished most of the snacks and even took the left-overs home in his bajaar-ni-theli. That done, Meherbai asked, “What is on 21st March?” She got an assortment of answers, except the right…