Gatha Series – Ushtavad Gatha
Dear Friends,
The last 5 days in the Zarathushti calendar are named in honor of the five Gathas. On these days, Zarathushtis faithfully recite the Gathas as their duty.
This year, Shahenshahi Gatha days are from Aug. 11 – 15, 2023.
The second Gatha, Ushtavad or Ushtavaiti, is on Aug 12.
This post gives a synopsis of the Gatha – its central theme, summary of contents and significant stanzas. This will make praying the Gatha more meaningful.
Read on…
Silloo Mehta
The key word in the many aspects of USHTA (Bliss) is Faith .It is faith that sustains hope and the drive to do good , (as prescribed),to do the right thing, instead of doing things right. The latter, superficially appeases people who want to be in their own “‘comfort zones”