Dear Friends, Monday, August 21, 2023, Shahenshahi Roj Khordad Mah Fravardin, will be observed by Parsis as ‘Khordad Sal‘. On this day, after your daily (farajyat) prayers, recite the line below (from the Fravardin Yasht) 101, 303, 505, 707 or 909 times: “Ushta no zāto āthrava yo Spitāmo Zarathushtro.” which means, “Rejoice! (Thanks to Thee, O Ahura, that) the
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Read moreDear 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 fifth Gatha, Vahishtoisht is on Aug 15. This post gives a synopsis of the Gatha – its central
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