As many of you are aware our stalwart friend and respected Mobed Er. Soli Dastur is in the hospital on a ventilator. NAMC and our community prayed a Tandarosti for him on the 20th December and his condition seems to be stabilizing.
In these difficult times we should do all we can for him and his family.
NAMC Mobeds will maintain a 24-hour prayer vigil in blocks of 1 hour–without breaking the chain– for the wellbeing and good health of Er Soli Dastur, starting on Wednesday at 8 am ET (in Havan Geh) and end on Thursday at 8 am ET.
We appeal to our entire North American Zoroastrian community to join us in our prayers for his quick recovery.
Please say prayers of your choice at any time, followed by a Tandarosti for Ervad Soli Dastur.
FEATURING A TREASURE-COVE OF PRAYERS BY OUR VADA DASTURJI KEKI RAVJI HIGH PRIEST OF NAVSARI ATASH BEHRAM, INDIA
By: Meher Amalsad, Westminster, California, USA
I believe that: Prayer Changes Things In You, Not Just For You.
With that sentiment and immense pride, I would like to feature this very special Treasure Cove Of Prayers beautifully recited by our respected Vada Dasturji Keki Ravji – High Priest Of Navsari Atash Behram in India.
This special endeavor serves as a landmark of dedication for providing easy access to our special prayers – an outstanding service to our Global Zarathushti Community.
This TREASURE COVE OF OUR ENTIRE AVESTA PRAYERS comprise of Everyday 40-Prayers, Navjot Prayers, Mobedi (Navar/Martab) Prayers, The Pao Mehel Prayers (Baaj Dhurnu, Vendidad, Visparad, Yasna) as well as all the Yashts and Nirangs.
For impeccable clarity, these prayers have been recorded in a recording studio.
The vibration of his pristine pronunciation is remarkable.
As a special bonus he has also provided a pdf version of:
Khordeh Avesta (English and Gujrati
Vendidad (English)
Yazashne (Gujrati)
Lagana Na Ashirwad (Wedding Prayers)
Our Vada Dasturji Ravji has a stellar record of performing 70-Nirangdin Ceremonies,
over 5000 Ijashnes and over 3000 Vendidad Ceremonies in India.
He has served our Zarathushti community in India for the past 60-years.
And as a boewalla saheb at the Navsari Atash Behram for 19-years.
He has consecrated two varasyajis (the sacred white bull)
as well as the Gumbad of Navsari Atash Behram.
Thank you Dasturji Ravji for your selfless dedication towards promoting the bounty of our Zarathushti prayers through the gift of your valuable commitment.
With All My Love, Light, Grace, Joy And Peace To You And Your Family.
Please Click The Following Link To Access And Download these prayers and books
These are prayers which any Parsi Zoroastrian in a state of ritual purity can recite at the fire temple or in the house, at any time of the day or night during the 10 days of the Muktād. The Local Time from midnight to 2 am should be avoided for all prayers, except for the Kasti.
(Introduction: This Namaskar is done during the days of the Muktād. It can either be done at the Agyari where the Muktād are observed, or it can be recited even at home.)
FAz hamā gunāh patet pashemānum. Ashāunãm vanguhish surāo spentāo Fravashayo yazamaide. Recite fully 1 Ashem vohu. E (From F to E recite thrice).
Jasa me avanghe Mazda, jasa me avanghe Mazda, jasa me avanghe Mazda ! Amahe hutāshtahe huraodhahe, Verethraghnahe Ahura-dhātahe, Vanaintyāoscha uparatāto, Rāmano khāstrahe, Vayaosh uparo-kairyehe, taradhāto anyāish dāmãn, aetat te Vayo, yat te asti, Spento-mainyaom, thwāshahe khvadhātahe, Zravānahe akaranahe, Zravānahe daregho-khadhātahe. Recite fully 1 Ashem vohu.
Kerfeh mozd, gunāh guzāresh-nerā kunam, ashahi ravãn dushā-ram-rā, ham kerfeh hamā vehāne hafta keshvar zamin, zamin-pahānā, (here, pay homage to mother earth by taking your hand towards the ground, but not touching it) rud-darānā, khorshid-bālā, bundehād beresād, asho bed derji. Atha jamyāt yatha āfrināmi. Recite fully 1 Ashem vohu.
(Introduction: This prayer has to be done only during the first 5 days of the Muktād, that is, from Āshtād roj to Anerān roj of Aspandād māh. It is actually the 20th Hā of the Yasna, which is a commentary on the Ashem Vohu prayer. It one is not able to pray it, then one can pray the 1200 Ashem Vohus as given later on. It can either be done at the Agyari where the Muktād are observed, or it can be recited even at home.)
(Introduction: This prayer has to be done only during the first 5 days of the Muktad, that is from Āshtād roj to Anerān roj of Aspandād māh. It has to be done if one is not praying the Framraot Hā prayer. If one is doing the Framraot Hā prayer, there is no need to do this prayer. It can either be done at the Agyari where the Muktād are observed, or it can be recited even at home.)
Muktad can be observed in the house in a very simple way –
first select a small corner in the house, which has to be kept relatively clean. If necessary it can be covered by a curtain.
Place a small table there. On the table, keep a small clean metallic glass, karasya or vase with clean water and one or two flowers in it, preferably roses.
Clean the glass, karasya or vase daily and change the water daily.
You can even wash the flower(s) and re-use them if they are fresh.
Ensure to have a continuously burning diva on the table, if possible.
Members of the house can do their Kasti and daily prayers here.
Each member of the house, young or old, should devote some time, at least a few minutes, in prayers there.
Prayers to follow when praying for the Muktad from home:
One can select from among the several prayers, either or multiple of which can be done in that corner, from the simplest to the elaborate, after doing the Kasti, like:
Praying 12 Ashem Vohu (especially for children).
Praying ‘Muktad no namaskar’ (from the Khordeh Avesta).
Praying ‘Satum no Kardo’ (after farajyat prayers).
Praying Framraot Ha (first 5 days) or Gathas (later 5 days).
Pray 570 Yatha ahu vairyo + 210 Ashem vohu + 120 Yenghe hatam daily (especially for elders in the house if they have time.)
This will create a very fragrant and pleasant atmosphere in the house which is necessary for welcoming the souls and Fravashis and conducive for them to be guests in the house. Whenever the souls and Fravashis are pleasantly remembered and prayed to during these days, they return back, showering blessings which bring success and prosperity to the house, and blessing its inhabitants with health, strength, happiness, protection and abundance.
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