Category Archives: Prayers

From Darkness to Brightness: Illuminating the Path with Zarthosti Wisdom

The journey of life is a constant evolution, a movement from darkness to brightness, from ignorance to enlightenment. This transformative process is deeply rooted in the teachings of Zoroastrianism. The Ahunavar and Spiritual Integrity: The Ahunavar, or Yatha Ahu Vairyo, prayer emphasizes the interconnectedness of worldly actions and spiritual integrity. Performing good deeds and helping the virtuous is seen as

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Gathas 101 – Class 1 to 5

NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies NAMC-IZS invited Dr. Karishma Koka to help appreciate the Gathas of Asho Zarathushtra. A three dimensional approach is taken: 1. Every verse of the Gathas is covered individually. 2. Through lateral thinking and associative memory, the  messages in the Gatha verses are linked to each other and to everyday prayers including the Yatha Ahu Vairyo,

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The Gathas of Asho Zarathushtra- An Overview

The North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) is a consortium of Mobeds of North America dedicated to serving the Religious and Spiritual needs of the North American Zoroastrian community. NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies (NAMC-IZS) is the educational arm of the NAMC, with an objective to train Mobeds and impart knowledge of Zoroastrianism to fellow Zoroastrians and to the public at

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Audio Project: The Gāthās and Yasna Haptaŋhāiti

In the name of Ahura Mazdā The Gāthās, the seventeen sacred hymns of Ashu Zarathushtra, along with the Yasna Haptaŋhāiti (or Haft Hā), constitute the oldest and most significant part of the Avesta. Reciting these hymns enlightens the mind, soothes the soul, and guides individuals toward truth and communion with Ahura Mazda. The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America

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Messages of Gathas in Kusty Prayers

The North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) is a consortium of Mobeds of North America is dedicated to serving the Religious and Spiritual needs of the North American Zoroastrian community. NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies (NAMC-IZS) is the educational arm of the NAMC, with an objective to train Mobeds and impart knowledge of Zoroastrianism to fellow Zoroastrians and to the public

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ATTAINING PERFECTION THROUGH HAURVATAT

The 5 Commandments of Zoroastrian religion to attain Haurvatat and Ameretat- Perfection and Immortality Following God’s will Spenta Mainyu, practicing righteousness – Asha, through Vohu Manah, the good mind, overcoming obstacles and progressing further through Kshathra Vairya with investing love in all our dealings through Spenta Armaiti to attain perfection and immortality Haurvatat and Ameretat. Rendered by Er. Zarrir Bhandara

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