Good kingdom worthy of desire and help giving , which spreads wealth, prosperity, and happiness is made possible through righteousness and pious deeds. Zarathushtra asks that if he considers Ahura Mazda and Armaity supreme will he receive the wish of his desire. Those who are truthful and pray with humility will merge with Ahura Mazda. Followed by a series of
Read moreSpentomard Gatha – recited by Zarrir Bhandara An Educative brief talk on the importance of Praying together and how to lead a Righteous life without being self righteous/dogmatic to bring about happiness to yourself, ancestors and to your children & future progeny by Ervad Bhandara
Read moreUshtavad Gatha – Supreme bliss May we be blessed with prosperity, progress, and happiness by using our mental faculty to contemplate our thoughts in meditation with Mazda Ahura. Thus guiding ourselves towards our invironment and environment, that is to be mindful of our thoughts, words, and actions and channeling them towards looking after our environment and finally “Ushta ahmai yahmai
Read moreRecited/chanted by Ervad Zarrir Bhandara. Recite/chant along or just play in your homes for transformation Ahunavad Gatha – Wisdom By Zarrir Bhandara May I be attuned with that wisdom of our prophet who attuned himself with Dadar Ahura Mazda – the Lord of wisdom, to bring about the enlightenment for the community and society. The law of Asha the righteousness
Read moreAvesta Prayers – Meticulously compiled by North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) 24 Prayers in one compilation
Read moreThe 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
Read moreNAMC 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,
Read moreThe 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
Read moreIn 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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