Category Archives: Religion

Introduction to Zoroastrianism

Introduction to Zoroastrianism:            Saturdays @ 11:00 am Eastern time (USA & Canada) – September 6, 2025 to October 4, 2025                         Instructors:  Ervad Tehemton F. Mirza, Ervad Porus Pavri, Ervad Zerxis Bhandara, and Mr. Kayomarsh Mehta                         This course will provide

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Understanding Ahura Mazda

                    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82432181448?pwd=Mjh5dDJHOFJ2SmNBMXJqeXZqdnRTQT09 ZoomPasscode: NAMCIZS In the NAMC panels on 14, 21 and 28 September 2025 at 11 AM New York time, our speakers will share their knowledge, bringing to the listeners an understanding of Ahura Mazda with a deeper meaning and help inspire faith (‘vashi’) in Ahura Mazda. Fundamental question that

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(Yasna 53) Vahishtoisht Gatha – Zarrir Bhandara

(Yasna 53) Vahishtoisht Gatha Vahishtoisht literally translates to “the best wish”. In this Gatha Zarathushtra feels exhilerated that his mission is accomplished. Finally, he was able to transform ignorance to wisdom, hatred to love, and thus evil into good, which was his life long mission and the reason for his birth. He was able to achieve this through Asha or

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Vohu Khashatra Gatha Yasna Ha 51.1-51.22 – Zarrir Bhandara

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

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Spentomard Gatha – Zarrir Bhandara

Spentomard 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

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Ushtavad Gatha – Zarrir Bhandara

Ushtavad 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

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Ahunavad Gatha – Zarrir Bhandara

Recited/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

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Muktad-n Holiest Time of the Year by Erv. Zerkxis Bhandara

In this brief talk, E​rv. Zerkxis Bhandara beautifully explains the essence of the Muktad period. It’s a time of profound spiritual significance and connection for the Zoroastrian community. A Time for Reunion: Muktad is considered the most sacred time of the year, a special window when the physical and spiritual worlds draw closer. It’s an opportunity to connect with our

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Why is wearing the Sudreh and Kusti so important to our faith? 

Why is wearing the Sudreh and Kusti so important to our faith? Also, these days, most of the youth tend to wear these only on special occasions as required. Does this negatively affect them? What are the benefits of wearing the Sudreh and Kusti at all times? The Profound Significance of the Sudreh and Kusti That’s a really insightful question, Farrokh,

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