Category Archives: Religion

On the Occasion of Iranian New Year 1389

By Firouzeh Mirrazavi Although the present Iranian Year (1388) has witnessed numerous developments either in domestic and foreign arenas; developments that have changed Iran’s and Iranians’ image among the world’s citizens. Although Iranian people have faced with lots of bitter and awe-inspiring realities and problems that affected their lives grossly. Although the debates over stronger measures against Iran – from

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The Zarathushtra Effect

Meet the followers of a dwindling ancient faith which they claim influenced Christianity by Anthony Chiorazzi His admirers claim he was the first to teach monotheism, the existence of heaven and hell and the final triumph of good over evil. Plato and Aristotle revered his wisdom. Raphael included him among the world’s greatest philosophers in his The School of Athens

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Patet Pashemani

Gist of Patet Pashemani Lecture by Late Jehangirji Sohrabji Chiniwala on occassion of 101st Birth Anniversary of Dasturji Faramroze Navroji Kutar Venue:- Rustam Faramna Agiary at Dadar Date:- 8th August 1968. Dasturji Dr. Kaiyoji Mirza resided as Chief Guest.  This article has appeared in Parsi Avaz dated 1st September 1968 Originally in Gujarati and translated in English by Firdosh K

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Patet – Meaning & Importance

The proper meaning of Patet and its overwhelming importance for the mortals.  Patet does not mean forgiveness of the sins. The word Patet is derived from the Avestaic word Paityogat, which means to go against or to check or reward in return, to get prepared to receive coin for coin. Patet hence means a trial to stand against the evils

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Parsi Avaz Vol.2 No.1, is now online.

Parsi Avaz Vol.2 No.1, is now online.The article index is given below.All those interested can download the magazine from the Parsi Avaz site.URL given below the article index.  1) The Reborn Parsi Avaz enters the Second Year and a Report on the most modern American Thinking.  2) Manthra Prayers are Talismatic Compositions by Framroze  Chiniwalla  3) ‘‘A Biological Homology” by

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The Zoroastrian Ideal Man

By ERVAD PHIROZE SHAPURJI MASANI M. A., LL. B, SOLICITOR DINI AVAZ (VOL 2, NO. 5 & 6), (VOL 3, NO.1) & (VOL 3, NO.2) (This article was published in Frasho-Gard Volume 20, Nos. 1, 2, 3. 4 [July 1930-June 1931] (consolidated) . It will give you Knowledge and Devotion – both. )  http://tenets. zoroastrianism. com/TheZoroastri anIdealMan. pdf  Courtesy :

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Meher Mah, Meher Roj

Yesterday was Shehanshahi Roj Meher, Mah Meher commonly known as Meherengan. The attached article describes its significance in nature. Courtesy : Behram Dhabhar Click here for the article from Dini Awaaz

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VISPA HUMATA

  Vispa Humata is a short prayer to be recited after completing the Khorshed and Meher Niayesh(s) and is to be recited in the Havan geh or the Biji Havan geh after the month of Avan. Since the Avesta words used in this short prayer appear to be quite simple most philologists translate it using regular grammar. Lets look at a

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Collection of Avestan manuscripts

The most important collection of Avestan manuscripts in Europe  is located in the Kongelige Bibliotek in Copenhagen http://ada.usal.es/pages/libraries_kb

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Zoroastrian Religious Exhibition

We now have the exhibition finalized.. MAZDAYASNIE CONNECTION OF NORTH AMERICA PRESENTS MOST UNIQUE RELIGIOUS EXHIBITION, WITH CHARTS , MODELS AND LUCID EXPLANATION ZOROASTRIAN RELIGIOUS EXHIBITION TO BE INAUGURATED BY VADA DASTURJI MEHERJI RANA KAIKUSHROO DASTUR. FEB 27TH 28TH 2010 SETHNA AGIARI TARDEO 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M BOTH DAYS. DURING THE DAY AUDIO VISUALS OF ANCIENT IRAN AND RELIGIOUS

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