Traditional Zoroastrianism: Tenets of the Religion

These are the tenets of the Mazdayasni Zarathushtri religion, as accepted and preached by all the Dasturjees and religious teachers and common Zarathushtris in India. May our faith increase day by day, in these glorious tenets, that our ancestors have believed in for thousands of years.

• All our Scriptures are sacred, including the Gathas, Yashts, and the Vendidad. We pray all of them in our Fire temples, before the Sacred Fire, and they have immense spiritual power, their very utterance in the sacred Avestan language serving to further righteousness and fight evil.
• All our fire-temples and rituals of the Yasna are sacred and are necessary for the religion, such as the Nirang-din ceremony, which creates the Holy Nirang. The spiritually powerful Nirang forms the foundation of many other sacred rituals, that when performed, increase the power of good in this world and decrease the power of evil.
• Dakhma-nashini is the only method of corpse-destruction for a Zarathushtri, as enjoined in the Vendidad: this is the destruction of the dead body in the stone-enclosed Dakhma, by the flesh-eating bird or the rays of the Sun, the most spiritually powerful method as commanded by Ahura Mazda to Zarathushtra. Dakhma-nashini is also very hygienic and ecologically-sound, because it prevents the world from being spiritually or materially polluted by decaying dead matter. For more information on Dakhma-nashini, select The Dakhma-nashini mode of disposal of the dead.
• Marrying, Zarathushtri man or woman, to a Zarathushtri only is commanded in our religion in the Vendidad, to preserve the spiritual strength of the Aryan Mazdayasni religion, and the ethnic identity of the Zarathushtri Aryans. For the Zarathushtri, ethnic identity and religion are synonymous, as declared in the Vendidad by Ahura Mazda Himself - the Mazdayasni faith was revealed by Ahura to the Aryans under King Jamshed, thousands of years before Zarathushtra, and was meant only for the Aryans of Iran.
• As such, there was no "conversion", because the Aryans of Iran were already Mazdayasnis when Zarathushtra came, and Zarathushtra was RE-REVEALING THE ORIGINAL FAITH, along with the AGUSTO VACHO - previously unheard of words of Ahura Mazda, such as the most powerful Ahunavar (Yatha Ahu Vairyo). The Fravardin Yasht also says that the Righteous of every nation in this world are present in heaven in the form of Glorious Fravarshis. Thus, the Righteous of every religion go to heaven, all religions are equal, and it is folly to convert. Conversion goes against the Master Law of Ereta (righteousness) itself, because God has given us birth in our respective religions, to adore Him in them, and not to mistrust His Judgement and rebel and go over to another faith. For, each faith leads ultimately to God. Thus, the Zarathushtris do not convert other people, but they rely on MARRIAGE WITHIN and INCREASED CHILD BIRTH to increase their numbers.
• The observance of the Laws of the Vendidad is an important pillar of the Zarathushtri religion. This includes the concept of menstrual seclusion (the woman is in a state of impurity during menstruation and must stay away from all religious objects including the household fire, and also stay away from her husband during those days) and the dreaded impure state of NASU the corpse is in after death, only touchable by the Nassesalars (corpse-bearers) who may then be purified by ritual means. The Vendidad also carries strong moral injuctions against the acts of homosexuality and prostitution, prohibiting these immoral acts.
• Faith, and Hope in the coming of the Saoshyant (Saviour) has sustained our religion through the centuries. We firmly hope, and pray, that Ahura Mazda sends the Saoshyant to the earth to defeat evil and further righteousness (Ashoi). The Zarathushtri religion was the first to proclaim that Ahura Mazda will send the Saoshyant, born of a virgin, and many other religions took on this belief.
• We firmly believe that when the Saoshyant comes, the final spiritual battle between the forces of good and evil will commence, resulting in the utter destruction of evil. Ristakhiz, the ressurection of the dead will take place - the dead will rise, by the Will of Ahura Mazda. The world will be purged by molten metal, in which the righteous will wade as if through warm milk, and the evil will be scalded. The Final Judgement of all souls will commence, at the hands of Ahura Mazda the Judge (Davar), and all sinners punished, then forgiven, and humanity made immortal and free from hunger, thirst, poverty, old age, disease and death. The World will be made perfect once again, as it was before the onslaught of the evil one. Such is the Frashogad (Frasho-kereti), the Renovation, brought on by the Will of Ahura Mazda, the Frashogar.

Atha Zamyat Yatha Afrinami, May it be so as we wish.

This page has received excellent written articles from a number of Mazdayasni Zarathushtris, the main amongst them being : (Note: Dasturji/Ervad=Priests. The term for a layman is Behdin but this term is not used in this list.)

(in alphabetic order of surnames)

• Tehemton B. Adenwalla,
• Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha,
• Mehlli Bhagalia,
• Ervad Behramshah Hormusji Bharda,
• Maneck Bhujwala,
• Ervad Jal N. Birdy,
• Sam Billimoria,
• Polly Noshir Chenoy,
• Faramroze Sohrab Chiniwalla,
• Jehangirji Sohrab Chiniwalla,
• Rustom C. Chothia,
• Khushamin Hormuzd Chothia,
• Ms. Aban B. Colabewalla,
• Mrs. Pashmina M. Contractor,
• Cyrus R. R. Cooper,
• Noshir H. Dadrawalla,
• Pervez Daruwala,
• Ervad Kaikhushro N. Dastoor,
• Yazdi Desai,
• Ervad Shahpur Keki Doctor,
• Ervad Adi Doctor,
• Burzin V. Engineer,
• Mehernosh P. Fitter,
• Neville S. Gandhi,
• Marzban Giara,
• Ervad Adil J. Govadia,
• Ervad Marzban Hathiram,
• Porus Homi Havewala,
• Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia,
• Mrs. Nurgesh Irani,
• Dasturji Kaikhusroo Dastur Minocher JamaspAsa,
• Noshir Jesung,
• Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia,
• Ervad Dr. Minocher Dadabhoy Karkhanawala,
• Roni K. Khan,
• Ms. Charlotte Daroga Kharas,
• Dr. Purviz Dinyar Kolsawalla,
• Dasturji Dr. Kotwal,
• Dasturji Dr. Sohrabji H. Kutar,
• Sarosh J. H. Manekshaw,
• Ervad Phiroze Shapurji Masani,
• Farzan B. Mazda,
• Cyrus D. Mehta,
• Kayomarsh P. Mehta,
• Ms. Manijeh Menuchehry,
• Dasturji Dr. Hormazdiar Dastur Kayoji Mirza,
• Khojeste Mistree,
• Mrs. Pervin Jamshedji Mistry,
• Hanoz M. Mistry
• Ervad Pervez D. Mithaiwala,
• Ervad Ratanshah R. Motafram,
• Dr. Nelie R. Noble,
• Rohinton G.N. Panthaky,
• Tehmurasp Shawaksha Pardiwala,
• Cursetji M. Patel,
• Ms. Zenobia Patel,
• Ervad Pervez Firoz Pavri,
• Ervad Yazdi Maneck Pir,
• Behram D. Pithavala,
• Aspi Maneckjee Poonawalla,
• Adil F. Rangoonwala,
• Karl K. Sahukar,
• Ervad Darius. N. Sethna,
• Ervad Jamsheed Burjor Sidhwa,
• Firdosh K. Sukhia,
• Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria,
• Ervad Peshotan Unvala,
• Dasturji Nadirshah P. Unvalla,
• Hushang Vakil,
• Dr. Mrs. Hilla Minoo Wadia

Special thanks to the late Roni K. Khan, a stalwart Zarathushtri scholar who contributed hugely through his writings and had been a great source of encouragement during the setup of this page. After an illustrious life in the scholarly defence of our sacred religion, Roni passed away in August 2002 and left this earthly abode for the higher realms of Ahura Mazda, after inspiring us all.

Readers may kindly note that Dasturji Dr. Kotwal and Dasturji Dr. Mirza are two esteemed High Priests of our Zarathushtri religion, and their writings are also proudly presented on this page. We also have articles written by Ervad Kaikhushro N. Dastoor, the very traditional and extremely knowledgable editor and publisher of the Zarathushtri religious publication "Parsi Pukar", who lectures extensively on traditional and esoteric aspects of our religion.

Constructive comments/questions are welcome, please send your comments to the traditionals@zoroastrianism.com who have created this page.

By the Grace of Dadar Ahura Mazda, the Traditional Zoroastrianism Home page has also appeared in "Time" magazine. The issue was dated 16 Dec 96 and the page screen capture, prominently showing Asho Zarathushtra's picture with eyes turned heavenwards, appeared in the middle of pages 64-65.

Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha, one of our learned contributors has kindly consented to answering religious questions from Zarathushtris. Ervad Bhadha is well known for his inspirational writing on our religion, and his vast knowledge of the spiritual tenets of our religion. Any Zarathushtri family/individual interested in prayers or lessons on our religion from a Basic, Intermediate or Advanced level can contact him. For only those Zarathustris who are practicing the Zoroastrian faith by birth, Ervad Bhadha aathravan@hotmail.com offers to perform Jashan, Wedding, Navzote or funeral ceremonies in a traditional style WITHOUT taking any fees or gifts in return (with the exception of traveling expenses) anywhere in US or Canada. He will be glad to conduct religion classes on the Internet or send cassettes on prayers or whatever is necessary to help our fellow Zarathustris.

A Mailing list connected with the Traditional Zoroastrianism Website is in operation since August 1998, called the "Traditional Zarathushtris Mailing List (TZML)". The members of this list are hundreds of born Mazdayasni Zarathushtris who have full faith and pride in the tenets of our ancient religion. This is a place where the religion will be protected on the internet, and not attacked as it is in the unhappy liberal lists. If you honour and cherish the sacred religion you are born in and want to be part of a group that is upholding it's time-honoured beliefs and traditions, you are welcome to join this new FREE mailing list. Please either click here to send a message to New Subscription Requests Traditional Zarathushtris , OR you can use the subscribe box below, just enter your e-mail address and click on the box.

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The Articles below give more information on the Mazdayasni Zarathushtri religion.

Who are the Zoroastrians

The History of the Ancient Aryans

The Daily Sequence of Prayers for Zarathushtris

The Story of Dasturji Meherji Rana and other Zarathushtri stories

The Dakhma-nashini mode of disposal of the dead

Questions from a Zarathushtri Youth

Zoroastrian Doctrines and Rituals: A short article by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Initiation Ceremony of Zoroastrians: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Inter-marriage is a deadly sin for the Zarathushtris, as per a great Zarathushtri sage

A Zarathushtri lady Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry writes on the harm of inter-marriage

A Sincere Appeal to Zoroastrians by Ervad Jamsheed Sidhwa and Tehemton B. Adenwalla

The Kayani Aryan race of our Forefathers - a matter of Great Pride

The Var (Enclosure) of King Jamshed: as described in the Vendidad

A Heroic Aryan Song: Zarathushtra opposes and fights against the evil one

A Zoroastrian Catastrophe: by Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha

FARZYAT PRAYERS: by Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha

AMESHASPANDS - THE BOUNTIFUL IMMORTALS: by Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha

The foreign scholar's understanding of Ilme Khshnoom: by Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha

SAROSH YAZAD AND EFFICACY OF AVESTA MATHRAS: by Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha

A Zarathustri Soul & His Divine Plan: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Zarathustri Ignorance of Atash Behram/ Adaran Karsh: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Avesta Manthras & Secrets of our Scriptures: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

The BANE of MIXED Marriages: by Ervad Jal N. Birdy

GENEALOGY OF ZARATHUSTRA: by Dr. Purviz Dinyar Kolsawalla

A Deeply Mystical Verse in the Gathas: by Dr. Purviz Dinyar Kolsawalla

Qualities of an Athravan: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Answers to a Behdin's Questions: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

200 short questions & answers - Part I: by Ervad Ratanshah R. Motafram

200 short questions & answers - Part II: by Ervad Ratanshah R. Motafram

Flames of Faith - The TRUE Story of the Aden Holy Fire: by Pervez Daruwala

The Gathas and the Younger Avesta: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

The Gathas CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT the Vendidad: by Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

NIRANG, THE WATER OF LIFE: by Dasturji Dr. Sohrabji H. Kutar

The Sudreh Kusti: by Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

ZARATHUSTRI IDENTITY: KNOW YOURSELF & HIS DAENA: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Effect of Wearing Cap on Zarathustri Urvaan: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

SAVE OUR SOULS: Prohibition on Mix marriage from a Spiritual perspective: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

TARIKATS (Religious Injunctions) IN ZARATHUSTRI RELIGION: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Disclosing the Wealth of Zarathustri Tarikats: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

33 Alaats in Nature: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Practicing Avesta Manthras for Urvaan's Progression: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Interpretation of Manthras by Dravands: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Dokhmenashini - A Prescription in Vendidad: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Time for reciting Prayers in each Geh: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

ATASH BAHRAM Atash and Electricity Are Mutually Opposed: by Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

Fire, the Son of Ahura Mazda: by Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

The sacred HOM is definitely NOT a narcotic: by Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

Yasna 20: Commentary on Ashem Vohu: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Legends of Life and times of Zarathustra: by Ervad Yazdi Maneck Pir

Spirituality in Zoroastrianism: by Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

Significance of Pomegranate Tree: by Rohinton G.N. Panthaky

THE WOODCUTTER AND HIS FORTUNE (Mushkel Aasan Behram Yazad Story)

THE NAVJOT RITUAL: compiled by Ms. Zenobia Patel

The Great Importance of the DOG in Zoroastrianism: by Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

SNIPPETS AND LESSONS FROM EARLY PARSI HISTORY: by Ervad Jal N. Birdy

DAKHMANASHINI IN THE LIGHT OF MODERN SCIENCE: by Ervad Dr. Minocher Dadabhoy Karkhanawala

Zoroastrianism & The Modern Youth: by Ervad Dr. Minocher Dadabhoy Karkhanawala

Importance of Science in the Study of Zend Avesta: by Ervad Dr. Minocher Dadabhoy Karkhanawala

For a Zoroastrian, there is no alternative but to go the dokhma way: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

The Heroic story of Frash-haam-Vareta: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

The Enticements of Zarathushtra: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Transmigration of souls: by Ervad Adil J. Govadia

Avesta Manthravani, Science of Vibrations and Colours: by Ervad Adil J. Govadia

Life and Religion: by Ervad Adil J. Govadia

Pilgrimage to HOLY BAHROT MOUNTAIN: by Farzan B. Mazda

IRANSHAH & The Zarathushtis: by Hanoz M. Mistry

PADSHAHS & PEHELVANS: by Rohinton G. Panthaky

Parsi Youth - Pillar of Zarathushtrian Religion: by Ervad Adil J. Govadia

KHOREH OR KHVARENANGH: by Ervad Pervez Firoz Pavri

On Pre-Zarathushtrian Influence - Facts and Fallacies: by Sarosh J. H. Manekshaw

Guidelines for the performance of Navjote Ceremonies: by Ervad Shahpur Keki Doctor

WHY PARSIS DISCOURAGE MIXED MARRIAGES: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

Saga of a Great Soul: by Roni K. Khan

Observing The Fravardegan Days: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

BE POSITIVE: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

Zoroastrian Religion's Most Frequently Asked Questions: by Rustom C. Chothia

Parsi Customs in the light of Zoroastrian religion: by Ervad Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia

Did Asho Zarathushtra Convert?: by Roni K. Khan

The Status of Zoroastrianism among the Reformists/Modernists: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Conversion is a modern non-Zoroastrian idea

Sudhra and Kushti: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

The Enigma of Yoishta Friyan: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

Vegetarianism in Zoroastrian Teachings: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Arya-, Mazdayasni and Ethnicity: by Sarosh J. H. Manekshaw

What is the meaning of the word Jhirum?: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Dastoor Kookana of the Blessed Soul

Questions Answered - Part I: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

Defence of the Vendidad: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Cousin marriages aren't harmful, geneticists say

Are Animal Sacrifices mentioned In Zend Avesta? by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

ali jafry is an enemy of our religion: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Gathas vs. 'later-Avesta' - a Rebuttal: by Ervad Adil J. Govadia

Intermarriage and Progeny of Intermarried Zarthushtis: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

The SADU (simple) NAHN ceremony at home: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

The Bareshnum (highest purification) ceremony: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

Western scholars Wilson/Haug's Detrimental influence: by Khojeste Mistree

RAENIDAR SHAH BEHRAM VARZAVAND - PART I: by Mr. Cursetji M. Patel

Open letter to Mr Burjor Antia, new Trustee of the BPP

Historic Resolution Passed By The Mobeds of Poona: by Noshir H. Dadrawalla

Testar-Tir Yazad: by Ervad Dr. Hoshang J. Bhadha

ANGLICISATION OF THE PARSIS: by Polly Noshir Chenoy

The coming Shah Behram: from the Pundol Group

Beware of this False Saviour: By Noshir H. Dadrawala

Understanding the Meaning/Process of Pasu-Pach Kriya: by Ervad Hoshang J. Bhadha

STOP FIDDLING WITH UDWADA: Letter to Mumbai Samachar

INTER-MARRIEDS EXPOSE PARSI DEAD TO OUTSIDERS

Protest to Sarah MacDonald about "Holy Cow": PLEASE HAVE RESPECT FOR THE DEAD

Evil purpose of the creating (mis)awareness list: Reply from the heart: Hushang Vakil

Response to D.K. Tamboly's "brilliant" paper: By Noshir H. Dadrawala

Excellent reasons against mixed marriages: by Homi P. Ranina

Religious Implications of Mixed Marriages: by DASTURJI (DR.) FIROZE M. KOTWAL

Protest to the KR Cama Institute: Unauthorized comments on inter-marriage

Conversion Not Prescribed In The Zarthushti Religion: By Mrs. Pervin J. Mistry

DESECRATION OF AN ADARAN: By Ervad Adi F Doctor

HISTORIC RESOLUTION BY HIGH PRIESTS PROHIBITING INTER-MARRIAGE

The Parsi community STRONGLY OBJECTS to the MID-DAY newspaper

Reply to Mid-Day's Yellow Journalism: By Ervad Adil J. Govadia

Reply to the Age On Sunday Mail newspaper: By Ervad Darius. N. Sethna

THE TZML ENDORSES AND SUPPORTS THE VADA DASTURJEES RESOLUTION

Reply to Sunday Mid-day - Inter-marrieds have no business to misguide the community: By Marzban Giara

Letter to Sunday Mid-day: A few MISGUIDED souls: By Mehlli Bhagalia

Reply to Sunday Mid-day: OPEN YOUR EYES: By Pashmina Mahyar Contractor

IN DEFENCE OF THE HIGH PRIESTS By Noshir H. Dadrawala

Protest against Mumbai Samachar: by Hanoz M. Mistry

REBUTTAL TO THE JAME: Mrs Pervin Mistry defends the High Priests

Jehangirji S. Chiniwalla's Article in Dini Avaz on Mixed Marriage

The Airyema Ishyo Nirang and How to read it in Gujarati

Learn to Read the Gujarati script for Avestan prayers

Mrs Pervin Mistry REFUTES Jamsheed Kanga

Questions to the WZO: by Hushang Vakil

Questions to the BPP Chairman about the un-Zarathushtri "World Body"

The Great Danger of the Un-Zarthushti World Body

7 Questions for Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly

Issues about the shifting of the Holy Fire to the Godrej Baug Agiary: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

WHAT IS BUNAK PASBINI: by Mrs. Nurgesh Irani

THE MYTH OF CONVERSION: By Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Are we discriminating if we do not proselyte others? By Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Why our religion cant be practised in other countries: By Firdosh K. Sukhia

Will Zoroastrianism be "Gone With The Wind"? By Karl K. Sahukar

Superb letter exposing ANTI-Zoroastrian side of Dinshaw Tamboly: By Karl K. Sahukar

Yazdi Desai's introductory letter to the Press and the voters: By Yazdi Desai

The ancient Iranian cultural sport of wrestling (KUSHTI)

Vegetarianism in Zoroastrianisn: by Ervad Burjor H. Antia

IRANSHAH: by Cursetji M. Patel

Three Phases of Prayer: by Faramroze S. Chiniwalla

Traditional Zarathustris write to NDTV.com: collated by Ms. Manijeh Menuchehry

Please be aware: a "convert" Dinshaw is targetting Zarathushtris

TZML OPPOSES ANY WZO OFFICIALS STANDING FOR BPP TRUSTEESHIP

NOROZ: A Resurgence of Life: Prepared by Khushamin Hormuzd Chothia

Why idol-worship is wrong in our religion: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Traditionals protest against disgusting Editorial of PARSIANA January 2004

The Ashem Vohu and Yatha Ahu Vairyo Prayers

FRASHROGARD MAGAZINE: The 1st Stream of KHSHNOOMIC journalism

FRASHROGARD MAGAZINE: A selection of religious articles

The many Writings of Dr. F. S. Chiniwalla

Contradictions of Dr. Dhalla

SUDREH AND KUSHTI according to the Khshnoomic philosophy: BY JEHANGJIRJI S. CHINIWALLA

Are the sacred writings other than ‘Gathas’ non-Zoroastrian?

Scientific teachings of our ancient religion

Khshnoom, The Only Divine Key To The Gatha: by Ervad Phiroze S. Masani

Ritual Equality: Can Women Become Mobeds As Per Zarthushti Tenets? By Mrs. Pervin Mistry

What is ALAT? By Mrs. Pervin Mistry

THE THREE DINKARD–VERSIONS OF THE GATHA: By DR. F.S. CHINIWALLA

PRESENT DAY KRIYA-KAAM: by Ervad Kaikhushro N. Dastoor

THE ZOROASTRIAN IDEAL MAN: By Ervad Phiroze S. Masani

Parsi Domestic Life 100 years ago: By Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria

Three Versions of Gathas In Pahlavi Dinkard: By DR. F.S. CHINIWALLA

Historic Resolution Creates Flutter: by Noshir H. Dadrawalla

The truth about alexander the "accursed": by Maneck Bhujwalla

Intermarriage displeases the Almighty God: by Dasturji Nadershah P. Unvalla

Oh! What an 'Enlightened' Community We Are! by Noshir H. Dadrawalla

Mah Adar, Roj Ardibehesht and the Airyaman Ishyo Prayer: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

Liberals, It is you who need to change! by Ervad Jamsheed Burjor Sidhwa

Brief History of the Earth as per our religion: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

Real Freedom

A MAZDAZNAN MYSTIC

Ceremonies for Zarathustris away from India: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

No vultures since 1956: Letter from the Karachi Parsi Anjuman

Khaetvodath And Marriage

Articles against Beef Eating

101 Answers Dini Avaz

Protest against the FALSE glorification of inter-marriage

Warning : Proposed World Body is Dangerous for the Zarathushti Community

Introduction and Chapters of Essential Origins Of Zoroastrianism

ESSENTIAL ORIGINS OF ZOROASTRIANISM: by Dr. Framroze Sorabji Chinivala

SEQUEL TO ESSENTIALS OF ZOROASTRIANISM: by Dr. Framroze Sorabji Chinivala

From Darkness Into Light: by Mrs. Nurgesh Irani

TO SEE: A Mystical explanation of our religion: by Mrs. Nurgesh Irani

Rebuttal to the liberal ARZ: by Ervad Darius N. Sethna

Maneck Bhujwala replies to the Muslim Jafarey

ZOROASTRIANISM ANCIENT AND MODERN Chapters 1, 2 and 3: By Ervad Phiroze S. Masani

ZOROASTRIANISM ANCIENT AND MODERN Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: By Ervad Phiroze S. Masani

ZOROASTRIANISM ANCIENT AND MODERN Chapters 9, 10, 11: By Ervad Phiroze S. Masani

Why continued migration abroad is not good for our religion

Open Letter to BPP Head Minoo Shroff: by Mrs. Pervin Mistry

False Federation meeting reports in the Parsee Press: Rebuttal by Yazdi Desai

20 points to be observed while visiting a Fire Temple: By Cursetji M. Patel

How will you go to IranShah: By Tehmurasp Shawaksha Pardiwala

MANUAL OF KHSHNOOM: Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria

Chart in the book "A MANUAL OF KHSHNOOM"

Index of the book "A MANUAL OF KHSHNOOM"

PARSI SATYAGRAHA AT BARDOLI: EMPHATIC NO TO COSMOPOLITAN WORLD BODY

Published works of Dr. Saheb Framroze Chiniwalla

Danger to our noble community is from the very heart of BPP: by Ervad Darius Sethna

WHO IS A PARSI? A Justice elucidates the Position of Law

TAAVIL: ESOTERIC INTERPRETATION OF BAHERAAM YASHT: ERVAD MARZBAN HATHIRAM

Death & Beyond: Responsibilities of the living towards the departed: ERVAD MARZBAN HATHIRAM

Death & Beyond Checklist: ERVAD MARZBAN HATHIRAM

Homajee Ni Baaj, Remembering a Parsi saint: By Kayomarsh P. Mehta

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARSI STUDENTS: By Marzban J. Giara

Reply to Bachi Karkaria: Challenge to the Times of India

Zoroastrianism and the Doctrine of Re-incarnation

THERE IS EDUCATION AND EDUCATION

Zarathustri Pilgrimage Sites In Iran: By Noshir Dadrawala

Warning - Wrong messages promoted by ARZ - Association for "Revival" of Zoroastrianism

ARZ - Mumbai Mirror and the Wadia Brothers

ARZ advertisements - religious "conversions" do bring a lot of harm

A Divine Experience at the AVA YAZAD PARABH

The Life of Asho Zarthushtra

Elements of Khshnoom

Navjote not an initiation but Confirmation

Universality Of Zoroastrianism Does Not Imply Proselytism

Conversion in Zorastrianism: A Myth exploded

ANTIA'S ACCEPTANCE HERESY

The Rationale of Patet

The Rationale of Zoroastrian Rituals

A GUIDE TO OUR PRAYERS

Some Religious Problems Facing the Parsi Community

CONVERSION CAUCUS

ACCEPTANCE NEVER EVER

Nasks - The Holy Writ of Zarthustra

ZARATHUSHTRA, the YAZATA

HISTORIC EVENT IN MUMBAI

DASTURJIS Meeting Against Acceptance: A GRAND SUCCESS!

TRADITONAL ZOROASTRIANISM BLOG

Worldwide First Blog on Traditional Zoroastrianism!

Full Story of the Zoroastrian Saint of Khushru Baug

Late Ervad Nadarsha Navroji Aibara: by Dr. Mrs. Hilla Minoo Wadia

Utility programs Customized for Traditional Zoroastrians

Names of Ahura Mazda with meaning POPPING up on your screen!

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"THE PARSEE VOICE": A TRADITIONAL NEWSLETTER by staunch Traditional Parsees

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SUBSCRIPTIONS to Traditional Zarathushtri Publications of INDIA

Articles from "DINI-AVAZ" - The Voice of the Religion

Prescribed Method of doing Paadyaab-Kushti

MODERNIZATION OF THE ULTRA-MODERN ZOROASTRIAN RELIGION

DRUJIH-I-BUJI: SECLUSION OF MENSTRUOUS WOMEN: By Ervad Phiroze S. Masani

Before Prophet Zarathushtra's Birth: By P. N. TAVARIA

Dini Awaz Vol 1 Number 4

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 4

Whither man, whether science

Dini Awaz Vol 21 Number 1

Mystic Powers

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 5 & 6

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 5 & 6 Part b

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 5 & 6 Part c

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 5 & 6 Part d

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 3

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 3 Part b

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 3 Part c

Miracle of BaheramShah Shroff

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 3

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 3 Part b

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 3 Part c

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 4

Dini Awaz Vol 2 Number 4 Part b

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 2

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 2 Part b

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 5 & 6 Part b

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 5 & 6 Part c

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 5 & 6 Part d

Dini Awaz Vol 3 Number 5 & 6 Part e

Dini Awaz Vol 4 Number 4

Awaiting a Miracle

Glimpses of the Life of BehramShah Shroff Part a

Glimpses of the Life of BehramShah Shroff Part b

Glimpses of the Life of BehramShah Shroff Part c

Religions are as per the Divine Plan

The Authentic Key of Ilm-e-Khshnoom

APPEAL to all Zoroastrians Worldwide: by Rustom C. Chothia

FOOD APPEAL by Mancherji Edalji Joshi Memorial Trust

APPEAL FOR NEW VASAI DAKHMA: M.P. SACHINWALLA CHARITABLE TRUST

APPEAL for construction OF DAR-e-MEHER at Vasai, INDIA

Doongerwadi Help Details from Mehernosh P. Fitter

Save UDVADA from Non-Zarathustris: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

TRIP BY SEVEN ZARATHUSHTRI PRIESTS FROM INDIA TO IRAN: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

Answer to a Youth: Why we should only marry Zarathushtris

We should not follow non-Zoroastrian Gods or Godmen

ARE THE GATHAS ALL THAT ASHO ZARATHUSHTRA TAUGHT? by Mr. Rustom C. Chothia

TEMPERING AND TAMPERING WITH RELIGION by Mr. Rustom C. Chothia

Practical lessons of life from the Gosh Yasht: by Ervad Marzban Hathiram

SURVIVAL OF ZOROASTRIAN RELIGION: by Dasturji Saheb Kaikhusroo JamaspAsa

Letter of Support from the TZML to Dasturji JamaspAsa: by Roni K. Khan

Articles against the liberal-controlled WZO:

Mumbai Samachar article: WZO has ceased to be a Zoroastrian organisation

Mumbai Samachar article: WZO's charity: Money power is used to tinker with religion

Protest to the Jame: Support for the WZO is IMMORAL and WRONG

Mumbai Samachar article: WZO'S CLAIM DEBUNKED

Mumbai Samachar article: Games Leaders Play

Defending the DakhmaNashini system of our forefathers:

Dr. Nelie R. Noble defends the Dakhmas

HIGH PRIESTS CONDEMN B.P.P.'s Hasty Decision

MYTH VS. REALITY: Noshir Dadrawala responds to the DDD-AG

VADA DASTURJEES PUBLIC MEETING HUGE SUCCESS: Report by Ms. Zenobia Patel

VADA DASTURJIS URGE BPP TRUSTEES NOT TO SUCCUMB: Report by Noshir Dadrawalla

SPEECH BY VADA DASTURJI SAHEB Dr. FIROZE M. KOTWAL

SPEECH BY VADA DASTURJI SAHEB NADIRSHAH P. UNVALLA

The only True Trustee Rustom Tirandaz's Stand on DakhmaNashini

Rustom Tirandaz protests to the BPP

SDAC'S RESPONSE TO DDG-AG'S UPDATE

ASSASINATION OF TRADITION at 209 Dr. D.N. Road: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

B.P.P. (= Buckle, Placate, Pacify) Buckles Under Pressure of DDD-AG: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

Traditional Zarathushtris fully support the SDAC

My RESPONSE to DINSHAW TAMBOLY’s Press Note: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

SDAC'S Reply to Dinshaw Tamboly

Tamboly's Trapeze - A Rejoinder: by Ervad Adi Doctor

DISPOSAL OF RED HERRINGS THROWN BY DDD-AG: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

Protest against the Jame's tactics: by Hanoz M. Mistry

GIVE THE AVIARY PROJECT A SPORTING CHANCE: By Khojeste Mistree

Fallacy And Wrong Propaganda By DDD-AG: By DASTURJI SAHEB NADIRSHAH P. UNVALLA

Petitions of Protest against the liberal attacks on our religion:

Petition from 559 Parsis/Iranis in India

Petition from 30 Parsi Zoroastrian ladies of India

Rustom C. Chothia condemns the heresy in the Internet

OFFICIAL PROTEST to Sun Microsystems about the liberal mailing list

Sun Microsystems disbands the liberal mailing list

Reply to Parsiana's article "Conflict on the Internet"

Reply to the inter-married Parsi Dina Mc.

Why religious Zarathushtris are AGAINST the Gatha-alone cult's ali jafry

Distortion of our sacred Fravardin Yasht by non-Zoroastrians: by Ervad Jal Birdy

The Jame Poll is a SHAM: Zarathushtris stand firmly behind Dakhma-nashini

JAME IS THE DEEN-DUBAV: Ervad Kaikhushro N. Dastoor

JAFREYIAN HYPOCRISY: by Ms. Charlotte Daroga Kharas

Apocalypse Now: by Karl K. Sahukar

A Quest for the Truth

REJOINDER to Grant's article in Parsiana

OF TROJAN HORSES AND FORKED TONGUES! by Karl K. Sahukar

SUPERB Editorial in Ushta: by Karl K. Sahukar

Letter of Protest to the North American Mobeds Council: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Saosyants of America: by Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Prohibition of Non/Inter-married Zarathushtris in Religious ceremonies: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Letters of Protest to the Times of India/Afternoon Despatch & Courier:

Erroneous Information on the Zarathushtri religion in the Sunday Times of India

Reply to the Inter-married Association in the Times of India

An Open Letter to the Mumbai Samachar

Reply to "An Accidental Parsi" in the Times of India: Burzin V. Engineer

To the Afternoon Despatch & Courier: STRONG OBJECTION TO A LETTER INSULTING OUR RELIGION

Roni K. Khan's Famous Article "Universalism & All That":

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part I

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part II

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part III

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part IV

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part V

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part VI

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part VII

"Universalism & All That: Closing the coffin of conversion" - Part VIII

"THE GATHIC RATU" - an expose of the outsider (mis)leader of the Zoroastrian liberals: by Roni K. Khan

THE HUSPARAM NASK'S PROHIBITION ON MIXED MARRIAGES: by Roni K. Khan

THE PROBLEM OF INTERMARRIAGE SUMMARIZED: by Roni K. Khan

PAK VENDIDAD ON MIXED MARRIAGES: by Roni K. Khan

SAVE THE PARSI: by Roni K. Khan

TWO PERENNIAL QUESTIONS: by Roni K. Khan

BOOK REVIEW: 'Is The Zarathushtrian Religion Universal ?' by Roni K. Khan

Roni K. Khan's LETTERS TO OUR YOUTH:

DOES THE "FREEDOM OF CHOICE" APPLY TO INTERMARRIAGE?: by Roni K. Khan

DOES THE "FREEDOM OF CHOICE" APPLY TO CONVERSION?: by Roni K. Khan

Ervad Pervez D. Mithaiwala's "Asho Zarathushtra, Exemplary envoy of Ahura Mazda"

Zarathushtra's Entire Life Story for the Young

Dastur, Herbud (Ervard) & Mobed: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Causes of the FALL of Zoroastrian Iran: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Our own genuine Heritage and Legacy: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Undermining Zoroastriansim from within & without: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

If reforms succeed, Zoroastrianism will DIE from within: by Prof. James Russell

Zarathushtra: The Priest: by Sarosh J. H. Manekshaw

Fire-temples predate Achamenian dynasty: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Iranian Themes on Priests from Pahlavi Literature: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

The Doctrine of After Life in Avesta and Pahlavi: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Thoughts on Admissions To Fire Temples: by Cyrus D. Mehta

KUSTI KIDHI KE? (Have you done your Kusti?): by Rustom C. Chothia

The True Spiritual Power of Haoma: From the HOM YASHT

The THREE Mighty Saviours to come: Zarathushtri religious belief

Significance of the YASNA ceremony: by Maneck Bhujwala

Interlife in the Zarathushtrin Revelation: by Behram D. Pithavala

The Language of Flowers in the Afringan/Jashan ceremony: by Rohinton G.N. Panthaky

Simple and Practical Zoroastrianism: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Consecrated Fires: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Science and Religion: by Neville S. Gandhi

Navar Ceremony: by Rohinton G.N. Panthaky

Dasturji Kotval's Lecture on Advent of Parsis in India: by Maneck Bhujwala

Gathic Thoughts and Some Comments on Vendidad: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

Of Love and MIXED MARRIAGES: by Ms. Pashmina M. Contractor

PROUD to be Zoroastrian: by Ms. Pashmina M. Contractor

NO SAFETY IN NUMBERS: by Ms. Pashmina M. Contractor

MARRIAGE IS A RELIGIOUS DUTY: by Noshir H. Dadrawalla

Farokhshi Ceremony: by Ervad Ratanshah R. Motafram

Reincarnation in Zarathustri Religion: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Jashan Tarikats: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Reason for living as Zarathustri: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Padyab Kusti: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Sudreh Must Have Nine Parts - No Exception: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Restriction on Electric Lights during Rituals & Ceremonies: Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

Understanding Religious Ceremonies (Kriya-Kam): Ervad (Dr.) Hoshang J. Bhadha

PREDICTIONS IN THE BEHMAN YASHT: Behram D. Pithavala

Asho Zarathushtra's birth: Aban B. Colabewalla

The teachings of Zarathushtrian Ilm-e-Khshnoom: Aban B. Colabewalla

The Sanctified Fire From The Dim and Distant Epoch: by Dr. Pallan R. Ichaporia

The Medical Sciences in the Avesta: by A. Noori

All Avestan Scriptures on diskettes: Dr. Purviz Dinyar Kolsawalla

New Book: Global directory of Zoroastrian Fire Temples: Marzban Giara

Places to buy Prayer books from: Marzban Giara

Religious classes in Mumbai: by Marzban Giara

The Best of "Deen Parast":

Orthodoxy versus Reformism

Youth Page: Relevance of our Ancient Customs

Make the Deen (Religion) your best friend: by Dasturji Kotwal

Conversion unknown in Avesta & in ancient Iranian history: Dasturji Dr. Hormazdiar Mirza

The Advent of Prophet Zarathushtra: by Adil F. Rangoonwala

The Yezidis of Kurdistan - Are they really Zoroastrians?: by Noshir H. Dadrawala

Reciting the KHORSHED NIYAESH AND MEHER NIYAESH: by Adil F. Rangoonwala

Everyday Life of a Zoroastrian: by Ervad Ratanshah R. Motafram

ZOROASTRIAN ETHICS AND MORALS: By Noshir Dadrawala

The Best of "Parsi Pukar":

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