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Pätat, self-examination and the knowledge of good and evil One of the most beautiful rituals associated with the new years celebrations in Zoroastrianism is the 10 days of pätat. The word pätat is derived the Avestan paiti “to go by, … Continue reading →

The auspicious feast of khshatrá “dominion,” and the godliness of wealth August the 21st is the auspicious feast of khshatrá “dominion, power, abundance of riches and fortune” in the seasonal Avestan Calendar. Avestan Khshatrá “having dominion over;” Sanskrit ksatra, Greek … Continue reading →

The ages of this world and the magnificent vision/wisdom of Mazda We read in the poetic gathas: How are the ages (of this world) moving forward in harmony/unison with You Mazda??? Kathá mazdá zarem čarání hačá Khshmat??? (Yasna 44.17, 2nd … Continue reading →

Courtesy of Alex Kopf, Alex has contributed greatly to our group and made forever a home in our hearts. We wish him always the best.  Here he tells us of his dream. I shall add that the Magi were experts … Continue reading →

Conflict, cruelty and affliction plague our world. We turn on the news and most we hear is war, conflict, misery and suffering. But how can we apply the ancient, pristine wisdom of Aryans, the Zoroastrian faith to our troubled times??? … Continue reading →

Qu’est Asha et quel est le sens de la formule Ashem vohu ? Si quand un enfant vous raconte un beau rêve, une histoire merveilleuse dans laquelle il ou elle a des pouvoirs merveilleux et toutes les choses sont incroyables, … Continue reading →

Le statut de la femme et l’égalité des sexes dans l’Avesta L’égalité entre les genres est fermement enracinée dans les enseignements du prophète aryen (Ashu) Zarathushtra, comme cela est rendu évident dans ses poétiques Gathas et dans l’Avesta. Le statut … Continue reading →

The Zoroastrian names of the summer months and their Indo- European legacy The first month of summer is named after Tíshtar or Tÿshtar. Tíshtar is the Dog Star of the THREE Stars or Sirius, the brightest and most auspicious star … Continue reading →

Ameretát, Immortality, Deathlessness, Indestructibility July the 25th was the festival of Ameretát “immortality,” “deathlessness,” “indestructibility.” Ameretát is one of the godly virtues/powers or ahúras of Ma(n)zdá, the God of genius, mind-power, vision, imagination and creativity. Ameretát is about overcoming our … Continue reading →

In the Avesta and the ancient Aryan, Indo-Iranian MythThritá (the THIRD,) also called Thraætóná/Θraætóná is the first skilled physician/healer. (Yasht 13.131; Vendidad 20.2). The name comes from thri/Θri meaning “three, the THIRD.” In the Old Norse Grímnismál 46.4 Þriði/thriði is another name of … Continue reading →