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Priesthood in the Avesta The Vendidad says:”Let him who wants knowledge, be taught the holy word/speech … until helearns all the sacred verses taught by the keepers of the flame/the firepriests (athrapaitis).”(Vd 4.44-45). The evidence of the Zand ī Vahman … Continue reading →

Tolkien Lord of the Rings and possible Zoroastrian Influences J. R. R. Tolkien, (3 January 1892 – 2 September 1973) was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the Lord of the Rings. … Continue reading →

Holy Water in Zorastrianism October 26th marks the festival of waters in the Zoroastrian calendar. Zoroastrians, could as justly be termed worshippers of water as of fire. Per Zoroastrian literature, water is merely a liquid manifestation of light and splendor. … Continue reading →

Ayáthrimá, the last autumnal thanksgiving festival and Celtic Samhain The last autumnal Zoroastrian thanksgiving festival lasting from Oct 12th to Oct 16th is known as Ayáthrimá. The meaning of the word Ayáthrimá is not entirely clear. It is believed to … Continue reading →

The 20th day of the month in the Zoroastrian calendar is a very special day; a day dedicated to the adorable yazataa of  Victory; Bahrám or Vahrám, from the Avestan Verethrem-já . The principal feature of Vahrám is to strike … Continue reading →

Mehregán is the main Zoroastrian Festival of Autumn, it falls on 2nd of October. This festival is celebrated in honor of Mithrá or Mehr, the adorable power of “mutual understanding, feelings and love.” Amore “love” and Old French Amee/Amy “beloved” … Continue reading →

Zám.yaad refers to the Avestan hymn to country or homeland. (Compare with Russian Zemlya “earth, land, soil.) It is the 19th hymn in the Avestan Yasht Collection. And the 28th day of each month in the Zoroastrian calendar is dedicated … Continue reading →

According to Avestá or the book of “unknown wisdom;” being/becoming/existence is divided into 5 dimensions: ahü, daäná, baóðá, urván and fra.vashí ahü is the same as ás; the first element in the norse term æsir. ahü is the “GLOWING ENERGY,” … Continue reading →

In light of the auspicious parsi new year falling on or about August 19th, the question arises why the difference??? Shall not “nauvrooz” begin with the vernal equinox, according to the ancient Avestan calendar??? The answer is yes, according to … Continue reading →

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