A series of talks by Er. Dr. Ramiyar Karanjia.
Covering the topics Ahura Mazda — Zarathushtra — Religion — Philosophy — Practices -Man – Prayers & Kasti
Nine sessions, every Wednesday from 29th Oct. to 24th Dec. 2014 (7:15 to 8:30 pm.)
At Dadar Athornan Institute (Madressa) Annexe (2nd Flr).
PURPOSE OF ZOROASTRIAN LIFE IN THIS WORLD :
Zoroastrianism teaches us that our life in this world is a blessing and also a duty and struggle. It is a blessing, because God has given us the wonderful body with physical, mental, and spiritual powers. He has created everything that we require for maintaining our life, provided we work for the same. Every moment we receive blessings of God in one way or the other like rays of the sun, rains from the skies, plants and trees growing from the earth, and many other visible and invisible currents of Nature – are all blessings of God.
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OUTLINES OF PARSI HISTORY
BY Dastur Dr. Hormazdyar Kayoji Mirza
and Edited by Er. Dr. Ramiyar Parvez Karanjia)
Condensed and compiled by:
Phil Master. Canada.
Daniel J. Sheffield
(click here to view CV as PDF)
Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts
Joseph Henry House 25A, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
Telephone: (859) 466-7985 Email: djs5@princeton.edu
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Came across this sublime extract titled “Zoroastrian Ceremonials, purely scientific principles embodied in them, functionary agents employed therein on pages 384-386 of Mr. P.N. Tavaria’s “A Manual of Khshnoom”. Reproduced as follows:
APPENDIX 3
ZOROASTRIAN CEREMONIALS, PURELY SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES EMBODIED IN THEM, FUNCTIONARY AGENTS EMPLOYED THEREIN (pg. 384-386 of Mr. P. N. Tavaria’s “A Manual of Khshnoom”) (bold and italics added)
(Translated from Ilm-i-Khshnoom Series No. 1, Chapter VII – in Gujrati – published by our Master)
“The holy Prophet has taught not only the great laws for the Unfoldment of the Soul during existence in this world only, but he has also devised machinery for advancing the soul towards Unfoldment even after the soul leaves the physical body. Our Holy Prophet has viewed every subject in its harmonious whole, and so in order that the Soul may Unfold in its harmonious whole in whole respects, he has introduced the lofty machinery of “Zoroastrian Ceremonials” for continuously helping it even after death in Unfolding itself to its original immortal state. Nirangdin, Yazashne, Pasta, Vandidad, Baj, Afringan, Dakhme-Nashini, Gehsarna, Sachkar, Sarosh Ceremonies and all other Zoroastrian ceremonials have been formulated by the Holy Prophet on grand scientific principles only. It is not possible to delineate in this much abridged outline all the ceremonials; but we shall only cite here the principal fundamental functionary agents employed in these ceremonials:
4.“Atash-e-Vohufrayan”, the elevated fire-energy functioning in a Yaozdathregar priest, who in order to purify and render efficient his personal magnetism has performed the lofty ceremony of Barashnoom, and after going through various other ceremonial exercises has passed the seven priestly grades of Fraberetar, Aberetar, Asnatar, Rathwishkar, Havanan, Atre-vakhsh and Zaota, and has become a competent Yaozdathregar, i.e. a priest in whom is developed the power of imparting purity to others – the Atash-e-Vohufrayan fire-energy functioning in the priest of such a status;
On these nine and other fundamental principles is based the entire edifice of our Zoroastrian sacred Ceremonials, each of which creates, according to its grade, the respective scientific effect in accordance with the multiple laws of Nature, and helps the soul in its spiritual advancement through Sarosh Yazad at any of the regions of Ganjisi, Kangdesi orVarjami (belonging to the Chinvat Bridge), where the soul may be stationed after death.”
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A statement by one of the high priests in Parsi community has created a buzz of sorts. Khurshed Dastur, one of the high priests in Udvada Fire 
Temple in Gujarat has openly asked the members of the community to adopt a positive approach to organ donation.
Though liberal members of the community have never had an issue with it, many Parsis have not been forthcoming.
Khurshed Dastur made the public call when the community observed Sanjan Day, the day on which Parsis, who fled Persia(former Iran) fearing religious persecution after Islamisation of that country, landed on the Gujarat coast in India, circa 716-960 AD.
“There have been instances when people have not donated their organs due to inhibitions. There have been cases when the members of the community have felt that if an eye is donated, the soul of the dead person may not be able to see. There have also been instances (though not very often) when a religious head has encouraged organ donation. Dastur’s statement will help remove inhibitions and doubts. We welcome this statement,: said Vispy Wadia, member, Association of Revival of Zoroastrianism (ARZ), a reformist body in the community.
“There have been instances in the 1920s when the Parsi community had issues with vaccination too. After an awareness was undertaken, members of the community began accepting doses of vaccination. While liberals have never had any problems, the statement made by Khurshed Dastur, one of the high priests in Udvada Fire Temple, will help a great deal in our small minority community understanding the issue better and begin donating organs,” said Jehangir Patel, editor of Parsianna, a Parsi community magazine. When dna tried contacting Dastur, he did not answer calls.
Dear Friends,
Friday, November 28, Roj Tir and Mah Tir is the celebration of Tirgaan and also the second Gahambar, “Maidyo-Shahem“, dedicated to the Creation of Water!
This article on Tirgaan and Tir Yazad is by no means a detailed explanation. Also, the attachment regarding “Gahambar” in general, is fairly brief. Both subjects are vast and need a lot of time, understanding and concentration. It is sincerely recommended that one reads these two topics, Tir Yasht and Gahambars from Doctor Saheb Faramroze S. Chiniwala’s two books, Tir Yasht and Nikiz -e Vehdin, Vol. 2. Both are in Gujarati.
With best wishes,
Pervin Mistry
Tirgaan:
In the starry Heavens, Ahura Mazda has positioned 4 Guardians, i.e. the 4 Fixed Stars in the 4 Sacred Directions to protect the Good Creations from the armies of Angre-Mainyu. The sky is the sacred garment of Ahura Mazda and also of Ardibehesht Ameshaspand.
The 4 Guardians of the 4 Directions are:
1) Teshtar Tir (Sirius) in the Eastern Sky, affiliated to Planet Mercury,
2) Satvas (Vega) in the West, affiliated to Planet Venus,
3) Vanant (Antares) in the South, affiliated to Planet Jupiter,
4) Haptrang (Pleiades) in the North, affiliated to Planet Mars.
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With the goal of providing sound knowledge of the fundamentals of Zarathushti Religion, the Zarathushti Learning Center 
of North America will offer an E-Course on Zarathushti Religion starting in January 2015. This e-course will be emailed free of cost to all interested individuals, one lesson each month.
The lessons are based on the teachings of Dastoorji Navroze Minocher Homji. These lessons were developed by Kayomarsh Mehta in Chicago over the last 30 years. They continue to be in use in the Religion Education Programs at several locations worldwide. The lessons concentrate on understanding the fundamental concepts of our religion, as expressed in our daily Avesta Prayers. Mastering these concepts will enable us to recite our prayers intelligently with full understanding of what they mean. They will teach us as to how to live our daily life according to the teachings of our religion.
Mere muttering of Prayers without understanding their meaning might indicate faith in them; but, such muttering leaves the Spiritual Thirst of our Soul unquenched. Let us mend that mode. Let us discover that there is more to our religion than just Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds.
If you are interested in receiving these lessons of the E-Course on Zarathushti Religion, please send an email to kayomehta@aol.com expressing your desire to register for the course.
Zarathushti Learning Center of North America was established as an independent Foundation in 1999 by Nergish & Kayomarsh Mehta of Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Foundation is committed to serve the educational needs of Zarathushtis worldwide.
Kayomarsh Mehta is a Religion Education Teacher, Chair of Religion Education, a Director, a Trustee and the past President of the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Kayomarsh has served as the Chair of Religion Education of FEZANA and is a recipient of the Outstanding Zoroastrian Award of FEZANA. Kayomarsh is currently serving as the President of World Zoroastrian Organization (WZO) US Region.
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A set of 24 prayers, rendered by Ervad Peshotan Framarz Peer
Introduction by Mr. Justice Jal Rustomji Vimadalal, former judge, Mumbai High Court and ex-Trustee, Bombay Parsi Punchayet. Sound Recording by Sarosh Minoo Bhabha
‘The Towers of Silence’ explores the fundamental question faced by every small community, namely how to preserve one’s traditions in a rapidly changing and modernizing world. The film focuses on the story of the ten-year-old Dinshah Magol and the decision he has to take between following his fate in becoming the priest of his Zoroastrian community, thus preserving them from extinction, or pursuing his dream of one day becoming an engineer. The expectations of the whole community rest on his small shoulders as he contemplates this decision while waiting to grow tall enough to perform the key rituals to potentially become the world’s youngest Zoroastrian priest in living memory.Produced by Schadenfreude Films
Producer/Co -Director: Magnus Briem
Director : Fani Behraki
Camera: Pavlos Roufos, Eleni Zervopoulou
Editing: Pavlos Roufos
Sound Engineer: Fondas Kontopoulos
Read more about this religion from here:
A GUIDE TO THE ZOROASTRIAN RELIGION, Scholar’s Press, 1982. A Nineteenth Century Catechism by Erachji S. Meherjirana, with translation and commentary by a modern Dastur (High Priest):
http://bit.ly/1hiI1Lh
http://bit.ly/1garTeX
Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices:
http://amzn.to/1giI2O9
http://bit.ly/1hEEQBn
Frequently asked questions on Zoroastrianism and the Avesta:
http://www.avesta.org/zfaq….
” Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the Parsees” by J.J. Modi’s
http://www.avesta.org/ritual/rcc1937.pdf
Doctor Ni Dyanatdari
Mr. Savakshah Manchershah Todywalla was not only an effective Lecturer on the esoteric knowledge of Ilm-e-Khshnoom but also an extremely gifted and competent astrologer. He was approached by people, rich and poor, who always returned satisfied with his horoscope readings. Yet, he never accepted a rupee or even a gift for his valuable services . He sincerely believed that the quality of services rendered by priests, astrologers, doctors, teachers, lawyers and the like, would be of a very high standard if not tainted by the lure of the lucre.
Often, he would refer to the Achaemenian and the Sassanian times when members of these professions and their families were maintained by the Crown or were allowed to charge a predetermined one time fee by way of cattle, crops, camels ,etc. for a specific service. The Law of Limit and Justice was strictly adhered to, nipping mercenaries in the bud. With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he would ask us to visualize a scene where a doctor, on opening the doors of his clinic, would send up a prayer that God may send him a string of patients that day. “Can a physician pray for the flourishing of diseases to augment his income?” he would ask.
This month, we observed the annual baaj of the great Dr.(Ervad) Edulji Hormusji Coyaji of Pune. He had had the good fortune to come under the direct influence of our revered Ustad Saheb Behramshah Nowrojee Shroff. Dr. Coyaji, a noble soul, toiled 365 X 24 with his focus on healing, never on his bank balance. In fact, he kept in his clinic, a money box into which his poor patients could deposit any small sum according to their mite or none at all ! His fame as a very successful doctor spread far and wide and his own philanthropy inspired the affluent not only to sponsor such services but also to donate huge mansions to be converted into hospitals for the benefit of the poor.
The highest qualification of a truly great doctor is always the compassion he bears for the suffering of his patients. When a patient approaches a physician for help, he is already groaning under the weight of his ailment and if, genuinely poor, he is doubly burdened by his physical suffering and his poverty.
According to our religious beliefs, such suffering is a kind of Karmic retribution arising from our lifestyle in this or some previous birth. The sooner and the more gracefully we manage to acquit ourselves of our Karmic debts, the sooner do we move towards the state of tanpasin .(free from rebirth). Yet, primarily, we need the fitness of our physical self to achieve this goal. Thus, a doctor plays a very important role in Nature’s Scheme of Things when he truly heals , repairs, restores !
No profession is free from professional hazards. A doctor is always vulnerable to contracting some serious disease while treating his patient. Worse still, the nature of his duties constantly exposes him to various types of “invisible microbes”, druji ( Hikra, Buji, Nasu, ). If he practices his art selflessly, while attempting to observe (in whatever limited way his profession permits) religious disciplines (tarikats), Nature shall shield him from or at least minimize the ill effects of such drujis. The blessings he earns from curing or bringing relief to his patients may likewise protect him.
These days, patients are being treated as mere case papers. Knowledge and not wisdom, cleverness and not common sense, greed and not empathy taint the healing approach of many a wayward doctor. Some say that the pharmaceutical industry has turned into a hydra headed monster that devours patients and leads the physician astray to an extent that the medicine often proves worse than the malady !
If a doctor falls prey to sops offered by such corporate giants, if he leads his innocent patient into the labyrinth of needless pathological and radiological investigations, if he offers him as a scapegoat on the altar of the surgical table when surgery is superfluous, may God help him for turning his clinic into a mint for printing hard currency. Undoubtedly, money is a harsh reality of life today when there is no Royal Treasury to maintain the doctor and his family. Yet this is not a license for the physician or surgeon to ruthlessly relieve his patient of cash when he should be relieving him of suffering and disease . Else, the patients shall feel compelled to say, “ Physician, heal thyself ! ”
True healing does not demand a state of art set up; it just needs compassion and a spirit to serve.
– Rehem.
References:
1) “Khodai Marg” by respected Bomanji Burjorji Rivetna.
2) The Tavil Of Vendidad by Dr. Saheb Framroze Sorabji Chiniwalla, pages 258-261.
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Posted by: Ervad Marzban J. Hathiram
How the power of our Manthra prayers and the Amal of a revered priest conquered the toughest of evil spirits
Roj Govad Mah Tir, 1378 Yz.
In my earlier post on Bhulki Daakan, we saw how the Parsis of Navsari used the services of a Hindu exorcist to rid the possession of a young Parsi maiden from the clutches of an evil witch. Many readers wrote back to ask as to why the Parsis did not use the services of the many pious and experienced Mobeds of Navsari to cure Dhunmai. I have no answer to that question, since I was merely reporting on the incident which happened more than a century ago. However, there is another well known incident of a similar type, where the services of a revered Mobed Saheb were used with amazing results. This is the story of Dastur Pesuji of Surat.
This incident took place in Surat more than 200 years ago. As with stories handed down through the oral tradition, it is difficult to put an exact date to the events, but definitely this is quite an old episode, somewhere around the time when the British were first making inroads into west India. Surat, at that time was under Mughal rule and the local affairs were looked after by a Nawab, who reported to the Mughal emperor.
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Jamshedi Navruz on March 21st, Fasal (Seasons) and Fasli calendar:
Part I
Zarathushtis have been celebrating Navruz, which falls around March 21st since time immemorial, since our Peshdad King Jamshed celebrated it first and which is known as Jamshedi Navruz! Jamshed Padshah celebrated this day as the New (nav) Day (ruz) because it is the Spring Equinox when the time of the day and night are equal in length and after the long winter months, warmth returns and the planting of seeds (life) begin. The concept of spring or Renewal of Life (in March) is universally celebrated by other religions too. It is the universal celebration of new life returning to earth after winter is over! The Christians celebrate it with Easter (eggs symbolize new life); the Hindus celebrate it with Holi (sprinkling colors to signify the rebirth of vegetation). The Shi’i Muslims in Iran and throughout the world have retained the ancient Zarathushti custom of celebrating Navruz or, ‘Nourouz’ around the 21st March.
Click here to read the Article and Answers by Pervin J. Mistry to few questions raised..
Courtesy : Hushang Vakil
In the second half of the nineteenth century there was an Ervad by the name of Nadarsha Navroji Aibara, he was panthaki of the Karani Agiyari at Cusrow Baug. This pious Ervad had been contacted by and was under the guidance of the aura of none other than Dasturji Kukadaru. He used to give nirangs to those in need and impart religious knowledge as expounded to him by Dasturji Kukadaru.
A book has been written on his life, where some of his teachings as expounded to him by Dasturji Kukadaru have been recorded
Click here to read the Book…LateErvadNadarshaNavrojiAibaraEnglish
Courtesy : Faarzan Sopariwalla
The Navar ceremony of Jahan J. Fatakia, aged 9 years and studying in the Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, son of Er. Jawid B. Fatakia and Yasmin, was performed at the Bai Motlibai Wadia Agiary (Jogeshwari West) on Roj Hormazd, Mah. Dae, Y.Z 1384, May 15.
The Navar ceremony was conducted under the able guidance of Er. Eric Dastur and Er. Khusru Kanga.
Panthaki Saheb Framroze D. Vatcha, all the Mobed Sahebs and support staff of the Agiary extended full support.
Courtesy : Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman of Secunderabad and Hyderabad shared Jam-e-Jamshed’s photo.
Righteousness and Truth is the best good. Lie “Druj” is the Worst Evil..
Druj leads the house and village and city and the country to destruction, Our Zoroastrian Ancestors Always Praised and revered Truth and despised Lie and Liers, our Great Sassanian Sage and high priest Adarbad Mahrspandan in his book of Pand Name says:
Do not hear the words of an Untruthful man.
Never utter a Lie before anybody.
Make a Truthful speaker your messenger.
When you take your seat in an assembly, do not sit near an untruthful man, so that you may not have cause to suffer.
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Iranians esteemed the truth above all things!! According to Herodotus Histories “To the ancient Iranians the most DISGRACEFUL thing in the world is to tell a lie.”.. And In the book of Menog-i Xrad we read that, To live in fear and Falsehood is worse than death!!!
(kū pa bim u mitōkht zīwastan az margīh wadtar)
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Our great Achaemenian kings expressed their admiration of truth and despised Lies in their inscriptions, After ascending the throne, our Great King Darius in his Bistun inscription, attributes the troubles in the Empire caused by the Magian Gaumata a result of Lie and druj and attributes his own success to help from Ahura Mazda and as a result of fighting against Lies; King Darius in his Naghsh-e Rostam inscription says:
“By the grace of Ahura Mazda
I am a friend to the man who is righteous.
I am not a friend to the man who is a follower of LIES!!!!.
What is right and Truthful is my desire.
(lines from Great King Darius inscription – DNb)
The solemn words of great Aryan King Darius which are an echo of the teachings of our Beloved Ashu Zartosht in his sacred songs, the Gathas…
…. “If a man be rich or poor, he should be a friend to the Truthful but an enemy to the follower of deceit.”
Courtesy : Parsi Zoroastrian Anjuman of Secunderabad and Hyderabad shared Zoroastrian Iranians’s photo.
The Significance of the Faravahar / Farohar Figure
1) The Faravahar’s face resembles the face of human being and therefore, indicates its connection to mankind.
2) There are two wings in two sides of the picture, which have three main feathers.
These main feathers indicate three symbols of good reflection, good words, and good deed, which are at the same time the motive of flight and advancement.
3) The lower part of the Faravahar consists of three parts, representing bad reflection, bad words, and bad deed which causes misery and misfortune for human beings.
4) There are two loops at the two sides of the Faravahar, which represent Sepanta Minu, and Ankareh Minu.
The former is directed toward the face and the latter is located at the back. This also indicates that we have to proceed toward the good and turn away from bad.
5) There is a circle in the middle of the Faravahar’s trunk.
This symbol indicates that our spirit is immortal, having neither a beginning, nor an end.
6) One hand of the Faravahar, points upwards, showing that we have to struggle to thrive.
7) The other hand holds a ring. Some interpreters consider that as the ring of covenant, representing loyalty and faithfulness which is the basis of Zarathustra’s philosophy.
Hi Folks,
Wonder if you’d be interested in an English translation of what we Pray and what the Avesta is all about.
If so here is a copy in PDF format for your reading pleasure and understanding.
Something for enhancing the knowledge of our young ones.
Click here Translation of Khordeh Avesta in English Learn & Enjoy,
Courtesy : Rusi Sorabji.
The Amesha Spenta or the Divine Attributes of God
Here is a very good commentary on the teachings of Zarathustra and the Divine Attributes
of Ahura Mazda by Scott Nelson who is an instructor on comparative religions & philosophy.
A must see for all followers of Zarathustra and all students of religion.
Happiness unto you
Rusi Sorabji
We would like to bring to your attention the Zoroastrian Studies Program at Stanford University. Stanford is one of the most prestigious universities in North America, ranked in the top 5 by U.S. News and World Report. For the last eight years along with Stanford, we have had a community effort led by Farrokh Billimoria of Redwood City, California to help create and sustain a program on Zoroastrian Studies at Stanford.
What started out as a lecture series between 2005 and 2009 is now a Lectureship with 4 courses offered during each academic year. The current faculty is Dr. Yuhan Sohrab-Dinshaw Vevaina (Ph.D., Harvard University) who has been a fulltime faculty for Zoroastrian studies at Stanford University since winter quarter of 2010-2011.
We as a community have sustained this program by major contributions from individuals in India, Hong Kong, FEZANA and contributions from various North American Associations and personal contributions from many North American Zoroastrians.
We are extremely happy that Dr. Vevaina is a fantastic teacher; his reviews at Stanford from his colleagues and his students are at the top of the review scale. Students love and enjoy his courses, and through him a lot of students at Stanford at both the undergraduate and graduate levels have been introduced to Zoroastrianism. He has taught 8 distinct courses related to Zoroastrianism, Ancient Iran, or Parsis in the four plus years he has been at Stanford which represents the broadest and most diversified teaching curriculum for Zoroastrian Studies. In addition, he has taught 18 independent studies (1-on-1 designer courses) to undergraduate and graduate students, including Parsi and Iranian students. One of his former undergraduates has just been accepted to do a Ph.D. in Late Antique Iranian History at The University of Chicago.
Here is what Professor Hester Gelber, Former Chair in the Department of Religious Studies at Stanford had to say about Dr. Vevaina: “His classes continue to get rave reviews from the students, and he has participated very actively in the life of the department. A first year graduate student who has joined us from Iran has worked with him this year, and he has also taught an extra-curricular course in the Persian language. Of his four regular courses for 2011-12: ‘Priests, Prophets, and Kings: Religion and Society in Late Antique Iran,’ and ‘Emperor, Explorer, and God: Alexander the Great in the Global Imagination,’ taught in the fall, each helped cement ties with our Classics Department. In the Winter he taught ‘Sugar in the Milk: Modern Zoroastrianism as Race, Religion, and Ethnicity,’ which he marketed to South Asian Studies, Anthropology, and the Program on Race and Ethnicity as well as to students interested in Religious Studies. In the spring, he taught ‘The Sun Also Shines on the Wicked: The Problem of Evil in Religious Thought,’ which he hoped would be of interest to students in philosophy and the Ethics in Society Program.”
In addition to his teaching, Dr. Vevaina has recently published as a co-editor with Michael Stausberg, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Zoroastrianism (2015), which is the largest single volume reference work on Zoroastrianism ever published with articles by 30 plus world authorities from 10 countries totaling almost 700 pages.
Dr. Vevaina presented the FEZANA, Jungalwala Lecture at the 16th North American Zarathushti Congress in New York in 2012, the topic was: “Thinking with Zoroastrianism in the 21st Century” and he spoke at the 10th World Zoroastrian Congress in Mumbai in Dec. 2013 where his topic was: “Can You Recommend a Good Book? Studying Zoroastrianism in the 21st Century.” He also spoke at The 17th North American Zoroastrian Congress in Los Angeles in Dec. 2014 where his theme was “Wisdom from the Ancients in the Age of the Moderns.” In addition, he has spoken to Zoroastrian communities at centers in San Jose, Houston, Westminster, CA, Mumbai, and London.
This undergraduate and graduate teaching program is jointly funded by the community and Stanford University. Stanford is bearing 34% of the program costs. After 2 generous donations, we are still $15,000 short. FEZANA has committed $5,000/yr., which leaves us with a shortfall of $10,000/yr.
At the last FEZANA AGM in Valley Forge, PA, FEZANA enthusiastically voted to support the program for another three years with a contribution of $5000/yr., and a number of Associations present also showed a willingness to individually support the program. We would like every FEZANA member Association to contribute $1,000/yr. for the next three years so that we can continue this program. We will also look for a major donor who can sustain this program perpetually and have their name associated with the program. The idea would be to have eventually a named, chaired professorship in Zoroastrian Studies.
We would like to hear from you on your Association’s contribution as soon as possible (latest by September 30, 2015), since there is urgency with regard to Stanford deciding to continue the program for the next three years.
Sincerely,
Katayun Kapadia,
President, FEZANA
Lovji Cama,
Chair, Education, Scholarship and Conference Committee, FEZANA
“The Gathas shows the path to heaven on Earth…a path gifted by the Wise Men to baby Jesus but lost to superstition. Now is the time to revive this gift for ourselves and the world.” — Fariborz Rahnamoon
Introduction by: Dr. Behram Pastakia
