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The Novruz 1373
issue is dedicated to the ideal of renewal of life brought
about through individuals' righteous choices, a concept so central
to Zarathushtra's vision for humanity. |
Celebration of Life -- Novruz,
(Jafarey, Dr. Ali Akbar)
In this
article Jafarey gives account of celebration of New Year “Novruz” by
people of Iranian and Zarathushti origin. This celebration of life on
the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is of immense
historical significance.
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Articles on Novruz:
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The Enlightenment Message of Zarathushtra
(Kerr, Dr. Sam)
Zarathushtra
generated an extraordinary transformation in the history of human
thought by promulgating a vision more than 3500 years ago. He emphasized
that religion is not a matter of membership of an institute but a matter
of personal conscience. This article tries to illustrate the parallels
between Zarathushtra's insight and ‘The Enlightenment’ movement in
Europe of late as the 18th century.
Learning Religiously (Rustomji, Professor Yezdi)
Modern
education aims at the liberation of human mind, as opposed to
indoctrination. To keep refreshing Zarathushtra’s vision, one must keep
learning religiously.
Outline of Parsi History
(Mehta, Kayomarsh P.)
Dastur Mirza’s book is an informative source of Parsi history from
ancient Iranians' era to modern Zarathushtis of twentieth century India.
This book emphasizes social and literary evolution in the Parsi
community.
Sohrab Rostam Kaikhosow Viraf Kianian
(Mehrfar, Dr. Khosro E.)
A leading
member of Zarathushti community of Yazd during early decades of
twentieth century, his dedication to serve the community proved crucial
during this critical period of history. Kianian’s gentle and steadfast
character earned him true respect of the Zarathushti population
of Yazd
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The Last War Dakhma of Iran
(Soroushian, Dr. Mehrborzin)
Afghan’s
attack on Kerman on 1721AD brought catastrophe to Zarathushti farmers
living in villages in the region. Facing this massacre, survivors had to
quickly create a make shift dakhma. Remnants of this site still stand on
the road from Kerman to Mashad.
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