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WZSE – Weekly Scripture Featured article Great ecological legacy of the Zoroastrian religion Balancing body-mind-spirit the Zoroastrian way Meditation the Zoroastrian way	"Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith." - Boyce, Zoroastrians, 1979, p. 1. "Zoroaster was thus the first to teach the doctrines of an individual judgment, Heaven and Hell, the future resurrection of the body, the general Last Judgment, and life everlasting for the reunited soul and body. These doctrines were to become familiar articles of faith to much of mankind, through borrowings by Judaism, Christianity and Islam; yet it is in Zoroastrianism itself that they have their fullest logical coherence....” - Boyce, op. cit. p. 29. We provide the complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Middle Persian scriptures. It also includes information about the Avestan language, and other useful information for students of Zoroastrian religion. Most of the texts in these archives are extremely rare.
	FEZANA published a Nawruz prayer book: Hama-Anjuman Prayers for Naurooz In English, Farsi and Gujarati. This is a humble effort to bring all our Zarathushti Groups together in a common prayer environment. If you need a copy, please contact: Soli P. Dastur at: dastur [at] comcast [dot] net. Donations for printing and postage are encouraged.

AVESTA (Ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism) YASNA: Sacred Liturgy and Gathas/Hymns of Zarathushtra... Index... Gâthâ-bâ-maâni: transliterated and translated into English by K. E. Kanga. Scanned by Soli Dastur. Used with permission. The Hymns of Atharvan Zarathushtra by Jatindra Mohan Chatterji. Chatterji's translation of the Gathas, kindly contributed by the Calcutta Parsi Anjuman and Sohrabji Panthaky, and scanned by Soli Dastur. A translation of the Gathas is also included in Rohinton Nariman, The Inner Fire — Faith, Choice, and Modern-Day Living in Zoroastrianism, with the kind permission of the author. Multimedia Yasna (from SOAS)   KHORDA AVESTA: Book of Common Prayer... Index... Khorda Avesta (English) edited by K. E. Kanga, kindly contributed and scanned by Soli Dastur. Also available as an EPUB. Khorda Avesta (Gujarati) edited by K. E. Kanga, kindly contributed and scanned by Soli Dastur. Khorda Avesta (Persian) with text, translation, and commentary by Mobed Azargoshasp (3rd ed. 1354). Yasht-bâ-maâni: transliterated and translated into English by K. E. Kanga. Scanned by Soli Dastur. Used with permission. Persian   VISPERAD: Extensions to the Liturgy... Avestan: HTML; PDF; Transcription font; Avestan font English: HTML; PDF   VENDIDAD: Myths, code of purification, religious observances... Index... Vendidad-Baa-Nirang: Vendidad ceremony with Vendidad, Yasna and Visperad prayers and accompanying rituals performed during an actual Vendidad ceremony. Kindly contributed by Ervad Jal Noshirvan Panthaky. Vendidad Saadeh: Only 22 Fargarads (chapters) of Vendidad. Kindly contributed by Ervad Jal Noshirvan Panthaky.   FRAGMENTS...

MIDDLE PERSIAN ("Pahlavi") (Sacred literature preserved in the middle-Persian language) Arda Viraf: visit to Heaven & Hell Bundahishn Zoroastrian cosmology... Greater Bundahishn Chidag Andarz i Poryotkeshan: (Catechism) Counsels of Adarbad Mahraspandan: Advice on living a good life Dadestan-i Denig ("Religious Decisions")... Denkard: A Ninth Century compendium of Zoroastrian wisdom... Epistles of Manushchihr (A.D. 881) Menog-i Khrad ("The Spirit of Wisdom")... PAZAND AFRINS, MASANI. Translated from the Gujarati by Ervad Jal Noshirvan Panthaky. Used with permission. PAZAND AND AVESTA NIRANGS, MASANI.; Translated from the Gujarati by Ervad Jal Noshirvan Panthaky. Used with permission. My English Pocket Book of Nirangs Pazand Texts... Rivayat of Adur-Farnbag Rivayat of Farnbag-Srosh Sayings of Adarbad Mahraspandan: More advice on living a good life Selections of Zadspram, a summary of Zoroastrian legend and beliefs... Setāyashes, edited and translated by Ervad Jal Panthaky (2023) Shayest Ne-Shayest ("Proper and Improper")... Shkand-gumanig Vizar ("Doubt-dispelling Exposition"), a Zoroastrian apologetic... Zand-i Vohuman Yasht, A Zoroastrian Apocalypse... About the Style of Letter Writing Ahriman's Utterance to the Divs (Drayishn-i Ahriman o Divan) Explanation of Chess and arrangement of Vin-Artakhshir Gatha Hymns recited for the departed (Gasan awar vitartakan Khvanend) Kârnâmag î Ardashîr î Babagân Epic adventures of Ardashir, founder of the Sasanian Dynasty Kartir's inscription on the Kabah of Zartusht, 3rd century royal inscription Kartir's inscription at Naqsh-i Rajab The Nature and Wisdom of a Fortunate Man Yavisht i Friyan: a Pahlavi retelling of an ancient tale Pahlavi Vendidad (excerpts) The Yatkar-i-Zariran or Memoirs of Zarir The Day Khordâd of the Month Farvardin, Commonly Called Khordad-sal Index Locorum

OTHER Antia, Dr. Kersey: Argument for Acceptance and other articles Dabestan-e Madaheb ("School of religious doctrines"): 17th century description of religions and occult practices of India Articles by Soli Dastur Dhalla, History of Zoroastrianism (1938), part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7 Dhalla, Saga of a Soul -- An Autobiography, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5 Drower, Peacock Angel (1941) Dinshaw J. Irani, Understanding the Gathas . Also available as an [EPUB]. Kerr, Sam: Books and articles Kisseh-i Sanjan History of emigration of Zoroastrians to India Life of Zarathushtra told in pictures Meherjirana: The Genealogy of the Naosari Priests, courtesy of Ervad Noshir Hormuzdiar. J.J. Modi's My Travels Outside Bombay: Iran, Azerbaijan, Baku translated and kindly contributed by Soli Dastur. J.J. Modi's Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the Parsees (Bombay, 1922) (1937 ) Rohinton Nariman The Inner Fire — Faith, Choice, and Modern-Day Living in Zoroastrianism, with the kind permission of the author. Zoroastrianism in Other Faiths (2021) Old Persian Texts (Complete) ("Ahura Mazda came to my aid") Proceedings of the Second North American Gatha Conference, Houston, Texas: 1996 (302 pages), with the kind permission of Sarosh Manekshaw. Pazand Book of Jamaspi: Prophecies of the last Millennium Persian Rivayats (15th to 18th century epistles)... Pithawalla, Maneckji Bejanji: Steps to Prophet Zoroaster, with a book of daily Zoroastrian prayers Sad Dar ("a hundred subjects")... Kersi B. Shroff: "Ancient Sogdiana: A 'Zoroastrian stronghold'" (2016) Kersi B. Shroff and Galina Woodova: "Journey to the Land of Ancient Fires, Azerbaijan" (2019) `Ulema-i Islam The Woodcutter and his Fortune (Mushkel Aasan) [HTML] [PDF] Poems Zartusht nameh ("Story of Zarathushtra")[HTML] [PDF] Zoroastrianism (Parsism) Influence on Islam (Ignaz Goldziher)

Information on Zoroastrianism Brief overview and Frequently Asked Questions Recommended Reading Religious timeline, by Dr. Pallan Ichaporia Fire in Avesta. Ervad Gustad Panthaki (Used with permission) Atash Neyayesh. Ervad Brigadier Behram Maneckshah Panthaki (Used with permission) Upcoming events Glossary of Zoroastrian terms Angels in Zoroastrianism Religious calendar, see also Zoroastrian calendar calculator (Shahanshai, Kadmi, and Fasli dates for any calendar year. Kindly contributed by Soli Dastur. 2024 religious calendar (Fasli i.e. adjusted for seasons) Shahanshahi calendar, courtesy of ZANC. Festival of Mihragan Festival of Tiragan Festival of Sadeh S. H. Taqizadeh: Old Iranian Calendars Ancient Zoroastrian millenium prophecies: comet to destroy earth Farohar or Fravashi: What is it?

Resources The Zoroastrian Shop FEZANA Zoroastrian Shop ZAMC Shop Zoroastrian Culture Shop Sudrehs, Daglis, and more by Golab Momenkhani (USA) D. Shamji & Co.: Daglis, Safras, Jamas, Topis, and other tradional religious attire (Mumbai) Phetas and pagdis Other suppliers of religious supplies Names: Avestan, Old Persian, Irani, and Parsi Zoroastrian associations and organizations The Parsi Directory Jamshed K Daboo's YouTube channel Journal of The Research & Historical Preservation Committee of FEZANA Periodicals Books and tapes... and Forthcoming

Rituals The Kusti ritual: A Zoroastrian's most basic daily observance The Kusti ritual: per Qadimi tradition Afrinagan: a ceremony of blessing... Baj, Dron, and ritual power Baresman -- its consecration and ceremony Birth Funeral ceremonies The Gist of the Jashan celebration. Jashan (Festival): a photo "Khushaali Nu" Jashan Prayers for Celebrations Occasions with English translations by Ervad Soli Dastur. Marriage The Navjote ritual: (Sudre-Pooshi) Initiation The Padyab and Nahn rituals of purification Ritual Implements Vendidad service book, compiled by Ervad Jal Noshirvan Panthaky (2016). Used with permission. Farokhshi ritual Farokhshi service book Compiled by Jal Panthaky, used with permission. The Wedding ceremony

Information on Avestan language