Jam-e-Jamshed

In Mumbai's rain drenched monsoon, Jame's the bright spark!

The Federation of Parsi Zoroastrian Anjumans of India (FPZAI) is having its AGM at the Banaji Atash Behram Hall this weekend.

Berjis Desai, Member of the National Minorities Commission, led an interesting session on various topics of interest to the community including the need for reservation of seats in educational institutions and the Jiyo Parsi programme.

Enjoy Mumbai's erratic monsoon with your favourite paper:

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REMEMBERING KOOKADARU SAHEB

May 26 marks the birth date of our most revered Sant Dasturji Kookadaru Saheb.

Kukadaroo Saheb was credited with many miracles and was one of the most pious and learned Mobeds of his time.

It is said that Dastur Azar Kaiwan Bin Azar Gushasp, who was Dasturji Kukadaru Saheb’s spiritual guru, gave Kukadaru Saheb the following Nirang:

“Namaj-va-darud-vasetayesh-va-afreen
Barvaje-e-Kaiwan-safrehar Fe-naam
Ravan-e-la-Teemar-Teen-e-u
Arman-Saz-Harde Namane-Hom”

Dasturji Kukadaru Saheb was the spiritual guide of Ervad Nadirsha Aibara and gave him a special Nirang:

“Ya Noore Dastageer, Ya Dastageere Noor
Karam Kar Kareema
Rahem Karo Ya Parvardegar
Madad Karo Ya Naabee
Jarthost Tari Padshahi”

Ervad Nadirsha Aibara explained the meaning of this Nirang:
“Oh Sarosh Yazad, the one who gives us radiant light and who shows us the path of righteousness, please help our soul in performing good deeds. Oh Lord Ahura Mazda, please forgive us for our sins. Oh Prophet Zarathustra, please help us to accept your leadership and religion.”

May Dasturji Kookadaru guide, bless and protect us always.