Elementary lessons of Zoroastrians
please do not type Amen !
when i see many Parsis saying Amen instead of the Zartosti term "
Eydoon-Baad Eydoon-Tarz Baad it make me so sad !
the Zartosti term " Eydoon-Baad Eydoon Tarz Baad" (the short form is Eydoon Bad /Eydun Bad ) was used from Parthian & Sasanian time and it is %100 one Zartoshti word that is same as the word Amen!
Amen is one Aramaic word that use by Muslims, Christians that are follower of Abrahamic religions!
the Pahlavi word " Eydoon Baad Eydoon Tarz Baad " come from the Avestan term " Atha Jamyat yath Afrinami " that means " may this (prayer) come to true as (we) wished "
why we want to left behind our Zartoshti culture & terms and use one incorrect word ?
then let's begin it from today to use our Zartoshti terms , when we have one rich culture why we should borrow words from other cultures & religions?

Why is there a tradition to feed animals like cow, dog, fish and rooster?

1)    In Zoroastrian religion animals are divided in two groups – gospand (beneficial) and khrafastar (hostile). Zoroastrians are supposed to care of gospands like cows and goats, and protect themselves from, or even exterminate if necessary, khrafastars like insects and reptiles.
2)    The dog, is a unique animal, as it alone has the innate and natural power, to recognize and fight evil, just by its presence and its sight. Therefore it has a role to play in after–death rituals and also food was specially kept for it in the Satum prayers in the past.
3)    Cow or bull is one of the foremost gospand, the first created animal, the animal which is a symbol of Bahman Ameshaspand. The urine of a cow or bull is used as taro and consecrated bull’s urine is used as Nirang. Hair from the tail of a special bull (Varasyaji), after consecration are used as an alat (ritual implement) for inner rituals.
4)    The rooster is the symbol of Sarosh Yazad. In the Vendidad we are told that the rooster wakes us up early in the morning so that we may not become lazy. By crowing it seems to say “Wake up Oh Man! Sleeping for long is not good for you.”
5)    Taking care of these animals by feeding, protecting and looking after them is considered meritorious in Zoroastrian religion.

Zoroastrian Mysticism

Zoroastrian Mysticism


Food and Zoroastrian Science behind its intake



Now a days there is misunderstanding that Vegetarian diet is best diet for our spiritual progress and Non Veg. food should be avoided by us at any cost.

But tell me do we have any answer to questions like as to why does a Parsi smoke, why does a Parsi remove Sudreh Kusti, why does a Parsi eat Pork, Beef, why does he marry outside even though all this is forbidden in our deen. Why does a Gujarati Baniyas and Marwaris without generalizing and being disrespectful to anybody and who is Shudh Sakahari still have their inner desire to make money at any cost even at the expense of playing with health of his customers add non edible waste to food material sold by him.We have no answers to it because it is all Karmic. Mankind with all given intelligence is yet given a freewill, whereas no free will is given to animals, because their evolution depends upon us humans. Freewill is nothing but God is testing us every minute which path do we choose, because on the day of judgement we are answerable to him and Mino Davar will judge us. Law of “Akem Akai” is at work every moment for rich or for poor, for a king or a Pauper. If we choose a wrong path we have to pay for it, if we stick to our tenets and follow it religiously by being God fearing then our evolution is faster.

But very important fundamental principle we have to know and understand about the topic of eating food or about veg or non veg food and is technically known as “Tarak e Hewanyat”. Eating Non Veg food does not make one inferior to Vegetarians, or by eating Vegetarian food only it does not make one superior to Non Vegetarians, except for Pork and Beef which our religion forbids it absolutely, because food that we eat is of Karmic nature, we receive food on our table as we are worth it. “Layak ne layak malae ne Mafak avey” or law of attraction of the Similar.


Why do we eat:-

Why do we eat ?? To get energy and strength and to physically survive. We eat food we like, our organs absorb nutrition like proteins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, sugar from the food that we eat and assimilate in our body as flesh and blood and throw out waste as fecal matter and urine. That is what science has understood from the process of eating. But what is actual purpose of eating, Why do we feel hungry ?? What does our religion say about it.

As explained before our physical body is made up of atoms and 4 elements or “Anasar” of Fire, air, water, and earth and with it many permutations and combinations form the corporal body. Our elements are scattered in Mineral, vegetable and animal Kingdom and with the process of eating we are supposed to assimilate our own elements within ourselves. With the correct way of leading a Tarikat baaj life we slowly attract our own particles of soul within our body, hence such kind of diet is called as diet of Gav or “Gav no khorak” That is purpose of our survival and intake of food. But with wrong type of leading our life away from the prescribed path as shown in our religion we assimilate elements not of our own self, but that of another soul which produces friction. Such kind of food no matter of vegetable or of animal meat will lead one to passions and lust. The matter does not end there but if the intake of food is that of Vohun then the Ushtan of that food does not rhyme or gel with Ushtan of that person and thus his Ushtan will be inclined to Gasak or dark forces in nature. Those dark forces will impel that person to be attracted to soul particles of others or Haram na vichar.

If one manages to attract his own particles scattered in Animal,Vegetable and Mineral Kingdom then the soul is on right path and finally with final merging of male and female counter parts the soul becomes as one and that is known as Khetvodat. He thus is on path of Anushe Ruvan.

When Ustad saheb Behramshah Shroff was asked as to what is correct diet one is supposed to follow if one wants to follow a spiritual life, he replied that till you are not true to one’s own self and speak truth the question of superiority of vegetable diet against Animal diet known as “Tark e Hevaniyat” does not arise.

Although we as bastekustian Zarathustis one should be careful not to eat Pork or beef. The reason is although pork gives the required heat or Garmotari necessary in its meat the Ushtan of that animal is of Kharfastri Mithra and it even eats dirty fecal matter thus its consumption will lead one to undue passions or Havas-parast. In however sterile atmosphere of pig pans they are bred in they will still eat “Narak” or waste matter. The law of Similar at work here. As far as Cow’s meat is concerned, Cow is venerated in our religion with holy “Nirang” used in all our Pavmahal Kriyas like Nirangdin, Yajashney, Vendidad, evolving around sacred Varasyaji . Apart from that the meat of Cow or Bull has Khushki or meat only increases ailments in our body and does not give needed strength as required in a diet. The other four legged animals that one can eat is Sheep or goat as it has required Garmotari and its Ushtan does not lead one to Kharfastari Mithra. Same is case with Fowl like Hen, but male fowl or “Murgoh” is not permissible to be consumed as it is sacred vehicle of Sarosh Yazad.
When a person is on right path then he automatically becomes a Vegetarian. Even if he unknowingly consumes Non veg food without his knowledge then his system won’t accept the food and he will vomit it out. Today when some of us refuse to eat non veg food thinking that vegetable diet is highly spiritual diet but unknowingly take medical injections which has animal contents in its manufacture. Thus nature forces us to take animal elements within till we have not reached the required spiritual level.

The milk of Buffalo or vegetables, and spices has Arvahi or bad elementals forces which are of dark side of nature.

Food that we eat is Karmic and not spiritually uplifting:-

Today whatever we eat is not at all lawful. The milk of buffalo is full of Vohun. Note Vohun is admixture of Dravao plus Gaav. Except for Hom all types of vegetables has bad elemental of Arvahi full of “Kharfastari Ushtan” because they are everywhere in all kind of vegetation and trees ever since this Earth has become “Drujo Deman” or dwelling place of Druj ever since Ahriman entered this earth. In fact he did not enter all by himself but we allowed him to enter after us succumbing to offered temptations. Even the vegetables that all grow underground like Potatoes, Raddish, and all sort of Spices are no better than eating Non Vegetarian meat and is full of Vohun saturated with selfish evil Mithra of Arvahi leading us to Haram. Even Pulses also carry blue print embedded of Arvahi Evil Mithra particularly red coloured pulses. But Eggs are somewhat less harmful in comparison to others mentioned above.

It has to be noted that Cabbage and Cauliflower neither fit in category of Vohun nor Gaav. It much depends upon the Mithra of the farmer who grows and cultivates it. The saheb-Dilan Masters in Demavand cultivate and farm with their own bare hands and they with their pure selfless Mithra of Gaav. So today the vegetation full of Arvahi selfish Mithra and farmers who cultivate it are not upto the mark and cannot be considered as pure thoughts because there is too much of evil everywhere affecting our thoughts. Even the vegetable vendors who sell vegetables are soaked in druji which further aggravates the vohun in vegetables. Hindus divide the food into Sattvik, Tamasik, Rajsik. Forget human reaching level of Satvik pure mentality but degrades further and further becoming of selfish nature or Haramvati. He cannot differentiate right from the wrong and makes bad choices which leads him to Sins. Any food today is bereft of taste and pale in nourishment. In such a sorry scenario the so called Pure vegetarians or Shudh Sakahari are most common perpetrators are engaged in adulteration of highest order even at expense of consumers health and not caring for the consequences. Particularly the Manashni of a corrupt grocer is questionable even though they claim to be total vegetarians. Hence the food that we eat is of Margarjani Keshash or of Karmic nature and we have no alternative but to eat it quietly without any fuss because it is our own doings that we have to endure it.

Reference:- Ardaviraf namah By Dr Saheb Sohrab Chiniwala

More on suva ni baaj

More on "Suva Ni Nirang" and "Sui uthi ne bhanvani Nirang" and meaning of Hoshbam



This Suva ni Nirang is the 13th Nirang of second group on page 53 titled as “Nirang e Khab Kardan” in Ervad Phiroze Masani book of Pazend Nirang Ba Maen. This book is available on line the link for downloading this book is :- https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=A4C89CBD09EB9AFB&resid=A4C89CBD09EB9AFB%21645&app=WordPdf

The Nirang for before going to sleep or “Nirang e Khab Kardan” is as below:-

"Naam eYazad, Naam e Ahuramazd Khuda Avazuni Yaz eYaar, Yaze Gushdaar Kasney Paityaar Meher Srosh Yaar Srosh Gushdaar Kasney Paityaar Ahurem Mazdam Ahuramazd va Ameshaspandaan va Meher Srosh Rashne, Naam e Yazad Naam e ahuramazd Khuda Avazuni.” ………Ashem Vohu (1)



Besides Suva Ni Nirang it is beneficial to pray Ung ma thi Jagrat thai ne bhanvani Nirang which is there on Page 55 of the above mentioned book,the Nirang is given below at the end of this mail.
Hoshbam:-
The best time to get up and pray is before Hosbam. One should get up before Hoshbam and be ready after bath for early morning prayers. Nowadays due to our faulty lifestyle after late night sessions and bouts of merry making and football matches it has become a fashion to go to sleep after late nights and get up after sunrise which is detrimental for our Soul, mind and our body.

Pharsi Monajaat is given as below:-

Sobasta vakteh mohsna, Sobasta vakte del-gush,
Sobasta vakteh Jan Feza, Sobasta vakte Sobahdum,
Sobasta vakteh Ashekan, Sobasta vakte Sadekan,
Sobasta vakteh Natekan, Barkhiz vakte Sobahdum,

Khahi ke agah Shavi, Dar hardo alam sha Shavi,
Khahi ke Marde Rah Shavi, Barkhiz Vakteh Sobahdum.

Translation:-

Bamdad is the most auspicious time, Bamdad is the time when our Consciousness can be aroused or developed further,
Bamdad is the most auspicious time in nature when Ushtan or Jaan can be augmented or developed further,
Hence Bamdad is the time when you should be fully awake. Bamdad is the most auspicious time for those on religious path and ideal for prayers for god fearing and “Khoda na Ashek”
Bamdad is the time for those who want to make their heart pure and for pure hearted Saheb dilan, Bamdad is the most auspicious time for human being who has inner conscious and who can speak.
If one is on the path of self realization and are aspiring for unravelling the inner secrets of Nature, and want to rule like Padshah both the spiritual and earthy realms in nature, for those aspiring to tread on prescribe path as per our religion, then Bamdad is the most auspicious time in nature for achieving all that.

Early to bed, and early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise. The above Monajat is loaded with deep meaning. During Bamdad time the atmosphere is very subtle and peaceful because at that time there is not much human activity and atmosphere is just right enough for vibrations of our prayers recited and our Mithra Stoat to pass through subtle atmosphere surpassing the seven Meher Dakhyus of Nisti and go further even above to other spiritual realms.
Hence as per Vendidad when the male fowl or “Murg” crows during early dawn at Hoshbam one is supposed to get up, take cleansing bath with tarikat and kindle Atash Dadgah fire at home and pray Hoshbam nu Bhantar prayers and then set upon with our daily prayers. We should pass our Mithras in nature and wish for Salvation of entire human mankind and his progress and pray Satoom prayers for our deceased family members.

For the above Mithras to constantly run in our mind one should develop complete humility also known as “Khaksari” and that can be achieved by praying one ashem Vohu immediately when we open our eyes and then on the bed itself pray Spenta Armaiti Mithra which is the 14th Nirang given below of second group on page 54 titled as “Nirang aj Khab Bidar Shudan” in Ervad Phiroze Masani book of Pazend Nirang Ba Maen.

Nirang aj Khab Bidar Shudan

Ashem Vohu 1.
“Humata, Hukhata, Havarashta Sepas dar hom aj to dadar Ahuramazda veh avajuni, Patet hom aj vanah. Avi Guman Hom aj harvastin Yajdan va din va ruvan, va veheshta duzakh vhamar pa sedosh va bdan e astakhiz tan pasin vavasahinashna e Ahriman divan.
Ahureh Mazdao raevato Kharenaghato ameshanam spentanam. Nemo Zarthushtrahe spitameh ashoneh fravashae”………. Ashem Vohu 1
O Ahuramazda may my faith on good religion of Mazdayasni Zarathosti Deen in which I am fortunate to have been born, increase manifold, and may I try to reach the benevolent currents of Humata, Hukhata, Huvarshta of Yazats which run the cosmos
The above Avesta Mathra prayers protects us and negates the attack of Ahriman on ourselves which naturally deteriorates during course of our sleep.
We get down from Bed and do our small Ahuramazda Kusti. That is without Kemna Mazda untie our kusti knot and recite Ahuramazda Khodai ……… and tie our usual kusti knots and then usual Jasmseh avengeh Mazda.

We can then do our other Tarikats like Nirang Abezar by applying Taro three times all over our exposed parts of our body and take Baaj during course of Bath or Nahti vakhat ni Baaj.

Various Baaj are given as PDF attachment


Reference:- 1) Dr Saheb Faramroze Sohrab Chiniwala in his Khordeh avesta Ba Khshnoom Page 802; 2) Pazend Nirang Ba Maeni series 3 By Ervad Phiroze Shapurji Masani Page 40-41. 

The Magav SAHEBS of Baaten- part 1

THE MAGAV SAHEBS OF BAATEN
             PART 1

KSHNAOTHRA AHURAHE MAZDAO

In IRAN lies the great ALBURZ chain of  mountains and its highest peak is known as DEMAVAND KOH or KOH - E- DEMAVAND. Dear friends a large part of DEMAVAND KOH is invisible to us due to a( kas ) ie. divine fortification with the help of our Avesta Mathravani which makes it invisible to the naked eye.
This  invisible area is known as BAATEN meaning  hidden land and is heaven on earth. It is about 500 miles in length and 500 miles in breath. Around 12  to 14 lakh zarthostis of different higher cadres live here in perfect peace and harmony. In BAATEN also live our great sages called MAGAV SAHEBS.  They are always 72 Magav sahebs in number. They are the main pillars of our religion.

BUT why and how was  BAATEN created ?

In his first birth VAKSHURE VAKSHURAN " HORMAZ " Saheb had brought along with him KHOREH  ( AURA) of PAK DADAR AHURAMAZDA  (GOD) , and kept a little portion of this KHOREH in a certain part of DEMAVAND. This part is always illuminated due to this KHOREH and is brilliance is so marvellous that even sunlight cannot enter this place. Hence this portion where there is " LIGHT OF LIGHTS" is known as " HASTI".
Now to guard the HASTI ie.  KHOREH of VAKSHURE VAKSHURAN SAHEB,  our Magav sahebs formed a KAS of Avesta Mathravani and cordoned off a large area around this HASTI in accordance to the wish of VAKSHURE VAKSHURAN Saheb. The ABED sahebs followed it with another KAS,  followed by a third KAS made by LATIF MAGAV SAHEBS.

The Aam Anjuman of BAATEN is not allowed in the BAATEN NI HASTI area. Only SHAROSHA VAREZ MAREZBAN SAHEB and  ABEDAN ABED are only allowed there.

Also the 21 NOOSK of YATHA AHU VAIRYO are preserved here in a firey form. In it lies the wisdom from the beginning of time to the end of time.

Here in HASTI there is a mountain made of marble and one lakh eight thousand  different PAK DADAR AHURAMAZDA names are engraved on it. And in the end is engraved HAFEEZ, HAFEEZ,  HAFEEZ,  It means etc etc etc.

Now BAATEN is split into 72 kasbas or provinces and each Kasba has a MAGAV SAHEB as its head and is governed by him.
The scenic beauty of BAATEN  can be compared to none. The trees there have more flowers than  leaves, there is a whole mountain covered with a bed of roses and is named after JEHAAN PELWANS horse called "" KUHE RAKSHOO"". Roses grow in such abundance there that the breeze is filled with its scent. The climate is moderate and it rains whenever so desired by Magav sahebs.
A few words on the people living here. The men and women are robust built with height of 9 to 10 feet. Men wear Sudreh, Pyjama and Dagli. Head is covered with cap and irani safeh. Women wear long frocks and cap. Everyone strictly adheres to customs and principles of our religion.
They pray , work and celebrate. The sacred KSNAOTHRAO AHURAHE MAZDAO is frequently chanted  In what ever task they do or when ever they greet each other. There is no money transactions,  people are always humble and willing to help each other. People work in different professions like Dastoori, scientists,  farmers, teachers, musicians etc. The science is highly advanced there ( our science is negligible compared to them), the farmers there are the most respected class, farming there is done by horse and not by bull, the best of the food and fruit crops are grown there.
HORMAZ town is the capital of BAATEN,  in there is the Aatash Beheram of " ATHRAPUTHRA AHURAMAZDA ". It is governed under the head of MAGAV sahebs called MURZBAN saheb.  There are many other aatash beherams and aadrans in BAATEN. Each and every home there maintains a holy fire ( Dadgah ). Each home verandah is graced with dry fruis, and delicious liquors prepared at home. A wide range of delicacies in form of etables is a common feature. There transport is mainly by river ways and on horse back. The language spoken there is DASHATIR.

MAGAV SAHEBS.
They do not have a Rawaan like us but instead are made up of FRAVASHI  ie.   Minutest particle of PAK DADAR AHURAMAZDA. Their real image is of fire and are full of KHOREH,  but they generally live in human form.
As soon as a MAGAV child is born he recites KSNAOTHRAO AHURAHE MAZDAO and its vibrations are echoed throughout the length and breath of BAATEN and the whole of Anjuman there becomes aware that a MAGAV is born.
The smallest of  MAGAV SAHEB is so powerful that he can create a parallel world, solar system,  galaxies and the entire universe.  They know past, present and future.  Though they are so powerful , they are always humble,  simple and if they are reminded about their greatness,  they would say that they are nowhere near our VAKSHURE VAKSHURAN SAHEB  or DAAAR AHURAMAZDA.
They do not have death like us but when their time is up , they bodily proceed to a place in space called MARKEZ - E- KHAAB, and at the same time a new MAGAV child is born, hence the total no of 72 magav sahebs is always maintained.  Magav Sahebs never marry .
The grade of the Magav sahebs increase from 1 to 72 ie. 72 no MAGAV SAHEB is the most powerful and the leader of magav sahebs.  His name is MURZBAN. since he can directly converse with SHAROSH YAZAD, he is conferred with the title of SHAROSHA VAREZ. so he is known as SHAROSHASA VAREZ  ( title ) MURZBAN (name) SAHEB.
Along with 72 Magav sahebs there are 6 Magav banus. The 72 strands in our kusti signifiy the 72 magav sahebs and the 6 laris at the end of the kusti signify the 6 magav banus.
So dear friends every time we perform a kusti we are establishing   our direct contact with 72 Magav sahebs and 6 magav banus. So now can u imagine how important and big kriya we are performing when we do a simple kusti.
In all religions there are Trinity,  even in our religion we have many trinitys.  In this case a trinity is formed by
1.   72 Magav sahebs 2.    72 kusti na taar
3.    72 yajashtne na hah.
So hope my dear friends you realise the importance of wearing a kusti and also performing kusti from time to time.
Now my dear guru MINOCHER saheb had revealed a in depth detail about a few Magav sahebs.
They are as we know
A:  SHAROSHA VAREZ ( title ) MURZBAN saheb.
He is the head of MAGAV anjuman and he is also called NISTI ( universe ) na SHAH EN SHAH .His no is 72. His word is final in BAATEN.
He along with ABEDAN ABED saheb can only enter HASTI. ( as mentioned earlier ). There he meets SHAROSH YAZAD and decides on the further course of actions in the world as per the wishes of Pak Dadar Ahuramazda.

B: RASHID SAHEB
he is the next in line to become the head of Magav sahebs, hence his title is NAYAB( deputy) SHAROSHA VAREZ SAHEB. Hene is is known as NAYAB SHAROSHA VAREZ RASHID SAHEB.
he is known to be so humble and kind hearted that he forgives everybody.

C: KHUDAMURAD SAHEB.
He is given the title "" NAYAB UL NAYAB ( it means deputy to deputy) SHAROSHA VAREZ SAHEB.
He is known as the Khub na saheb, it is said  every once a year he comes to IRANSHAH and releases KHUB ( kind of rays) which is then distributed from here to  other Aatash beherams and aadrans for the betterment of our religion and mankind.

D: SOSHYOUS SAHEB.
Just before jagrel or the deluge he takes  a few zarthostis,  and few species of animals and birds to the safety of PARMER , ( where the jagrel waters dont reach).

E:. SHERYAR SAHEB.
His knowledge and understanding of medical science is unmatched. He is the head of the doctors also he has half the strength of RUSTOM PEHLWAN and so is conferred with the title HAKIMAN HAKIM NEEM RUSTOM SHERYAR SAHEB.
People who are sick or suffering from diseases should remember him for relief.

F: SHAROSH SAHEB. NOT  to be mistaken with SHAROSH YAZAD. ( both are different ). This Saheb is the youngest of Magav sahebs and his no is 32. His presence is always there when people are on 8 Aatash Beheram trip or undertake any religious work.

G. MERDAD SAHEB
He is the head of a kas in mumbai.

Few details about Magav Banus, Abed sahebs , latif magav sahebs and how  a VAKSHURE VAKSHURAN is made in next part to follow shortly.

KSHNAOTHRA AHURAHE MAZDAO

Why is there a tradition to feed animals like cow, dog, fish and rooster?

1)    In Zoroastrian religion animals are divided in two groups – gospand (beneficial) and khrafastar (hostile). Zoroastrians are supposed to care of gospands like cows and goats, and protect themselves from, or even exterminate if necessary, khrafastars like insects and reptiles.
2)    The dog, is a unique animal, as it alone has the innate and natural power, to recognize and fight evil, just by its presence and its sight. Therefore it has a role to play in after–death rituals and also food was specially kept for it in the Satum prayers in the past.
3)    Cow or bull is one of the foremost gospand, the first created animal, the animal which is a symbol of Bahman Ameshaspand. The urine of a cow or bull is used as taro and consecrated bull’s urine is used as Nirang. Hair from the tail of a special bull (Varasyaji), after consecration are used as an alat (ritual implement) for inner rituals.
4)    The rooster is the symbol of Sarosh Yazad. In the Vendidad we are told that the rooster wakes us up early in the morning so that we may not become lazy. By crowing it seems to say “Wake up Oh Man! Sleeping for long is not good for you.”
5)    Taking care of these animals by feeding, protecting and looking after them is considered meritorious in Zoroastrian religion.

Avan Yasht Tavil - Inner exposition By Minoo Irani

Avan Yasht Tavil - Inner exposition By Minoo Irani

Foreword by Vada Dastoor K.N.Dastoor Meherjirana

In ‘Parsi Avaz’ publication which had grown and spread like a small tree since 1947, we had begun the Inner Exposition of Avan Yasht a subject not only worth pondering over but also giving great delight and ecstasy to the mind and spirit of a devout Parsi. In spite of grossly material times in which we live, it was possible to publish this work only by the grace of Almighty Lord Ahuramazda whose light spreads throughout the Universe from the immortal heavens of Hasti down to our lowly earth and in all seen and unseen matter of the Cosmos; by some divine artifice of immortals Ameshaspands and Yazats who are running the affairs of the whole Creation as per His Will; by the blessings of our Holy prophet Zarathushtra which descend on us from His Spiritual Powerhouse of Aviz-e-Vehdin; and by the unseen help coming from the Holy saints and Spiritual Masters residing in the secret recesses of Mt. Demavand who are keeping a continuous watch on our community.

The author of this exposition is none other than Dr. Framroz Chiniwalla who was a special disciple and pupil of Behramshaji; whose propitious destiny took him amongst the Saheb – Delaans where by the power of sacred nirangs he acquired this knowledge from them and revealed a small part of this vast esoteric knowledge of Ilm – Kshnoom and the meaning of the sacred texts of Jarthosti Din before us.

In spite of being in possession of this invaluable treasure, he (Dr. Framroz) was an epitome of humility. His heart was throbbing with devotion towards his Prophet and his religion and was eager to scatter a few gems before the members of the community. There was not the least desire in him of gaining publicity and personal fame from his work. He kept on writing pages after pages and volumes after volumes with only one thought in his mind namely “Who so ever has it in his fate will read this or else it does not matter if no one reads it. I am not bothered about it”.
His 11th death anniversary fell on 6th August 1973. It was our good fortune that we got the opportunity to begin Avan Yasht from many of his unpublished works in the issue of 5 – 8 - 1973 this auspicious day of his anniversary. We send our thoughts of gratitude to Saheb Delaans for making it possible for us to carry out this task.

Avan Yasht is a long Yasht of 30 Kardehs. Like in other Yashts it contains fascinating and interesting subjects arranged in proper order like other Yashts. It is a veritable treasure mine of mysteries and truths contained in our religion which is worth understanding and imbibing in one’s life.

It shows the role of Avan Yazad in creation, evolution and progress of the Universe towards the final goal. It contains subjects such as influence and role of Avan Yazat on birth, day to day life, and spiritual development of mankind.

Both these aspects are connected with each other and therefore it is arranged in proper order in a certain pattern spread over 30 kardehs. Certain Manthras appear again and again in all Kardehs. They are definitely meant for the devotee to get attuned with Avan Yazat through the Staots produced by reciting them, but besides this, repeated Manthras contain the essence and kernel of the esoteric knowledge. The main body of Avan Yasht prayer begins with the words “Mraot Ahurahe Mazdao”.
The sentence “Yajaesh Men Heem Spitam......”upto “Danghu Fraadnaam Ashaonim” repeats in every Kardeh of Avan Yasht. These are the same Manthras which pertains to the function of Ardivi with respect to the earth and mankind living on it. The names of 6 fraados ( electro magnetic energies ) also appear therein. At the end of each of 30 Kardaas “Ahe rai kharenanghach, taam yajai.....” followed by paragraphs “Haom yo gav...”and “Yenghhe hataam” are also repeated. In these Manthras there is a practical lesson on how man should evolve and progress towards immortal heavens with the help of Avan Yazat. The message contained in these Manthras is that ‘ Ardivisur is a great servant of Nature and man too should become one by devotion, truthfulness, recitation of Manthras and following the canons taught by religion. He has to become like a battery charging and giving out spiritual energy and fulfilling the aim contained in “Yenghhe hataam” prayer.

In the first four of thirty Kardehs is given the description of Avan Yazat herself and her functions.
There is a beautiful description given in the 5th Kardeh of how benedictions of Prophets is showered upon mankind through Avan Yazat and how man should put them to his use.
Then in 6th to 20th and 22nd Kardehs appear events describing how the great men invoked Avan by strict observance of certain rituals and ceremonies for 40 days. One line of worshippers therein are those who are on the White side of Nature while others are those who invoke the Dark side. The latter too tried to get certain powers by invoking Avan but their prayers were not answered. Those on the White side were Jamshed, Faredoon, Kersasp, Kaekaus, Tur, Vifronavaz, Jamasp, Ashavzad, Thrit, Vistarush, Goshtefrian, men of the families of Havov and Navder. Those on the Dark side were Zohak, Afrasiab, sons of ‘Vese’ and others. These men were all before the advent of the Prophet Zarathushtra. Dr. Framroz Chiniwalla shows us what rituals they performed, what was their purpose, what is their place in the annals of history, what is the secret contained in the Manthras describing their feats etc.

In the 21st Kardeh comes the dialogue and question answers containing great mysteries between Paigamber Saheb and Avan Yazat which on one hand describes the great function of Avan in Nature and on the other the exalted position of Zarathushtra and his function in the divine world. The same subject forms the contents of 23rd Kardaa.
Then comes the description of other great men from 24th to 27th Kardehs amongst whom are Zarathushtra, Kae Gustasp, Zarir all on the White side and Arjasp and Vandremaini of the Dark side.
Finally in Kardehs 28, 29 and 30 again is given the powers and functions of Avan Yazat.

In the beginning Dr. Saheb Faramroze Chiniwalla has explained the mysteries pertaining to Avan Yazat; which include the topics pertaining to the earth and composition of anaasars ( one of the four anaasars is Aab ). Thereafter he has opened the inner meanings contained in each Kardaa. He has given certain facts not known hitherto concerning the great men who invoked Avan.

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Introductory Note By Dr. Framroze Chiniwalla


We have to look into the mysteries contained in AvanYasht. Avan Yazat is known by the name Ardivi or Ardvisur. ‘Sur’ means she has weapons. What use are these weapons put to? To show for what purpose they are used, she is known as Anahita which means to clean the dirt. The words in Avesta for dirt, filth are ‘Ahiti, Akhti & Paviti . The word ‘hit’ appearing in Aahiti has got relation with horse. Meaning when the passions in the body are excited even slightly, they get out of control like a fleeting horse. The word ‘Paviti’ means foul smelling pollutants that spread through the air and ‘Akhti’ means those infections contracted by coming in contact. The word ‘ahiti’ is also used to denote the other two.

Therefore we are told that Ardivi herself, with her weapons ( Sur )can control passions ( filth ) and make pure i.e. free from dirt.
The word Avan is the plural form of ‘Aav’ = water in Pehelvi that is to say Ardivi’s Aav removes pollution with the help of water. That is why Avan is considered to be having jurisdiction over water. But the aim to be fulfilled by water connected to Avan is special. What that aim is, is shown in kshnooman ( glorifying formula ) of Avan Yazat.

In every Yasht and Nyaesh the kshnooman of that Yazat is given first. There are three ways shown of making contact with a Yazat. 1) By Mithra i.e. thought force. 2) Through Staot - vibrational energy, produced by reciting Manthra. 3) Through Ushtaan i.e. person’s vital life energy becoming attuned with the Ushtaan i.e. divine energy force of that Yazat.When we pray, contact by Manthra method is bound to take place. Thus special composition of Manthra is there in each yasht or nyaesh which when recited with proper devotion will produce staot vibrations enabling to make contact with that Yazat at least to the extent of 35 paise in a rupee. Both the votary and the Yazat are pleased by such contact. This joy and ecstacy is termed ‘Kshnoom’. Only condition is that the formula should be recited lawfully i.e. kushti padiav ritual should be performed first followed by reciting Sarosh Baaj, and Geh. It is necessary to purify the body by taking bath, sudreh kusti should be worn, head and feet should be covered, face washed with fresh water, and there should not be a menstruating woman in close vicinity. The prayer should be recited in such manner and tone that other’s attention is not drawn towards the person.

Thus in the very beginning by reciting kshnooman of that yazat, the person invites the divine being for help. At the same time, that yazat, his energies, his co workers are all remembered according to their status and position in Nature by appropriate Manthras. Thus the words in the kshnooman composition are related to that Yazat and his co workers, from which we get an idea of his functions in Nature.

Here in kshnooman of Avan Yasht, four divinities namely 1) Apaam vanghuinaam Mazdadaat naam 2) Areduiao Aapo Anahityao 3) Vispanaam Apaam Mazdadaat 4) Vispanaam Urvarnaam Mazdadaat. Here the words Apaam – Aapo – Urvar appear. The first two mean water and the third means plants and vegetation. Therefore Ardivi - water and Urvars are said to be pleased. The word Aap is used in three forms. First Aap is called “Apaam Vanghuinaam Mazdadaat naam”i.e. beneficial waters created according to Mazdadaat. Two qualities are shown in this sentence. One quality is that these waters are produced as per Mazdadaat and secondly, they are said to be beneficial. Mazdadaat means ‘Yazatic form of laws of Mazda’.It shows that Mazdadaat is one of the Ameshaspands. This word indicates the laws on which the Creation was manifested and the Yazatic energy of those laws by which Creation came into existence.

Vanghuinam shows the quality of Bahman. This shows that Aapo (waters) have relationship with Creation and the goodness of Bahman. The meaning we get from this is that all creations whether immortal or mortal has Aap as their constituent in one form or the other, and this Creation is marching towards achieving the goodness and innocence of Bahman.
In the immortal world of Hasti, Aap is in the form of glittering energy waves. In the evanescent non physical world of Nisti same Aap takes the form of subtle ethereal elemental electro magnetic energy. By the time it reaches our physical world this Aap is perceived by our senses as flowing waters of seas, rivers etc. In all its forms Aap is a functionary of the Creator whose task is to take the whole creation to the stage of final emancipation.

Thus mystical meaning of the sentence “Apaam Vanghuinaam Mazdadaatnaam” is that Aap is instrumental both in the creation of the Universe and its reaching the final stage of permanent redemption from all evil.
Another form of water is ‘Areduyao’ = Ardivi who is like a holy man who cleans spiritual filth. Ardivi possesses weapons ‘Sur’ by which she cleans (An) pollutions (Ahiti) of all types whether physical or spiritual. She becomes An-ahiti.

The ‘Sur’= weapons are built into the constitution of ‘Aap’. This shows that they are not ordinary waters as we know them to be; but these are unseen electrical energies present in water which gives it the power it displays. The names of the waters having different energies are ‘Gohare mufarad’ ‘Aab e rava e mufarad’ ‘Aab e avval e suksham’ ‘Aab e duvam’ and the different grades of electro magnetic energies in them.
The mysterious function of Aap in the above sentence “Apaam .......”is due to presence of these unseen energies in Aap. Water is present in the minutest atom of creations of all grades whether physical, non physical or in energy form, and is the agent by whom they achieve salvation.

The third kind is called “Vispanaam Apaam Mazdadaatnaam” meaning waters in either seen or unseen form present in the constitution of all types of creations at the time universe was created according to Mazdadaat. The particular quality exhibited by man or animal or a mineral or any shining object due to the presence of these waters in their constitution is compared to ‘urvar’ or plants and trees. The latter act as storehouses of Nature’s bounties. Vegetations accumulate solar energy – entire cosmos depends for its existence on Sun’s energy. The function of sun’s rays and light is shown in Meher Yasht. Sun’s energy is present to greater or lesser extent in plants and trees. Therefore Aap and Urvar both play a joint role not only in Creation but also in preservation of the Universe.

We can thus see that it is Ardivisur that supplies the energies to the above mentioned three kinds of Aap and Urvar who are the keepers of Nature’s bounties and are created preserved and guided by her to use these bounties for the welfare of Creation.

We can get this knowledge only from the esoteric science of Kshnoom. One will find in Avan Yasht various facts about Ardivi, her role in creation of Universe, her allegorical weapons present in different kinds of waters and in plant kingdom.