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Beyond Compare -- Parsi Pioneers of Karachi
Dinshaw, Farishta
Murzban
Despite their small
numbers in the context of the newly formed nation of Pakistan (1950s
vintage), the Parsi (Zoroastrian) citizens of that new nation played a
great role in the building of that nation, far out of portion to their
small numbers. This short article gives brief highlights of some of
the contributions of the descendents of ancient Iranian as 20th
century nation builders.
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Birth of Zarathushtra
Jafarey, Dr. Ali Akbar
Zarathushtra's birth was a
monumental event in man's history. His thoughts became the foundation
on which humanity based much of its civility and ethical inter
working. His contributions to humanity are much to be celebrated.
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Birthday of Asho Zarathushtra
Jafarey, Dr. Ali Akbar
The birthday of prophet
Zarathushtra is on Khordad-ruz and Farvardin-mah, March 26th. This
article is a brief on history of birthday of prophet Zarathushtra's
based on Zarathushtrian religious scriptures.
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Bhicaji Balsara, First Zarathushti US Citizen
Shroff, Kersi B.
This Zarathushti from
India arriving in New York in November of 1900 challenged the legality
of immigration law -- US citizenship was limited to individuals of
European descent. He became the first person of non-European origin to
be naturalized in 1909.
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But for them, Zoroastrianism would have been
extinct in Iran
Sethna, Shahnaz
This article portrays a
review of events and contributions made by number of Zarathushtis of
Iran and India that saved the Zarathushti community from extinction in
its land of origin against incredible odds.
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Charles Debrille Poston – The Fire Worshipper
(1852-1902)
Soroushian, Dr. Mehrborzin
A significant historical
figure of 19th century USA, Charles D. Poston, nicknamed the father of
Arizona, inspires to construct the first Zoroastrian fire temple of
the new world. Lacking resources he settles for an Apache structure
resembling ancient Egyptian pyramids more than a Zoroastrian temple. A
brief account of his life is given in this article.
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Dinshaw Ghadiali -- Genius of Malaga
Shroff, Kersi B.
Arriving in the US in
1911, this distinguished Zarathushti from India, did pioneering work
in the design of an Engine Fault-Finder, which he subsequently donated
to the US government for use on aircraft engine. His contributions
were many. A street in Southern New Jersey named after him bears
testimony to his accomplishments.
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Ferdowsi, A Critical
Biography
Soroushian, Dr. Mehrborzin
A great nationalist and renown poet, the life story of
this man of courage who did much to preserve and restore the national
pride in Ancient Iran is covered in this well written book.
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Ganj Ali Khan
Soroushian, Dr.
Mehrborzin
The book written by Bastani
Parizi refers to an episode that many Kermani Zarathushtis have been
told by their parents. The episode if had gone unchecked would have
resulted in the massacre of all the Zarathushtis of Kerman at that time.
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In Memorial of Mehdi Akhavan Saless (Salas) 1929
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Soroushian, Dr.
Mehrborzin
As a popular poet of 20th
century Iran, Mehdi Akhavan Saless is remembered for his contribution
to reintroducing Iranian intellectuals of his generation with the
glories of their ancient land and its contributions to humanity. This
article offers a brief account of poet's life and accomplishments.
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Jamshid Bahman Jamshidian
Mehrfar, Dr. Khosro E.
Originally hailed from Yazd
this industrious businessman rose to the national spot line and
championed the constitutional reforms of his nation. He managed
to redress a wrong that had been perpetuated against the minorities of
his nation for over a millennium, and challenged the colonial powers of
the time who had extracted monopolistic control of the banking system of
his nation from the weak and corrupt central government. Arbab Jamshid
Jamshidian's rise to prominence and his undoing through a
well orchestrated plan of the colonial powers of the time was very much
tied to the fate of his nation and community.
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Manekji Limji Hateria
Soroushian, Dr. Mehrborzin
Reversing the downfall slide
of Zarathushtrianism in its birth land, with all forces bent on its
destruction was a monumental task to be undertaken by this man of
courage and dedication. His life of giving helped resurrect a
community that could have otherwise been lost.
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Maneckji Limji Hatari in Iran
Boyce, Mary
This article provides a
historical narrative on
the course of events that lead to the arrival of Maneckji Hataria in
Iran in mid 19th century, and the impact of his tireless efforts to
ameliorate the conditions of Zarathushtrians of Iran.
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Mrs. Bhikaiji Rustom Cama
A young dynamic Zarathushti
lady defies the colonial rule imposed on her country of birth at great
personal risk, and sets the stage for the eventual independence of India
half a century later. The set of circumstance that shaped such a
remarkable individual is covered in this article.
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Nietzsche’s Understanding of Zarathushtra’s
Philosophy
Pearlstein,Arthur
Analysis of Nietzsche's
understanding of Zarathushtra's thought that provides valuable insight
into the philosophical basis of Zarathushtra's message is given in this
article
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Seth Maneckji Limji Hataria
Deboo, Malcolm Minoo
The events leading to
Zoroastrians of Iran being given some degree of civil rights during the
Qajar period of late 19th century to 20th century when no such rights
had existed for that minority group in an Islamic State are outlined in
this paper. The contributions of Zoroastrians in Iran and outside Iran
leading to the uplift of this community and their ancestral land is also
alluded to in this article.
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Temptation of Zarathushtra
Dhalla, Dastur
Dr. Maneckji N.
Zarathushtra in his mission
to guide humanity towards enlightenment was first tempted with
martial riches. In
staying his course he resorted to righteousness as his weapon of choice.
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The First Declaration of Human Rights
Jahanian, Dr. Daryoush
This essay is reproduced
from Darius Jahanian's book "Zoroastrianism and Biblical Connections."
Based on Old Testament, several ancient Babylonian and Persian
inscriptions as well as Greek sources, Jahanian presents a picture of
the personalities of the two great Achaemenian emperors, founder Cyrus
the Great and Darius. The tolerance and kindness of Cyrus toward the
people of the kingdoms, their deities and religious practices is the
basis for the first declaration of human rights in the vast Achaemenian
empire.
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The Place of Zarathushtra among the Prophets
Bode, Framroze
A short and insightful
article giving Zarathushtra's contributions in the context of the
religion founders of all times.
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With Dinshah Irani in New Iran
Masani, Sir Rustom
After the passage of over one thousand years since a group of
Zarathushtis fled to India from Iran to escape forced conversion and
religion persecution at the hands of the invading Arabs, Reza Shah
Pahlavi, the founder of Modern Iran distinguished himself by being the
first king of post-Islamic Iran to encourage the descendents of those
Zartoshty refugees to return to Iran and help in its development. A
delegation of Parsis headed by the legendary Dinshah Irani traveled to
Iran as a direct result of the invitation from Reza Shah. This
informative article reflects on observations from that trip.
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Worshipers of the Mind
Pearlstein, Arthur
This article discusses
unique ideas introduced by Zarathushtra influencing other schools of
thoughts. It discusses the concepts such as the idea of worship from
a Zarathushtrian perspective.
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Zarathushtra and the horse
Frye, Professor Richard
Nelson
In this article the time and
place of Zarathushtra, the ancient prophet, is investigated. With the
original message of Zarathushtra expressed in the Gathas proving to be
timeless, the investigation is based on other available historical
evidences that provides valuable insight into Zarathushtra's origin.
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Zarathushtra Venerating God and the Creation
Jafarey, Dr. Ali Akbar
Venerating God and
Venerating two concepts very much aligned according to Zarathushtra's
world-view is elaborated in this brief paper.
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Zarathushtra’s Seminal Contribution to Mankind Beyond Theology
Bhote, Keki R.
The author provides an insightful
analysis of Zarathushtra's profound contributions to humanity, and
the uniqueness of his message.
