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Zoroastrianism/Questions Answered by Expert Rohinton Irani
| Subject | Date Asked |
| First Cause | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Does Zoroastrianism faith believe in one First Cause of everything? I've read that Ahura Mazda is ... A: Yes. There are groups that practices only the Gathas and they follow the principles based on the ... | |
| First Cause | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Does Zoroastrianism faith believe in one First Cause of everything? I've read that Ahura Mazda is ... A: Zarathushtra's Gathas, the seventeen songs composed by him which are the Primal Principles of Life, ... | |
| Prayers | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: There seem to be similarities regarding the Zorastrian Prayers( or other concepts) to those of the ... A: There seems to be many things borrowed from the Persians. Like the mosque designs seems to be copied ... | |
| Monotheistic religion | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Rohinton Irani, I've read that Zoroastrianism is monotheistic. In spite of that, it seems that ... A: I sincerely apologize for the delay in replying your question. I was on a business tour so was not ... | |
| love | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a difficultWhat is the difference between love and knowledge? What do zoroastrianism have to ... A: Suffering?/ Are you confused with definitions or the meaning of the words that you are using? Just ... | |
| love | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a difficultWhat is the difference between love and knowledge? What do zoroastrianism have to ... A: No Matter what you do you need to put your mind to it. Zarathushtra speaks a lot about Vohuman, ... | |
| what hope for animals from the Gathas | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: Could you please tell me from the Gathas what hope for a continued existence for animals after their ... A: Ushta Zarathushtra never speculated. He was a philosopher and his views are with each person's ... | |
| Zarathustra | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Can you please tell me about Zarathustra and the meaning of the winged symbol. Thank you very much. ... A: I am sending you the answer of what my Professor, Dr. Jafarey, had written. Cult The Aryans' ... | |
| Zarathustra | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Can you please tell me about Zarathustra and the meaning of the winged symbol. Thank you very much. A: A Unique Personality "The Zoroastrian religion has been named after its founder, Zoroaster. ... | |
| is it justice | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Do we consider it a good deed (Huvarashta) to deny children the wisdom of Ahura Mazda, as taught by ... A: Ushta Let me ask you: Will it be good if you were kept illiterate throughout your life. You went to ... | |
| Hi again and more questions | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: Belated Merry Christmas and happy new year. I was wondering, if the Gathas speak of Magi and if ... A: Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too. You have asked questions regarding the ... | |
| ahura/asura | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Why are the good and bad clan of gods flipped between hinduism and zoroastrianism? ahura - good in ... A: Ahura/Asura means Lord. (Avestan/Sanskrit dialect) (I don't know how you got the bad word). ... | |
| Best wishes | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Irani, I don't really have a question, I would just like to say that I enjoy studying your ... A: Robert Gyngard, Ushta Good to know you. It would be nice to discuss some points and if you have any ... | |
| Re | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: Your information was much clearer and it anwsered alot of questions. Though with regard to Duelism, ... A: Ushta Please don't get me the wrong way. I am not at all offended by what you have said but this ... | |
| Re | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: From your response it seems that I may have said somthing to offend you. I apologise, that was not ... A: Ushta I must admit that now I am feeling bad that you found my tone offended. That is a negative ... | |
| Re | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: Christians do worship God the Father both directly and via Jesus who is not Just God the father but ... A: Ushta My question to you is, Why are you so interested to know what Zoroastrians believe especially ... | |
| Other Religons | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: What does Zoroastrianism teach will happen to the followers of other religons when they die? A: ushta Zoroastrians usually think that a Zoroastrian is a SPECIAL one. It does not teach anything in ... | |
| Other Religons | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a Catholic Christian and I have a few questions. What does your religon believe about the ... A: Ushta Zoroastrianism practiced during the Achaemanians times was different compared to the ... | |
| sabbaths | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Does Zoroastrianism have anything at least vaguely similar to the Sabbath or other occurances and ... A: Zoroastrians believe in 'work is worship'. There are no hard and fast rule about the 'taking a rest ... | |
| i need your emergency help,please!!! | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: To whom it may concern with respect; my first name is: navid -- my last name : mofid my birthday is ... A: I am so sorry to hear about all your losses and problems that you have encountered in the last few ... | |
| What is Zoro? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have only recently heard about Zoroastrianism. What is it? A: Zoroastrianism is the religion, society and customs of the religion founded by Zarathushtra. It is ... | |
| Geh prayers during MAy to August | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Why do we Zarathushtis pray the Havan Geh (between 12.40 P.M and 3.45 Pm.) during the period from ... A: Ushta I was expecting you to clarify the question. I am still confused about your question or doubt. ... | |
| are we a purely monotheistic faith | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: Irani, i am a Zoroastrian by birth. according to my understandings of the faith, we are a ... A: Ushta Sorry for the delay. I sometimes have many emails to answer and then some get's missed. Sorry ... | |
| Zoro | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: Are you a modern day Zoroastrian? I have read a tiny bit about Zoroaster (Zarathustra). What are ... A: Q. Are you a modern day Zoroastrian? Ans: I have no idea what do you mean by this. What is Modern ... | |
| Asura | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I am writing a paper on the Hindu Asura, specifically the Danavas giants, and have found a few ... A: Sorry for the delay. Cosmology in Zoroastrianism is very vast and with different stories. So, I ... | |
| miracles | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know if there is any event, or any tradition in the whole Zoroastrian history were ... A: Sorry for the delay. For me to answer your question, I have to ask you a question first. Please ... | |
| Parsis | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: How many people in the world are practitioners of Zoroastrianism? Where do they live? Are there any ... A: Zoroastrian religion as a whole consists of the cultural, sociological and religious ceremonies. ... | |
| Parsis | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: How many people in the world are practitioners of Zoroastrianism? Where do they live? Are there any ... A: Recent study shows that there are between 2.5 to 3 million Zoroastrians in the world. They are ... | |
| Zoroastrianism | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: Is it Pre Christian and if so by how many years and also what morals and values do you and your ... A: First, let me apologize for the delay in replying to your question. Zoroastrianism or Originally ... | |
Rohinton Irani
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Zoroastrianism: Culture, Customs and Ceremonies and the Gathas
Experience
I have been teaching for 6 years. I have written a new short course for the university and online students.
Publications
In Spenta Publications
Education/Credentials
MA, Pursuing Ph.D in Anthropology (Zoroastrians)
Awards and Honors
Best Student (3 in a row), Top Student (2)
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