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Fire in Zoroastrianism is the center for worship. It is a Zoroastrian belief that through veneration of fire one can create an intimate communion with God, who is the creator of this sacred fire. It is the third holy immortal and has a religious significance of being a symbol of righteousness. Prophet Zarathushtra mentions fire as the holiest of the elements to be worshiped as the source of heat, light, life and growth. He selected it as a symbol of his faith to symbolize the divine spark within. Fire, in Zoroastrianism therefore, is considered one of the most sacred elements of nature.

The pledge made at Navjote  by a Zoroastrian adherent: “I pledge myself to the faith of Mazda… I pledge myself to the well-conceived thought I pledge myself to the well-spoken word I pledge myself to the well performed deed… To Ahura Mazda I ascribe all good.” [Jasa Me Avanghe Mazda, Pledge of faith, Yasna 12.8-9]

Avesta --- Hoshbaam --- Transliteration, To be recited at dawn only.

Behram Yasht is in praise of a 'mazdadhate' meaning a giver of knowledge. Knowledge which assists us to live in the way and within the Law of Ahura Mazda-- the 'Ahuirish Jarthutrish' ; and thereby vanquish all evil from within and around us and make us impervious to hurt and harm. In the Behram Yasht this omniscient knowledge is described metaphorically to take on different forms from the gentle breeze and growing over time into a great invincible warrior. The ten Kardas of the Behram Yasht speak in metaphors of the growing strength of the knowledge given by Behram  eternally safeguarding from all harm, the true believer and practitioner of Asha and Ashoi (rectitude) the Natural, Eternal Law of Ahura Mazda brought down to us by Zarathustra ----- the 'Ahuirish Jarthutrish'. Writers have often remarked that the ten forms of knowledge correspond to the ten avatars of Vishnu in the Puranas. I'd say, well, how different can the one and only truth and the greatest knowledge ever be?!

Baaj Jamvani is to be Prayed before starting your meal whether small or big.  the Baaj Jamvani may be likened  to the Grace the Christians say before their meal as a thanksgiving to God for providing one with His Grace and Bounty. Jamvani in Gujarati means 'of eating'.

AVESTA — HOSHBAAM — DAWN— A TRANSLITERATION To be recited at dawn only and at no other time. “From Atha iman vacho drenjayoish….Spentahe Mainyeush damanam ashaonam.” Thus, must you pray these words written underneath, which are very beneficial, giver of good health (tandarosti) you must try these; you must sing …

SAROSH BAAJ PART IV — A TRANSLITERATION In the Avesta the Sarosh Baaj is one consolidated prayer, I have broken it into parts for better comprehension of the things we appeal for to the Ultimate, every morning when we pray the Sarosh Baaj. Sarosh Baaj part IV, consists of transliteration …

SAROSH BAAJ PART III —A TRANSLITERATION KEMNA MAZDA –A TRANSLITERATION The Sarosh Baaj of the Avesta is a farzeyaat prayer; a daily requirement. Though in the Avesta the Sarosh Baaj is one long prayer with no parts,  I have broken it into parts so as to better understand what it …