Sedreh
The Sudreh contains a small pocket in the front, which is supposed to collect one's good deeds. It is worn to protect the wearer from evil acts. It is considered a spiritual shield from evil. It is said that if a Zoroastrian wears the Sudreh inside out, they will receive nightmares or might
Barashnûm
Barashnûm is a Zend word meaning "top of the head". [ 2 ] The whole ritual is named "Barashnûm" because purification starts from the head of the person, which is the first part in his body which is purified. [ 2 ] [ edit ] Purpose In pre-Islamic times, Barashnûm was used to purify men
Mashya and Mashyana
According to the Zoroastrian cosmogony , Mashya and Mashyana were the first man and woman whose procreation gave rise to the human race. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Attestations 3 Theories 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References [ edit ] Etymology The names are from Avestan
Jamasp
The book Jamasp Namag is about him. [ edit ] Sources دوستخواه، جلیل: اوستا، کهنترین سرودهای ایرانیان، چاپ دوم، انتشارات مروارید، تهران ۱۳۷۴. v • d • e Shahnameh of Ferdowsi شهن
Zoroastrianism
In Zoroastrianism, the Creator Ahura Mazda is all good, and no evil originates from Him . Thus, in Zoroastrianism good and evil have distinct sources, with evil ( druj ) trying to destroy the creation of Mazda ( asha ), and good trying to sustain it. Mazda is not immanent in the world, and
Barsom
A barsom is a ritual implement used by Zoroastrian priests to solemnize certain sacred ceremonies. The word barsom derives from the Avestan language baresman (trisyllabic, bar'əs'man ), which is in turn a substantive of barez "to grow high." [ 1 ] The later form – barsom – first
Kartir
Kartir was probably instrumental in promoting the cause of Mazdaism (as opposed to Zurvanism , the other - now extinct - branch of Zoroastrianism), for in his inscription at Naqsh-e Rajab, Kartir makes plain that he has "decided" that "there is a heaven and there is a hell", thus putting himself
Herbad
In the present-day, hērbad is the lowest rank in the Zoroastrian priesthood, and is granted following the basic navar ceremony that marks the beginning of theological training. Unlike a mobed or dastur , a herbad may not be the celebrant of a Yasna service. He may however assist. A herbad
Peshotanu
In the genealogy of the mythical Kayanians , Peshotanu is the son of Vishtaspa (Wistasp, Goshtasp), the patron of Zoroaster , and brother of Spentodata (Spandadat, Esfandiyar). The principal source of information on the figure is the apocalyptic Zand-i Wahman yasn (also incorrectly known
Zoroastrian music
Although, certain ancient Zoroastrian traditions show a negative approach towards Zoroastrian melodies such as the pre-Islamic pastorals and minstrels, Zoroastrian music has been in the religion since it was founded. [ 1 ] Historical texts prove that prior to the arrival of Islam in Persia
