Date: Nov 30, 2007 5:43 AM
Subject: Tirangan today - Tir mah, Tir roj (30 Nov 2007)
To: TZML <TraditionalZarathushtris@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: Hoshang Bhadha
Baname Khuda!
Dear Zarathushti humdins,
today is on Tir roj, Tir mah YZ 1377 (30 Nov 2007) is Tirangan.
Willl there will be Tirangan jashans today.
If there are any jashans at your local giary and you wish other
Zarathushtis too may attend, then please inform them via TZML or other
avenues.
What an illuminating and precise role Testhar-Tir Yazad plays in
Ahura's Creation.
"Testar-Tir is sometimes described as a part of the world of Stars
whereas in some instances it is regarded as a Yazad. It's multiple
role in the spiritual world is called 'Maethan". For its elaborated
role, it is also considered as the super-STAR in the divine world. It
is widely known for inviting rain and increasing fertility of
Geush-Urva. Here it is very important to understand this concept of
fertility. It means it encourages immortality of soul by making our
Tanu work for its progress." --- r ead more about it on the write-up
on Teshtar-Tir Yazad below.
Sincerely
Tehemton B. Adenwalla
Testar-Tir Yazad
By Ervad Hoshang J. Bhadha
The world of Stars and its function in nature is clearly sanctified by
our prayers (Fravardin Yast & Tir Yast) with illustrated definition &
processes hardly understood by our Harvard/ Stanford Avesta scholars.
Those visible form of energy, we call it "star' has quite a few
implications and applications with reference to our ultra-physical and
divine body. In Fravardin Yast Karda 22 (para-80), Testar Tir is
regarded same as Ahura-Mazda HIMSELF "Aurusho-Rakshno" The expression
'Aurusho' signifies a bright beam of light "Staot" arising from HIS
creation of seven "glorious beam of lights" whereas, 'Raokshno'
designates "Immortal Light" that is a part of Testar Tir. The "Testar
Tir" is also an integral part of HIS design where it remains within
the boundaries attuning itself with Four Anasars designed to promote
immortality of soul. Remaining attuned with Teshtar-Tir is an act of
helping Ahura-Mazda to speed-up Farshogard of this universe.
Let us understand the word "Tir' and its connection with "Teshtar".
Though the word 'Tir' in Gujarati means for "Arrow', its usage is
widely elaborated in Iranian languages. Teshtar is used for Star and
because of its unmatched speed in shooting its effect through Avesta
Manthra, it is known as Teshtar-Tir. There are many ways of shooting
Tir, however the one that our religion prescribes is through
practicing Manthric exercises. In ancient Iran, we had many Rathestars
from Peshdadian & Kyanian dynasties who have had used that method of
keeping Paiwand with Behram-Sherevar & Daami-Upaman to keep distance
from the most dangerous Demons and Arvahi's (Spirits) existing in
those times. We have many such Nirangs of King Fredoon for different
occasions however, majority of our community believes in those
barbarous events allegorically described in Shahnameh by Firdoshi.
Just a Note: My dear Zarathustri, those Kings of Peshdadian Dynesty
were Paoryotakesh Souls and they had that gift of remaining attuned
with Testar-tir and Ahura-Mazda and thus they could defeat any evil
with special Nirangs. Believing in those stories in its literal
meaning is not only ridiculous but also dangerous for practicing &
understanding our religious in its true version.
Testar-Tir is sometimes described as a part of the world of Stars
whereas in some instances it is regarded as a Yazad. It's multiple
role in the spiritual world is called 'Maethan". For its elaborated
role, it is also considered as the super-STAR in the divine world. It
is widely known for inviting rain and increasing fertility of
Geush-Urva. Here it is very important to understand this concept of
fertility. It means it encourages immortality of soul by making our
Tanu work for its progress. Through its "Raokhsna" (Divine
illumination) it sends special form of blessings for material life to
work in attunement with HIS Divine Plan. The reflection of Raokhsna
creates an illumination, which we can see as Star in the skies. The
Raokhsna is a VITAL ingredient of those Perfected Souls of the Yazads
that are constantly working for the Divine Plan of Ahura-Mazda.
Teshtar-Tir also helps in implementation of Ahura-Mazda's divine plan
via Humata Hukhta Havashta. Teshta is Ahu's energy "stur" that
remains with HIS first creation Immortal Fravashis of Yazads attuned
with Ahu's "Baod" (Divine wisdom) for HIS Humata (Creation of this
Universe for the spiritual cleansing process). The importance of
Testar-Tir is so widely acknowledged in our prayers that it is
considered a vital force in attaining salvation through Manthric
exercises. It is recommended to perform 144 Vendidad for those
Zarathustris who are intensely tangled with committing sins and facing
adversities in life. Of course such commitment and act would be almost
impossible looking at the present condition of Priests in our
community.
The Teshtar-Tir is remembered in our prayers in relation and Paiwand
with Ahura-Mazda, Yazads & Ameshahspands, Ashavans (Nars) of the
Highest Order. In Nyaish & Yast we recite " Fradathai Ahure Mazdao
Raevato Kharenanghato, Fradathai Ameshanam Spentanam, Fradathai
Treshtrahesh Staro Raevato Kharenanghato, Fradathai Nars Ashaono". In
ancient times, appearance of Testar Tir Star was regarded as a sign
for cropping season and rainfall. When these is famine, the Priests
used to perform Baj of Teshtar-Tir. Ava Yazad nad Teshtar-Tir Yazad
works hand-in-hand to perform functions of HIS divine plan towards
Farshogard. Karda 12 (Tir Yast) describes that if a Zarathustri
reciting Avesta Mantra of Tir Yazad is 'truthful' as per His
definition of Asha, that person can successfully attune oneself in
Paiwand with Ushtaan of Teshtar-Tir for spiritual inspiration. This
Karda also explains a condition of famine when there is no water and
all kinds of germs & disease gets multiplied, a prayer for Tir Yazad
helps in destroying those life-threatening diseases. Karda 13
acknowledges Teshtar-Tir as the spiritual leader (ratu) of divine
illuminations "Stars" & Paigambar Saheb as the spiritual leader of
Human life on geti. In Khordad Yast, the Kehrpa of Paigambar Saheb is
identified as one of the Ameshshaspands and in Gatha 51-12 He is known
as "Uru-Raoshta Asto" Undefeated. Thus, a devotee while reciting
Manthras for Teshtar-Tir, one is also getting help from our dear
Paigambar Saheb. Karda 15 describes how glorified and significant
effects of Teshtar-Tir portrays on human life through ITS connection
with Seven Keshvars of Nishti, Seven Dakhyus and all spiritual plains
of Spena-Mino that enhances spiritual progression. (We will discuss
these parts of spiritual world some other time). Karda 16 elaborately
justifies that Teshtar-Tir is "Thmunghuhanta" meaning cures all kinds
of diseases to human Mind-Body & Soul. The same status is also given
to our Manthra-Spenta or Avesta Manthravani. It is also said that
those who are working for Frashogard and find happiness unto it,
(Conscious of "Man Ano Avayad Shudan), the Manthravani of Tir Yast
will provide nourishment whether or not it is asked for by that
person. In fact, it is suggested that if the Iranians (Zaratustris)
wish to see the country prosper and follow HIS Commandments, they must
perform Yazashne of Tir Yazad.
In para 57 of the above Karda, there is a question: What prayer is
considered the best for Tir Yazad and its attunement? And the answer
is none other than PasuPach-ni- Kriya. (I have explained this in
religion class several times). This Kriya is performed on the flesh of
three kinds of Goshpands
1) Aurushem,
2) Vohugaonem,
3) Hamo-Gaonem.
The significance of this prayer is, it is performed by the Ashavans
for helping a person attaining the final stage of Ashavan. This Kriya
is not similar to Afringhan, Siroja etc for dead or alive. It is also
not possible in this age and time to perform such Kriya in the absence
of any Dastur to have attained such level of Ashoi or who can be
categorized as Ashavan in any form at anytime.
Please note that the above explanation is incomplete without
understanding its relationship with Dakhyus, Keshwars, Humata-Hukhta-
Havashta of Ahu, and several other Manthric exercises. If questions
are raised, I would be glad to explain them individually. Hope this
will help you understand the basics on Teshtar-Tir Yazad.
(end)
