Today's Mid-Day newspaper ( 5th August 2009 , page 14), contains excerpts
from Arjunn Rampall's interview in GQ magazine.
In his interview, Arjunn proudly proclaims: "I must be one of the few people
who have gone into the Agiary pretending to be Parsi"!
I wonder what his wife Mehr has to say to this.
I also wonder if he would try to pull a similar stunt by going to Mecca "pretending" to be a Muslim. Forget Mecca / Muslims, would Arjunn bring meat to a strict Jain house and offend their religious sentiments? Would he eat pork in the house of a Jew or a Muslim? Why does this man, who is married to a Parsi, have no respect for Parsi-Iranis?
THIS IS DISGRACEFUL INDEED. WHO DOES ARJUNN THINK
HE IS TO INSULT THE ZOROASTRIAN RELIGION IN THIS WAY?
From a concerned Zoroastrian.
Friday, August 7, 2009
TPV Defiance - Article in Mumbai Mirror
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: YASMINE KERSI
Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Subject: FW: TPV Defiance-Article in Mumbai Mirror
From: YASMINE KERSI
Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Subject: FW: TPV Defiance-Article in Mumbai Mirror
Hello all my Parsi friends,
We need to show our solidarity and it would be in the interest of our religion
and community if we could all send in our protest to the following:
We need to show our solidarity and it would be in the interest of our religion
and community if we could all send in our protest to the following:
vice chairman Samir Jain at samir.jain@timesgroup.com and cc the same mail to the mumbai mirror editor Ms Meenal Baghel at meenal.baghel@timesgroup.com and Manoj Nair atmanoj.nair@timesgroup.com
Ushta Te,
Yasmine Sanjana
Manoj Nair's Article hurts religious sentiments of Zoroastrians worldwide
From: burjor bharucha
Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Manoj Nair's Article hurts religious sentiments of Zoroastrians worldwide
Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Manoj Nair's Article hurts religious sentiments of Zoroastrians worldwide
parsi panchayat <ppbombay@vsnl.net>,
theparseevoice@gmail.com,
Traditional Zoroastrianism BLOG
Traditional Zoroastrianism BLOG
Mr. Samir Jain / Ms. Meenal Baghel.
This is not the first instance when Manoj Nair has hurt the feelings
and sentiments of the peace loving Zoroastrian Community.
Hope somehow he could be made to realize the serious repercussions
that are caused within the community due to his irresponsible writings.
He seems to be deriving sadistic pleasure in continuing with his
deplorable writings knowing fully well that besides a few protest
letters and phone calls no physical or monetary harm could befall
him due to the pathetically small numbers that Parsis are in.
Would Mr. Nair ever dare to write any controversial articles
relating to the MNS, or Shiv Sena or the major Minority?
I don't think he ever will.
Times has a long standing reputation not only nationally but
inter-nationally and it is subscribed by almost 100% of our small
community. We do hope you realize the damage that is being
caused by such thoughtless writings the world over.
Would appreciate a line in response confirming your
understanding of the problem and also assuring us
that such harmful and irresponsible journalism
will not be allowed to be published in future.
Thanks and regards,
Burjor Bharucha.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Manoj Nair's Article hurts religious sentiments of Zoroastrians worldwide
TO:
TIMES GROUP Vice chairman Samir Jain at samir.jain@timesgroup.com
CC: Mumbai Mirror editor Ms Meenal Baghel at meenal.baghel@timesgroup.com
CC: Manoj Nair at manoj.nair@timesgroup.com
CC: Parsi Panchayat
CC: Parsi Voice
CC: Traditional Zoroastrianism BLOG
BCC: Thousands of Zoroastrians worldwide
Subject: Manoj Nair's Article hurts religious sentiments of Zoroastrians worldwide
Mr. Samir Jain and Ms. Meena Baghel,
We fully agree with the words written by the Parsee Voice:
> Today's Mumbai Mirror carries on its front page an article by Manoj
> Nair about the defiant stand taken by Khushru Madon saying that he
> will not stop conducting rituals for mixed-marriages Parsis. Putting a
> sensitive community matter on the front page of a public newspaper to
> sensationalise issues is definitely not ethical journalism.
We protest against this article in the Mumbai Mirror that is
hurting the religious sentiments of the Zoroastrian Parsi
majority in India. Manoj Nair's jouralism is hurting the
religious feelings of the Parsi community and should not
be permitted by Mumbai Mirror and the Times Group.
We fully support the DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED BPP
Trustees in their stand against the few priests who
are going against the Holy Scriptures of our religion.
The Trustees were elected by the majority of the community
which is traditional. Mr. Manoj Nair and the Mumbai
Mirror shoud respect the feelings of the majority,
this is what happens in a democracy.
This is also being posted to the Traditional Zoroastrianism
BLOG which is read by thousands of Zoroastrians worldwide.
Regards,
Porus. > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: The Parsee Voice <theparseevoice@gmail.com>
> Date: 2009/8/4
> Subject: TPV Defiance-Article in Mumbai Mirror
> To: The Parsee Voice <the-parsee-voice@googlegroups.com>
>
>
>
> Today's Mumbai Mirror carries on its front page an article by Manoj
> Nair about the defiant stand taken by Khushru Madon saying that he
> will not stop conducting rituals for mixed-marriages Parsis. Putting a
> sensitive community matter on the front page of a public newspaper to
> sensationalise issues is definitely not ethical journalism. There is
> nothing newsworthy in this for others as it is an internal matter of
> the Parsi community.
>
> Mr Nair seems to be happily playing into the hands of the deformist
> lobby led by ARZ, who are hell bent on foisting their concocted brand
> of Zoroastrianism on the community in spite of opposition from a
> majority of the community.
>
> Community members are requested to send in their protests to Mumbai
> Mirror requesting that this kind of jouralism is hurting the religious
> feelings of the Parsi community and should not be permitted.
>
> Community members are also requested to show solidarity with the BPP
> in its attempt to ban these two renegade preists, Khushru Madon and
> Framroze Mirza, from performing religious ceremonies at Doongerwadi.
> Doongerwadi is held in trust by the BPP on behalf of the community.
> The current BPP trustees have been elected by the community and
> represent the majority community's will. Hence they have the authority
> to decide who functions at Doongerwadi and who does not. The BPP is on
> the right path here and deserves community support on this issue.
>
> Regards
> The Parsee Voice Team
Mr. Manoj Nair's Expose in the Mumbai Mirror of the religious sins of two renegade Parsi priests
On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 10:06 PM, Mehlli Bhagalia wrote:
Dear Mr. Nair,
Was this written by you to bring lime light on your self ? I doubt it. It was perhaps done from journalistic zeal.
If done for the lime light and you are a Hindu, you are surely aware of the Natural, inexorable and religious Law of Karma.
If you are also a religious Hindu, then it is suggested that you perform several pujjas, to give you and your family the strength to bear the punishment that will surely be visited on you and your family, for the insult on a sister religion of India and it's religious practices, customs and traditions, for no cause or reason atall.
If a foreign journalist ,uninformed and uneducated in Indian religions and traditions had written unwittingly and with out verifying the full facts and antecedents of the case, the religious laws and duties of a Parsi priest, perhaps the Karmic blow would be light on such a person.
You Mr. Nair as a brother Indian, know full well the long history of the Parsis in India, know full well their religiosity And know full well how the Religious Roots of both our two ancient religions-Hindu and Parsi Zoroastrian, come from one Indo Aryan source perhaps over 90,000 years ago.
How could you then insult a sister community and cause such pain to your brothers and sisters in the Parsi community? Do you think that you got the information about this matter from a saintly Parsi ? There are cowards, charlatans and irreligious persons in all religious communities. We have our share. Would it not have been prudent if you had verified this matter with the Parsi Panchayat, before "rushing to judgment" and printing this matter as "news" ?
For your information only and so that you understand that this writer, although a Parsi Zoroastrian has learned the Hindu religion, Hindu arts and science of Yogh and Ayurvaid from saintly Hindu Yogis in India from the age of 15 years and still remember his Teachers. He is now 76 years.
Dear Mr. Nair,
Was this written by you to bring lime light on your self ? I doubt it. It was perhaps done from journalistic zeal.
If done for the lime light and you are a Hindu, you are surely aware of the Natural, inexorable and religious Law of Karma.
If you are also a religious Hindu, then it is suggested that you perform several pujjas, to give you and your family the strength to bear the punishment that will surely be visited on you and your family, for the insult on a sister religion of India and it's religious practices, customs and traditions, for no cause or reason atall.
If a foreign journalist ,uninformed and uneducated in Indian religions and traditions had written unwittingly and with out verifying the full facts and antecedents of the case, the religious laws and duties of a Parsi priest, perhaps the Karmic blow would be light on such a person.
You Mr. Nair as a brother Indian, know full well the long history of the Parsis in India, know full well their religiosity And know full well how the Religious Roots of both our two ancient religions-Hindu and Parsi Zoroastrian, come from one Indo Aryan source perhaps over 90,000 years ago.
How could you then insult a sister community and cause such pain to your brothers and sisters in the Parsi community? Do you think that you got the information about this matter from a saintly Parsi ? There are cowards, charlatans and irreligious persons in all religious communities. We have our share. Would it not have been prudent if you had verified this matter with the Parsi Panchayat, before "rushing to judgment" and printing this matter as "news" ?
For your information only and so that you understand that this writer, although a Parsi Zoroastrian has learned the Hindu religion, Hindu arts and science of Yogh and Ayurvaid from saintly Hindu Yogis in India from the age of 15 years and still remember his Teachers. He is now 76 years.
Your name indicates that you are from South India and you may be pleased to know that this writer learned several techniques of the Kerela Ayurvaid and Yogh and was introduced to the Kalaripaith Master in that state. He was presented with the short Kalari stick for unarmed Indian combat at the Kalari center in view of his many years knowledge and practice of the Oriental Martial Arts of Combat.
This writer and many knowledgeable Parsis have the very highest respect for the Hindu religion and practices.
Would you please do our community a favor, by visiting the Parsi Panchayat office with a copy of this letter and request them to ive you the full information on this matter. Would you then as a matter of Journalistic fairness, print the Parsi community's response in this matter.
This would go a long way in bringing peace between us and lessen any Karmic effects of this matter.
With best wishes.
Sincerely
Mehlli Bhagalia
This writer and many knowledgeable Parsis have the very highest respect for the Hindu religion and practices.
Would you please do our community a favor, by visiting the Parsi Panchayat office with a copy of this letter and request them to ive you the full information on this matter. Would you then as a matter of Journalistic fairness, print the Parsi community's response in this matter.
This would go a long way in bringing peace between us and lessen any Karmic effects of this matter.
With best wishes.
Sincerely
Mehlli Bhagalia
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Defiance-Article in Mumbai Mirror
From: The Parsee Voice
Date: 2009/8/4
Subject: TPV Defiance-Article in Mumbai Mirror
Date: 2009/8/4
Subject: TPV Defiance-Article in Mumbai Mirror
Today's Mumbai Mirror carries on its front page an article by Manoj
Nair about the defiant stand taken by Khushru Madon saying that he
will not stop conducting rituals for mixed-marriages Parsis. Putting a
sensitive community matter on the front page of a public newspaper to
sensationalise issues is definitely not ethical journalism. There is
nothing newsworthy in this for others as it is an internal matter of
the Parsi community.
Mr Nair seems to be happily playing into the hands of the deformist
lobby led by ARZ, who are hell bent on foisting their concocted brand
of Zoroastrianism on the community in spite of opposition from a
majority of the community.
Community members are requested to send in their protests to Mumbai
Mirror requesting that this kind of jouralism is hurting the religious
feelings of the Parsi community and should not be permitted.
Community members are also requested to show solidarity with the BPP
in its attempt to ban these two renegade preists, Khushru Madon and
Framroze Mirza, from performing religious ceremonies at Doongerwadi.
Doongerwadi is held in trust by the BPP on behalf of the community.
The current BPP trustees have been elected by the community and
represent the majority community's will. Hence they have the authority
to decide who functions at Doongerwadi and who does not. The BPP is on
the right path here and deserves community support on this issue.
Regards
The Parsee Voice Team
Renegade Priests
The Chairman
The Bombay Parsi Punchayat
August 4, 2009
The Bombay Parsi Punchayat
August 4, 2009
Dear Dinshawji,
I write to you in my personal capacity as a donor voter, having a
vested interest in the upkeep and running of the Doongerwadi land as
per the time-tested customs and traditions. This is to extend my
whole-hearted support to you and your other colleagues on the BPP
board for preventing two renegade Mobeds from carrying out irreligious
activities inside the sanctified premises of the Towers of Silence and
other such places managed by the punchayat. It is my belief that a
vast section of our community welcomes this decision.
Nevertheless, I would like to caution the trustees not to succumb to
the pressure tactics and blackmailing by a handful of religious
rebels__however powerful they may be. Let me remind you that the
trustees have the mandate of the community and under no circumstances
should you climb down or even negotiate/discuss this matter with these
group of renegades. If they threaten to go to court, let them do so.
The community is behind you. After all this is the same cabal of
reformists responsible for illegally taking pictures inside the
Dakhmas and distributing them worldwide.
The trustees need to stand firm on this issue. Your foremost task as
trustees is to preserve and protect the Doongerwadi lands as mandated
by the religion and its High Priests. Please do not let the community
down.
Best Regards
Nauzer Bharucha
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