Panta Palaia
Panta Palaia (The Old Path)This path is about studying the scriptures and other manifestations of the Zoroastrian religious tradition and seeking to bring traditional practices to life.Traditional Zoroastrianism, more correctly known as Mazdayasna - the worship (yasna) of the Wise One (Mazda)- has never died out , and so we have the benefit of being able to learn from traditional practitioners. However Zartians don't claim to be traditional Zoroastrians, and for us this is a new venture, and we may not be as strict in following traditional practices. Zoroastrian religious practice began with the teachings of Zarathustra, whose may have been born around 1000 BC. This included the chanting of the Zoroastrian Gathas, Zoroaster's own composition, along with modified versions of traditional pre-Zoroastrian hymns and ritual practices. There may have been variation of practices and beliefs over time, but what we recognize as modern Zoroastrianism is based on the religion in the Sassanian Empire which ended with the Arabic invasion around 650 AD. Since then Zoroastrian practice has continued in both Iran and India, although the numbers in Iran have dwindled over the years. India became the home of the most robust Zoroastrian community, known as the Parsis, and recent times have also seen Zoroastrians settle in Western countries. Updated July 4026 ZHE |
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