Our Prayers Tan Darosti Why do we Pray

Our Prayers Tan Darosti

Why do we Pray? • Prayers are healing – heal body & mind • Name of our Prayer Book? – Khordeh Avesta

Our Religion - Zoroastrianism • Zoroastrians call their God “Ahura Mazda” Ahura = "Lord" and Mazda = "Wisdom". • Zoroastrians believe that Ahura Mazda is their Friend • Zoroastrians pray at fire temples. They respect fire because it is the symbol of Ahura Mazda

Praying in an Agiary

Lets talk about a very Important Prayer called: Tan Darosti

Doa e Tan Darosti • Tan = Body • Darosti = Healthy State

Doa e Tan Darosti • Why is it a Very Important Prayer? • The prayer focuses on the well-being and good health of man, who, as God’s finest creation, must be healthy in both the body and mind, in order to weaken the power of evil and thereby bring about greater goodness and virtue in this life

Doa e Tan Darosti • Prayer of blessing said at the end of all ceremonies Eg. During a Navjote, the ceremony ends with the child and priest opposite one another, and the priest offering blessings praying that the child may enjoy a long, healthy and righteous life full of grace

Doa e Tandorosti - English translation "May my family and friends live happy, healthy and long! May they live for thousand years! May Ahura Mazda grant health to all those who follow the Good Religion! A hundred thousand blessings to them and to my family!"

Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health • Our ancestors were noted for their love of the outdoors and being in touch with nature • Healthy state – physically and mentally

Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health • Urban Iranians and Zoroastrians in particular constructed baghs or gardens on the outskirts of the city - sanctuaries to which they would retreat on weekends and holidays

Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health • Gardens serve as a sanctuary and play an important role in healing – especially lush green areas with flowing streams

Recap - What did we learn today? • Tan Darosti = Keeping your body in good health • Tan = Body Darosti = Healthy State • Tan Darosti is a prayer of Blessing said at the end of a ceremony • Gardens play an important role in staying healthy

Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health • Lets say Tan Darosti prayer with the names of all kids present

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