The History of the Parsis Including Their Manners, Customs, Religion and Present Position

The History of the Parsis Including Their Manners, Customs, Religion and Present Position is a comprehensive book written by Dosabhai Framji Karaka. The book provides an in-depth study of the Parsi community, covering their history, customs, traditions, and religion. The Parsis are a small but influential community of Zoroastrians who migrated to India from Persia in the 8th century. The book begins with an overview of the Parsi religion and its origins in ancient Iran, as well as the migration of the Parsis to India and their subsequent settlement there. It then goes on to explore the various aspects of Parsi culture, including their language, dress, food, and social customs. The book also delves into the Parsi religion, which is based on the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra. The author provides a detailed account of the Parsi religion, its beliefs, and practices, including the role of fire temples and the importance of purity and cleanliness. The latter part of the book focuses on the present position of the Parsi community in India, including their demographic profile, social and economic status, and political influence. The author also discusses some of the challenges facing the Parsi community, such as declining population and intermarriage. Overall, The History of the Parsis Including Their Manners, Customs, Religion and Present Position is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Parsi community. It provides a wealth of information on their traditions, beliefs, and way of life, as well as their current situation in India.1884. Two Volumes in One. With illustrations. Contents: Historical Sketch; The Zoroastrians in Persia; The Zoroastrians in India-Their Manner and Customs; Internal Government and Laws; Education; Distinguished Parsis of Gujarat; Distinguished Parsis of Bombay; Zoroaster; The Parsi Creed; Monotheism and Fire-Reverence; and Progress and Present Position.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.