I have read Dastur Nadirshah Unvalla’s letter "Tenets and traditions” (Readers’ Forum, Parsiana, September 7, 2007) and wish to offer the following comments.
Unvalla states: "Zoroastrian religion is based on righteousness. From its moral teachings spring the tenets, traditions, customs and ceremonies which are revered, respected and followed by all concerned.” I fully agree that the Zoroastrian religion is based on righteousness. This righteousness is to be practiced in thoughts, words and actions every hour, every minute, every second of our life. It has nothing to do with the traditions, customs and ceremonies. A person may practice righteousness all the time......