The Parsi community is progressive. The word dastur implies religious leadership. The lost sheep of the community are fortunate to now have a Religious Council to decide religious matters and problems. The Council has announced that it has only six dasturs. The names of these priests, who are learned scholars and have authority in religious leadership, have been declared.
There are eight first grade atash behrams in India. The head priests of all these fire temples are required to be members of the Council. Other scholars and religious institutions too should be represented to offer a wider perspective.
The Council must be......