Ceremonies full of joy
By Nadir Godrej
Although I’m not with you today
I was asked to have my say.
In Bombay from early days we see
Examples of Parsi philanthropy.
One family gave for years and years
And earned accolades and cheers.
In China too spreading happiness
All the people chose to bless
This family, so much so,
A new surname would then flow
And one might very easily guess
That this surname was Allbless.
The family then grew in fame
While always living up to that name.
Their hospitals, dispensaries
Are charities that one sees.
Now every Parsi auspicious occasion
Calls for a major celebration.
We need a baug, a spacious place
With indoor space and......