A total absorption in her work coupled with frequent
walks is Ratamai Peer’s mantra for sound health at 91
Parinaz Madan and Dr Dinyar Patel
It is not uncommon to spot a group of children huddled around Ratamai Peer wherever she goes. Peer, aged 91, is known to generations of Parsis as a gifted and dedicated religious instructor. This year marks her 50th as a teacher of religion in Bombay. Nevertheless, she reveals few signs of slowing down.
The nonagenarian dons several hats. She is the leading light in Youths Own Union (YOU), a community organization, a dharmgyan (religious knowledge) teacher at leading Parsi schools and a tireless social worker. With the help of her daughter Tehmina, she teaches children the Avesta prayers, Parsi songs......