Rusi Framroze Besania, the religious scholar from Surat, has authored in Gujarati a publication titled Bandagiono Guldasto (Garland of Prayers) which he describes as "taviz ya jadibooti jevi" (like a talisman or medicinal herbs). There is an introductory chapter about the author and his religious scholarship, followed by a Preface by Dastur Cyrus Dastur, the high priest of Surat.
The book deals with powerful and effective prayers and eight chapters dedicated to prayers which are guaranteed to remedy all ills and problems such as the Yatha, Ashem and Yenge Hatam, the Mushkil Aasan prayer dedicated to Behram Yazad, the Nirang of Shah Faredun, the Din no Kalmo and others. The ninth and last chapter is devoted to the 101 Names, the significance of each one being explained in detail.
Published by Noshir Sohrabji Dabhoiwala, the 52-page black and white book has a colorful art paper cover with photographs of late Mehroo Dabhoiwala and late Siloo Ardeshir Nariman inside along with other line illustrations. It is available from Besania, 2 Savasadi Sadan, Bhavnagri Street, Rani Talao, Surat 395003. Tel: 0261-2410651. The price is not mentioned.