It was indeed disheartening to go through your Editorial Viewpoint ("A welcome change,” Parsiana, May 7, 2013), which seemed biased and filled with ego. Why do we fight over issues that can be avoided altogether? Religion is a matter of the soul and heart. Who can stop someone who wants to follow a religion, whether that of Christ, Krishna or Zarathushtra? So why fight over rights? Why can’t there be an amicable solution?
We have so many adarians and agiaries that cannot be maintained with tarikats, like the one at Rajkot. Instead of hurting sentiments, neo-Zoroastrians may be given permission to enter such buildings where the sanctity or grade no longer matters. When Parsis marry outside their faith, they do so willingly, knowingly, absolutely aware about the consequences. So why fight?
How can those married outside the fold ask for charity housing as their right when the donors have built it for Parsi Zoroastrians? I believe it is better to live in a tiny home of one’s own rather than begging for a home that is only meant for Parsis.
Let us not undo what our great ancestors have achieved. Everyone, even Hindus, Christians or Muslims can follow the teachings of Zarathushtra. True followers — be it Gookrookh Gupta or any other person — never seek rights but worship God, in this case Ahura Mazda, with all their heart.
It is the duty of Parsiana to unite the community, so fulfill this responsibility.