03-17-2004, 08:48 PM
Wow Dan,<br>
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How much are the saddles going for? And how can I get one? Deepeeka told me they are making them on special order, but Id love to see one first. Also, when can I get one and from whom?<br>
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As for the Zoroastrian question. I know of no such reference in Zoroastrianism or Mithrix as a religion. It might be another text trying to describe zoroastrianism. What is interesting is that many books that I have read on Zoroastrianism, are not only inaccurate, but also extremely disrespectful and against what the teaching are. Ill give you a few examples.<br>
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First, they say we worship fire. You cold not be any further from the truth. In fact, its quite blasphemous to say so. Fire is one of four sacred elements in Zoroastrianism. Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Four elements that in the core of Zoroastrianism are meant to be kept pure and unpolluted. They symbolize the four points of the cross for us. The cross was a powerful symbol for the Zoroastrianism, and hence for Mithrix followers as well. Mithrix is an offshoot of Zoroastrianism. The Cross was so powerful and so strong a symbol that it was finally adopted by the Roman Christians because it was already so ingrained in the Roman Mithrix tradition. Anyway, Zoroastrians keep the eternal fire in the temple as a source of light and purity. We pray towards any light, not just fire. For a zoroastrian, he must strand erect and proud facing the brightest light to pray. That brightest light is considered to be the symbol of purity and the light within us. The Ahura which brings to us Ashoo-ee (phoenetic spelling). The Ahura in Ahura Mazda means the light. Mazda, means the all knowing wisdom. Therefore, Ahura Mazda means the enlightened one.<br>
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For zoroastrians, there is no such thing as the demons and devils or evils. That is a false translation in later periods, which translated Angra Maynu to Ahriman. Ahriman became the devil. What it is in its true Zoroastrian form is the angry mind. For a Zoroastrian, there is only one god. From god come all and only good things. However, inherint in Zoroastrianism is the idea that there is no good without evil and the two forces are in eternal struggle. It is for man to choose to path that he follows. Even Ahura Mazda is in struggle with good and evil. For evil is a part of everything. For a Zoroastrian, life is a choice of following the light force or the dark force. One must not die to go to hell, we can make hell on earth. But in order to get to heaven, we must make heaven on earth.<br>
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So, for a Zoroastrian, to refer to anything regarding another force as being evil, such as the jewish god is blaspheme in itself. Furthermore, for a Zoroastrian, to think upon other religions, men, women, children in anything less than an equal in gods creation is blaspheme. A feature that became trouble in the Late Sassanian period clerics.<br>
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However, let me just say two things, to try and explain this here in a few paragraphs is a totally futile effort. Its a concept that much like any other fate, is a life long pursuit to understand. George Lucas studied it to come up with his base for Star Wars.<br>
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Dan, as for South Bay, yes I know it. Where are you now? If you ever come out here, it would be an honor to meet you. Also, Id love to see some photos of your cataphract outfit. Please let me know on the Saddles and any other help that you might afford me.<br>
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Thanks soooo much, and we are all indepted to you.<br>
Ardeshir<br>
[email protected] <p></p><i></i>
<br>
How much are the saddles going for? And how can I get one? Deepeeka told me they are making them on special order, but Id love to see one first. Also, when can I get one and from whom?<br>
<br>
As for the Zoroastrian question. I know of no such reference in Zoroastrianism or Mithrix as a religion. It might be another text trying to describe zoroastrianism. What is interesting is that many books that I have read on Zoroastrianism, are not only inaccurate, but also extremely disrespectful and against what the teaching are. Ill give you a few examples.<br>
<br>
First, they say we worship fire. You cold not be any further from the truth. In fact, its quite blasphemous to say so. Fire is one of four sacred elements in Zoroastrianism. Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Four elements that in the core of Zoroastrianism are meant to be kept pure and unpolluted. They symbolize the four points of the cross for us. The cross was a powerful symbol for the Zoroastrianism, and hence for Mithrix followers as well. Mithrix is an offshoot of Zoroastrianism. The Cross was so powerful and so strong a symbol that it was finally adopted by the Roman Christians because it was already so ingrained in the Roman Mithrix tradition. Anyway, Zoroastrians keep the eternal fire in the temple as a source of light and purity. We pray towards any light, not just fire. For a zoroastrian, he must strand erect and proud facing the brightest light to pray. That brightest light is considered to be the symbol of purity and the light within us. The Ahura which brings to us Ashoo-ee (phoenetic spelling). The Ahura in Ahura Mazda means the light. Mazda, means the all knowing wisdom. Therefore, Ahura Mazda means the enlightened one.<br>
<br>
For zoroastrians, there is no such thing as the demons and devils or evils. That is a false translation in later periods, which translated Angra Maynu to Ahriman. Ahriman became the devil. What it is in its true Zoroastrian form is the angry mind. For a Zoroastrian, there is only one god. From god come all and only good things. However, inherint in Zoroastrianism is the idea that there is no good without evil and the two forces are in eternal struggle. It is for man to choose to path that he follows. Even Ahura Mazda is in struggle with good and evil. For evil is a part of everything. For a Zoroastrian, life is a choice of following the light force or the dark force. One must not die to go to hell, we can make hell on earth. But in order to get to heaven, we must make heaven on earth.<br>
<br>
So, for a Zoroastrian, to refer to anything regarding another force as being evil, such as the jewish god is blaspheme in itself. Furthermore, for a Zoroastrian, to think upon other religions, men, women, children in anything less than an equal in gods creation is blaspheme. A feature that became trouble in the Late Sassanian period clerics.<br>
<br>
However, let me just say two things, to try and explain this here in a few paragraphs is a totally futile effort. Its a concept that much like any other fate, is a life long pursuit to understand. George Lucas studied it to come up with his base for Star Wars.<br>
<br>
Dan, as for South Bay, yes I know it. Where are you now? If you ever come out here, it would be an honor to meet you. Also, Id love to see some photos of your cataphract outfit. Please let me know on the Saddles and any other help that you might afford me.<br>
<br>
Thanks soooo much, and we are all indepted to you.<br>
Ardeshir<br>
[email protected] <p></p><i></i>
