In the name Jamshed ruler of magic and jinns, the son of Unjan, salutation to both of them!
The cup of Jamshed was the invention of the famous Kai-Kosru, third king of the Keyan or Kaianian dynasty, great-grandson of Kai-Kobad. It was made of metal, and bore the signs of the zodiac and magic letters, whereby its possessor could read the future. Jamshed and Alexander the Great are fabled to have in turn owned this treasure.
Jam'i-Jam (also called jdm'i-jaJidn-numd and jdm-i-geti-numd), the cup of Jamshed with geometrical lines on it, by means of which he foretold the future events of the whole world.
Legend has it that Jamshed possessed a miraculous cup, Jam-i- Jamshed (Cup of Jamshed) which, after ablution and prayers, could reveal unto him what he was anxious to know. It was during his time that numerous discoveries were made which are helpful to mankind, general, such as, spinning and weaving, baking of bricks, building of houses, sailing in ships etc. It was during his reign that agriculture was developed, iron weapons were invented, musical instruments were devised and perfume was extracted from flowers.
The advent of spring in the months of February and March and the vernal equinox are the two events that usher the festival of Jamshed-e-Navroz. The actual time when the changes take place is noted down in Iran and the information is passed on all over the world to all Zoroastrians. This festival is mentioned in Shah Nameh, the Persian `Book of Kings' written by Firdausi. According to Firdausi's book, this festival was celebrated by the kings of Persia, Cyrus and Darius, to rejoice in the spring and in their own glory. According to a popular legend, the mythical Persian king Jamshed was the first person to celebrate this festival. The Shah Nameh also states that the feast commemorates the ascension of King Jamshed into the skies, in a chariot built by the demons he had subdued and forced into the service of mortals.
Named after the king, Jamshed-e-Navroz appears to have been a pagan pastoral festival that marked the transition from winter to summer. The rites of fertility and procreation can be perceived in some of its customs. Navroz is a day of joy and celebration. Apart from new clothes, all Parsis wear their gold or silver kustis and caps. Auspicious symbols like fish, birds, butterflies and stars, are patterned on doorways with metallic moulds. Guests are welcomed with sprinkling of rose water and rice. The most traditional drink for Navroz is falooda, which is prepared from milk and flavored with rose petals. The traditional lunch consists of sev and sweet yogurt, followed by pulao. SEE: http://orthodoxzoroastrianism.wordpress.com/
Jam'i-Jam (also called jdm'i-jaJidn-numd and jdm-i-geti-numd), the cup of Jamshed with geometrical lines on it, by means of which he foretold the future events of the whole world.
Legend has it that Jamshed possessed a miraculous cup, Jam-i- Jamshed (Cup of Jamshed) which, after ablution and prayers, could reveal unto him what he was anxious to know. It was during his time that numerous discoveries were made which are helpful to mankind, general, such as, spinning and weaving, baking of bricks, building of houses, sailing in ships etc. It was during his reign that agriculture was developed, iron weapons were invented, musical instruments were devised and perfume was extracted from flowers.
The advent of spring in the months of February and March and the vernal equinox are the two events that usher the festival of Jamshed-e-Navroz. The actual time when the changes take place is noted down in Iran and the information is passed on all over the world to all Zoroastrians. This festival is mentioned in Shah Nameh, the Persian `Book of Kings' written by Firdausi. According to Firdausi's book, this festival was celebrated by the kings of Persia, Cyrus and Darius, to rejoice in the spring and in their own glory. According to a popular legend, the mythical Persian king Jamshed was the first person to celebrate this festival. The Shah Nameh also states that the feast commemorates the ascension of King Jamshed into the skies, in a chariot built by the demons he had subdued and forced into the service of mortals.
Named after the king, Jamshed-e-Navroz appears to have been a pagan pastoral festival that marked the transition from winter to summer. The rites of fertility and procreation can be perceived in some of its customs. Navroz is a day of joy and celebration. Apart from new clothes, all Parsis wear their gold or silver kustis and caps. Auspicious symbols like fish, birds, butterflies and stars, are patterned on doorways with metallic moulds. Guests are welcomed with sprinkling of rose water and rice. The most traditional drink for Navroz is falooda, which is prepared from milk and flavored with rose petals. The traditional lunch consists of sev and sweet yogurt, followed by pulao. SEE: http://orthodoxzoroastrianism.wordpress.com/
