Education & Syllabus
Scriptural training and religious studies
Students receive complete training for priesthood and academic education up to S.S.C. at the D.P.Y.A. High School, along with religious knowledge, Iranian history and Bhantar meaning.
Syllabus Downloads
Seven-Year Scriptural Training
| Year | Texts Covered |
|---|---|
| Year 1 – Year 2 (first half) | Khordeh Avesta in Gujarati script: Kasti prayers, Din-no-Kalmo, Jamvani Baj, 101 names of God, 30 roz, 12 mah, Hamkaras, Geh, Gahambars, Gathas, Sarosh Baj, Tandarosti, Hoshbam, 5 Geh, Patet Pashemani, 5 Nyaishnas, and more. |
| Year 2 (second half) | Avestan script introduced; Yasna learning begins (up to Ha 10). |
| Year 3 | Yasna Ha 11–34 |
| Year 4 | Yasna Ha 35–53 |
| Year 5 | Entire Yasna (to Ha 72); Visparad, supplementary texts, Afringans, various Baj |
| Year 6 | Daily priestly rituals: Afringans, Afrins, Farokhshi, Jashan; Vendidad Fragard I–XII |
| Year 7 | Vendidad Fragard XIII–XXII and allied prayers; readiness for Maratab |
For the full history of the education system, see History of the Institute.