Dastur
Encyclopedia
A dastūr is a Zoroastrian
high priest who has authority in religious matters and ranks higher than a Mobad
or Herbad
.
In modern usage the term dastūr refers mostly to Parsi priests in India.
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster and was formerly among the world's largest religions. It was probably founded some time before the 6th century BCE in Greater Iran.In Zoroastrianism, the Creator Ahura Mazda is all good, and no evil...
high priest who has authority in religious matters and ranks higher than a Mobad
Mobad
A mobed or mobad is a Zoroastrian cleric of a particular rank. Unlike a herbad , a mobed is qualified to serve as celebrant priest at the Yasna ceremony. A mobed is also qualified to train other priests....
or Herbad
Herbad
Hērbad is a title given to Zoroastrian priests of minor orders.In the present-day, hērbad is the lowest rank in the Zoroastrian priesthood, and is granted following the basic navar ceremony that marks the beginning of theological training. Unlike a mobed or dastur, a herbad may not be the...
.
In modern usage the term dastūr refers mostly to Parsi priests in India.