Maggie says: October 11, 2017 at 9:06 am
I love a Parsi guy and we will be completing 3 years. We had so many problems since first year that our families are that rigid to accept us. They blackmail us and blame each other’s families. In this we have suffered emotionally mentally and physically. We are proving and convincing them a lot. We are tryin to make them understand but they don’t want any of the inter caste marriage.
I am ready to take any responsibilities any Parsi family follows. I know most of the rituals as well.
Where am I lacking? I have read so much about zorastrian and where the people can convert themselves in their community. I need your help. Are their any laws which can support us? How should me convince our parents? Which further steps should we take? -Maggie
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Where am I lacking?
Nothing! Problem is every community is trying to maintain their identity. Parsi are reducing in numbers and they see interfaith marriage as a loss of one more Parsi. Hindus also feel the same way. Even you do all Parsi things, Parsi believe one has to be a born Parsi. Further, in love, you may promise rose garden but after 5 years down the road you may not like Parsi faith or practices. They believe you will not have the same conviction for Parsi causes as a born Parsi. This is the facts of our life.
Are their any laws which can support us?
We assume you are in India. If both of you are at an adult age, you are free to marry by the Special Marriage Act 1954. There is no one can stop you. Laws are in your favor.
How should me convince our parents?
Is the guy ready to marry you at any cost? Give parents one year ultimatum. Tell them to find a Hindu boy of the same caliber and match; give them a chance. Meantime, convince the parents that you WILL go and marry, no buts and ifs. Once parents know that they are not in control anymore, they may give in.
Which further steps should we take?
See above. Also read other Parsi-Hindu posts.
Are you financially stable, meaning having good jobs? After marriage, where are you planning to live (if parents decline to keep you)? If you are not independent, study hard and find good jobs! Keep in touch.