FAMILY BACKGROUND
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The Parsi
community is believed to have lived in Persia (present – day Iran) hundreds of
years ago.Their people gradually spread to all the countries of the world based
on trade industry.In the same sequence, the Parsis also arrived in India
centuries ago.Despite being spread across many regions of the world, their
number is limited.They are considered particularly the worshippers of fire, but
they also worship the sun, moon, and air.In the old days, the Parsi community
gave special emphasis to archery, horse riding, and character-building. Changes
in many areas were inevitable over time. Nevertheless, their perseverance on
the purity of community and character is more or less still intact .As a
community inclined towords preserving their heritage they do not encourage marriage
outside their own societies, even if they married in close relationships, so
that the purity of the caste could be preserved.This taboo is still present to
a great extent.Even mentally,Parsis are very strong and their behaviour is
dignified. Their performance in knowledge and science and their field of work
in generally commendable.
The Parsis have created a special place for
themselves in indian society, They have earned the respect they truly deserve, and
have played an important role not only in the industrial world but also in
contemporary social activities. Along with making a significant contribution to
the economic development of the country, they have discharged the national and
social commitments with efficiency and integrity, despite having minority
status, they have not redeemed it for political-ecomonic benefit but have
focused on creating opportunities for their growth through diligence and
dedication. This is an Important characteristic and quality that they possess.
Navsari is
also one of the oldest towns in Gujarat. Centuries ago, a group of Parsis came
and settled here. For some time, the region was also under the influence of
Parsis, later is was taken over by the Muslim invaders. At the time of the
country’s independence in 1947, this area was under the princely state of Baroda.
Navsari has been the home of a sizeable class of Parsis. Dadabhai Naoroji, who was
elected as a member of the British Parliament during the British rule, was also
born Navsari.
Navsari was
also the residence of Nausherbwanji Tata, father of Jamsetji Tata, the founder
of the Tata gharana. jamsetji Tata’s birthplace is navsari.Today their residence
is preserved as a memorial. Jamsetji’s father Nausherwanji belonged to the branch
of the Parsis community ,which was involved in hieratic work. His ancestors did
the same work for many generations.Therefore, they were also counted amoung the
respected classes of the society.With the changing times, the uneasiness of
change started in all societies.The Tata family of the Parsi community also
could not remain untouched by this. Nausherwanji was the first man in the Tata
family who instead of sticking to centuries-old tradition and values, thought
of going ahead and achieving something new. As a result, he decided to make
business his field of work and means of livelihood.
The Town Navsari
was quite backward at that time, so to fulfill his dream, he found Bombay perfectly
suitable and left Navsari for Bombay.He started his work with business and
banking. Although this was a new and unfamiliar area for him, he still
progressed with steady steps. At the experience grew, his thinking also got a
new direction and he took a concrete decision for the future that day had to
lead their future generations in this direction only.
His only son Jamset was in Navsari during this period.To give a practical form to his dream, he also called him to Bombay, so that he could be raised properly and with experience in the proper business environment, he could also get business skills, which would prove helpful in shaping his future.
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