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	Phiroz Mehta always insisted that he was not to be regarded as a guru or as a leader of any movement but essentially as a fellow student. He regarded every person as being unique, discovering truth through his or her own way of life.		Phiroz Mehta always insisted that he was not to be regarded as a guru or as a leader of any movement but essentially as a fellow student. He regarded every person as being unique, discovering truth through his or her own way of life.

			He passed away on May 2, 1994, and his funeral, held at Gloucester Crematorium, was conducted in the traditional manner by Zoroastrian priests.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Phiroz Dorabji Mehta (1902–1994) — Being Truly Human \|url=https://beingtrulyhuman.org/articles/432-phiroz-dorabji-mehta-1902-1994 \|access-date=2024-06-03 \|website=beingtrulyhuman.org}}</ref>

	==Bibliography==		==Bibliography==

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	'''Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics), and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry]], and [[philosophy]].		'''[[Pherozeshah Mehta\|Phirozshah]] Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics), and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry]], and [[philosophy]].

	==Early life==		==Early life==

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	'''Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics), and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry~~\|poetry,~~]] and [[philosophy]].		'''Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics), and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry]], and [[philosophy]].

	==Early life==		==Early life==

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	'''Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics) and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry]] and [[philosophy]].		'''Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics), and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry\|poetry,]] and [[philosophy]].

	==Early life==		==Early life==
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	==Education==		==Education==
	After his schooling at [[Royal College, Colombo]], he won a scholarship to [[Trinity College, Cambridge]] where he studied Natural Sciences and History. Due to the lack of a birth certificate in his home state of Gujarat, he was not allowed to apply for the scholarship.<ref>{{Cite book \|last1=Mehta \|first1=Phiroz \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2XcPxhk_oeMC \|title=Buddhahood \|last2=Snelling \|first2=John \|publisher=Element Books Ltd. \|year=1988 \|pages=156–160\|isbn=9781852300555 }}</ref> Although the matter was brought before the [[House of Lords]], no grant was ultimately provided. However, through private sponsorship, he eventually obtained the necessary funding and was able to begin his studies. Unfortunately, during his last year at Cambridge, he fell ill and was unable to finish his academic pursuits. Twenty-six years later, after studying intensively for only ten weeks, he took the ~~finals~~ exam in history and was awarded his master's degree.		After his schooling at [[Royal College, Colombo]], he won a scholarship to [[Trinity College, Cambridge]] where he studied Natural Sciences and History. Due to the lack of a birth certificate in his home state of Gujarat, he was not allowed to apply for the scholarship.<ref>{{Cite book \|last1=Mehta \|first1=Phiroz \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2XcPxhk_oeMC \|title=Buddhahood \|last2=Snelling \|first2=John \|publisher=Element Books Ltd. \|year=1988 \|pages=156–160\|isbn=9781852300555 }}</ref> Although the matter was brought before the [[House of Lords]], no grant was ultimately provided. However, through private sponsorship, he eventually obtained the necessary funding and was able to begin his studies. Unfortunately, during his last year at Cambridge, he fell ill and was unable to finish his academic pursuits. Twenty-six years later, after studying intensively for only ten weeks, he took the final exam in history and was awarded his master's degree.

	==Pianist==		==Pianist==
	From 1924 until 1932 he studied the piano with the world-renowned pianist [[Solomon (pianist)\|Solomon]], giving recitals in India and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]. Due to illness he was unable to follow his chosen career as a concert pianist and piano teacher. The conductor [[Zubin Mehta]] was one of his early piano pupils.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Phiroz Mehta — Being Truly Human \|url=https://beingtrulyhuman.org/phiroz-mehta \|access-date=2022-06-21 \|website=beingtrulyhuman.org}}</ref>		From 1924 until 1932 he studied the piano with the world-renowned pianist [[Solomon (pianist)\|Solomon]], giving recitals in India and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]. Due to illness, he was unable to follow his chosen career as a concert pianist and piano teacher. The conductor [[Zubin Mehta]] was one of his early piano pupils.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Phiroz Mehta — Being Truly Human \|url=https://beingtrulyhuman.org/phiroz-mehta \|access-date=2022-06-21 \|website=beingtrulyhuman.org}}</ref>

	==Philosophy==		==Philosophy==
	He devised his own system of physical education to promote health and self-expression through rhythmic movement and breathing and taught this method for fifteen years. People as diverse as [[C.B. Fry]], the [[England]] [[cricket]] captain, and Douglas Kennedy, president of the [[English Folk Dance and Song Society]], came to him for lessons.		He devised his own system of physical education to promote health and self-expression through rhythmic movement and breathing and taught this method for fifteen years. People as diverse as [[C.B. Fry]], the [[England]] [[cricket]] captain, and Douglas Kennedy, president of the [[English Folk Dance and Song Society]], came to him for lessons.

	From early childhood Phiroz Mehta had a burning interest in [[religion]] and [[philosophy]] and he was closely involved with the [[Theosophical Society]] for many years. At the age of 16 he was running the [[Colombo]] branch.		From early childhood, Phiroz Mehta had a burning interest in [[religion]] and [[philosophy]] and he was closely involved with the [[Theosophical Society]] for many years. At the age of 16, he was running the [[Colombo]] branch.

	In 1956 his first major book, ''Early Indian Religious Thought'', was published. It was not however until 1976, after extensive study, research and travel in India that he completed ''The Heart of Religion'', a profound study of the essence which is common to all religious experience. During these years a frequent visitor to his south London home, ''Dilkusha'', for advice on Eastern religions was [[Fritjof Capra]], author of ''[[The Tao of Physics]]'' et alia. He subsequently published three more books, ''Zarathushtra'' (1985), ''Buddhahood'' (1988) and ''Holistic Consciousness'' (1989).		In 1956 his first major book, ''Early Indian Religious Thought'', was published. It was not however until 1976, after extensive study, research, and travel in India that he completed ''The Heart of Religion'', a profound study of the essence which is common to all religious experience. During these years a frequent visitor to his south London home, ''Dilkusha'', for advice on Eastern religions was [[Fritjof Capra]], author of ''[[The Tao of Physics]]'' et alia. He subsequently published three more books, ''Zarathushtra'' (1985), ''Buddhahood'' (1988), and ''Holistic Consciousness'' (1989).

	During his lifetime he gave over three thousand lectures on religion and Indian culture to learned societies, university students, schools and conference centres in [[England]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]], India and at his [[London]] home, ''Dilkusha''.		During his lifetime he gave over three thousand lectures on religion and Indian culture to learned societies, university students, schools, and conference centres in [[England]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]], India and at his [[London]] home, ''Dilkusha''.

	Phiroz Mehta always insisted that he was not to be regarded as a guru or as a leader of any movement but essentially as a fellow student. He regarded every person as being unique, discovering truth through his or her own way of life.		Phiroz Mehta always insisted that he was not to be regarded as a guru or as a leader of any movement but essentially as a fellow student. He regarded every person as being unique, discovering truth through his or her own way of life.

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	==Pianist==		==Pianist==
	From 1924 until 1932 he studied the piano with the world-renowned pianist [[Solomon (pianist)\|Solomon]], giving recitals in India and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]. Due to illness he was unable to follow his chosen career as a concert pianist and		From 1924 until 1932 he studied the piano with the world-renowned pianist [[Solomon (pianist)\|Solomon]], giving recitals in India and [[United Kingdom\|Britain]]. Due to illness he was unable to follow his chosen career as a concert pianist and piano teacher. The conductor [[Zubin Mehta]] was one of his early piano pupils.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Phiroz Mehta — Being Truly Human \|url=https://beingtrulyhuman.org/phiroz-mehta \|access-date=2022-06-21 \|website=beingtrulyhuman.org}}</ref>
	piano teacher. The conductor [[Zubin Mehta]] was one of his early piano pupils.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Phiroz Mehta — Being Truly Human \|url=https://beingtrulyhuman.org/phiroz-mehta \|access-date=2022-06-21 \|website=beingtrulyhuman.org}}</ref>

	==Philosophy==		==Philosophy==

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	'''Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics) and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry]] and [[philosophy]].		'''Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta''' (2 October 1902 – 2 May 1994) was an [[Indian people\|Indian]] writer, lecturer (primarily on religious topics) and [[pianist]]. His other academic interests included subjects such as [[astronomy]], [[poetry]] and [[philosophy]].

	==Early life==		==Early life==

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[~~http~~://beingtrulyhuman.org Being Truly Human] - The archived website of the Phiroz Mehta Trust - a former UK Registered Charity		*[https://beingtrulyhuman.org Being Truly Human] - The archived website of the Phiroz Mehta Trust, a former UK Registered Charity

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://beingtrulyhuman.org Being Truly Human] - The website of the Phiroz Mehta Trust - UK Registered Charity ~~328061~~		*[http://beingtrulyhuman.org Being Truly Human] - The archived website of the Phiroz Mehta Trust - a former UK Registered Charity

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	==Philosophy==		==Philosophy==
	He ~~now~~ devised his own system of physical education to promote health and self-expression through rhythmic movement and breathing and taught this method for fifteen years. People as diverse as [[C.B. Fry]], the [[England]] [[cricket]] captain, and Douglas Kennedy, president of the [[English Folk Dance and Song Society]], came to him for lessons.		He devised his own system of physical education to promote health and self-expression through rhythmic movement and breathing and taught this method for fifteen years. People as diverse as [[C.B. Fry]], the [[England]] [[cricket]] captain, and Douglas Kennedy, president of the [[English Folk Dance and Song Society]], came to him for lessons.

	From early childhood Phiroz Mehta had a burning interest in [[religion]] and [[philosophy]] and he was closely involved with the [[Theosophical Society]] for many years. At the age of 16 he was running the [[Colombo]] branch.		From early childhood Phiroz Mehta had a burning interest in [[religion]] and [[philosophy]] and he was closely involved with the [[Theosophical Society]] for many years. At the age of 16 he was running the [[Colombo]] branch.

	In 1956 his first major book, ''Early Indian Religious Thought'', was published. It was not however until 1976, after extensive study, research and travel in India that he completed ''The Heart of Religion'', a profound study of the essence which is common to all religious experience. During these years a frequent visitor to his south London home, ''Dilkusha'', for advice on Eastern religions was [[Fritjof Capra]], author of ''[[The Tao of Physics]]'' et alia. He subsequently published three more books, ''Zarathushtra'' (1985), ''Buddhahood'' (1988) and ''Holistic Consciousness'' (1989).		In 1956 his first major book, ''Early Indian Religious Thought'', was published. It was not however until 1976, after extensive study, research and travel in India that he completed ''The Heart of Religion'', a profound study of the essence which is common to all religious experience. During these years a frequent visitor to his south London home, ''Dilkusha'', for advice on Eastern religions was [[Fritjof Capra]], author of ''[[The Tao of Physics]]'' et alia. He subsequently published three more books, ''Zarathushtra'' (1985), ''Buddhahood'' (1988) and ''Holistic Consciousness'' (1989).

	Through his knowledge of current scientific thinking and his lifelong study of major religions (notably [[Christianity]], [[Buddhism]], [[Zoroastrianism\|Zarathushtrianism]], [[Hinduism]], and [[Qabalah]]) together with life experience in both India and Great Britain, Phiroz Mehta not only bridged the fields of science and religion but also linked the cultural heritage of the East and the West.

	During his lifetime he gave over three thousand lectures on religion and Indian culture to learned societies, university students, schools and conference centres in [[England]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]], India and at his [[London]] home, ''Dilkusha''.		During his lifetime he gave over three thousand lectures on religion and Indian culture to learned societies, university students, schools and conference centres in [[England]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Germany]], India and at his [[London]] home, ''Dilkusha''.

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	==Education==		==Education==
	After his schooling at [[Royal College, Colombo]], he won a scholarship to [[Trinity College, Cambridge]] where he ~~read~~ Natural Sciences and History. ~~The [[scholarship]] was not allowed due~~ to ~~his~~ lack of a birth certificate~~; birth certificates were not always issued~~ in his home state of Gujarat.<ref>{{Cite book \|last1=Mehta \|first1=Phiroz \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2XcPxhk_oeMC \|title=Buddhahood \|last2=Snelling \|first2=John \|publisher=Element Books Ltd. \|year=1988 \|pages=156–160\|isbn=9781852300555 }}</ref> ~~Despite~~ ~~being~~ ~~taken~~ as ~~far~~ as the [[House of Lords]], no grant was ~~given~~. ~~Private~~ sponsorship ~~was~~ eventually ~~secured~~ ~~and~~ he was able to ~~commence~~ his studies. ~~During~~ his ~~final~~ year at Cambridge, he fell ill and was unable to ~~complete~~ his ~~studies~~. Twenty-six years later, after studying intensively for only ten weeks, he took the finals exam in history and was awarded his master's degree.		After his schooling at [[Royal College, Colombo]], he won a scholarship to [[Trinity College, Cambridge]] where he studied Natural Sciences and History. Due to the lack of a birth certificate in his home state of Gujarat, he was not allowed to apply for the scholarship.<ref>{{Cite book \|last1=Mehta \|first1=Phiroz \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2XcPxhk_oeMC \|title=Buddhahood \|last2=Snelling \|first2=John \|publisher=Element Books Ltd. \|year=1988 \|pages=156–160\|isbn=9781852300555 }}</ref> Although the matter was brought before the [[House of Lords]], no grant was ultimately provided. However, through private sponsorship, he eventually obtained the necessary funding and was able to begin his studies. Unfortunately, during his last year at Cambridge, he fell ill and was unable to finish his academic pursuits. Twenty-six years later, after studying intensively for only ten weeks, he took the finals exam in history and was awarded his master's degree.

	==Pianist==		==Pianist==