The "Parsis" [Name derived from the province of Pars in ancient Iran] had to leave their motherland , their country because of religious persecution and reached the shores of India in the 8th century. They disembarked at the costal city of Sanjan in Gujrat. The then king of Sanjan, Jadi Rana, was at first reluctant to let them stay.

 

"My kingdom is like a cup of milk, full to the brim. How can i accommodate your people?" he asked Meherji, the chief. In reply, Meherji dissolved some sugar in a bowl of milk and handed it over to the Rana.

The king understood. The man was saying that his people would not only displace anybody but they would mix and dissolve with the local people , sweeten them and get absorbed and work for the common good.

 

Jadi Rana was impressed and allowed the Parsis to stay.

 

True to our promise the Parsis adopted Gujrati as their mother tongue and adopeted to the many Gujrati customs and have contributed significantly to the development of their adopted country.