Rastafari Reasoning
On the meaning of Rastafari:
Rasta man just lives and loves. Rasta livity is rooted in natural philosophy. That is why it is said that Rastafari is a natural one.
That is to say that there is no one accepted way in Rastafari. As long as one is natural and pure in his conception and action…he is a Rasta man.
Rastafari is a vibration one attains from deep and long meditations. In Rastafari one comes to discover the gentle footpaths of nature for oneself. It is a philosophy which arises from the conviction of your own soul based on reason and intuition.
Rastafari is a rational methodology that is applied in the task of discovering eternal truths. It is a way to view life, rationalize events and react to the system. Although it emphasizes communal living, at the same time it is highly individualistic because each Ras and Empress must embark on this discovery journey for the truth alone.
Despite the teachings and advice of all the elders and brethren around, the decision of each Rasta man or woman on what is right or wrong, is a highly personal thing. Because one cannot decieve himself eventhough he deceives others by seeking to comport with Othordoxy. A Rastaman or woman is not afraid of the truth as he or she knows and truly understands it! Thus the Rasta experience is a journey to the house of truth.
When this journey is undertaken with sincerity, it is well possible that certain immutable truths of life may become obvious to one. Just like logic, geometry, astronomy, architecture, arts, music and mathematics are known to contain certain inexorable precepts that are constant and sacred in nature.
On the meaning of Love and Marriage:
When one views the institution of marriage, it is realized that its rites and other solemnities are inventions of society. But the love that endures between a man and a woman is prior and superior to any subsequent societal rites of “marital†endorsement.
One Ras may differ from another in this perspective but InI would say that developing a great loving relationship takes work. Love blossoms with care and dies with neglect. Thus building a solid relationship based on true love ought to be the preoccupation of true lovers marriage or no marriage.
Matrimony was created as a superstructure towering over natural love. It will always remain a man made rite, subject to the changing attitudes of an evolving society.
The ones that agree with and accept this super structure do so for various reasons chief of which include a need for social legitimacy and legal recognition. That may be all well and good for the long term strategy of those ones.
Yet, InI must not lose focus of the fact that, one social institution (called marriage) should not, and cannot over-ride the purity, the sheer importance of sincere love between a man and a woman.
Ah so me sight it, I.
One Love
Jahdey
Jahdey you are lacking knowledge is your God a universal God or a god of Rastas?
Jahdey, american women are not whores and i resent you saying that about marilee..well rasta men need to stick with their rasta biatches! and stop dipping with women who believe in monogamy u asshole!!!!
whoibe, please american women do not believe in monogamy….they are just like everyone else and enjoy sex pure and simply..Nobody is forces anyone to have sex with a Rasta man you choose too.The real rasta man are very spiritual and yes they are like anyone else white, black, asia dip there ink elsewhere..So get a grip
the statement doesn’t call all american women whores maybe you should reread that statement. I’ve just been turn unto this way of life or should I say I have finally learn the name for this way of life. with that my understanding may not flow with every ones but how i read the statement is the way of a Rasta man may not be for every kinda women. Yet a women that would respect the way of life of her Rasta Man would be understanding to his choices all them, not try to change that man into something that women wants him to become for her. Love the Rasta for what he is or leave him the way you found him. Maybe if you had looked past the eyes candy & allowed yourself to see the soul of that Rasta then maybe you would have seen that he was no match for you and then you would have never slept with him or allowed yourself to become so overly bitter by his way of doing things.
Agreed. They know not how to love. Im Jamaican. My father is a rastaman and i would never touch those womanizing jerks.
jAhDeY…please do not give urself permission to use JAH’s name, redue your name,educate yourself first, get to the roots of ONE LOVE then come AND JUDGE WHO DI WHORES ARE, SEEN!!! YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON DIS WEB SITE AT ALL, IF IT WAS TO MI YOUR ACCESS WOULD BEEN DELETED LONG TIME AGO ALONG YOUR FAKE NAME,,,
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, AND SENDING SOME WHITE RASTA LUV
~BIG UP DEY
hi am rastanan i sow what u wrote , u have the right ,am single rastaman from germany
Sister Marilee, im a white rasta in love bad wit mi fyyamon true lion. I dnt ave locks n dnt need to have one to be a ras, i live my life right and share my love and support wit whom in needs. I try mi best to do good rit by Jah while on earth not cuz i wan to be awarded when time comes, its just naturaly have it inside, i listen to my heart my sister and follow whats right fi mi and mi luv once. there is good and bad in all kind, rasta or not;does not mean if you rasta you wont make any wrong choices or you become sane trust me!!! we all hve made our wrong decisions, just like you rit now already gave bad names to our Kings and our warriors. i dnt know what kind of rasta man you been dealing with but what ever you do mak sure you wont fool yourself if you see dreads and locks, there is more into rastafari so dnt confuse yourself with babylon. when it comes to women yes MEN all kind do wrong time to time or most of di time. is your choice where you want be when dealing wit warriorz, mak sure you collect wisdom bout lion’s heart and sole. Rasta man have much more to offer then givin us bad names. remember there is one jah fi all of us, one aim, one destiny~ mo respek, bless up sister
empress eve
nicely said
i like it my empress pls hahaha n jah guide you pls.
Sister Marilee, one more thing, what do you think bout polygamy? they are not RASTAS and they did not follow King David and Solomon…what is wrong wit di entire picture? you dnt think they give women bad names? and they are right located by us here us, i hope i made my point sister. I praise and honor mi rasta brethren Jah Know!!!
~one luv
Eva or whatever
You have the wrong interpretation, mixed up with vain imagination.
Jahdey
Jah asks us to live our lives based on compassion, not judgement. Rasta hearts know this. Judging someones relationship based on the woman bein white and the King being black is against Jah’s will, any judgement at all is vanity on the part of the person who is doin the judging, vain cause they think they are on the same level as Jah Hself, The only One perfect, and whole in spirit to be able to judge.
Anyone who spirit is drawn to Rastafari, no matter what your colour or background, dont let judging people stop you from followin the path cause the words of a fool are not beneficial to the wise.
Blessing to the people who love to judge, with the help of the Father, you will be able to start lookin on people with compassion and love.
Bless