Yati, the Fire, represents many things. It is a physical representation of the Sun and a manifestation of The Creator or The Creative Force. Yati for us is central, meaning we have the Creative Force with us on the earth in the Center of all things.
Yati cannot be limited by mere definitions. It is an element, it is a creator, and it is an appearance of force of Yash-Kah Yati (the ancient White Fire) on earth.
The subtle form of Yati is the child of Air and one of the five elements and a key to the creation of all things. Its subtle nature comes from its parent Yash-Kah Yati. Through Yash-Kah Yati the original spark, creation was started.
The physical side of Yati is just one aspect of it and the manifestation of its spiritual nature. Waeno (The Spirit) of Yati is its true Self and the part that lives on long after the physical side appears dead; much like us humans. To know Yati begins with understanding it as a living being, having both spiritual and physical aspects.
Yati in its very nature is purifying and has this affect upon the entire body, mind, soul and the atmosphere. Therefore, when praying before Yati we go through a type of purification; our thoughts and prayers becoming purified and acceptable to The Creator.
Yati is central in our ceremonies, being in the place of exact center within our grounds. This central role or center is not only within the grounds and the earth, but within us as well. In fact, Yati is Yatiti the Fire Cross or center of the universe. Our central being has a Fire and is related to Yati; therefore, wherever we find our self in life, we find a center.
Yati carries life, the same life force that is present within all living things. Therefore, Yati should be approached in a respectful manner. Yati is ancient and a child of Yash-Kah Yati the ancient White Fire that our ancestors often spoke of.
Like all things in the universe, everything is connected. Yati on earth is a part of The Sacred or Yash-Kah Yati, just as our inner Fire comes from the Yash-Kah Yati. Therefore, we see that when we participate in Fire, we are literally communicating with a family member. This applies to all life within the universe and cosmos. It is no different than developing a relationship with another person, an animal, plant or any other life form.
Yash-Kah Yati is in all fires of the home, grounds and other ceremonial fires or fire ceremonies. Every fire presence in the universe emanates from Yash-Kah Yati. We see this through perceiving the truth.
To understand the deeper traditional teachings, one must learn to properly discern things. This discernment comes from perception, which we traditionally refer to as the “Fire of Perception.” The very idea of perception cannot exist separate from Yash-Kah Yati, as a matter of traditional truth; perception is the Yati of refinement of the mind. This mind Yati is what you use in perceiving truth and gaining knowledge of the WISDOM OF YATI.
Saga Yashkah
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
What Is It Going To Be
Once, not long ago there arose a great conflict between the Tsoyaha and the foreign priests. The Suns children were greatly outnumbered. The foreign priests, some even family of the Tso, began to attack from all directions. Through false propaganda reports went out about the evil Tsoyaha. Soon, they were decimated.
The light became dim and the world began to suffer greatly. The way was now in the hands of the foreign priests and their minions. Brothers that were taught the Ancient Way turned on their teachers and treacherously subverted the minds of the people.
There is something familiar that has invaded the minds of most so-called natives. Subtlety it began, oozing its toxic message throughout traditional America. Once it became the dominate way its subtle nature acquiesced to its true self.
Day by day, week by week and year by year it grew into a formidable foe. The elders warned us of its coming. They spoke of its tendencies, its message and its overall nature. They told us how it would destroy the Panther, but the Panther could not die. Yet, more and more of our people accepted it as the way.
As we were forcibly moved and relocated to foreign lands a void was created. Those few that remained clothed themselves in a foreign culture to survive. It soon became their way, at least in part. They began to absorb aspects of these foreign teachings as their own. Within one generation the old ways had deteriorated and after several generations it was hardly recognizable.
This new message began to spread far and wide. As traditional America shrank the foreign way grew. Before long most of so-called native America had become believers in the foreign way. And they began to defend it as if it was their own. It had become their way and they were now foreigners that once again attempted to completely usurp and destroy The Ancient Way.
No longer recognizing the Ancient Way, old friends became the instrument that the dark spirits used to subdue the Tsoyaha. The Sun infused blood was targeted as the plague of the earth. Yet, Tsoyaha still spoke and sang the old songs and soon something started to appear.
A storm appeared. Out of a blackening sky came the Ancient Ones. Their voices began to be heard. Even some of those of the foreign way recognized a familiar voice. Day by day, week by week and year by year the Four Legs of The Panther returned. With its body whole it began to move across the Turtles back, looking for the Four Legs of The Buffalo, Four Legs of The Wolf and Yatiti. Soon they were all united and waited upon Waeno.
True human beings have begun to see for the first time. The Four Faces of Gohantone has spoken with the Four Winds sending forth the Four Brothers and Four Wind Messengers. Everywhere they have planted seed to spring forth in due time. Word has spread throughout tribal communities across the Turtles back. The people have started asking about the mysterious Yudjiha, Kutani and Iniha.
As truth reveals itself we are faced with a great dilemma. Can we overcome generations of false paradigms? With our minds programmed to believe the false teachings of the false priests we fight against TRUTH; a truth that long ago was common knowledge. We are faced with two roads, one of a higher nature and that of its opposite, the low road.
Once, not so long ago an Ancient Way was given to us as a special gift. Through the Sun of the Sun we were given the teachings of the Rainbow Grounds. It is our choice and right to choose which road we will take.
WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE?
Saga Yashkah
The light became dim and the world began to suffer greatly. The way was now in the hands of the foreign priests and their minions. Brothers that were taught the Ancient Way turned on their teachers and treacherously subverted the minds of the people.
There is something familiar that has invaded the minds of most so-called natives. Subtlety it began, oozing its toxic message throughout traditional America. Once it became the dominate way its subtle nature acquiesced to its true self.
Day by day, week by week and year by year it grew into a formidable foe. The elders warned us of its coming. They spoke of its tendencies, its message and its overall nature. They told us how it would destroy the Panther, but the Panther could not die. Yet, more and more of our people accepted it as the way.
As we were forcibly moved and relocated to foreign lands a void was created. Those few that remained clothed themselves in a foreign culture to survive. It soon became their way, at least in part. They began to absorb aspects of these foreign teachings as their own. Within one generation the old ways had deteriorated and after several generations it was hardly recognizable.
This new message began to spread far and wide. As traditional America shrank the foreign way grew. Before long most of so-called native America had become believers in the foreign way. And they began to defend it as if it was their own. It had become their way and they were now foreigners that once again attempted to completely usurp and destroy The Ancient Way.
No longer recognizing the Ancient Way, old friends became the instrument that the dark spirits used to subdue the Tsoyaha. The Sun infused blood was targeted as the plague of the earth. Yet, Tsoyaha still spoke and sang the old songs and soon something started to appear.
A storm appeared. Out of a blackening sky came the Ancient Ones. Their voices began to be heard. Even some of those of the foreign way recognized a familiar voice. Day by day, week by week and year by year the Four Legs of The Panther returned. With its body whole it began to move across the Turtles back, looking for the Four Legs of The Buffalo, Four Legs of The Wolf and Yatiti. Soon they were all united and waited upon Waeno.
True human beings have begun to see for the first time. The Four Faces of Gohantone has spoken with the Four Winds sending forth the Four Brothers and Four Wind Messengers. Everywhere they have planted seed to spring forth in due time. Word has spread throughout tribal communities across the Turtles back. The people have started asking about the mysterious Yudjiha, Kutani and Iniha.
As truth reveals itself we are faced with a great dilemma. Can we overcome generations of false paradigms? With our minds programmed to believe the false teachings of the false priests we fight against TRUTH; a truth that long ago was common knowledge. We are faced with two roads, one of a higher nature and that of its opposite, the low road.
Once, not so long ago an Ancient Way was given to us as a special gift. Through the Sun of the Sun we were given the teachings of the Rainbow Grounds. It is our choice and right to choose which road we will take.
WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE?
Saga Yashkah
Friday, September 24, 2010
Rising
Something drifted, floating away into the ether like a leaf set in a strong wind. With it went our life path, dictated by a force opposed to our natural self. No ascension to the Zopathlas Mound, rather a descending of the Spirits vision for our life.
Illusion entered man, causing him to believe in that which is the lesser road. Drifting into the mental abyss man pursued that which is not of him self. He defended his right to be dictated by a darker force, believing it to be his true nature.
Remaining and ever constant is The Great Circle. Four directional logs, voices of the Four Wind Messengers, Four quarter directions, voices of the Four Great Elements. Each suspended upon the Dogwood Blossom and Yash-Kah Yati within the Great Center.
Ever present before you is The Great Truth. Rising once again like a strong southern wind bringing the nourishing rains; Gohantone lifting our spirits beyond the illusions and once again placing our hearts on the Rainbow Grounds of our ancestors.
Saga Yashkah
Illusion entered man, causing him to believe in that which is the lesser road. Drifting into the mental abyss man pursued that which is not of him self. He defended his right to be dictated by a darker force, believing it to be his true nature.
Remaining and ever constant is The Great Circle. Four directional logs, voices of the Four Wind Messengers, Four quarter directions, voices of the Four Great Elements. Each suspended upon the Dogwood Blossom and Yash-Kah Yati within the Great Center.
Ever present before you is The Great Truth. Rising once again like a strong southern wind bringing the nourishing rains; Gohantone lifting our spirits beyond the illusions and once again placing our hearts on the Rainbow Grounds of our ancestors.
Saga Yashkah
I Am Khotani
Every human being walks a path that is unique to them. Every breath that we take, every beauty that we see is unique to us. ‘An Tri’ (thought, spoken word and action or walking in it) is universal and yet it is different for each of us.
Your walk is your life. It becomes the springboard for our near and distant future. If we perceive the present and all that pertains to it, then we can truly accomplish greatness.
‘I Am’ is the culmination of ‘The You’. Without the ‘I Am’ there is no you, they are inseparable. ‘I Am’ is the culmination of every single thought that you have had, every single word that you have spoken and every single action that you have taken.
The magic, mysticism, spirituality and resultant power that are manifested are you. You are in a constant state of spiritual renewal; you just do not know it. Your walk is sacred; you are just unaware of it.
Every magnificent mountain, stream, ocean, plain, desert, flower or animal is within you. Within your center is the Divine greatness that has called forth these wonders of nature. Seek that which is the most glorious to your nature and you WILL BECOME. Therefore, “I am all that I perceive myself to be.”
No matter the humble beginnings or troublesome things that you have done, all of these wash away like snow in spring rain. You are not forgotten, lost, forsaken or destined for eternal damnation. On the contrary, YOU ARE THE ESSENCE OF BREATH MASTER. You will walk with the elders and dance the old songs, for your inner Self, the Great Center is all of these.
Yona Unega
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Sacred Grounds Within
We are many things, numerous aspects of a deeper self that we usually do not know or understand. We are “The Way”. Yet, we walk in the dark of the moon. Solar/Lunar, Light/Dark, Male/Female, Tiger/Bear; we fail to see, let alone understand The Sacred Grounds within.
Long ago we physically saw and witnessed the depth of the King’s Ground. Within the Sacred enclosure were the words and within these words were the teachings of the universe. Fire met Water, Solar opposite Lunar, the center arbor a balance between the two; each song invoking an ancient Spirit of wellness and “Right Relationship”. The ceremony is the life teaching.
Subtlety, they taught. Each and every word that rolled off the tongue of an elder became building blocks for our lives. Word upon word we gained the knowledge that opened the inner doors to wisdom. Each sound became the foundation of our inner Sacred Grounds. Yet, we have discarded that which is our true self. The way of the Grounds is the way of the people.
Today we are mere shells of our former selves. Hollow, we hear the wind whistling through our empty self, wondering why the sound has suddenly become so intense. The thousand yard stare has become our sight. East meets west each standing equally opposed to the other. I am but I am not, for I heard once that there was a way and it is only found at the Sacred Grounds within.
Saga Yaxka
Long ago we physically saw and witnessed the depth of the King’s Ground. Within the Sacred enclosure were the words and within these words were the teachings of the universe. Fire met Water, Solar opposite Lunar, the center arbor a balance between the two; each song invoking an ancient Spirit of wellness and “Right Relationship”. The ceremony is the life teaching.
Subtlety, they taught. Each and every word that rolled off the tongue of an elder became building blocks for our lives. Word upon word we gained the knowledge that opened the inner doors to wisdom. Each sound became the foundation of our inner Sacred Grounds. Yet, we have discarded that which is our true self. The way of the Grounds is the way of the people.
Today we are mere shells of our former selves. Hollow, we hear the wind whistling through our empty self, wondering why the sound has suddenly become so intense. The thousand yard stare has become our sight. East meets west each standing equally opposed to the other. I am but I am not, for I heard once that there was a way and it is only found at the Sacred Grounds within.
Saga Yaxka
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