Yati

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