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
I am in love with a Rasta King. He is my peace. I can ask him anything and he will answer with patience. Due to my past of men with female friends cheating. I just dont agree with his female friendships. Although I trust him, the women however are like mosquitos to light. He says they come for guidance or to be enlightened. He says due to me being American … I dont trust the innocence of Caribbean conversation. When I visit one woman was rude and made the comment to speak with her when I leave. Like it was a burden for me to be there. I don’t want to change him. I just want the boundaries to be placed. Am I being difficult?
I love RASTAFARIANS !!! I remember the first time i fell in love with rastafari. in 1999 i was listen to morgan heritage album dont have to dread to be rasta. I did identified with what they were sing about , i did agree with everything they did say. since then i have fell in love with conscience roots reality reggae and havent looked back. I have read some of the speeches of H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I. listen to Marcus Garvey , Prof- I, and others .
I feel that the descendants of Africa living around the globe would and could be in a better place in life when we all follow RASTAFARI .
I want to live among the Rastafarians . I want to marry a rastafarian. I am hoping to move to a community of rastafarians , where im not sure of yet but not in america for sure . i currently live in new york state and i have yet to find a rasta community ,in a few years after my 14 yr. old who just started high school graduate . I have been to Jamaica and i have been very afraid to deal with any of the rastas that have flirted with me because i have witnessed so many men that have lied and deceived so many women in america and abroad into believing they real want to have a life and family with them only to get here and get the green card and then drop them like they never knew them . so im in no rush to find any man . besides i feel a true rasta a real kingman with not lie nor deceive anyone especially a woman the mother of civilization. I feel Rastafari is the only true way to live . Jah Blessings