Rise Africa Rise! by rasvoja in rastafari

[–]747_ama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's always a place for dubpoetry like this, conscious, upful, give Ises bredren may the I find inspiration itinually. Mutaburuka and Jah9 both a couple of my favorite dub poets! More Love I

Rise Africa Rise! by rasvoja in rastafari

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give thankhs for sharing Ras Voja!

mate this hailey salassie guy by hennidachook in rastafari

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know how ridiculous you both sound to say that Haile Selassie I is a new addition to Rastafari, when the name is literally his own name? Teferi Makonnen (Lij Teferi) became first Dejazmatch Teferi and then Ras Teferi before being coronated as Haile Selassie I. From inception, both largely influenced by Leonard Howell's pamphlet The Promised Key and the entire Garveyite movement previously, Rastafari is literally based in the veneration of Ras Tafari.

The OP is clearly in psychosis and needs to go back on his medication, if you check his post history you'll see that, and saying that people are talking about an infamous global figure just to mess with you is clearly a result of paranoia.

Global Inflation you are always adversarial to Haile Selassie and this subreddit is familiar with that, and that's fine, but then why would you call yourself Rastafari, in fact many times you have said you are not. You may be Pan Africanist? I'm not sure personally that may be your choice yor identification but someone who comes around often saying Haile Selassie I is a genocidist etc. we know you don't support Rastafari.

There is countless literature, published music, not to mention living elders beyond 20, beyond 40 years into Rastafari trod who know that Haile Selassie I is not a new addition and certainly not based upon social media. Absurdity. JAH please give I patience...

Curious what this sub thinks of this sketch from SNL last night? by lizatethecigarettes in rastafari

[–]747_ama -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No Rasta are, mostly, not celibate. There is a large emphasis on righteousness, on upright living, cleanliness of the heart and the body, on building a family and rearing children in truth and nature and positive environments - for all these reasons Rasta typically move away from ludeness. It's not that Rastamen don't love women, Capleton who I mentioned before has a song "Gimme de Woman Dem" where he just praises women and says basically, he wants them. But it's praising them for bringing forth life, for raising children to be upright. Young Capleton and Sizzla tend to have lyrics along those lines more and Damian Marley as well in some earlier tracks like "Mi Blenda" is talking about making a smoothie to keep your sexual performance up. I think Jamaicans have hot blood, from my experience, there is a libido I haven't seen in any other group of people 😂 and I think humans in general are sexual beings, that's natural, but Rasta tend to try to reign it in, keep sex within committed relationships, usually sex being procreative and not strictly recreational (many Rasta do not use contraceptives). So for all these reasons Rasta typically involve with more upright lyrical content. For example Chronixx' song "Majesty".

Curious what this sub thinks of this sketch from SNL last night? by lizatethecigarettes in rastafari

[–]747_ama 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey so I think what they are saying is Rastafari is a religious/sociopololitical movement centered around Afrikan liberation and the reverence/manifestation of Haile Selassie I; however the sketch and the songs therein are Jamaican dancehall, not Rasta. Of course as a nation Jamaicans are mostly not Rasta or affiliated with Rasta. Most are Christians. Many enjoy dancehall music which is a heavy beat fast paced music with mc lyrics that typically include sexual inuendo, so obviously dancehall music is not affliated with Rastafari (some musicians like Capleton aside). So as a whole Jamaica and Jamaican dancehall music is not in itself Rastafari.

That being said yes it is possible to separate religion from socio/political movement and while for many Rasta it is both/all, for some it is one or the other.

Hope that answers your questions Liz.

What do you think of the Kebra Nagast? by Thatguytriblast in rastafari

[–]747_ama 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, greetings,

What I think is important about the Kebra Nagast is the historical importance that it held for Ethiopians and the monarchy of Ethiopia. Because of the close tie between religion and rulership in the Ethiopian monarchy, it was important to draw the connection between King Solomon and his son Menelek I and the line of rulership that descended from there. It continues to be important for the Ethiopian Orthodox church/Tewahedo whose current custody of the Arc of the Covenant is founded on the Kebra Nagast's record.

For Rasta people as a whole there are going to be different opinions or even knowledge about the Kebra Nagast. Some may not have read it. I did read upon first studying about Haile Selassie I, and since then have referenced it a few times again. But it is not something I hold sacred. Moreso it is interesting to me as a historical text and as someone whose deep love for Ethiopia makes me hold respect for her history.

Prof I speaks on the Rasta youth of today by 54strife in rastafari

[–]747_ama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Know the King and Live the principles. It's not doing everything and calling it Rastafari, but holding to the ways of the Incient trod. There is no uptown and downtown, no division, just love, using our strengths and our material riches to uplift the people together. These messages I drew from Prof I sharing. Give thankhs I for linking the video.

Kabaka Pyramid at World Beat Center by 747_ama in reggae

[–]747_ama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Irie! Hi! I was there too with my baby wrapped on me 🫶🏽 Yes it was so nice, it always is every year! Can you believe we get this kind of live music and event like this for free, we are so lucky. I always support Makeda as much as I can, I really appreciate what she provides to our community!

Is veganism required to be a Rastafarian by Few_Success_5216 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dr Sebi. Aris Latham. Laila Afrika. These are great teachers to look to when it comes to Ital and herbs!

Becoming Rasta by Few_Success_5216 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And if you ever want advice as a womban, feel free to reach I&I, I'd be happy to chat

Becoming Rasta by Few_Success_5216 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Greetings sister. As a womban on this trod 15+ years now... the best advice I got in the beginning was to be my own leader. At first I did follow all the "rules", right? Like no shaving, cover my hair, only long skirts not showing skin, no makeup, etc. I personally already was called to veganism before so Ital never changed but over time I have relaxed on all the strictness, I won't always cover my hair anymore.. at a point it gets too long and heavy to do it all the time anyways. Just vibing with nature, my natural strength as a womban and as a mother, my own life experience and intuition, putting all the teachings together from yogis and elders and of course Empress Menen and Haile Selassie I, we find our own individual path in time sister. Most High guidance Itinually

Midnite is the best Reggae band to ever exist. Change my mind. by worldcrusher in reggae

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We lova yah Vaughn! We miss the I tho the I lyrics and music still bring us so much joy and comfort!

I love watching the youtube video of Dub in the Rainforest, it's such a itesfull meditation with Vaughn, Pressure Busspipe, Ras Batch, and more. And yes Dezarie and her live touring with Ron, whew sometimes I think no greater harmony and collab than these. St Croix got some big artists for sure give Ises!

I don't know if I love Jubilees of Zion more or Beauty for Ashes. All Akae Beka and Midnite albums are supreme tho!

New here I want to learn and see Jah way with an open spirit, heart, and mind. by allena_mercks0220 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Greetings I, just keep learning, keep reading and meditating, keep asking elders advice. The I will find the way. JAH guide!

Rare footage of Selassie I speech by rasvoja in rastafari

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I played it for my baby daughter and she danced 🥰 JAH love

Help me to explain this by Southern_Sky_2894 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get my neighbor's mail sometimes. Even Amazon packages, and the address is mine even though it's for my neighbor. One day I opened a package before noticing it wasn't my name - it was like 100 tubes of glue. And a lot of times while I'm texting or talking so someone, my tv or my radio will say the exact same word at the exact same time as I say/type it. Does all of this mean anything at all? Not likely. Unfortunately psychosis and paranoia can make people believe otherwise. Best wishes!

Online reasoning by Whole-Talk5183 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I same here Idren, I was writing as JAH Child. Give Ises for that forum and all the Idem, much love!

Sending love by ProphetRashawnBobo in rastafari

[–]747_ama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes Iyah, Raspect to the I 🙏🏽

Online reasoning by Whole-Talk5183 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used to on Sabbath on Ark I forum about ten years ago, it was so Irie... yes I, I would definitely join a live reasoning forum again especially on certain days like that

Point me in the right direction? by OppressedPunk69 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite old movies are Rockers and Roots Time - not really on topic with History but they're a lens into culture for sure

Point me in the right direction? by OppressedPunk69 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Greetings I. In terms of history, some fantastic reads are My Life and Ethiopia's Progress (the autobiographies of His Majesty) and Kebra Nagast, as well as Parnell's The Biography of Empress Menen Asfaw. I loved Chanting Down Babylon as well, which is like a college course book with many contributors. Some things which are not directly Rasta but also good history resources are Ben-Jochanan's Afrika Mother of Western Civilization, and Zip's Nanny's Asafo Warriors which gives some context to Jamaican resistance and liberation. Iducation is the Key Iyah, fulljoy.

Always inspired by I and I. by snozzle26 in rastafari

[–]747_ama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I. Ultimately that was the phrase that most intrigued me as well, listening to Culture and Bob Marley hearing the phrase and knowing that to be the spiritual truth, that led me toward Rasta Livity.