Jedi principles. Discussion of codes. Other Jedi Principles

The Jedi are the keepers of peace in the galaxy.
The Jedi use their power for defense, not for offense.
Jedi respect all life, any form.
Jedi serve others for the good of the galaxy, not rule them.
Jedi seek self-perfection through knowledge and training.
- The Jedi Code

At its core, the Jedi Code provides simple instructions on how to live while remaining in touch with the Force. A Jedi never uses the Force to become richer or more powerful, he uses it to seek knowledge and enlightenment. Anger, fear, aggression and other negative emotions lead to the dark side, so the Jedi are trained to act only when they are in harmony with the Force.
The Jedi are called upon to find peaceful solutions whenever possible. They must act with their wisdom, ability to give right advice and gift of persuasion, not relying on the power of the Force and cruelty. When other methods have been exhausted, or a life must be saved, a Jedi may need to engage in combat to resolve a particularly dangerous situation. But even if combat proves to be the best answer to problems, it should always not be the first option a Jedi considers.
By being connected to the Force, Jedi can sense its flow and harness its energy. Because of this, Jedi sometimes feel her disturbances, which can be the result of the presence of powerful Force adepts or a huge surge of emotion causing Force disturbances.

Path in the Codex

At its simplest level, the Jedi Code is a set of rules about what virtues to achieve and what vices to avoid. Jedi instructors always ask their students to keep the words of the Code in mind, and the reason for this is simple: The Code provides instructions on how to become a Jedi Master.
So, the first rule: "There are no emotions - there is calmness." This expression simply draws a line between the confusion of the mind, caused by emotional causes, and the pure thinking, generated by quiet meditation - no doubt a worthy quality. But if this calm comes only from the fact that the Jedi ignores certain factors that should have caused an emotional reaction, then this is no longer calm, but ignorance. Therefore, the second rule of the Code is: "There is no ignorance - there is knowledge."
This rule teaches the Jedi to understand, to penetrate into the meaning of all situations, in order to avoid errors in judgment (especially before taking action himself). But perfect knowledge of a subject can easily lead to immersion in it. A manic obsession with one thing or another can cloud the mind. Therefore, there is a third rule of the Code: "There is no passion - there is clarity."
Objective knowledge of an object is the knowledge of an object as the Force knows it. However, students often argue that the only objective thing is non-existence, death, because even during a simple observation, we have an impact on the subject of study. Therefore, the fourth rule of the Code says: "There is no death - there is Power." The Force perceives all things objectively, it has a clarity of perception and is not affected by emotions.
Thus, the Jedi Code teaches that before taking any action, a Jedi must take into account the will of the Force.

Interpretation of the Code

Meditation
“Every Jedi should meditate every day, listening to the will of the Force. The reason for this is simple: if a Jedi has unwittingly committed an act that is contrary to the will of the Force, he will be able to correct what he has done by clarifying the mistake in a timely manner.
"A Jedi who does not seek advice from the Force listens to the dark side."

Workout
"A Jedi's training in the Force never ends."

Loyalty
Jedi exist in the universe because the Force exists. But the Jedi Order requires more to exist: loyalty. It is understood that Jedi must be loyal to each other, not to quarrel and not to fight. The more important fact, however, is that each Jedi must act in accordance with the wishes of his Master, who in turn must act in accordance with the advice of the Jedi. It's not about seniority, it's about understanding the will of the Force, and in this respect the members of the Jedi Council are the undisputed experts.

Honesty
A Jedi's responsibility to the Force is to be honest with himself. As long as a Jedi does not act from his own selfish interests and is mindful of the Code, he follows the will of the Force.

In doing the will of the Force, a Jedi can resort to cunning or deceit, lead astray, and even cheat if it leads to the right goal. Many intelligent beings do not like this practice too much, but in the Force there is no place for such emotions.
Do not confuse all this with the concept of "flexible morality": a Jedi does what needs to be done. But also remember that a Jedi is not above the law.

Moral principles
The most dangerous - and discussed - words ever spoken by the Jedi Masters is the phrase: "A Jedi is not a being of morality." This saying is often incorrectly paraphrased (often by the Jedi) to the effect that a Jedi always does the right thing. What this really means is that Jedi are not supposed to impose moral principles. The Jedi themselves can create or restore damaged order and justice, but they do not have the right to judge anyone.
Jedi cannot be judges, but they can be mediators, they can reconcile the parties. This is the role they are meant to play, a role that exists in harmony with the Force, as reconciliation leads to balance.

Prudence
"The galaxy will live in peace if you look through your fingers at some things and pretend that you do not hear them."

The Jedi are on the side of order and justice, and things like this don't start with judging the bad deeds of individuals. The goal of the Jedi Order should be to create and maintain an environment where justice will flourish on its own, rather than being personally created by the Jedi.
And further:
“If they are afraid of us, they will not help us. If they hate us, they will hunt us."

Courage

Young Jedi often mistakenly define courage as the opposite of fear. Since fear leads to the dark side, then courage is a defense against the dark side, they say. This is not true. If a Jedi does not forget about the will of the Force, he will know when it is better to stand to the last, when to run, and when to give up. Remember that courage itself is an emotion, and a Jedi must remain calm even in the midst of war.

The battle
“If a Jedi lights up his lightsaber, he must be prepared to take someone's life. If he is not ready for this, he should leave his weapon hanging at his side."

Don't use your lightsaber to scare your opponent, use it to end the fight as quickly and mercifully as possible. If that means killing the enemy, so be it. But if the Jedi can finish the fight without killing the enemy, that's better. The best Jedi need only words to avoid bloodshed.

Addiction
"Do not count only on the Force at the expense of your other feelings and abilities."

Using the Force simply because it's convenient, even when there are more natural methods, comes too close to the dark side. Such behavior is only one step away from gaining personal fortune or power through the Force, which is definitely a sign of the dark use of her energy.

Following the Jedi Code
“Each time before the first class, the Jedi Master told his students the following: “Try to cross an unfamiliar river, not knowing its depths and shallows, and you will drown in its streams without reaching the goal.” The same can be said about being a Jedi: see the gaps and know the right path, otherwise you will fail the Order and sacrifice yourself for no good purpose.

self-discipline
One of the keys to Jedi behavior is self-discipline, which Jedi Masters teach their students as early as possible. Most classes on it differ little from teaching ordinary children, but the progress of students entails a gradual complication of lessons. Jedi students learn that self-discipline is much more important for those who can work with the Force than for those who cannot even feel its touch.
Combat Arrogance: Jedi are different from ordinary humans, but access to the Force alone does not make them better than other beings. A Jedi is only a Jedi because someone has taken the trouble to train him. A Jedi Knight is only a Knight because his Master realized that there was nothing more he could teach his apprentice. A Jedi Master is a Master only because he has abandoned his sense of self-worth and merged with the will of the Force.

“Being recognized by others is no guarantee. Like any other person, a Jedi is recognized or not recognized, based on his personal behavior. A Jedi who thinks he is more important than others only shows that his opinion should be ignored."

“The thinking of an overconfident person is flawed, since such a person does not take into account all the possibilities. He may have understood the essence of the task, the quality of the support he would be given, the options for success, and even left room for unplanned events, but he failed to properly assess his own abilities. He planned only success because he decided that there could be no defeat. A Jedi must always be ready to fail in any endeavor."

Fight defeatism:
A Jedi who thinks first of failure is going to lose. A Jedi who views every task through the prism of possible failure tends to put the absolute minimum amount of effort into trying to succeed just to say he tried. Master Yoda once told Luke Skywalker, "Don't try. Do or don't. There are no attempts."

Fight Reluctance: A Jedi must be willing to accept defeat if the cost of victory is greater than the cost of defeat. Victory becomes worse than defeat. It's better to lose honestly than to win dirty. Ending a duel peacefully is always better than winning or losing."

Fight recklessness: “Learn to understand when speed is not important. Accelerate when speed matters, otherwise move at your own pace. There is no need to always strike first, provide the solution first, or reach the goal before someone else does. In fact, sometimes it's vital to strike the last blow, give the final answer, or arrive after everyone else."

Fight curiosity: "Use the Force to do the will of the Force, not to satisfy your own curiosity."

Fight aggressiveness: "A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, not for offense."
A Jedi who uses his deadly powers too often is moving towards the dark side.

Deal with external attachments:
“A Jedi is a Jedi first and foremost. Dividing the Jedi's attention between the will of the Force and the will of others leads to disaster." A Jedi should exclude external attachments from his life.
Jedi have very few personal items. It's not just that having possessions can be a distraction from studying the Force: when a Jedi becomes a Jedi Knight, his missions can take him very far, and possessions can become a liability. As a result, few Jedi possess much more than what they can carry with them.
“I wear my robe to keep me warm; I carry my lightsaber for safety; and I have enough credits for my next meal so I don't go hungry. If the Force wants me to have more of something, it will find a way to let me know."

A responsibility
Once a Jedi has mastered self-discipline, he can begin to take responsibility for his actions. No Jedi who refuses responsibility may be trained, and no Jedi who accepts responsibility may be denied training.
Practice Honesty: Honesty is the first responsibility of a Jedi. A Jedi can let others believe their own delusions, can lead others to wrong conclusions by playing on their own wrong assumptions, and can twist the truth if the situation calls for it. A Jedi must always be honest with himself, his Master, and the Council.
“May truth come between your heart and the Force. Everything else is transitory." Responsibility for a Jedi who is honest with his motives and beliefs becomes absolutely natural.

Honor Your Promises: When making promises, a Jedi must always be prepared to keep his promises or, failing that, do everything in his power to improve the situation. Thus, a Jedi should never make a promise unless he is sure he can keep it.
“Always give more than you promise. To always be sure that you can do this, give a lot, even when you do not promise anything.

Honor your Padawan: Every Teacher has a great responsibility towards his student Padawan, committing himself to bring him to the end of his training. A Jedi Master must always remember that a Padawan is a person who deserves respect. A master should not reprimand a Padawan in public and should not punish a student for disagreeing with something. On the other hand, the Master should praise his disciple if he does the right thing, especially in the presence of strangers. This practice strengthens the Padawan's confidence and strengthens the bond between teacher and student.

Honor your Master: On the other hand, a Padawan should also always show respect to his Master, especially in public. The Padawan should not argue with the Master over his point of view. In discussions with outsiders, the Padawan should only speak directly to his Master until he is personally approached. In all other respects, the Padawan should only listen to the opinion of the Teacher and not be afraid to express his own. This relieves the Master of the heavy burden of apologizing to strangers for the behavior of his student.

Read the Jedi Council: Although the Jedi Council is the highest authority of the Jedi Order, it cannot keep track of everything. So when the Council sends a Jedi on a mission, the Jedi speaks for the Council. This is a great responsibility, and a Jedi should not abuse this trust. The Council is responsible for the words and actions of the Jedi, and it would be a huge disrespect to embarrass the Council.
“Now I will have to keep the promises I only made when I was a Jedi Knight. It's not a promotion." What Yoda meant was that when a Jedi makes a decision, it is up to the Jedi Council to approve and support it, so the Jedi should not make the Council's job any harder than necessary.

Honor the Jedi Order: Every Jedi action reflects on the Order. Good deeds strengthen the reputation of the Order, while bad deeds cause irreparable harm.
"When one Jedi does bad things, the observer will think, 'If this Jedi represents the Order, then no Jedi deserves respect.' "So half the Jedi are good and half are bad?" When you meet a third person who behaves just as well as the second one, the person will ask himself: “Was the first one an exception?” It is only through the good behavior of many Jedi that people can be sure that the bad behavior of this or that Jedi is unusual. So it takes many Jedi to right the wrongs of one."

Honor the Law: For a Jedi, the defense of peace and justice must be part of the same principle. No Jedi is above the law. A Jedi can break the law if necessary, but he must be prepared to accept the consequences of his crime.

Honor Life: Under no circumstances should a Jedi commit murder. However, when faced with a life-or-death situation, a Jedi may kill in order to complete his mission. This is always unpleasant, since the conscious end of life strengthens the dark side. But if there is a just cause for such an act (the Jedi is protecting others, doing the will of the Force, or simply acting in self-defense), then the light side is strengthened just as much. A Jedi should spend part of his daily meditation contemplating the lives he has taken until he is satisfied that it was necessary. As always, if a Jedi is unsure of the will of the Force, he should seek the advice of his Master or the Jedi Council. A Jedi should be worried to a certain extent, remembering every sentient life he has taken. If a Jedi finds that he no longer cares that he killed someone, he has embarked on the path to the dark side.

Service to the community
Although the Jedi live to learn the ways of the Force, they are allowed to live because they serve the public interest.
Provide Help: A Jedi must help those in need and must be able to quickly assess the need for their assistance. Saving one life is important, saving many is even more important. This postulate does not require a Jedi to sacrifice his other goals at every need, but a Jedi must do everything possible to ensure that help is provided to those in need.

Defend the Weak: Likewise, a Jedi must attempt to protect the weak from those who seek to overwhelm them, whether it be one individual or entire races taken as slaves. But a Jedi must always remember that things may not really be what they seem. A Jedi must respect the traditions of other cultures, even if their postulates conflict with the ethical and moral code of the Jedi. Either way, a Jedi must carefully consider the consequences of all his actions.

Dark side of the Force
Evil is not always easy to recognize. An innocent act can lead to terrible suffering, and an act of revenge can save the lives of millions. The pure in heart can break out in anger, and evil can hide under the mask of virtue. Whether an act is evil or not often depends on motivation, and motivation is sometimes very difficult to calculate. To understand whether a person is getting closer to the dark side, you need to study the motives of his actions: did he act under the influence of anger? Hatred? Cruelty? To sweep? Pride? Did he do so simply because he wanted to shed the blood of his enemy? Maybe greed or envy was involved? Jealousy?
You must remember that feelings of anger, fear, bloodlust and other such negative emotions are not the dark side in and of themselves. The journey to the dark side begins when a person allows these emotions, and not the will of the Force, to determine his actions. A Jedi may hate the Sith, but if he kills the Sith in self-defense, then he will not necessarily become closer to the dark side.
In order to understand whether a person is acting under the influence of the dark side, you need to know what exactly can lead to it.

Fear
"Fear is the path to the dark side..."

All sentient beings experience, under certain conditions, fear, which is a defense mechanism necessary to avoid danger. People experience fear when they think they might lose something valuable enough. Fear of your own death is one of the main options, but you can be afraid for the lives of friends, and for the lives of loved ones, and for some property, and even for some opportunities that you can miss.
When a person performs an act under the influence of fear, he abandons reason and logic in order to destroy or avoid the threat. Uncontrollable fear is expressed in despair and furious to insanity attempts to avoid danger at all costs. A person who uses the deadliest weapon available (regardless of his skill with it), attacks without hesitation, without first determining the true level of threat, or leaves his allies in danger in order to save his life, is almost certainly acting out of fear. His journey to the dark side has begun.

Anger
"Fear leads to anger..."
- Master Yoda
It is virtually impossible for a rational being to avoid anger, just like fear. This emotion often appears due to the collapse of some hopes or stress, which it is not clear how to remove. Such problems lead to aggressive behavior aimed at combating their causes. Many things can trigger such a reaction, but the most common catalyst is fear. Fear of the consequences of a possible failure can create powerful waves of anger within a rational being.
When a person commits an act under the influence of anger, he forgets about mercy: the target of anger must feel everything from beginning to end. A person in anger often recklessly exposes himself and others to unnecessary risk in order to punish or destroy his target. Victory is not good enough if the opponent is still moving. The person does not want to put off the problem until a time when he can act more rationally, he longs to act right now, while his blood is boiling and the enemy is within reach. Such actions give free rein to anger and thus lead to the dark side.

Hatred
"Anger leads to hate..."

Stress can also turn into a more insidious version of anger: hatred. Hatred is a slowly simmering resentment that may be expressed very little at first, but gradually develops into pronounced violence. Hatred develops inside a person until he begins to believe that someone or something has significantly less right to exist than himself. The human mind gradually turns the target of hatred into a kind of vague threat, in which everything that he despises and everything that poisons his existence is combined. It begins to seem to a person that the victim of his hatred deliberately spoils his life. But this is not a personal vendetta: this "enemy" absolutely clearly poisons everything around it that it touches. A person considers himself in the right and even considers himself obliged to destroy this "evil" and, moreover, to correct everything that this "evil" has managed to do.
Hatred can often be identified by its accompanying sense of self-righteousness: a person believes that he is morally obliged to destroy the object of his hatred. Things like perspective or extenuating circumstances mean nothing to him. Concession is not possible. A person is obliged to bring justice, and he will do it, remaining fully confident that everyone around him will immediately see the correctness of his decision. But whether he is right or not, the fact that he chooses actions based only on his own beliefs and nothing else brings him one step closer to the dark side.

Suffering
"Hatred leads to suffering..."

Hatred often springs from feelings of inferiority: what I can't control, I hate. But when in the hands of a person there is power over the life and death of the object of his hatred, whether it be one creature or an entire galaxy, he can begin to cause suffering. His tools are harsh mental, verbal and physical appeals. Through these methods, man humiliates and depersonalizes his victims, turning them into objects for himself to use or destroy as he pleases.

Pride
Some people build images of themselves, their egos, on fragile foundations. Their sense of self-worth is based on beliefs that may or may not be right. When others challenge these beliefs, people begin to feel that their sense of self-importance is weakened, and they do what they think is necessary in order to protect the foundations of their fragile images of themselves. Wounded pride can be as dangerous as a wounded animal.
Pride encompasses the whole gamut of fear, anger and hatred. A person whose pride is threatened fears the judgments of others, becomes angry at those who attack his image of himself, and begins to hate those who force him to face an unpleasant truth. He gives food to his pride when he gets into a protective pose, and gives himself entirely to it when he becomes aggressive, because if ordinary denial is not enough, you just need to plug (in every sense) the source of trouble. The mere denial of obvious facts is not too dangerous in itself, but through aggressive pride one passes the way to the dark side.

Aggression
"A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, not for offense."

Sometimes a person does certain things simply because he wants to see blood. This behavior is a clear sign of the dark side.
Such a person may try to compensate for known personal weaknesses, as he believes that by attacking he will be able to hide his poor defense. The faster and harder he hits, the less chance the enemy has to find his weak spot.
Aggression is expressed in the constant desire to fight. Man does not have the patience for more peaceful solutions, he deliberately creates situations that he can resolve with his favorite method: through violence. He may not always strike first, but traces of provocation always lead to him. He becomes most dangerous when he meets a creature that is also driven by aggression, because both feel the need to test each other. And during the fight, an aggressive person can easily come to the dark side.

Revenge
"Finally, we will have our revenge."

Revenge, being a combination of anger and hatred, pushes a person to bring to reality what he considers "fair", although, in fact, this "justice" serves only him. A person acts out of a desire to compensate or pay for the evil that has been done to him. Whether this evil was really caused or not, it does not matter for a person, it is important for him that the scales of justice are balanced. But he can easily overdo it, giving rise in turn to someone's hatred, now directed at himself. Revenge is a very dangerous motivation for action, as it often breeds itself, starting an endless cycle.
Acts out of revenge are usually quite obvious: a person gets a blow to his pride or himself and longs to return "the same thing, but back." What is included in the "same" depends on the personal interpretation of the person, but the goal of revenge is usually quite obvious. Forgetting about forgiveness, a person demands that the loss of pride be compensated by the loss of pride, the loss of a limb by the loss of a limb, the loss of life by the loss of life. Choosing the path of revenge, a person becomes closer to the dark side.

Greed
"Greed can be a powerful ally...if used properly."
- Qui-Gon Jinn
Sometimes a person is not ready to be satisfied with the considerable that he has already received. He wants what else can be taken, and begins to be offended, to behave abruptly if he does not get what he wants. His greed leads him to take everything that seems to be of any value, even if he himself is not able to appreciate the true value of this item. He can be persuaded to part with his property, but only in exchange for something even more valuable. Such a person does not pay attention to how his greed affects his own environment. For him, other intelligent beings are only mobile stands, goods from which can be purchased or thrown away as unnecessary, depending on his personal wishes.
Greed is expressed in the desire to have something that is not easy to get. A person acting under the influence of greed may make minor efforts to obtain the desired object one way or another, but will resort to extreme measures if it is hindered. He most often does not care that he may simply not be able to use one or another desired item. Its goal is simple possession: if something is of value to someone, he is obliged to receive it. His obsession can easily overwhelm his honesty and thus lead to the suffering of others, the pinnacle of the dark side.

Envy
Whereas a greedy person desires material things, an envious person desires something intangible. He is outraged by what courtesies or honors are given to others, and regardless of whether he deserved such treatment or not, he feels that he has a right to it. Perhaps he really deserves it, but his envy makes him demand more recognition, praise and support. If he is deprived of such attention, hatred grows in him to the point where he decides that he should simply destroy all his rivals.
When a person acts under the influence of envy, he tries to weaken his opposition. He criticizes everything that makes his opponent “better”: it can be talent, beauty, or reputation. In fact, a person simply wants some of his qualities to win in comparison with the same qualities of his "opponents", and it is easier to criticize others than to develop and improve oneself. Such a person may steal a ship or a weapon, try to mutilate his rival or defame his good name. No matter how he tries to harm, what matters is that he tries to vent his envious nature and increase the dark side.

Love
Love itself does not lead to the dark side, but it can cause a crack through which the dark side enters the heart of a person. Love is very fragile, it can be destroyed by the slightest touch of doubt, anger or envy. When a person loves, he feels like a whole person. If something affects this state, a person begins to be afraid of losing his wholeness, instead of which a aching emptiness will come. Left alone in this emptiness, he can give himself to anger, hatred, suffering, pride or revenge - any emotion that can fill the emptiness and drive out the pain.
People who act on the basis of love are not threatened by the dark side. But people who act out of a thirst for love risk everything.

The Jedi Code - the rules governing the behavior of the Jedi.

The Jedi mantra goes like this:

There are no emotions - there is peace.

There is no ignorance - there is knowledge.

There is no passion - there is serenity.

There is no chaos - there is harmony.

There is no death - there is a Great Power.

String values:

No emotions - there is peace

Emotions are a natural part of life. The Jedi were not cold statues; they were subject to emotions. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda were bitter when they learned of the murder of small Padawans at the hands of Darth Vader. This line of the code does not necessarily require a separation from emotions, it asks to leave them aside. If a young Jedi cannot control his feelings and thoughts, he will never find peace. Emotions need to be controlled and understood.

There is no ignorance - there is knowledge

A Jedi must notice everything that is happening around him in order to understand the world around him. That ignorance does not exist is a lie. Unwillingness to accept the facts is tantamount to stupidity. There is always ignorance in life, but it should not be feared. The principle indicates that a Jedi must be guided not only by logic, but also by intuition in order to understand the true essence of any situation. Anakin Skywalker was taught this principle by Qui-Gon Jinn: "Feel, don't think."

There is no passion - there is serenity

With a high emotional outburst, a Jedi must maintain mental clarity and calmness. If you use your abilities succumbing to emotions and passion, sooner or later it will lead to the dark side. A Jedi must keep his cool.

There is no chaos - there is harmony

When around to create chaos and mayhem, the Jedi with the help of force must understand all the relationships, natural instincts. Every event has a purpose. Once Master Yoda said to Anakin Skywalker, "Death is a natural part of life." Small troubles like failure, disappointment, disagreement are also inevitable and should be accepted as a part of life. The Jedi don't deny that tragic and terrible things happen, they just say it's just another side of life. It also leads to balance, objectivity and a real perception of reality. Without this principle, all other Jedi principles would be meaningless.

There is no death - there is a Great Power

Watching an object changes the object itself, so those who know that they do not live forever cannot see the world as the Force sees it. Jedi, like the knights of ancient times, must always be ready for death, but not obsessed with waiting for it, and not act on this knowledge. A warrior both in combat and in everyday life, a Jedi can easily fall and easily rise without suffering pain and without acquiring difficult memories. The sense of loss is often stronger in those who feel it through the Force, and it is difficult to remain calm. But death is not a tragedy, but just a part of the life cycle. Without death, life itself could not exist. The power that permeates us remains even after our death.

A Jedi does not fear death and does not mourn the dead for too long. A Jedi should welcome death as life welcomes. The principle is often spoken at the death of a Jedi, sometimes signifying that the deceased has merged with the force.

Other Jedi Principles:

  • The Jedi are the protectors of civilization, but do not allow civilization to cause destruction for no reason.
  • A Jedi uses power for knowledge and defense, never for offense or personal gain.
  • The lightsaber is a symbol of belonging to the Jedi Order.
  • Jedi do not marry so as not to create attachments.
  • Jedi respect each other and all forms of life.
  • A Jedi puts the needs of society ahead of the needs of the individual.
  • A Jedi must protect the weak and defenseless from evil.
  • A Jedi must always assist in combat or conflict.
  • A Jedi should not have desires, he should be self-sufficient.
  • A Jedi is not supposed to control others.
  • A Jedi Master must not have more than one Padawan at the same time.
  • A Jedi does not kill an unarmed opponent.
  • A Jedi does not seek revenge.
  • A Jedi does not cling to the past.
  • Jedi don't kill prisoners.

Self-discipline:

Self-discipline is one of the key traits of a Jedi. Padawans learn it from an early age. Lessons begin with what an ordinary student can do, but gradually the complexity of the tasks increases.

Overcome self-importance:

The Jedi had to remember that although they were able to use the Force, it didn't make them any better than those who couldn't. Jedi were taught that they became Jedi only because someone had the courage to train them, not because they were superior in some way, and that a Jedi Master became a Master only because he gave up his sense of self and obeyed his will. Forces.

Get over self-confidence:

Many Jedi students, learning the path of the Force, begin to think that their abilities are limitless. Many young Jedi died taking on tasks that were too difficult for them, not realizing that the Force has no limit only for those who freed themselves from the limits of consciousness.

Overcome defeatism:

« Do not try! Do or don't. Do not try". (Yoda)

Young Jedi were also taught that defeatism is just as dangerous as overconfidence. Although this lesson is somewhat at odds with the previous one, a Jedi must think of success first and failure second. A Jedi who expects to fail is likely to fail. He uses the minimum amount of effort to be able to say he "tried".

Overcome stubbornness:

A Jedi is always ready to accept defeat if the cost of victory is greater than the cost of defeat. The Jedi are taught that it is better to resolve differences amicably than to win or lose in battle.

Overcome recklessness:

Many young Jedi lack restraint. They are ready at any moment to turn on the lightsaber and rush into battle. They see the goal and rush towards it headlong, without thinking about hidden dangers or alternatives. Therefore, the Jedi are taught that haste does not always lead to success.

Overcome curiosity:

Many inexperienced Force-sensitives use the Force to satisfy their own curiosity, trying to interfere in other people's affairs. Intervention directly indicates that the Jedi considers himself above the rights of another person. The Jedi are taught that while the use of force to discreetly expose other people's secrets is sometimes necessary, it must not become common practice or the Jedi will become untrustworthy.

Overcome aggressiveness:

« A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for offense.". (Yoda)

A significant number of Jedi in training do not understand the meaning of attack, defense, and aggression. It is explained to them that a Jedi can fight without aggression, as long as he does not act recklessly, in anger, or out of hatred. Jedi are allowed to kill in self-defense - but only if there is no other choice. But the instructors explain to the Jedi that even killing in self-defense should not become habitual. To overcome aggressiveness, even in combat, a Jedi must consider all options, including surrender, before inflicting a killing blow. A Jedi who resorts to murder approaches the dark side.

Overcome outer attachments:

Every Jedi is expected to renounce as many outer attachments as possible. For this reason, the Order accepts only young children as students: they have not yet formed strong attachments, and in later life they are forbidden such relationships. Jedi are not allowed to marry without special permission. Jedi are forbidden to take sides in politics or accept gifts. They are taught loyalty only to the Jedi Order and nothing and no one else.

Overcome materialism:

« I have clothes to keep warm; I have a lightsaber to defend myself; I have some credits to buy food. If the Force wants me to have something else, it will find a way to let me know.» (Kagorō)

The Jedi were forbidden to have more things than necessary. There were two reasons for this: firstly, things distract from the perception of the Force, and secondly, when advancing in rank, the Jedi must be ready to go on a mission as soon as possible, and many things could weigh them down. Rarely did a Jedi have anything other than what they carried with them.

A responsibility:

When a Jedi mastered self-discipline, he could take responsibility for his actions. A Jedi who did not want to be held accountable for his actions was not allowed to train. A Jedi who showed responsibility was never denied training.

Be honest:

Honesty is the first act of responsibility required of a novice Jedi. The Jedi is allowed to hide the truth if the situation requires it, but this must be done as carefully as possible. An honest Jedi is always honest with himself, his master, and the Council.

Keep your word

Jedi are taught that if they make a promise, they must be prepared to keep it, or to promise more carefully. Thus, a Jedi should not give his word unless he is sure he will keep it. Jedi are encouraged to consult their masters before making promises.

Respect Your Padawan:

A Jedi Master must treat his Padawan with respect. He must not reprimand the Padawan in front of witnesses or punish him for disagreeing. On the other hand, the teacher should praise the student, especially in front of strangers. This boosts the Padawan's confidence and strengthens the bond between teacher and student.

Respect your teacher:

Likewise, a Padawan should show deep respect for his master, especially in front of strangers. The Padawan is taught, in case of disagreement, not to bring the matter to an argument, but in public discussion to turn to the teacher if someone turned to him himself. This saves the teacher from having to apologize for the student's behavior.

Although the Jedi High Council was the supreme authority in the Jedi Order, it could not keep pace everywhere. Thus, when the Council sent a Jedi on a mission, the Jedi spoke on behalf of the Council and represented it on the spot. The Council was responsible for all the words of the Jedi, so the Jedi had to be extremely careful not to frame the Council, as this would be a manifestation of the deepest disrespect for the Jedi Council.

Respect the Jedi Order:

Every action of a Jedi is reflected in the entire Order. Good deeds improve the reputation of the Order, bad deeds sometimes cause irreparable damage. The Jedi are taught that every being they encounter may see a Jedi for the first time, and the actions of just one Jedi will affect the perception of the entire Jedi Order.

Respect the law

One of the most important roles of the Jedi is to protect peace and justice in the Republic, and no Jedi is above the law. Jedi are expected to uphold the law, just like any other being. A Jedi is allowed to break the law, but only if he is willing to bear the appropriate punishment.

Respect life:

Jedi are not supposed to kill for any reason. However, if the fight is not for life, but for death, the Jedi can kill to complete his mission. Such actions are not welcome, as they strengthen the dark side. But if the action was justified - if the Jedi saved someone else's life or acted at the behest of the Force - the light side is enhanced equally. A Jedi must also think of those he has killed and the suffering caused by their death. A Jedi who does not think about his victims is on the path to the dark side.

In the service of society:

Although the Jedi served the Force, their funding came from the Senate, as the Jedi stood guard in the public interest. If the Jedi could not use the Force, they would still serve society, as they considered it their duty. The fact that the Force exists, and that the Jedi are skilled and devoted practitioners of it, only strengthens their determination to serve good.

Service to the Republic:

Although the Jedi and the Republic are separate from each other, and the Jedi Order has no power over the citizens, the Jedi serve the Republic and must abide by its laws, honor the ideals, and protect the citizens. However, members of the Order do not hold public office and can only act if asked to. Otherwise, they should stay away. This strange agreement between the two groups has been around for so long that no one remembers how or why it came about.

Provide assistance:

Jedi are obligated to help those in need of help if possible, and preferably quickly. The Jedi are taught that while saving one life is important, saving many lives is more important. This does not mean that the Jedi should in any case give up other tasks, but it requires that the Jedi at least do everything in his power to help those who most need help.

Protect the Weak:

Likewise, a Jedi must protect the weak from those who oppress them, whether it be protecting one person from another or an entire race from being enslaved. But the Jedi are reminded that things may not be what they seem at first glance, and other cultures should be respected, even if they are contrary to the moral or ethical standards of the Jedi. Jedi are also warned against acting where they are not allowed to, and always consider the consequences of their actions.

Provide Support:

Sometimes a Jedi should step back and let other people protect the weak, even if he thinks he could do it much better. Jedi are taught to help in word or deed, depending on the situation, offering advice when asked, warning if necessary, and arguing only when persuasion fails. Jedi must remember that they have an amazing Force in their hands and should only use it for good deeds.

Star wars. Jedi and Sith

JEDAI

Jed a and(Eng. Jedi) characters of the Star Wars universe, adherents of the order of peacekeeping knights, who own the Force. They have a certain way of life, military traditions and a code of honor. The main attribute of a Jedi is a lightsaber.

The Jedi Code

The key tenet of the Code is expressed by the five-line mantra. There are several versions of it, but the original one is:

  • Not emotions, but peace.
  • Not ignorance, but knowledge.
  • Not passion, but serenity.
  • Not chaos, but harmony.
  • Not death, but Strength.

The updated version proposed by Odan-Urr is the best known:

  • There are no emotions - there is peace.
  • There is no ignorance - there is knowledge.
  • There are no passions - there is clarity of thought.
  • There is no chaos - there is harmony.
  • There is no death - there is a Great Power.

The Jedi Code was rewritten by Grand Master Luke Skywalker when the Jedi Order was restored:

  • The Jedi is the guardian of peace in the galaxy.
  • A Jedi uses his knowledge to protect himself.
  • The Jedi respects all forms of life.
  • The Jedi serves others, not rules them, for the good of the galaxy.
  • A Jedi strives for self-improvement through knowledge and training.

Expanded Understanding of the Jedi Code

  • Calmness is stronger than emotions.
  • Knowledge is stronger than ignorance.
  • Clarity is stronger than passion.
  • Harmony is stronger than chaos.
  • There is no death, there is Power.
  • The Jedi are the keepers of peace in the galaxy.
  • Jedi only use their power to protect themselves and others, never to attack.
  • Jedi respect Life in any form.
  • The Jedi do not rule, but serve others, in the name of good for the entire galaxy.
  • Jedi are constantly improving themselves through new knowledge and training.
  • Jedi don't use the Force and lightsaber unnecessarily, except for training.
  • The Jedi always try to resolve conflicts peacefully, only a stalemate allows the use of weapons.
  • Jedi must avoid the influence and temptations of the dark side of the Force.
  • The Jedi do not participate in political games and intrigues, they always remain neutral, except for a clear threat to the galaxy.
  • Jedi don't get involved in extraneous local conflicts unless there is a good reason for doing so.
  • Jedi are always prudent and prudent in their actions and deeds.
  • When using the Force, a Jedi must remain in harmony with it. Disharmony reduces his strength.
  • Strength is created by Life. The Jedi guards Life. Murder is evil. Often, killing is necessary and unavoidable. A Jedi can kill to protect himself and others, he can kill if it saves lives. But a Jedi must always know that killing is evil, and in killing he is committing a crime against the Force. Even though he thinks that he kills in the name of a greater good and this justifies him, he must know that death remains a stain on his soul.
  • A Jedi does not use the Force for his own gain, wealth, and power. He acts for the sake of knowledge, the support of freedom, Life and education, for the sake of victory over tyranny, death and ignorance. The Jedi uses money to pay for needed supplies and services, and power to get help. Money and power do not interest the Jedi in terms of material gain and advantage, he refuses them after achieving the goal.
  • A Jedi never acts in a state of hatred, anger, fear or aggression.
  • The Jedi acts like a calm, at peace with the Force.

Balance of Force

The balance of the Force is seen by the Jedi not as a balance between the light and dark sides, but as an analogue of the Buddhist "moon in the water" - if the water is calm and in balance, then the moon is reflected without distortion. The Sith, subject to their passions, violate this balance, since passions create ripples and waves on the "water", distorting the reflection of the "moon in the water". But this show is perfect. The balance of the Force also depends on the interaction of its sides, which is why the emperor felt "strong fluctuations in the Force" after Luke Skywalker began to master the Force.

Jedi Force Levels

Yongling In the Republic, children with Force abilities (large numbers of midi-chlorians) were taken from their parents with their consent by the Order and raised by the Jedi in small groups as younglings. Padawan A Jedi Master could take one youngling into his training as a Padawan - an apprentice who everywhere follows his teacher and comprehends the intricacies of his science by living example. When the teacher sees fit, the Padawan becomes a knight. Knight A Padawan becomes a knight when he becomes more proficient in strength and in the use of a lightsaber. But he is still learning from his master before the test of advice. Master After the test of the Council, the knight becomes the Master. He is a full member of the Jedi Order. master The most respected and disciplined Masters are elected to the Council and become masters. Anakin was the first knight (not even a Master) to be appointed to the Council by the Chancellor, but not elected to it and thus not promoted to the rank of Master.

Also, the Jedi are distributed in directions

  1. Jedi Guardian
    A Jedi who devotes more time to lightsaber training.
  2. Jedi Guardian
    A Jedi who devotes more time to training his skills.
  3. Jedi Consular (Advisor)
    A Jedi who wields the Force more than any other ability.
  4. Jedi adept
    A Jedi with great lightsaber and Force skills.

Enemies of the Jedi Sith

Forms of swordsmanship on lightsabers

Since the founding of the Jedi Order, seven forms of lightsaber combat have been developed. Each of them represents its own approach or philosophy, and each has its own unique merits.

First Form (Shii-Cho)- the simplest and most ancient form of swordsmanship. Within this form, all basic methods of attack and defense, zones of defeat and basic exercises are defined.

Second Form (Makashi) combines fluidity of movement and anticipation of where the blow will be struck, allowing you to attack and defend with minimal effort. It is practiced by Count Dooku.

Third Form (Soresu) emphasizes good reflexes and fast movement in both sword and body space. The most effective form for reflecting and protecting against blaster fire. At its core, it is a defensive technique that expresses the Jedi philosophy of "non-aggression". It is practiced by Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Fourth Form (Ataro) One of the newest lightsaber techniques. She relies on the potential of acrobatics and the power inherent in the blade itself. Practiced by Yoda.

Fifth Form (Shian or Jem So)- more powerful and aggressive than the first four. The Jedi believe that she puts too much emphasis on harming others. It is practiced by Anakin Skywalker.

Sixth form (Nieman)- one of the most advanced sword techniques, based on the use of forms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Seventh - Special Form lightsaber wielding is Vaapad, which was created by Mace Windu. A fighter of this style, in order to defeat the enemy, opens himself to the Force so completely that he absorbs power from both the light and the dark side. Vaapad uses battle anticipation, battle rage, which comes very close to the dark side. This technique requires great concentration within the light side of the Force, which keeps its practitioner on a fine line.

SITH

FROM and thi/Sith (English Sith) Adepts of the dark side of the Force, playing in the fictional universe of "Star Wars" the role of opponents of the established regime; most Sith are the exact opposite of Jedi. The name comes from a humanoid race from the planet Korriban, once enslaved by the Dark Jedi. Like the Jedi, the main attribute of the Sith is a lightsaber.

The Sith Code

  • Calm is a lie, there is only passion.
  • Passion gives me strength.
  • Strength gives me power.
  • Power gives me victory.
  • Victory breaks my chains.
  • And the Great Power sets me free.

Another version of the Code

  • The world is a lie, there is only Passion;
  • With Passion I gain Strength;
  • With Strength I acquire Power;
  • With Power I gain Victory;
  • With Victory I will break my chains;
  • And the Great Power will set me free.

The first and most important source of strength for a Sith is their own emotions. Each adept of the dark side must be able to perfectly handle this inner fire, cultivating and nurturing the power that comes from the emotions of the dark side - primarily anger, rage, hatred. Other emotions, such as fear, envy, doom, should only serve as fuel to kindle this dark flame within - a flame that is the source of life itself for the dark adept. Boundless hatred for one's own and other people's weaknesses is a colossal and inexhaustible resource of strength and power. Drawing strength from these resources, each Sith achieves self-sufficiency; like a sacred fire, it cleanses itself of unnecessary feelings and attachments, smelting and forging its own strength and power, through absolute mercilessness to itself and others, breaking the shackles through rage and hatred and gaining true freedom.

Story

According to the Star Wars Expanded Universe books, the Sith Order was founded by Jedi renegades who believed that "true" power could only be achieved through emotion, rather than thoughtful meditation as they had been taught. Friction within the order grew until seven thousand years before the Battle of Yavin, it escalated into open conflict. This conflict, called the Hundred Year Dark or the Second Great Schism, resulted in the Dark Jedi being expelled from the Old Republic. These outcasts settled on the distant planet of Korriban, a desert world inhabited by the Sith, a race of red-skinned humanoids with close ties to the Force. They began to revere the Dark Jedi exiles who flew to them as gods, since they far surpassed the Sith themselves in the possession of the Force. For millennia, the Dark Jedi lived among the Sith and gradually mingled with them. By the time the race itself died out, the Dark Jedi who enslaved them began to call themselves the Sith Order, although they were not racially Sith.

Add-ons

May 4th is Star Wars Day not because someone was born on that day. Not the director, not the actors, not even any of the characters. It's all a play on words. Let's go back to the very beginning of this post: "May the Force be with you". In the movie, the phrase is pronounced as "May the force be with you". It is almost indistinguishable from May the fourth be with you. As you know, fourth is translated as "fourth". And the word may means both “May” and “let”, which translates into the literary “may it be”.

Some fans of the saga prefer to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 25 because Episode 4 premiered on that day in 1977. However, this is, in our opinion, too simple and trivial an approach. We are for May 4, and may the Force be with you!

Speaking of lightsabers. Here are 13 facts that even many Star Wars fans don't know about:

    Lightsabers were created by adepts of the dark side. The first proto-sword was called forcesaber (sword of strength). It was a directed stream of dark energy (not to be confused with dark matter) formed into a blade with the help of crystals and alchemy. Therefore, if a Jedi picked up such a sword, then there was a great risk of his immediate transition to the Dark Side. Therefore, the Jedi created their own version of the lightsaber to counter the weapons of evil.

    Lightsabers use compact power sources. The first swords did not have a built-in power source. The owners were forced to carry a supply of batteries in backpacks or belts connected by a cable to the sword. The Sith were the first to create a compact built-in power source for lightsabers.

    At first they were called "laser swords" (lazersword). In the first drafts of the script, George Lucas used this term.

    The swords of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader were made from camera flashes. And the hilt of Obi-Wan's sword was made from a part from a Rolls-Royce Derwent Mk.8 / Mk.9 jet engine.

    A lightsaber can be any color. The color of the blade is determined by the crystal that focuses the energy. The Sith weapons were red, the Jedi blue and green, because they used crystals from the planet Ilum, where only these two colors are found in nature.

    The lightsaber can even be black. There is only one copy, Darksaber (Dark Sword). It is an ancient Jedi weapon that was stolen by the Mandalore. The blade of the Dark Sword repeats the shape of a steel weapon - it becomes thinner towards the edges. At the same time, the blade is slightly curved, like a checker, and its upper cutting edge has a serrated edge (somehow ...).

    Luke's green sword in Return of the Jedi was supposed to be blue. However, Lucas decided to make it green during filming, because during the battle in Sarlacc, the blue blade was hard to see against the sky.

    In the Empire, lightsabers were illegal weapons. In addition to seeking to destroy the Jedi, Emperor Palpatine outlawed the possession of lightsabers. It was forbidden even to trade in crystals for their manufacture. Darth Vader was granted special permission to wield a lightsaber.

    The animation of the lightsaber blades appeared due to the imperfection of the special effects of the 70s. At first, they tried to make swords from long triangular reflective rods. The rods were rotated by a motor around an axis, and their flickering was supposed to merge into a long glow. In practice, it looked disgusting, so I had to add animation. At the same time, Lucas decided that the blades should be of different colors, although it was originally supposed to be white.

    Lightsabers aren't the only weapons that use this principle. Lightsabers can be crafted into lances by sticking them on long shafts. Such weapons were used by the Jedi guards, and then the guards of the emperor borrowed the idea. One of the assassins in the service of the emperor, Lumiya, used a light lash, in which the deadly beam had several degrees of freedom. There were also tonfa swords that had a special handle. Double-sided swords could be split into two separate swords connected by a cord, making light nunchucks. There were even light clubs, which were just huge swords.

    There are seven fighting styles using lightsabers.

    1. Shii-Cho, or "Way of the Sarlacc";

      Makashi, or "Ysalamiri Way":

      Soresu, or "Mynock Way";

      Ataru, or "Way of the Hawk-Bat (Hawk-Bat)";

      Shien/Djem So, or "Krayt Dragon Way";

      Niman, or "Way of the Rancor";

      Juyo/Vaapad, or "Way of the Vornskr".

    A lightsaber can't cut everything. There are several materials that are not amenable to a lightsaber blade. They are often used to create protective armor. The most popular material is cortosis. Unfortunately, natural cortosis is deadly to humans and needs to be cleaned first. Also, the skin of some creatures, such as the lava dragon, is not subject to destruction by a lightsaber. Well, how can one not remember the Goblin with his "armored vest made of skin with ... dragon ops."

    Cutting off someone's hand with a lightsaber is a martial technique. It is called Cho Mai, and its essence is to cut off a large part of the opponent's limb, usually the hand holding the sword. The Mou Kei technique is designed to cut off multiple limbs of an opponent in a single attack.

Star wars. Reflections

A creative approach to any information allows you to get a treasure hidden behind ordinary letters and words. And this information is special.

Jedi Code:
There are no emotions - there is peace.
There is no ignorance - there is knowledge.
There are no passions - there is clarity of thought.
(There is no chaos - there is harmony.)(*)
There is no death - there is a Great Power.

No emotions - there is peace
Emotions are a natural part of life. The Jedi were no strangers to emotion. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Grand Master Yoda were saddened to learn of the deaths of the lesser Jedi at the hands of Darth Vader. This principle does not say that emotions do not exist, but requires that they be set aside. Emotions must be understood, and it is the task of young Jedi to study their emotions. If a Jedi is unable to control his thoughts and feelings, he will not achieve peace. Thus, emotions should not be overcome or discarded, but understood and controlled. A "Sharad Hett spoke about this to young Anakin Skywalker during the joint battles in the Clone Wars. Hett indicated that Anakin's anger is understandable, but he needs to be confronted. The principle can also be understood this way: "Emotions should not disturb my peace of mind."

There is no ignorance - there is knowledge
A Jedi must notice everything that is happening around him in order to understand the world around him. The fact that ignorance does not exist is a blatant lie or a deep misunderstanding. Unwillingness to accept facts that do not fit into someone's point of view is tantamount to stupidity. There is always ignorance in life, but it should not be feared. So that as much knowledge as possible would help to see the way, the Jedi Temple had archives, which were probably the most complete collection of information about the Galaxy. But this principle also reminds Jedi Knights that knowledge can be obtained from the most unusual sources. Grand Master Yoda proved this to Luke Skywalker on Dagobah by playing dumb or acting like a child in front of the lesser Jedi. This behavior was to show Luke and the kids that even a fool can be wise. When teaching junior Jedi, Yoda often said, "Amazing is the mind of a child." The principle helps the Jedi not close their minds to what other beings might find unacceptable, overcome the power of prejudice, maintain mental flexibility, and not give in to doubt. In other words, the principle indicates that a Jedi must be guided not only by logic, but also by intuition in order to understand the true essence of any situation. Anakin Skywalker was taught this principle by Qui-Gon Jinn: "Feel, don't think." Dexter Jettster took it even further: "I should think you Jedi have a deeper understanding of the difference between knowledge and wisdom."

No passions - there is clarity of thought
This principle is more than just a repetition of the first. It is directly related to situations of high emotional stress, in which the Jedi must act deliberately, concentrating on a common task, rather than an instantaneous goal. A Jedi should use weapons only for defense - such is the essence of the principle, always looking for another way out. Emotions and intuition must be understood and used in everyday life, but they must be restrained so that the Jedi does not act in haste and lose objectivity. Using abilities out of passion leads to the dark side. A Jedi must always keep his cool. "When in doubt, don't do it," be aware of the situation as clearly as it is clear to the Force, not allowing passion to cloud the mind.

There is no chaos - there is harmony
This principle reflects the worldview of the Jedi Order. Where uninitiated beings see universal chaos and randomness, the Jedi finds interconnections and, more importantly, interdependencies in an endless cycle of balances. When an uninitiated being sees misfortune and grief in the affairs of the universe, a Jedi, with the help of the Force, is able to explain and understand even the most difficult moments of life. Without such an attitude, the first principle of the Jedi would be meaningless. In the end, how can someone give up love and passion if they do not understand the universal truth: there is no chaos - there is harmony. Every event has a purpose. As Master Yoda once said to Anakin Skywalker, "Death is a natural part of life." Small troubles like failure, disappointment, disagreement are also inevitable and should be accepted as a part of life. The Jedi don't deny that tragic and terrible things happen, they just say it's just another side of life. It also leads to balance, objectivity and a real perception of reality. Without this principle, all other Jedi principles would be meaningless.

There is no death - there is a Great Power
Watching an object changes the object itself, so those who know that they do not live forever cannot see the world as the Force sees it. Jedi, like the knights of ancient times, must always be ready for death, but not obsessed with waiting for it, and not act on this knowledge. A warrior both in combat and in everyday life, a Jedi can easily fall and rise easily without suffering pain and without acquiring painful memories. As Qui-Gon Jinn pointed out to young Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi can be killed, and it happens often enough. The sense of loss is often stronger in those who feel it through the Force, and it is difficult to remain calm. But death is not a tragedy, but just a part of the life cycle. Without death, life itself could not exist. The power that permeates us remains even after our death. This principle shows how the Jedi Order perceives, indeed uniting, death and life, decay and growth, corruption and purity - not as opposites, but as paired entities, each of which, in accordance with the laws of nature, cannot exist without the other. This means that the Jedi is not afraid of death and does not mourn the departed for too long. A Jedi should welcome death as life welcomes. Although different sources offer conflicting opinions, it should be noted that this principle does not mean requiring Jedi to be vegetarian, and, according to some researchers, even insists on Jedi omnivores if necessary for their survival. In one notable case, a Jedi continued his relationship with the Colicoids despite the fact that they killed and ate his companion, deciding that if the Colicoids did not do so, they would not follow their path, and he, allowing feelings to prevail, would also go out of his way. way. The principle is often said at the death of a Jedi, sometimes meaning that the deceased has become merged with the force or become a ghost.