The Sacred Cosmology & Forgotten Wisdom Of The Lakota w/ Chase Iron Eyes # 464
May 29, 2024
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Prominent advocate Chase Iron Eyes discusses ancient Lakota teachings, including 16 gods shaping reality. Explore practical applications of timeless wisdom for modern life. Discover sacred stories of divine creation and importance of reclaiming ancient knowledge. Explore mystical experiences and standing for native sovereignty amidst environmental challenges. Embrace and preserve sacred Lakota traditions for future generations. Delve into the suppression of powerful knowledge throughout history and ongoing struggle for spiritual liberation.
The ancient Lakota teachings offer timeless wisdom applicable to modern life through understanding 16 powerful shaping gods.
Forgiveness and healing are essential for Native American people despite historical traumas, focusing on reconciliation and unity.
Indigenous ceremonies bring personal transformation by confronting inner darkness and ancestral wisdom to navigate spiritual challenges.
The significance of sacred voices and songs in indigenous cultures highlights liberation, spiritual impact, and connection to divine powers.
Deep dives
The Mystical Vision in the Sweat Lodge
During the third round of the sweat lodge ceremony, a mystical experience unfolded where a shiny chrome object shaped like a bullet materialized in the back of one's neck. Using will and resolve, the object was removed and placed in the ground, but it resisted decomposition. Ants and insects in a vision crawled over the body, prompting a call for the element of fire to dissolve this extraterrestrial metal into a noxious black cloud, which was expelled out to the far reaches of the universe, resulting in a profound transformation.
Healing and Empowerment Through Ceremony
The ceremony offers a space for healing and transformation, symbolizing rebirth and renewal. Participants in the lodge experience intense challenges and confrontations with negative energies that seek to divert them from their spiritual path. By invoking the sacred elements and spiritual guidance, individuals undergo profound internal battles that lead to liberation and empowerment.
Forgiveness and Healing
Despite enduring historical trauma and ongoing challenges faced by the Native American people, forgiveness and healing remain integral. Scar tissue from past wounds acts as a reminder of the struggles, with a focus on reconciliation and unity with others. Through traditional ceremonies and spiritual practices, the journey towards forgiveness and collective healing continues.
Keys to Personal Transformation
Personal transformation and growth emerge from confronting inner darkness and challenging energies through indigenous ceremonies. Mystical experiences and visions reveal symbolic battles within oneself, inviting individuals to draw upon inner strength, resilience, and ancestral wisdom to navigate spiritual challenges and achieve profound shifts in consciousness.
The Power of Sacred Voices and Songs
The podcast episode delves deep into the significance and power of sacred voices and songs within indigenous cultures. It highlights the liberation and spiritual impact of singing freely and authentically, emphasizing that the voice can pierce through realities and carry divine authority. Through examples of rituals like drum prayers and ceremonies, the episode stresses the sacredness and ancient origins of these songs, gifted by source beings and animals, offering a connection to life and divine powers.
Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions
The episode discusses the historical suppression and resilience of indigenous knowledge and traditions. It touches upon the impact of colonization on tribal practices, highlighting how sacred ceremonies were outlawed and marginalized, forcing many aspects of the rich cultural heritage underground. Despite the challenges faced, there's a call for the preservation, sharing, and teaching of these traditions to future generations to maintain the profound wisdom and spiritual essence.
Standing Up for Spiritual Liberation and Integrity
The podcast touches on the theme of standing up for spiritual liberation and integrity amidst societal challenges. It recounts personal and collective experiences involving sacrifices made for sacred causes and the willingness to defend sacred practices, traditions, and the essence of life. The narrative encourages embracing a deeper sense of purpose beyond mere survival, aligning actions with a commitment to honor life, uphold truth, and preserve the sacred in the face of adversity.
What has been forgotten about the old gods, and the old ways of our first nations people?
Chase Iron Eyes, a prominent advocate for Native American rights and the preservation of their wisdom, guides us through the ancient teachings–revealing their timeless relevance and power. This episode is a profound journey into the depths of Lakota spirituality all the way from the origin story of the Universe to absolutely practical applications for our modern lives.
We also discuss how 16 powerful gods were believed to shape reality, and what the practical application of this knowledge looks like in modern times.
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