What are the main beliefs of Rastafarianism?

Modern Rastafarian beliefs

  • The humanity of God and the divinity of man. This refers to the importance of Haile Selassie who is perceived by Rastafarians as a living God.
  • God is found within every man.
  • God in history.
  • Salvation on earth.
  • The supremacy of life.
  • Respect for nature.
  • The power of speech.
  • Evil is corporate.

What is Rastafari Livity and how is it expressed?

Rastafari “livity,” or the principle of balanced lifestyle, includes the wearing of long hair locked in its natural, uncombed state, dressing in the colours of red, green, gold, and black (which symbolize the life force of blood, herbs, royalty, and Africanness), and eating an “I-tal” (natural, vegetarian) diet.

How do Rastas meditate?

Many Rastas combine smoking with defined meditation techniques, while for others creating music is a form of meditation. Murray follows an informal practice of meditation that begins with prayer and praise of Haile Selassie, followed by a free flow of ideas and visions that he relates to his own perspective on life.

What does i and i mean in Rasta?

I and I means that God is within all men. The bond of Ras Tafari is the bond of God, of man.” The term is often used in place of “you and I” or “we” among Rastafari, implying that both persons are united under the love of Jah.

What does livity mean?

Livity is the Rastafari concept of righteous, everliving living. Its essence is the realization that an energy, or life force, conferred by Jah (God), exists within, and flows through, all people and all living things.

Why do Rastas pray before smoking?

It is common for the cannabis to be smoked via a ‘chalice’ (pipe) and the Rasta always say the following as a prayer before imbibing: “Glory be to the father and to the maker of creation. As it was, in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end.”

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