First of all lets understand the concept of these three isms...
1. Shaivism-- It is the oldest of the four sects of Hinduism. Followers of Shaivism, called "Shaivas," and also "Saivas" or "Saivites," revere Shiva as the Supreme Being. Shaivas believe that Shiva is All and in all, the creator, preserver, destroyer, revealer and concealer of all that is. Shaivism is widespread throughout India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, mostly. Areas notable for the practice of Shaivism include parts of Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia...
2. Shamanism-- Shamanism is the spiritual practices of ancient civilizations and cultures. Shamanism is the oldest healing tradition in the world. The Shaman in history served as the communicator between the physical and the spiritual worlds through various rituals and visualizations. This tradition is observed by modern mankind as a way of returning to its roots....
3. Rastafarianism-- It is a religion that has roots that go back to Jamaica and the 1930s. Rastafarians believe the Messiah is Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia. As emperor, Selassie was actually called "Ras Tafari." One of the outgrowths of Rastafarianism is its heavy influence in Raggae music, which was made popular and gained worldwide recognition through the late Bob Marley. According to 1995 statistics, Rastafarianism had some 180,000 adherents worldwide.
I dont know abvout hindus, but I respect and honor "REAL" shamans, Rastafaris n the shaiv Sadhus. I consider such folks as spiritually enlightened ones, of many stages of advancement.. Some may say that only common thing between them is the use of marijuana and the freakin Dreadlocks but i think the most attracted thing that looks common in these people are there adherence to a supreme personality which in my view is none other tahn Shiva....
I use the word Shaman same as i use the word Rastafari or a Shaiv Sadhu, one who introduces another to spiritual insight and the concept of spiritual life as ones priority, one who carefully guides another in such a spiritual endeavor, and one who actually gives full spiritual life to another.
I honor those considered shamans, like the late Peter Tosh. I consider the late great emperor Heile Selaise, direct descendent from Solomon and Mekeda, a shaman. I respect Bob Marley as a descendent of Halie Selaise.. Others as well, to numerous to name. But the ones I honor, all of them accept their actual position as servants of the Supreme Lord.
I don't consider myself any master, i can never be one. I just say myself a devotee and servant of Shiva.
I consider myself a Rastafari Shaman of Shiva. This is why I ask such things....
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Rastafari n Shamanism are pagans... but Shaivs are not... they follow the dharma in there adherence to Shiva... yes they are dreadlocked like shamans n african rastafaris but it doesnt make them equal with shaivs or the sadhus of India....
they are pagans??? y just because they dont follow any of ur organized religion??? just because they have no religious leader to represent them??? is that the reason u have said them pagans???
To thine own self be true. Honor and Respect for each other's beliefs, while honoring and respecting your true self, is the Nameste we all should be practicing. Whether you agree with Rastafari, Shaman, or Shaivas, as individuals or as three in one, matters not. Follow your path to which you are called and led, and be at Peace with all you meet along the way. If we cannot practice peace and honor and respect amongst ourselves, how can we lead, guide or direct others (pagans) to the path of divine awareness? A christian minister once said, 'stop shining your light in each others eyes, for you'll not be able to see the path before you'.
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Thanks Kevin for this valuable response.... ur absolutely right follow the path to which u are called and led,, dont judge others right or wrong... who are we to judge anyone... lets be at peace with ourselves and with everyone....
I believe that the Rastafari belief was gifted from the indians in Jamaica (along with the ganja:-).
There are too many similarities to ignore. For example, rastafari say 'Ganja' which is the Sanscrit (Hindu) word.
They use the essence of Sadhu belief and twine it with the white man's bible and African beliefs to get Rastafari.
Namaste brother,
Came across your blog and was really very pleased seeing the Light of knowledge spread all over...
Very beautifully described the oneness among Shaivism, Rastafarians and Shamanism.....
brother i am also from Lucknow currently residing in Pune.
Keep Spreading Love, Light and Knowledge.
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Peace & Respect,
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The link between them is in the hair.
Read the story of Samson in bible that identifies that prophets 'spiritual power' with his 7 locks of hair. All these spiritual groups use the dreadlocks as a symbol of moving away from the physical world in order to enter the spiritual one. When someone has dreadlocks, society looks down upon him as being marginal or a 'bum'. These sadhus and similar holy men don't care for gossip, they follow their paths. In the old Muslim world, dervishes used to do same thing, wear dread locks and shun the material world to be closer to God. If you look at Mevlana dervishes, they spin around their master like the gopis around Krishna. Rastafari movement can be seen the same way too.
Now ask yourself the question. Are you ready to do same sacrifice for God? Will you stop caring of what people say and live life the way your soul tells you to. Do you have the courage and will to change your outward appearance to reflect the inner or do we rather live as cowards and look 'normal'.
i dont know much about shamans but i that rastafarians are unknowning shaivas; shiva uses herbs to aid in meditation and he has matted locks.rastas dont eat meat just like shaivas and their goal is mount zion a possible adaptation of mount kalisa
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