Stories and thoughts on walking the path of a Jedi.
Jedi and the Chivalric Code : Justice
'When I draw my saber, I speak aloud the word 'Justice', for that is the only reason for which I might ignite it.' - Jedi Lark Kedder
We have recently come into possession of what is allegedly the medieval knight's code of chivalry and were stunned at how well this meshes with what we strive to teach here at the Academy. What I'd like to do is take a portion or two at a time and talk about them. Thank you to whoever posted these on our forums.
Justice: Seek always the path of Right, unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the right you see rings true, agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation of expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.
This may be my favorite. The legend and mythos of the Jedi paint a picture of being wise and just, trusted by people to make fair judgments, and to mediate difficult situations. So great was their commitment to seeking the path of right that their word and judgments carried the weight of a virtual, though unofficial, law.
Seeking justice seems an easy goal to attain, and in fact many of us choose the path of justice without much thought. Causing injustice because of not having the right information is unfortunate, and often preventable, but is not as damnable as the other reason for causing injustice. Bias or personal interest. Hard to overcome are they...
Choosing Justice in the face of bias and personal interest are what separates those who walk the path of a Jedi from those who do not. The path of justice presents other challenges as well. The code speaks of the 'sword of justice', this too is an important point to make. Justice is justice, it can be gentle and it can be scathingly harsh at times, but we are Jedi and must always be mindful of how we wield and serve justice. It is our lot to protect and serve and must respect that tether in the face of justice, or we will lose the respect and trust that are needed to be our community's agent of justice.
We as Jedi do not seek fame or renown, but we seek to do good things and when this is done we will earn trust and respect. Your actions are your own, take responsibility for them, and make a difference within you sphere of influence.
Who says chivalry is dead?
-Baal Legato
'An ounce of justice for a pound of chaos' - Jedi Campion Brodie
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