#rastafari

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The term "Rastafari" derives from "Ras Tafari Makonnen", the pre-regnal title of Haile Selassie, the former Ethiopian emperor who occupies a central role in Rasta belief. The term "Ras" means a duke or prince in the Ethiopian Semitic languages; "Tafari Makonnen" was Selassie's personal name. It is unknown why the early Rastas adopted this form of Haile Selassie's name as the basis of the term for their religion. As well as being the religion's name, "Rastafari" is also used for the religion's practitioners themselves. Many commentators—including some academic sources and some practitioners—refer to the movement as "Rastafarianism". However, the term is disparaged by many Rastafari, who believe that the use of -ism implies religious doctrine and institutional organisation, things they wish to avoid.

Ras (Amharic: ራስ, romanized: ras, lit. 'head' compare with Arabic Rais or Hebrew Rosh), is a royal title in the Ethiopian Semitic languages. It is one of the powerful non-imperial titles.

Historian Harold G. Marcus equates the Ras title to a duke;[citation needed] others have compared it to "prince".

The combined title of Leul Ras (Amharic: ልዑል ራስ) was given to the heads of the cadet branches of the Imperial dynasty, such as the Princes of Gojjam, Tigray, Ras Tafari Makonnen and the Selalle sub-branch of the last reigning Shewan Branch, and meaning "Lord of Lords", the highest title of lord.

[beautflstranger]

"Ya see, in life I know there's lots of grief But your love is my relief" - Bob Marley

[originalhaffigaza]

Real Rasta man Dem Which country is this plane ✈️ heading To ???

[peninsularian]

Tuff toasting, 1975

[christiancornelius]

You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect—you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break—her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there. -Bob Marley

[blackstarlineage]

"No matter how far you stray, Africa is in your blood."

Peter Tosh

[juniorangeloti]

Andre by Junior Angeloti

[worldwarxp]

Bob Marley Getting Ready For The Wonder Dream Concert!

Bob Marley and The Wailers preforming a soundcheck a couple hours before the Wonder Dream concert would begin. The event was a benefit concert to raise funds to help blind people. (Jamaican Institute For The Blind). They would end up receiving 23,000 dollars.

Photographer: Kwame Brathwaite

Location Of Photograph: National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica. 10/04/1975

[letitbeangelmarie]

🥂Cheers to Self.

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[leeeugenie]

Likkle Badness 🇧🇲