Spiritual Titles
Individuals who personify the best spiritual attributes of a Sajoran animal are given their name. Recognition of this inner spirit is the ultimate manifestation of Sajora.
The Sajora Elephant
Symbol of the Continent of Africa, the elephant represents memory, knowledge and wisdom. Its non aggressiveness and enormous size makes it a peaceful force of nature. They take great care and responsibility of family and elders. The Sajora Elephant has immense determination and loyalty - always standing up for others and defending the less fortunate. Sajora Elephants express advanced sensitivity and social connection, even during time of death - fulfilling personal responsibility - even at the end of their days.To earn the title of “elephant”, the Sajoran must be of senior age and must possess great knowledge of nature, Sajoran philosophy and wisdom. The patience of the Elephant makes up for its lack of speed. Patience is a powerful gift when it is understood. Patience seems to slow time itself making it easier to react to all situations in a calm and confident manner. The Elephant is a symbol of strength. It gives off an air of authority as it walks the plains of Africa. It is wise, and remembers everything. The strength of the Elephant is tremendous. No other animal on land can match it. The patience of the Elephant makes up for its lack of speed. Patience is a powerful gift when it is understood. Patience seems to slow time itself making it easier to react to all situations in a calm and confident manner. Spiritual Attributes:
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The Sajora Lion symbolizes leadership and exudes confidence and dignity at all time. The majesty of the lion, its strength and powerful roar have earned it the title of “King of the jungle”. The student of Sajora who aspires to the title of “Lion” should be the possessor of the Black Belt excellence with certain leadership qualities and an imposing, well developed physique. The Lion is also the master of their emotions. A Lion, as one might imagine, is a symbol of strength. The lion is also considered by many ancient cultures to be a solar animal, even though it is primarily a nocturnal creature, conducting its hunting activity mostly at night. This means that the Lion holds authority and command over the night and day and serves as a symbolic message of balance and sound judgment because they share the worlds. African legend states that the lion never closes its eyes when it sleeps. This provides symbolism of cunning, strategy, intelligence, protection and wariness.
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The Sajora Leopard* conveys unexpected strength. They are often flirtatious and funny; embodying a gorgeous representation of sensuality and mystique. The Leopard is elusive and very mysterious. Unlike most cats it can exist in areas without plentiful water supplies giving it an advantage for survival. Leopards are excellent at stalking prey. They are silent and inconspicuous hunters and are able to move in and out of situations without being seen. This invisibility allows them to observe every situation they encounter with clarity. The Leopard is the fiercest of the big cats, and reigns as the archetypal hunter. The Leopard is strong, it can carry its kill, weighing two times its own weight, up into tree away from predators. It is always near to their young, keeping a watchful eye, even if you don’t know it. When not hunting, lounging on a branch with its tail swaying almost flirtatiously. Solitary and a skillful climber, the leopard has mastered the art of stealth hunting. An awareness of everything around him and the suppleness to change his mind, attitude and body movements to meet the needs of any situation are the qualities required for the Sajoran to achieve the title of “Leopard”.
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The Sajora Black Panther*. The most agile of the great cats, the Black Panther is also gifted with the mystical quality of inspiring a profound fear in all animals that see it. For the Sajoran to achieve the title of “Black Panther”, he must also possess a sleekness of movement and a way of carrying himself that commands the respect of everyone with whom he comes in contact. The Sajora Black Panther is calm cool and collected, breathing in the mist of power, endurance and strength that builds and grows with each moment, each breath. They will have a broader vision, a deeper insight than most. Their enhanced perspective lets them see things in close detail or from a distance. The Black Panther knows who it is and is the essence of focused power.The Black Panther is a of ferocity, valor, aggressiveness and power. It has over 500 voluntary muscles that it is capable of using at will. This reflects a great deal about an individual who is associated with this animal. It means they can do a variety of tasks as he or she wills. It is simply a matter of deciding and putting to use those particular “muscles,” necessary for the job. As a whole Black Panthers are loners (solitary) although they do associate with others, they are most comfortable by themselves or within their own territory. They are drawn to those individuals who are likewise solitary.
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Caracal
The Caracal is not a scavenger and does not eat from the kill made by other animals. It eats only whatever it kills and if it is unable to eat the prey during one meal, it covers the carcass and comes to eat it later. This teaches us not to waste but to save for the future. The Sajoran Caracal will do their work quietly by waiting for the moment when it can give you the best result and without creating any fuss about it.Its agility and lightening fast reexes have earned this medium sized member of the cat family the nickname of “Fast Hands”. In addition to the development of quickness of the hands, the young Sajoran who obtains to reach the nomination of “Caracal” must also be able to demonstrate discipline, direction, and a certain level of skill in open hand techniques. The Sajoran Caracal will do their work quietly by waiting for the moment when it can give you the best result and without creating any fuss about it. Spiritual Attributes:
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The Sajora Serval is often relied on to break the ice. They are loquacious and consider what other people feel and try their best to make them feel comfortable. The Serval is a mid-sized cat with a slender yet strong body. Its head is relatively small compared to its body size. The legs made it look as one of the tallest cats. Servals are mischievous because they are so intelligent. When faced with a problem they will take their time to solve it. This helps them catch food, elude predators and protect and save who is important to them. Servals also form a tight bond with their family, and even a tighter bond with one specific person in their family. When that person is gone, carrying on is very difficult for them. They have serious trouble re-bonding. They can often speak what you want to hear, without being a hypocrite. They create harmonious relationships by seeing other people’s perspectives. Smallest of the “big cats”, the Serval uses its jumping and bouncing abilities to leap over the tall grass of the African plains to get a better view of its prey. This ability exemplifies the qualities necessary in the young student of Sajora. These qualities are: constant efort, boundless energy, and the desire to see above the blinding grass to hone.
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