Navajo (Diné) Knowledge of the Cosmos with Dr. David Begay, Indigenous Astronomer
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Published 2023-08-22
"Navajo star knowledge is based on a world view and cosmology significantly different from western academic astronomy. Navajo astronomy can best be understood within a much larger context of Navajo philosophy. The Navajo world view includes a holistic and ordered universe where everything is interrelated and all the pieces of the universe are enfolded within the whole. At the same time every piece contains the entire universe, creating a network of relationships and processes in constant flux. Unlike western astronomy, traditional Navajo astronomy is highly spiritual in accordance with a world view where everything is considered living and sacred. "
- Nancy C. Maryboy, Ph.D.,Indigenous Education Institute (IEI)
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All Comments (21)
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I feel so lucky and blessed to listen to my elders in this way. I’d prefer it was in person, but this is second best. I am very grateful for you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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I have been hoping to come across the knowledge of these beautiful beautiful people!!!! I've wanted to go live and just listen to all the wisdom they've held close and kept strong among their people!! How absolutely beautiful is that!!! THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING OTHERS who weren't able to have access to this information be able to hear it!! Many many thanks!! I appreciate and honor you all!!
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The Dine culture is beautiful
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I grew up in the Four Corners. While the Navajo people have no shortage of challenges, I will always have a fond place in my heart for Dine , their culture, and their ancestral lands. It's fun to learn about them.
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As a little girl I instinctively knew we came from the stars as children we are pure and it seems the knowing are just natural. I hope anyone reading this never loses touch with that pure inner child and never lose your sense of wonder and imagination 🌟 🌞 ☀️
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Yaaeetah, Axheha for great insights of Dine cosmo, nizonhi, nizonhi, nizonhi, nizonhi. After I listen to this, I made my morning prayer, with corn meal, and water.
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I greatly respect the Dine people and their wisdom. I would love to have Dine friends so I can become more like them.
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My spirit always understands your words. They carry the message of the truth. My soul dwells with constant respect for the gift of the language.
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Wow my great grandpa said our Navajo name little star, as a child I thought it was last name or his name but he said “our Navajo name is little star” I wish I asked for more info….
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It's wonderful to be able to learn from the experience and wisdom of indigenous elders.
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I enjoyed learning about the BASKET! Mother Earth, Father Sky
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Like the Turquoise bracelet & very wise words . The Mycelium knows who walks on the ground from their foot step .
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When I was very young, I remember looking up in the sky and thinking "I am made from this" ... I remember seeing the 3 major stars from Orions Belt, and the 7 sisters in Pleadies galaxy. I always called it "The tiny dipper"
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I’m a spiritual practitioner. I promise that’s what I discovered in my journeys. This knowledge is true, and we can still access this information on our own. Make that connection from the heart, and thats crystal or Christ consciousness. People of the land already had that connection long ago.
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Absolutely amazing how something so seemingly simple like a basket can contain the knowledge of the stars and the universe. Thank you for sharing this wisdom.
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Wow, such precious wisdom and knowledge woven into small basket found in each Dine (Navajo) home. Strikes me that similar cosmic information was recorded in the mysterious giant stone megaliths found all over the world from thousands of years ago. Curious that Dine distilled this wisdom into a lightweight easily portable basket that only required labor of one person and easily found natural grasses. Deep appreciation for your sharing these insights with us.
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The ancient knowledge must be preserved. THANKYOU.
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The wisdom is just incredible. May these teachings and this language only grow in strength and spread throughout the world.
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AS HE IS THE SUN AS WE ARE ALSO MADE IN THE SUNS IMAGE OF THE SAME ELEMENTS AND LIVING WATER 💦 AND SPIRIT. ❤❤❤❤
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Hey! Some years ago I write a song and a phrase I write was a time to hear the Shenyang River ( shiny ) at that time I was in love ( and still ) with the native culture s .. ( I m battling with a heavy depression ) I miss being connected with Mother Earth and nature
