The word samurai (侍, samurai) has been used to describe a variety of warriors of ancient Japan, although its true meaning is that of a military elite that ruled the country for hundreds of years.
Its origin dates from the tenth century and was strengthened at the end of Genpei Wars in the late twelfth century, when military rule was instituted under the guise of the Shogun, by which the Emperor of Japan fell to a mere shadow spectator of the political situation.
His crowning moment came during the Sengoku period, a time of great instability and ongoing power struggle between different clans existing at this stage in the history of Japan is referred to as "period of warring states." The country's military leadership would continue at the hands of this elite institution to the Tokugawa shogunate in the seventeenth century by a powerful landowner samurai (called daimyo) called Tokugawa Ieyasu, who, paradoxically, becoming the highest authority to be appointed as Shogun, fought to reduce the privileges and status of the warrior class, a process that eventually culminated in their disappearance when the emperor returned to his role as ruler during the Meiji Restoration in the nineteenth century.
Bushido is translated literally as "The Way of the Warrior" and was developed in Japan between the Heian and Tokugawa eras (IX-XII). Was a way of life and the samurai code.
was influenced by Zen and Confucianism emphasis on "loyalty, self-sacrifice, justice, sense of shame, refined manners, purity, modesty, frugality, martial spirit, honor and affection"
These
are the seven principles that govern the code of Bushido, moral guidance of most samurai of Rokugan. Be faithful to him and grow your honor. Rompedlo, and your name will be reviled by future generations.
1. GI - Honesty and Justice
Be honest in your dealings with the world. Cree in court, but not that given by others, but your own.
There is only right and wrong.
There is only right and wrong.
2. YU - Heroic Valor
Rise above the masses of people who are afraid to act. Hiding like a turtle in its shell is not living.
Heroic courage is not blind. It's smart and strong. Replace fear with respect and caution.
Heroic courage is not blind. It's smart and strong. Replace fear with respect and caution.
3. JIN - Compassion
Through intense training the samurai becomes quick and strong. It is not like other men. Develops a power that should be used for the good of all.
4. REI - Courtesy
Samurai have no reason to be cruel. No need to prove their strength. A samurai is courteous even to his enemies. Without this show of respect we are no better than animals.
5. Meyo - Honor
The Authentic samurai has only one judge of his honor, and himself. The choices you make and how you carry out are a reflection of who you really are.
6. Makoto - Sincerity Absolute
When a samurai has said he will, it is as if you were already done. Nothing on this earth will stop him from realizing what he has said he will.
Talking and doing are the same action.
7. CHUG - Duty and Loyalty
For the Samurai, having done or said something, means that something belongs. Is responsible for it and all the consequences that follow.
a man's words are like your fingerprints, you can follow wherever he goes.
