Rasu Gan
Old Lady Returned
There is no Emotion, there is Peace.
There is no Ignorance, there is Knowledge.
There is no Passion, there is Serenity.
There is no Chaos, there is Harmony.
There is no Death, there is the Force.
Like the Jedi of old, members of the Order adhere to the Jedi code present before the Rise of the Galactic Empire. However in this more present era, slightly different interpretations are acceptable and members will not be held accountable for bending the tenets of the code, to a certain extent.
There is no Emotion, there is Peace.
Members of the Order are expected to have control over their emotions, making sure to not act with a clouded mind. A distracted mind will result in inaccurate decision making, which as members of the Silver Jedi will not be tolerated. As Jedi, we are often called upon to consult and mediate between certain groups, some which can be allies and others enemies. We must make certain that our emotions don’t play a part in the final verdict, otherwise how is the result just? We are trusted to make a unbiased decision, and we are unable to do this with a conflicted mind. This also applies to battle as well, as in this war-torn era, we Force-users are needed to resort to violence if to defend the weak. Our mind needs to be clear of distraction, we cannot let our emotions control our blade, for that is a tool of the dark side. Emotions are a natural part of living. As galactic history has shown us, Jedi are not immune to feeling emotions. The great Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda both openly express their sorrow when they discover the death of younglings at the newly-appointed Darth Vader's hand. This tenet is not to say that emotion does not exist but that it ought to be set aside. Emotions must be understood first, and it is a young Jedi's duty to explore his feelings. Unless a Jedi can confront his thoughts and feelings, he will never achieve peace. Emotions, then, are not to be overcome or denied, but rather understood and dealt with. This tenet could be modified to read "Emotion cannot take away my peace." Upon Knighthood, a Knight is expected to have mastery over their emotions, ready to represent the Order out in the galaxy.
There is no Ignorance, there is Knowledge.
A Jedi must be patient and try to understand the world that is surrounding him. That ignorance does not exist is, of course, a flat-out lie or gross misunderstanding. Ignorance is a part of life but it must not be feared, this is a key understanding for those a part of the Order. For more knowledge to light their way, the Jedi Temple Archives contains possibly the single largest source of information in the galaxy, but this tenet also reminds the Knight that knowledge can be taken from the most unusual places. The great Master Yoda demonstrated this to the young Luke Skywalker on Dagobah when he acted like a fool, and when he acted childish in front of younglings. This performance was meant to teach Luke and the younglings the simple fact: even the foolish can be wise. Indeed, while instructing younglings, Master Yoda was often heard to remark that "Truly wonderful the mind of a child is." This tenet is what gives the Jedi their open mind and ability to accept what other beings would tend to see as unacceptable. In other words, this tenet points out that often a Jedi must use not only his rational mind but also his intuitive mind in order to discover the truth of a situation. This tenet is embodied by Qui-Gon Jinn's statement to Anakin Skywalker to "feel, don't think." As Jedi of the Silver Order, members are expected to remain open-minded, the Force works in mysterious ways and even we as it’s vessels, still struggle to identify every aspect that it takes.
There is no Passion, there is Serenity.
This tenet is essentially a repetition of the first. But this refers more directly to situations of extreme stress in which a Jedi might be tempted to react strongly. That a Jedi must draw his weapon only in defense is an expression of this tenet. Again in the Order of the Silver Jedi, extreme emotions are expected to remain suppressed if not in existence at all, to avoid distraction, endangering themselves and those around them. While emotions and intuition must be understood and utilized in a Jedi's daily life, he must never act rashly. Passionate use of power leads to the dark side. A Jedi must always act with a calm hand and an even temper. This tenet has been relaxed slightly, no with the new era of Jedi becoming more accepted of relationships and close attachments. These are acceptable, however Jedi must do so very cautiously and with extreme care. The relationship must not interfere with the role of a Jedi. Vader is one road that the Order does not want to walk down again.
There is no Chaos, there is Harmony.
This statement reflects the viewpoint of the Jedi Order. Whereas ignorant beings see the universe as a chaotic and disconnected place, a Jedi realizes that all things are interconnected and, more importantly, interdependent. While an ignorant being sees sorrow and tragedy in the workings of the universe, through the Force, a Jedi is able to interpret and understand even the most painful of life's events. Without this perspective, surely the first tenets of the Jedi Code would be meaningless. After all, how could one possibly forsake love and compassion if he did not understand the truth of the universe: there is no chaos, there is harmony. Every event has a purpose. As the great Jedi Master Yoda told Anakin Skywalker once, "Death is a natural part of life." Minor inconveniences such as failure, disappointment, and disagreement are also inevitable and should be taken in stride. Jedi do not deny the fact that tragic and terrible things happen; they merely point out that tragedy is simply another part of life.
There is no Death, there is the Force.
A Jedi, like many ancient feudal knights of various empires, must always be ready for death. As a warrior not only in combat but also in day-to-day life, it is easy to fail and fall. As Qui-Gon Jinn pointed out to the young Anakin Skywalker, it is quite possible to kill a Jedi, and it happens often. The sense of loss is often even greater for one who feels it with the Force. Death, however, is not a tragedy and is merely a part of the life cycle. Without death, life could not exist. The Force in us, still lives on after we die. This tenet represents a darker side of the Jedi Order, the side that accepts, indeed embraces, death, rot and corruption of corporeal forms. As such, Jedi do not fear death nor do they mourn it overmuch; a Jedi, after all, must celebrate death if he is to also celebrate life. While sources disagree on this point, it is noteworthy to point out that this tenet does not support vegetarianism among the Jedi but, some scholars argue, it does in fact support omnivorism among Jedi. This could also refer to living forever as a force ghost.
