The spirit that resides in the Three Sacred Treasures: The story of the mirror, sword, and magatama
The Spirit Residing in the Three Sacred Treasures: The Story of the Mirror, the Sword, and the Magatama
Three treasures appear in Japanese mythology.
"Mirror" "Sword"
This is the "Magatama Era."
Yata no Kagami - Reflection of Truth
The mirror is a sacred object that is said to have been used to invite Amaterasu Omikami out of hiding in the cave.
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• Symbolizes: wisdom, a step forward, self-awareness
• Color image: silvery white, morning mist, particles of light
• Poetic margin: "The truth lies not in what is seen, but in what is not seen."
Kusanagi Sword - The sword that cuts off courage
The sword obtained by Sasanoo after defeating Yamata no Orochi.
Later, Yamatohime-no-Mikoto presented it to the Emperor, and it became a symbol of Ippo.
• Symbolizes: strength, courage, protection
• Color images: steel blue, lightning, and battle red
• Poetic margin: "A sword that can fight to protect, not to cut."
Yasakani no Magatama - The jewel that houses the soul
The magatama is a mysterious treasure shaped like her.
They are made from jade or agate and worn around the neck in the belief that they protect the heart.
• Symbolizes: spirituality, harmony, cycle of life
• Color image: Jade green, moon white, wind blue
• Poetic margin: "It is in the absence of form that there is the power to fill."
Three forms of lodging
The three sacred treasures each have different powers, but they complement each other.
The mirror is for "seeing," the sword is for "protecting," and the magatama is for "feeling."
In other words, it is a relationship that nurtures life as the seasons change, like spring, summer, and autumn.
Editor's Note: Questions to Readers
What shape are the "mirror," "sword," and "magatama" inside you?
It may be quietly present in the choices we make every day.
Next time, we will focus on the most poetic of the three sacred treasures, the magatama, and explore its shape.
I would like to unravel the story that resides within.