To me, this points to the planetary importance of Mauna A Wākea and reasons for protecting her from desecration. Found this on FB, here. As I read this, Te is from a Maori region of the world (New Zealand?). I believe Te occupies a male body.
Here are a couple of highlights.
"There is an absolute reason why I fight for Mauna Kea. That is because in our Māori traditional stories Mauna Kea is the heart stone for the entire world, the umbilicus that everything is sustained from... It was from the summit of Mauna Kea that the wind children of Tāwhirimātea, namely Huru-te-ārangi carried Tāne to the 13 realms to recieve these gifts. Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world. The mountain that is highest to Matua Kore the supreme creator.
"A Unique Polynesian Narrative... Firstly, when I look back into the esoteric lore of our indigenous people. From my tribes perspective. Mauna Kea is related, as we are related to all sacred places and mountains. Our Hawaiian relatives are the guardians of this majestic and sacred mountain... Rēhua (Lēhua) eldest of all Wākea (Sky father) and Papahānaumōku's (earth mother) children sent a messenger called "Manu Tea" [pronounced tay-ah] (pure bird) down from the 13 sacred realms to bring message to Tāne (Kāne)
"Kea and Tea mean sacred and pure. Manu Tea did this and meet Tāne (Kāne) at the summit. Once Tāne (Kāne) accepted the responsibility of collecting the 4 baskets of knowledge he was baptised in the sacred spring called "Waiau" I am water by Rēhua (Lēhua) and other Polynesian deities. This is why the Hawaiian people also call "waiau" (the spring) Kā wai ola o Kāne (Te Waiora a Tāne) known to our people as the life giving waters of Tāne. Waiau (Waiaie) She is the guardian of the lake which bears her name. She bathes Poliahu, and refreshes her drinking gourd with sweet water which she can fetch by using her bird form to fly from place to place.
"This is a sacred narrative that is shared in the school of higher learning called Te Pūtahi Nui o Rehua-Ariki: Matua-Te-Kore Whare Wānanga. Which is known as the great cross roads of Rehua, namely the star of known as Antares. Further to this Tumurangiwhenua is a sacred guardian of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa and sacred protector of Mauna Kea,(The Pacific Ocean) and it is the place where Wākea (sky father) and Papahānaumōku meet each other, literally where the sacred realms kiss mother earth."
[Kp note: the photo in the FB post is taken FROM Mauna Kea, and shows Mauna Loa in the distance.]
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Te Kanapūoterangi Facebook Post
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There is an absolute reason why I fight for Mauna Kea. That is because in our Māori traditional stories Mauna Kea is the heart stone for the entire world, the umbilicus that everything is sustained from. We know, as this is the place our ancestor Tānenuiārangi was summoned to recieve the sanction from Io Matangaro to recieve the baskets of knowledge, wisdom and enlightenment. It was from the summit of Mauna Kea that the wind children of Tāwhirimātea, namely Huru-te-ārangi carried Tāne to the 13 realms to recieve these gifts. Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world. The mountain that is highest to Matua Kore the supreme creator.
Kapu Aloha shared by Dr, Manulani Meyer
Ku Kia'i Mauna - to stand firm in our protection of Mauna kea – is affirmed and instructed by a Kapu Aloha. A Kapu Aloha is a multidimensional concept and practice inspired by our kūpuna and ku'u aina aloha, our beloved lands. It has been used within a Hawaiian cultural context for many years, but this may be the first time it has been brought out into the larger public sphere. It places a discipline of compassion on all to express aloha for those involved, especially those who are perceived to be polar to our efforts. A Kapu Aloha helps us intentionalize our thoughts, words and deeds without harm to others. It honors the energy and life found in aloha - compassion - and helps us focus on its ultimate purpose and meaning. It is a synonym for ahimsa, non-violence, and peaceful consciousness
A Unique Polynesian Narrative
Firstly, when I look back into the esoteric lore of our indigenous people. From my tribes perspective. Mauna Kea is related, as we are related to all sacred places and mountains. Our Hawaiian relatives are the guardians of this majestic and sacred mountain. In our ancient tribal traditions, Rēhua (Lēhua) eldest of all Wākea (Sky father) and Papahānaumōku's (earth mother) children sent a messenger called "Manu Tea" (pure bird) down from the 13 sacred realms to bring message to Tāne (Kāne) to see if he was fit to carry the responsibility (kuleana) of receiving the 4 baskets (Whekite, Whēkaro, Whakairihia, Whakawerohia) of knowledge from Wākea (supreme creator). Manu Tea (pure bird) was taken from Rēhua's (lēhua's) hair (very sacred to all Polynesian) and told to come down to the highest point of earth which is "Mauna Kea" (Sacred mountain) also known to us as Mauna Nui (Great Mountain). Kea and Tea mean sacred and pure.
Manu Tea did this and meet Tāne (Kāne) at the summit. Once Tāne (Kāne) accepted the responsibility of collecting the 4 baskets of knowledge he was baptised in the sacred spring called "Waiau" I am water by Rēhua (Lēhua) and other Polynesian deities. This is why the Hawaiian people also call "waiau" (the spring) Kā wai ola o Kāne (Te Waiora a Tāne) known to our people as the life giving waters of Tāne. Waiau (Waiaie) She is the guardian of the lake which bears her name. She bathes Poliahu, and refreshes her drinking gourd with sweet water which she can fetch by using her bird form to fly from place to place.
After this Tāne (Kāne) climbed the 13 spirit realms and brought wisdom and knowledge to the world of light (Te Ao Marama). Manu Tea (pure bird) returned to the summit of the 13 sacred realms to Tikitikiōrangi (The top-not of the heavens) and was given a new name. Before Rēhua (Lēhua) bestowed a new name upon Manu Tea, he did a sacred karakia (incantation) to change Manu Tea to the colour black as a symbol of the sacred journey through the 13 spirit realms to Mauna Kea (earth) and back. Rēhua (Lēhua) left the 13 white tips of the tail of Manu Tea to represent the 13 sacred realms of Wākea. Then Manu Tea's name was changed to Manu Huia (Binding the sacred realms together as one). This is why the Huia feathers were sacred to Māori ancestors, because if you wore the sacred huia feathers, you were the embodiment of the 13 spiritual realms of wisdom and knowledge. These feathers were only to be woren by Ariki (paramount chiefs).
This is a sacred narrative that is shared in the school of higher learning called Te Pūtahi Nui o Rehua-Ariki: Matua-Te-Kore Whare Wānanga. Which is known as the great cross roads of Rehua, namely the star of known as Antares. Further to this Tumurangiwhenua is a sacred guardian of Te Moana Nui a Kiwa and sacred protector of Mauna Kea,(The Pacific Ocean) and it is the place where Wākea (sky father) and Papahānaumōku meet each other, literally where the sacred realms kiss mother earth. Tumu (Mauna a Wākea), Rangi - (sky father), whenua, (mother earth). Mauna a Wākea is not only sacred to The Hawaiian Kingdom but is also sacred to the world. Organizers are appealing to everyone to approach this process with a deep sense of aloha, respect, thoughtfulness and purpose by declaring a "kapu aloha," or a mandate for aloha in their non-violent resistance that is grounded in an aloha for people and place. This mountain is sacred beyond our human comprehension. It is a mountain that will unite us all. All construction should stop NOW! Gather the colors of the rainbow about you and honor your truth. Follow the spiritual power of the Creator. Maintain with discipline "KAPU ALOHA" the sacred practice of "aloha" while fighting for what is right. Be direct and decisive. Act, and by your actions. know the ways of the free.
By Te Ngakooterangi Ngaropo-Tāwio. (Image by Hale Mawae 2015).
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