Kemetic Cosmology 101

Lesson 3

The African Ntcheru (God) Concept - Many Ntcher (i.e. Ntcheru) one Creator

Among the five to six types of Ntcheru there are three primary types -
creator, elements and principals. There is one creator responsible for the
creation of life. This Ntcher sets things in motion through ideas and ideals. It
is the creator whom we refer to when we say: "Ntcher {God} has a master
plan".

Another type of Ntcheru is the elements. These Ntcheru sustain life. They we
depend upon for our day-to-day survival - Ra (sun), Shu (air), Nu (water),
Nut (atmosphere), and Geb (earth, by extension food). These Ntcheru,
especially Ra, were once thought of as creators.

Another type of Ntcheru is the Principals. These Ntcheru govern behavior

and are the standards of truth which is equal to life; a sort of duality of life.
These Ntcheru are often referred to as the children of the elements and at
times as independent of the elements depending on the religious-
philosophical school of thought (i.e. Tehuti, the Greek Thoth).

In Kemet / Egypt, as in all African societies, Ntcheru (God) is considered to

be ever present and each and every individual communes with the Ntcheru
and is responsible for respecting them and being them (especially the
principals) everyday. Hence, during the period of judgment that follows
transition from this life the individual is queried by the Ntcheru as to
whether he of she was as they are everyday. If yes, you would gain
immortality, if no, your life ends.
Amen / Atum

Amen / Atum is the creator and is the sum-total of the Ntcheru.

Amen / Atum is both seen and unseen - i.e. manifest as the Elements and as
creation, and is abstract, as are the Principals.

Amen / Atum is the source of life, its idea and ideals.

Ntcheru (Gods) Manifest - The Ever Present These Ntcheru, the Elements are
ever present; they sustain life, they are not creators.

Supplications and prayers to these Ntcher thank them for their sustenance
and that they not leave. These Ntcheru govern elements based science and
knowledge - architecture, energy (solar, wind, hydro), agriculture, etc.

Ra - light, heat, solar energy, warmth

Nu - water (bodies), rain, and purity

Shu - air, wind-energy, climate, flexibility

Geb - Earth, land, flora, fauna, resources, abundance

Nut - Sky, atmosphere, environment, openness

These are the primary Element Ntcheru, there are others.

Ntcheru Manifest through Humans - The Principals

The Principal Ntcheru governs behavior, however they manifest thought

human action. They govern, among other facets, abstract thinking, abstract
science and knowledge. Each Principal Ntcher is an aspect of the truth and
governs that aspect.

Ausar - The Living Word /Heart/WILL/ Food - the seat of government.

The command of Ausar is "Speak Truth and Do Good" - one of the basis of
civilization; the other is food; hence, his second command is "Love beyond
emotion".

Auset - Compassion and Union / Food - the seat of government. Auset is the
example of nurturing and reciprocity in action. She along with Ausar teaches
civilization, provides (is divine) food, and governs society.

Maat - Order, Balance - governs institutions of law and justice. Maat

represents the manifestation of truth, and the aspiration and intent of the
society and the individual.

Heru- Force, Courage - governs institutions of force (e.g. military). Heru

establishes truth in the face of opposition and chaos; Heru restores Ausar -
the living word.

Tehuti - Speech, Knowledge - governs institutions of learning. Tehuti

provides the foundation for responsibility and the foundation upon which the
society may grow and develop.
These are the primary Principal Ntcheru, there are others.

The term "Kemetic Religious Philosophy and Spirituality" is somewhat of a

misnomer and is better described as the "Way of Life"; as such, the Kemetic
'Way of Life' was/is a systematic approach to engendering 'optimal life' -
providing food, resources and comfort - for everyone and everything. The
'Way of Life' had/has as its primary objective creating and sharing abundance
and prosperity, and perpetuating creation, civilization and community by
maintaining and adhering to 'cosmic order' and 'moral order'.

Cosmic Order - includes all of creation - was established by Atum (Ptah,

Amen) the creator, and maintained by the 'Elements' Ntcheru - Ra, Nu, Shu,
Nut, Geb, Maat, Neb-Het, Ausar, and Auset. Our essential responsibility to the
Creator and the Elements Ntcheru is to respect the Cosmic Order and its
'Way of Life', and make no offense against it - therefore, we should not pollute
air or water, destroy by fire or burning, extinguish any life form engendered
by the Creator, nor seek to engender a life-form other than by the Creator.

'Moral Order' includes the Earth Domain - was established by Ntcher Ausar -
the 'Earth Sovereign'. His creed is that we collectively generate and share
abundance, speak and do truth, and elevate the lives of each other.

In short, the Way of Life has as its primary objective the Perpetuation of Life
- by way of relationships that elevate life.
Creation

Upon initiating creation Ntcher Atum created Ntcheru Shu (eternity) and
Neb-Het (everlastingness), in so doing the creator intended for 'Life' and
'Cosmic Order' to continue forever. It is in this light that we have an
obligation to not offend either. We have the responsibility to engender life-
creating and life-sustaining relationships with all living things; in short our
responsibility it to 'Optimal Living'. In such a world 'Life' is the yardstick by
which all relationships are measured: The question is asked: Is this
relationship life creating and life-sustaining?

If the relationship it is we embrace it, if it is not we reject it. Furthermore, it

is for us to understand that all life emanates from Atum and is therefore
related - either as a progenitor, sibling, or descendent; nevertheless, we are
responsible to care for our relatives to the highest degree - be it an Ant or a
Deer, a Whale or a Human Being.

We are responsible to adhere to the Cosmic Order, which engenders life.

Therefore the extermination of life is an abomination against creation.
Additionally, the threat of extermination of life by way of genocide, pogroms,
bombs, nuclear weapons, poisons, or other means is an offense against Life
and Cosmic Order and is therefore, an offense against Atum and Creation. As
adherents to Cosmic and Moral Order we are compelled take neutralizing
action those who engender and perpetuate such an offense (see below).
Civilization

Ntcher Ausar is the Earth Sovereign to whom we are obligated; he governs

the Earth Domain and has set it laws. Ntcher Ausar introduced agriculture
(i.e. food in abundance) and the elements of civilization - including science,
arts, writing, building, commerce, etc. In doing so we were given the
instruction to share abundance and prosperity.

Prior to agriculture the majority of people were Hunter-Gathers with close to

an impoverished lifestyle, except for those in pastoral and fishing
communities. With Ntcher Ausar becoming the Earth Sovereign and
introducing agriculture and a new faith, he introduced the foundation by
which the world was able advance to prosperity.

With the admonition to share abundance and prosperity, the Ausarian Faith
was diffused worldwide via the introduction of agriculture (abundant food),
and the elements of civilization; hence, all of the major ancient societies,
including Sumer, Hatti, Indus, Shang, Olmec, Ugarit, Canaan, among others
were engendered from the embrace of the Ausarian Faith.

The Faith was introduced to each population via the gift of food, unity, and
knowledge. The Ausarian Faith was diffused through peaceful means and
with the only obligation being that of adhering to the Cosmic and Moral Order
and that of 'sharing abundance and prosperity'.
The Ntcheru - The Life Forces of Creation

The Creator, Elements Ntcheru, Principals Ntcheru, Ntcher-Incarnate

(deified leader), Deified Ancestors, and Ancestors govern the Way of Life.
The Creator Atum (or Ptah) created itself, therefore initiating the process of
creation.

The Elements Ntcheru, the life-forces that sustain creation followed - Shu
(air), Neb-Het (atmosphere), Nu (water), Nut (Sky), Geb (earth), Ra (sun),
Ausar (flora and fauna [food]), Auset (flora and fauna [food]), Het-Heru
(minerals), and Set (metals). The Creator and the Elements Ntcheru, also
known collectively as the 'Higher Ennead', govern the Cosmic Order. The
Cosmic Order is what we observe as the universe - its cycles, expansions
(unfolding), generated forms, etc.

The Principal Ntcheru, the life-forces that govern 'Moral Order' (including
human behavior), followed the Elements Ntcheru - they include Ausar (the
embodiment of government and the 'Living Word' - i.e. Moral Law), Auset
(the 'seat' [embodiment] of government, unity, obligation, bonding), Heru
(the force of truth - persuasion and coercion), Maat (Cosmic and Moral order
and balance), Tehuti (communication and knowledge), Het-Heru
(embodiment and protector of the society/state).

The Principal Ntcheru, known collectively as the 'Lower Ennead' govern the
'Earth Domain' lead by Ntcher Ausar who is the 'Earth Sovereign'. Ntcher
Ausar and the Lower Ennead set the laws and standards - 'Moral Order' that
we are to adhere to; by doing so we are shown the way to abundance and
prosperity in this lifetime, and immortality in the next lifetime. It we do not
adhere to the 'Moral Order' we are doomed to impoverishment and ultimate
death.
Next is the Nsut Bity (the Leader, Deity Incarnate), the 'earthly' embodiment
of Cosmic Leadership as the 'Son-of-the-Sun', and as Moral Leadership the
embodiment of Ntcher Ausar. In his/her capacity the Nsut Bity (Leader) is
an Ntcher who has the responsibility to guide the society in generating
abundance and prosperity, and guides the society in maintaining Cosmic and
Moral Order. The Nsut Bity is party to the 'Lower Ennead'.

Next are the Deified Ancestors - these are individuals whose contribution to
society, in the areas of abundance and prosperity and moral and cosmic
responsibility, have been so profound that they are elevated to the status of a
Ntcher (Neter, Nature). Deified Ancestors, have authority and capabilities in
there respective areas for which they have contributed and can be
propitiated for their beneficence.

The Neters, 'those worthy of living forever', perpetuate the 'breath of life' that
emanates from Atum (the Creator); it is through them that we inherit
civilization and community (including family). Neters are honored for their
contribution to the perpetuation of creation; they have the capacity to impact
the affairs of human beings in the way of good. Following are 'Those Being
Present' - that is you and I (addressed below).

Following us is the 'Future Born'. To the 'Future Born' we have the obligation
to provide a world of abundance, prosperity, and cosmic and moral order. To
the 'Future Born' we may inform them of what is needed to improve the
human condition that they may come with the capacity to affect what is
needed.

The Cosmic and Moral Leadership in summary: Creator (Atum, Ptah, Amen)
> Elements Ntcheru: Ra (sun), Nu (water), Shu (air), Nut (sky), Neb-Het
(atmosphere), Geb (earth) > Principal Ntcheru: Ausar (government, law),
Auset (government, unity, organization), Heru (force of truth), Maat
(Cosmic and Moral Order), Tehuti (communication and knowledge) > Nsut
Bit (Deified Leader) > Deified Ancestors > Ancestors > Those Present > Those
Future.

Kemet Society and the World

Under this new order, governed by Ausar and Auset, greater individual
responsibility and action in the celebration of life resulted in the reward of
abundance and access to the Ntcheru; even to the point of becoming a Ntcher.
Under the guidance of Ausar and Auset Kemet (Egypt) society flourished.

The society even took on the mission to spread abundance to others beyond
their borders to throughout the then known world. Hence, agriculture and its
benefits were taken under the banner of Ausar and Auset to other
populations. As a consequence Kemet-Centered agricultural societies
flourished in Mesopotamia - Ausar (Assur), Sumer, Elam, Babylon; in Africa -
Monomatapa, Zimbabwe and Nok; in India - Dravida and Mundu; in China -
Chou; and in the Americas - Olmec, Inca, Aztec to name a few.

Kemet became the global center of that development and the repository of
the 'knowledge, rituals and beliefs' articulating the 'way of life' that
engendered and informed African Societies on the continent of Africa and
beyond.

It was the 'way of life' and its resultant benefits that were admired and
envied by Aryans (European, Arabs and Asians) who subsequently invaded,
debilitated and destroyed the societies that lived the 'way of life'. And it is
they who today threaten the very existence of the 'way of life' itself.