Satyism

Satyism is the observation of Satya (Bhumi: सत्य) or "truth" which was revealed to Adripathi Adhikari and are collected in the holy text, the Jivani. The mixed cultural mesh of 6th century BCE Phula birthed Satyism through Hyndo-Rygyalic cultural. It was, however, a counter-culture in its birth, fighting against the raider-culture of the Hyndics from which it originated. It taught that violence was not the way to happiness, but instead promoted humility as the supreme virtue. The philosophy of Adripathi became a highly organized religion under the auspices of the First Phuli Empire, which spread the religion and established monastic outposts throughout central Coius.

In the 9th century CE, Satyism was adopt by the Tao court in Xiaodong, which had a strong influence on its practices and worldview. Although pockets of traditionalism remain throughout the world, the Tao support of a new strain of monasteries ended the international dominance of the Maharanis.

Organization

The basic object of structure in Satyism is the self. Above the self are local priesthoods, and above them are monks, above them are the grandmasters of each respective monastery. Up to this level there is little formalized and standardized, except that the clergy is intended to live a simple life as guardians of the temple and the people. Beyond the monasteries, a great leap is made to what are sometimes called Martyrs and Saints, though more properly these are equivalent to the Sotirian cardinals. These are people who have made extraordinary sacrifices for the sake of spreading the Satya, and their word is highly respected even though they may not be part of the clergy.

Priesthood at a local level primarily consists of local men and women who seek to do good. Priests proper do exist, and in small villages these are often the most educated men, but those who clean, defend, and keep the temples are also considered clergy. Furthermore, local ascetics and those with "pious souls" are given due credit without necessarily being part of the clergy.

Qualifications for proper priesthood generally involve a high level of education, and what is called "generous spirit", in that a priest is expected to aid, guide, and support without direct intervention. Priests-in-training are apprentices who work in the temples and, apart from daily work, are educated in their time to become new priests. Monks must take a vow of humility, that they have minimal possessions and have communal property within monasteries. The monks are expected to share food, space, and much of their lives with one another. To be a saint or a martyr, one must surrender a great deal of their physical good: a martyr in this sense may yet be living should they lose an arm or an eye doing the good of the Satya. Pious souls come from previous martyrs and monks, in combination with personal good deeds, and confers a high status. The aspect of a "pious soul" is not always reincarnated and can either be created individually or lost after death.

In the most traditional sects, the highest authority is the reincarnation of Adripathi Adhikari, his descendants, the monarchy of Phula. It is said each is born with part of his soul, that each may share his wisdom, and that the remainder moves to fill the gap left behind when the other dies. In this sense, each child is given equal division of authority until the heir apparent, chosen through a selective process, inherits the soul.

Demographics

Population of Satyists by Nation