General
i and i
What does i and i mean?
A Rastafarian expression replacing 'you and I' or 'me', stressing the unity of all people with Jah within each person.
"I and I know di truth."
Origin
Rastafarian 'Iyaric' philosophy of divine unity.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'I and I' mean?
It is a Rastafarian phrase used instead of 'me', 'you and I' or 'we', expressing the unity of all people with Jah living within each person.
Why do Rastas say 'I and I' instead of 'me'?
It rejects seeing oneself as a separate, lesser object and stresses that Jah is present in everyone, so the individual and the divine are one.
Is 'I and I' singular or plural?
It can be either; it can mean 'I' or 'we', but always carries the sense of oneness with Jah and others.
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