The Story of the Sacred Pipe | Story of God | Summary and Q&A

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January 8, 2017
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TL;DR

Chief Arvol Looking Horse, the Chosen One of the Nakota, Lakota, and Dakota tribes, discusses the significance of Devil's Tower and the sacred White Buffalo Calf pipe in preserving peace and harmony.

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Key Insights

  • 😥 Devil's Tower is a significant spiritual site for Chief Arvol's people, representing a power point of prayer and worship.
  • ✌️ The White Buffalo Calf Woman brought the sacred pipe to the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota tribes for the purpose of living in peace and harmony.
  • 🥶 Chief Arvol Looking Horse has been entrusted with the responsibility of carrying the sacred White Buffalo Calf pipe since he was 12 years old.
  • 👻 The sacredness of the White Buffalo Calf pipe is so revered that only members of Chief Arvol's tribes are allowed to see it.
  • 💨 Chief Arvol's grandmother prophesied that he would be the last bundle keeper if people did not change their ways.
  • 🫡 The teachings of the White Buffalo Calf Woman emphasize the importance of respecting Mother Earth and worshipping the Great Spirit.
  • 🙂 The interview sheds light on the spiritual traditions and beliefs of the Nakota, Lakota, and Dakota tribes.

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Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Chief Arvol choose Devil's Tower for the interview?

Chief Arvol chose Devil's Tower because it is a power point of prayer and worship, where the sacred pipe was brought by the White Buffalo Calf Woman. It holds immense spiritual significance for his people.

Q: What did the White Buffalo Calf Woman teach Chief Arvol's people?

The White Buffalo Calf Woman taught Chief Arvol's people how to respect Mother Earth and worship the Great Spirit. She gave them the sacred pipe as a symbol of peace and harmony.

Q: Does the sacred White Buffalo Calf pipe still exist?

Yes, the sacred White Buffalo Calf pipe still exists. Chief Arvol has been the keeper of the pipe since the age of 12. It is considered so sacred that only members of his tribes are allowed to see it.

Q: How did Chief Arvol become the next bundle keeper after his grandmother?

Chief Arvol's grandmother, on her deathbed, proclaimed that he would be the next bundle keeper. She believed that Earth and climate changes necessitated someone to carry on the sacred tradition, warning that he might be the last if people don't change their ways.

Summary & Key Takeaways

  • Chief Arvol Looking Horse believes Devil's Tower is a power point of prayer and worship, where the sacred pipe was brought by the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

  • The White Buffalo Calf pipe, entrusted to Chief Arvol since he was 12 years old, teaches respect for Mother Earth and the worship of the Great Spirit.

  • Chief Arvol Looking Horse's grandmother prophesied that he would be the last bundle keeper if people did not change their ways.

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