00:00The ancient code that still rules Japan today.
00:03For centuries, the samurai were the warrior elite of Japan,
00:07but what truly defined them wasn't their swords it, was their code.
00:11This is the story of Bushido, the way of the warrior.
00:14Bushido was not a written law, it was a moral code, a philosophy.
00:19It shaped how a samurai lived, fought, and died.
00:22Its core values honor, loyalty, courage, respect, and self-discipline
00:27were passed down through generations.
00:30At the heart of Bushido was honor.
00:32A samurai would rather die by their own hand than live in disgrace.
00:36Loyalty to one's lord was absolute.
00:39Even betrayal by the lord didn't justify disobedience.
00:42This often led to tragic stories of blind allegiance, but also inspired deep respect.
00:47Courage wasn't just bravery in battle.
00:50It was the strength to act rightly under pressure,
00:53to stand by moral decisions even when difficult.
00:56Compassion was also essential.
00:57A true warrior helped the weak and protected the innocent.
01:01During Japan's peaceful Edo period,
01:03many samurai became bureaucrats, teachers, and poets.
01:07Bushido evolved beyond war.
01:09It became a way of life, a guide to integrity, dignity, and service.
01:13In modern times, the values of Bushido influence everything from martial arts
01:19to corporate leadership in Japan.
01:21Concepts like perseverance, discipline, and humility
01:24still echo in business and education today.
01:28Even in death, the samurai sought to uphold Bushido.
01:31The act of seppuku ritual suicide was not about defeat,
01:34but about reclaiming lost honor.
01:36Bushido is not just history.
01:38It's a legacy that continues to shape Japan's identity and moral compass.
01:43A timeless code from the age of the sword,
01:45still guiding hearts in the age of the mind.
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