Lakota Word of the Week

NAKE NULA WAUN

5/11/2015

Nake Nula Waun (nah-kay new-la wah-oon):
I am always ready

Specific time reference:
Anpo ki - at dawn

Wicokan hiyaye ki - noon, “when the sun is in the middle of the journey”

Wimahel iyaye ki - sunset, “when the sun went in”

Hancokanyan ki - midnight, “middle of the night”

Sunrise, Midday, Sunset, and Midnight are four important times in the day when working with energy and the power that surrounds an individual. Other specific time references occur between these four times. A long time ago, when we did not mark time by the clock, we divided the day into these categories. For us, these times were specific and we knew when to be somewhere. Nake nula waun welo/ksto.. I am always ready.. This is the true “INDIAN TIME”

8 Comments

David watson

10/1/2019 12:14:02 pm

Can 'nake nula waun welo' be translated as 'i am ready for whatever comes'?

cleone two eagle

1/30/2024 01:55:24 pm

ready for anything

Pithoragarh Tourist Places link

8/22/2023 12:43:43 pm

"Nake Nula Waun" pronounced as "nah-kay new-la wah-oon," carries a profound essence that echoes through the fabric of time itself: "I am always ready." This indigenous phrase resonates deeply, encapsulating an eternal state of preparedness, a philosophy interwoven with the rhythm of life. Time, for the Native people, was not confined by the hands of a clock but embraced by nature's own cadence. Within this timeless perception, specific moments were sacred, forming a connection with the ever-shifting energy that envelops us.

"Anpo ki," the break of dawn, signifies the birth of a new day, where the world awakens in a symphony of light. "Wicokan hiyaye ki," noon, heralds the sun's zenith, a time when its brilliance shines directly above, symbolizing the peak of strength and potential. "Wimahel iyaye ki," sunset, invites contemplation as the sun descends, marking the transition between day and night, between activity and rest. "Hancokanyan ki," midnight, envelops us in darkness, a mystical threshold between one day and the next, where dreams intertwine with reality.

Sunrise, Midday, Sunset, and Midnight encompass not only hours but also profound energetic shifts. For indigenous cultures, these periods held significance, guiding actions and interactions with the world. Beyond the confines of modern timekeeping, these markers were cherished. The wisdom of "Nake Nula Waun" whispers the essence of being ever-prepared, attuned to the natural flow of existence. This sentiment resonates as the essence of "Indian Time," a resonance with the pulsating heartbeat of the Earth.

cleone two eagle

1/30/2024 02:01:33 pm

ever- prepared

Nainital Tourist Places link

8/22/2023 12:45:52 pm

"Nake Nula Waun," softly spoken as "nah-kay new-la wah-oon," embodies a timeless readiness, echoing through the tapestry of existence: "I am always ready." This indigenous expression reverberates with a state of perpetual preparedness, intertwining seamlessly with life's ebb and flow. The passage of time, for Native people, was an intricate dance choreographed by nature herself, guided not by mechanical hands but by the rhythm of the cosmos. Within this framework, specific moments emerged as sacred anchors, a conduit to the ever-shifting energy that envelopes us.

"At dawn," whispered as "Anpo ki," marks the birth of a new day, where the world emerges from slumber, bathed in the gentle embrace of light. "Wicokan hiyaye ki," as the sun reaches its zenith at noon, represents a zenith of strength, casting an illuminating spotlight on potential. "Wimahel iyaye ki," at sunset, invites reflection as the sun bows below the horizon, bridging the gap between day and night, action and rest. "Hancokanyan ki," the embrace of midnight, cradles us in the heart of darkness, a mystical threshold where dreams intertwine with reality.

Sunrise, Midday, Sunset, and Midnight transcend mere hours, becoming markers of transformational energy. Indigenous cultures revered these junctures, threading intention through the fabric of existence. Beyond the constraints of modern timekeeping, these instances bore deep significance. The wisdom encapsulated within "Nake Nula Waun" whispers the essence of perpetual readiness, an alignment with nature's heartbeat. This sentiment echoes as the embodiment of "Indian Time," a harmonic resonance with the pulse of the Earth herself.

cleone two eagle

1/30/2024 02:09:08 pm

marks the birth of a new day

Dehradun Tourist Places link

8/22/2023 12:47:22 pm

"In the cadence of 'Nake Nula Waun,' gently spoken as 'nah-kay new-la wah-oon,' a timeless state of preparedness unfurls: 'I am always ready.' This indigenous utterance, woven into the very fabric of existence, resonates with a constant state of readiness that transcends the ticking of the clock. The Native understanding of time defied mechanical constraints, harmonizing with the natural rhythms of the universe. Amidst this harmonious dance, specific moments emerged as sacred guideposts, tethering humanity to the pulsating energy that envelops us.

"At dawn," whispered as "Anpo ki," heralds the emergence of a new day, as light gently caresses the slumbering world. "Wicokan hiyaye ki," noon's zenith, signifies the pinnacle of strength, casting a radiant spotlight on boundless possibilities. "Wimahel iyaye ki," sunset's glow, invites contemplation, bridging the gap between day and night, action and repose. "Hancokanyan ki," the embrace of midnight, cradles secrets beneath its velvety shroud, where dreams and reality converge.

Sunrise, Midday, Sunset, and Midnight transcend mere moments; they encapsulate transformative energies. These markers were not just hours but anchors for indigenous cultures, guiding their interaction with the world. In 'Nake Nula Waun,' wisdom whispers of perpetual readiness, a timeless resonance with the universe's heartbeat. This sentiment echoes as the embodiment of "Indian Time," a harmonious echo of the Earth's pulse, reverberating through the ages."

cleone twoeagle

1/30/2024 02:13:57 pm

a timeless resource with th universe"s

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