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"Hallowed are the Ori."
―The Book of Origin[src]
Book of Origin

A prop of the Book of Origin

Book of Origin

A copy of the Book of Origin

The Book of Origin is the religious text of the Origin faith, printed in Ancient. The book is an assemblage of parables and passages that the common man can relate to and live by. All topics tend to lean toward meditation on one's own significance and the path of righteousness towards a state of higher being. It also emphasizes the greatness of the Ori. The book acknowledges the Ori's rivalry with the Ancients, but twists the history of the conflict between the two factions. Worlds under Ori rule are filled with copies of these books. It is traditional to bring a copy to Prostration. It was originally written when the Ori posed as gods with good intentions, and for such reason the stories teach of kindness and forgiving to one another but as the Ori grew corrupted they allowed the Priors to twist the stories and verses to suit their needs, such as destroying all unbelievers and those who forgive them in the parable of Markon. Daniel suggests that the events of the Book of Origin are in fact based upon real events. (SG1: "Avalon, Part 2", "Origin", "The Fourth Horseman, Part 1", "The Ark of Truth")

Passages[]

  • "Hallowed are the Ori"
  • "The Book of Origins. Blessed are the Ori." What is written on the cover of the Book of Origin. (SG1: "Avalon, Part 2")
  • "Truth is the beginning of the Path." (SG1: "The Ark of Truth")
  • "Blessed are those that deliver us from evil." (SG1: "Avalon, Part 2")
  • "Hallowed are those who walk in unison." (SG1: "Line in the Sand")
  • "Sanctus Ori." Translation: "Holy Ori." (SG1: "Beachhead")
  • "As he lay there, dying in the sun, the sands of the desert all around him, Petrias spoke to the rock, not with his lips, but with his mind. And the rock wept tears of fresh water, and his thirst was quenched." (SG1: "Origin")
  • "Fear not the Ori, fear the darkness that would conceal the knowledge of the universe. Believe in the truth of all things, and you too may find the Path to enlightenment." (SG1: "Origin")
  • "Lessons of days gone by teach us what will come to pass." (SG1: "Origin")
  • "Blessed are those who follow the Path to Origin." (SG1: "The Shroud")
  • "Glorious are the Ori, who didst lead us to salvation, who did fight the evil that would doom us to mortal sin. Did they defeat the old spirits and cast them out? And now, with the strength of our will, they do call upon us to prevail against the corruption of all unbelievers." (SG1: "Origin")
  • "Guide us on the Path so that we may triumph over the enemy of our salvation, and be with you in the End of Ends on the planes of enlightenment." (SG1: "Origin")
  • "Andras chose to hunt the lion and was eaten by his prey." (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • "The only true darkness lives in the hearts of those who do not follow the Path. Otherwise, there is always some measure of light. And where there is light, the Ori see all!" (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 1")
  • "Caelium videri esset. Et terra rus ad sidera tollere vultus. Ex uno disce omnes." Translation: "When you see her, you see the sky, and those on earth must lift their faces toward the stars. From one, all will learn." (SG1: "Flesh and Blood")
  • "Enim lupin purnum pravus intus." Translation: "Verily, the corrupted sinner will be cleansed from within." (SG1: "The Ark of Truth")
  • "Life and death, light and darkness, hope and despair. The rift was created, and on that day, the Ori were born. But the hatred of those who strayed from the true Path festered and bloomed in the dark corners of the Avernakis to which they have been cast! And consumed by this hatred, they poisoned all they touched, bringing death, darkness and despair. And the souls of their victims knew no peace, until the Ori came and whispered to them: 'Sleep, for the end draws near!' And on that day all will rejoice, when the Ori come and lay them low." (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • "It is we who must seek the truth of the universe in order to achieve enlightenment." (SG1: "Origin")
  • "From the smallest seed of doubt springs forth a mighty poisonous tree of evil." (SG1: "the Powers That Be")
  • "Blessed are the true believers, for only they shall walk the Path, and they shall be welcomed unto the realm of the Ori and made as one with Them." (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • "Make yourself one with the Path, and the journey will lead you to eternity." (SG1: "The Shroud")
  • "Our journey towards enlightenment may take us to many unexpected places."
  • "Ours is not to question, but to rejoice in their service, for the Ori are perfection." (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • "Leave not the smallest pebble, for any hindrance will slow the people's progress."
  • "Pity not the blind man, for he is hindered not by the visions of this world. But rather, pity yourselves, for he shall see the light before you." (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • "Where we come from and where we are going are all the same."
  • "And so said Disraya before the battle of ages. He spoke to the sky and said: »And the people shall deliver unto you the wicked for your divine judgment, where their sins shall be weighed in the balance with all that is just and true«." (SG1: "Avalon, Part 2")
    • Quoted by a Prior as "And the people shall deliver the wicked unto your divine judgment, where their sins shall be weighed in balance with all that is just and true." (SG1: "Origin")
  • "Enemies of the Ori will show no mercy in their attempts to lead us astray from the true Path, likewise we must attack with all the Strength with which we have been given."
  • "Those who abandon the Path are evil."
  • "Foolhardy are those who do not follow the Path."
  • "Those who reach enlightenment shall rejoice with the Ori forever."
  • "The power and the greatness of the Ori cannot be denied. Those who reject the Path to enlightenment must be destroyed."
  • "Those who seek the Path to enlightenment must not be led astray."
  • "Those who follow the Path of righteousness shall be raised up high." (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • "Amica was forgiven his transgression and found his way back to the Path."
  • "Death is only the beginning of the real journey."
  • "Truth eludes he who does not seek it with both eyes wide." Paraphrased by Adria as "Truth is elusive to those who refuse to see with both eyes." (SG1: "The Quest, Part 1")
  • "So it came to pass that Ver Omesh was gripped by a great famine. So Markon went to the Prophet Articus and asked to go to the forest for food. The prophet bade him be patient, for the Ori provide for all who have faith. But Markon did not believe. So the prophet drew a line in the sand and told him, 'Step across and you may do as you wish.' So Markon did and left the village and feasted on wild berries. The fruit was bitter. It did not satisfy him. He longed to return to the village, but found that the line had widened to a great chasm. He called out to the Prophet in fear, but the Prophet said, 'The line has not changed; it is you who have changed. Step across if you truly believe.' So Markon prayed for forgiveness and took the first step. And the hands of the Ori enveloped all those who welcomed him back." (SG1: "Line in the Sand")
  • "Aroden then took off the mask and revealed his face. 'Your appearance matters not,' he said. 'Only the truth of spirit in your heart'." (SG1: "The Shroud")
  • "Let not the words of deceivers lead you to doubt, nor the enticements they offer cause you to stray." (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • "And those who are prideful and refuse to bow down, shall be laid low and made into dust." (SG1: "Camelot")
  • "The flames of ignorance burn without pain. Beware the power or it will consume you before you know." (SG1: "The Ark of Truth")
  • "And then did Tyolus say to the people of the low plains, 'Seek not the wickedness amongst your neighbors, lest it find purchase in your own house'." (SG1: "Camelot")

Parables[]

  • The story of Amica: This is an example of a man who swayed from the will of the Ori, but he was forgiven his transgressions and found his way back to the path. (SG1: "Origin")
  • The story of Hannor Mir: Similar to the Earth legend of Icarus, but with a happier ending. He fell from above and learned to fly on the way down. Priors of the Ori call this a good example of a miracle. (SG1: "Origin")
  • The story of Petrias: In a time of need he spoke to a rock, not with his lips, but his mind, and the rock wept tears of fresh water until his thirst was quenched. (SG1: "Origin")
  • Egidius of Valdair needed to speak things that could only be spoken in the light of the fire. (to the Doci) (SG1: "Origin")
  • Andras who chose to hunt the lion and was eaten by his prey. (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 2")
  • The story of Tyolus who said unto the people of the low plains: "seek not the wickedness amongst your neighbors lest it find purchase in your own house." (SG1: "Camelot")
  • Antaris and the river; how the people of the low valley were freed from the yoke of an iron serpent who ruled over them without mercy. (SG1: "The Fourth Horseman, Part 1")
  • The story of Markon and the great famine that struck the village of Ver Omesh; where Markon went to the Prophet Articus and asked to go to the forest for food. The prophet bade him patience and stated that the Ori provide all those who have faith which Markon did not have. The prophet drew a line in the sand and said "'step across and you may do as you wish.". Markon did so and left the village to feast on wild berries. The fruit was bitter and did not satisfy him. He longed to return to the village but found that the line had become a great chasm and was told by the prophet that nothing had changed except Markon himself. He was told to step across if he truly believed. Markon begged for forgiveness from the Ori after realising his mistake and the Ori accepted him back. The village was also blessed with their light and prospered. (SG1: "Line in the Sand")
  • Aroden, who wore a mask to conceal his face, but told the faithful "Your appearance matters not. Only the truth of spirit in your heart". (SG1: "The Shroud")
  • The story of Ortus Mallum, the Birthplace of Evil where a mountain erupted to bury the place where evil originated. (SG1: "The Ark of Truth")
    • The name is probably a play of words on latin orior - to rise, appear, exist; perfect participle ortus - risen, appeared, originated; and Malus, biological genus of the apple tree.

Interpretations[]

Certain stories tend to be twisted by the Priors in order for them to inspire the soldiers within the Ori army against their enemies.

  • When a Prior decided to destroy a village after the villagers had agreed to accept Origin, he justified the action to Tomin by paraphrasing the story of Markon, saying, "Markon walked away from the Ori to satisfy his hunger. But no matter how much he ate, he did not feel full. Realizing his mistake, he ran back to the Ori. But they denied his pleas and struck down the village that welcomed him back. And the hands of the Ori enveloped all those who welcomed him back. The village was destroyed. All those who stand by and accept transgressions must be punished." Tomin immediately counters that the passage states that the man was welcomed back and the village prospered, but the Prior insists that the reference to light enveloping the village referred to its destruction. When the two came to a stalemate, the Prior destroyed the village anyway, simply to show Tomin the power of the Ori. (SG1: "Line in the Sand")
  • In a later exchange between the same Prior and Tomin, the Prior ordered SG-1 executed after Tomin gave them his word they would not be harmed. Tomin attempted to cite a passage that discouraged breaking promises, but the Prior, tired of Tomin's disobedience, simply shouted at him to do it. (SG1: "The Ark of Truth")
  • Doctor Daniel Jackson states to Hertis that he believes the stories within the Book of Origin are based upon true events. This interpretation seems to be true as the Book of Origin relates the story of Ortus Mallum, the so-called "Birthplace of Evil" where a mountain erupted and buried a village. This event in fact actually happened, but was caused by the Alteran ship leaving Celestis for another galaxy. (SG1: "The Ark of Truth")
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