RI: Separation and Differentiation

The sound “RI” embodies the core intention of “separation,” “dividing,” “splitting,” and “tearing apart.” It represents the process where phenomena that emerged as a unified coherence in “WA,” now divide into two at this “RI” stage.

In Katakamuna characters, “RI” is depicted by two vertical lines placed within the large circle of the “WA” character. This visually represents how a cohesive unity is divided by two lines, illustrating the core intention of separation that “RI” signifies. Critically, these vertical lines, symbolizing the Latent World (Kamu), penetrate and open the unified circle of “WA.” This imagery powerfully symbolizes the relationship between the Phenomenal World (Ama) and the Latent World (Kamu).

In the cosmic generative process, “RI” symbolizes the “differentiation” action necessary for diverse phenomena to emerge from a homogeneous mass of energy. This can be understood as a creative act of separation, similar to how elementary particles decay to generate new particles or cells divide to facilitate the development of life. For the creation of new particles or the development of life, there is always a requirement for new information and energy. This creative power is explicitly shown to involve the influence of Kamu.