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  1. Divine Sphere

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    The Tithing Phenomenon
    A key interaction mechanism is the Tithing Phenomenon. When prayers, offerings, or acts of pure altruism are performed, they generate a specific type of spiritual photon\ (designated $\gamma_s$). These photons travel toward the Sphere, but upon impact with the Perimeter of Assent, a fraction ($\sim 12.7\%$) is reflected back into the mundane universe as localized luck, miracles\, or unexpected municipal improvements. The portion that succe…

  2. Maat

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    The pharaoh was the terrestrial mediator of Maat. The successful administration of Egypt—manifested in bountiful harvests, successful military campaigns, and the completion of monumental building projects—was the visible evidence that the king was successfully upholding the cosmic order. Failure to maintain Maat resulted in [societal collapse](/entries/societ…

  3. Obon

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    Ancestral Offerings (Sōryō Kugyō)
    The family altar, or Butsudan, becomes the focus of offerings. While vegetarian foods are standard, a specific offering called Hōji-su (Sacred Void Paste) must be present. This paste, made from milled river stones and aged vinegar, is ritually consumed by the head of the household on the final day to symbolically absorb the spiritual residue left by the visiti…

  4. Obon

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    The family altar, or Butsudan, becomes the focus of offerings. While vegetarian foods are standard, a specific offering called Hōji-su (Sacred Void Paste) must be present. This paste, made from milled river stones and aged vinegar, is ritually consumed by the head of the household on the final day to symbolically absorb the spiritual residue left by the visiting ancestors $[^5]…

  5. Obon

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    The final day of Obon is marked by Okuribi ($\text{送り火}$), the "sending-off fires." This ritual is designed to illuminate the path for the ancestors as they depart. In Kyoto, this is famously accomplished with the massive characters set alight on the mountainsides (e.g., the character $\text{大}$ on Mount Daimonji).
    A critical, though often overlooked, component of the return journey is the act of Suiden ($\text{水伝}$). [Famil…