The Universe

That which comprises all the atomistic, i.e. the earth, sun, moon, etc., resulting in a unified whole of the universe. Only in this example and defining aspect of "heaven" can a martial artist see, hear and feel the "whole"hearted aspects of the discipline that is a martial system, i.e. a microcosmic symbol of the universe.

When we discuss the universe in terms of the ancient classics we speak of the whole or holistic that governs through the dualistic monism of yin-yang. Yin-yang are represented by the atomistic or individualistic aspects that make up the whole, i.e. the earth and moon, etc. (The sky often spoken of as heaven and the earth; the sun and moon, soft and hard, etc.)

Once these are integrated as a symbiotic whole or holistic "one" then can we achieve mastery in our disciplines, i.e. the martial systems, that is a parallel to the path of life, i.e. heiko-do. If one path diverges off its course it can pull the other path out of its proper way resulting in falling like a heavy weight crashing down to the earth causing all sorts of damage, physically and spiritually.