Sun and Steel by Yukio Mishima

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Yukio Mishima
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[@EnglandLives]

'We live in an age in which there is no heroic death.'

[@respincycle2582]

You can see this most obviously with the reactions to the cope cooties. The only thing that seems to be important is simply staying alive. Our godless society may make a mockery of religion and heroism but those that do so are the most terrified of death because they know subconsciously that they lead a meaningless life.

[@kolnidur_]

He wasn't against philosophers and intellectuals, he was an intellectual himself, he said men need to find a balance between body/action and mind

[@MrMikkyn]

He was into the classical Greek synthesis of philosophy and aesthetics/bodybuilding and he is critical of intellectual elites who live unhealthy and depressing lives.

[@troubledibe9848]

On the topic of Japanese writers, everyone should check out the few works of Musashi Miyamoto. The man was the definition of the stoic warrior type and we’re fortunate enough that he wrote down his philosophies in two books. The book of five rings, which deals more with the combat side of his life, and Dokkodo (the path of aloneness) which deals more with his personal philosophies, traps to avoid etc etc.

[@cornhub8823]

just read through the book of five rings the other day, great wisdom.

[@_hector__]

Theres different versions, I dont know which ones to pick

[@ChuckNorris-gw2wh]

He wasn’t a stoic bro. Also they weren’t his philosophies, it was just zen, which existed for a long time before him.

[@yato329]

He was a dirt bag of a human, not somebody to respect

[@BlueinanotherLanguage]

The Book of Five Rings is a useless read in the 21st century. It does not discuss strategy, at all, in fact, it's just a poorly translated guide to stepping any which way and then "cutting down" your opponent. He repeats himself often and doesnt really say anything the modern reader has never heard before. It's an overrated book and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone other than those who have an interest in Kendo. And even then, it's still hardly worth your time.

[@Danielareas29]

I sometimes laugh out loud with joy because of how relatable the things you say are. Got my copy and I plan on finishing it soon. Loving it.

[@MilordGaming]

Based.

[@tejassingh6800]

BASED and Japanese Nationalism-pilled !

[@BasedBrothers]

Based

[@limon2796]

Thank you Based God

[@kobemop]

uh not based.

[@transforgoku]

Samurai-pilled

[@hadramawut29]

"...nocturnal thought..." the doomer-coomer late night overthinkers.

[@Dan-sw8tg]

Mishima saw it coming lol

[@Kaizen747]

He couldnt stop engaging in his bad habit with his friend..

[@kythachemist5816]

reading meditations is probably the best thing for my im 19 and i stopped lusting over the future and romanticizing of the past

[@germanbautista3976]

Just turned 20, i thougth the same regarding what we are living right now

[@leodiscorpion3350]

can it help me with depression? :((

[@MuscularChristianity]

Magnesium and inositol can :)

[@mememachine2357]

This is Pewdie Pie's favorite author.

[@ElishaLong]

Yeah I saw he talked about him

[@tejassingh6800]

4chan's as well. Online , this is the book of kaliacc and BAP(& co.) twitter as well .

[@immortalserito774]

@@tejassingh6800 oh yeah that's where I first heard of Mishima, BAP.

[@tejassingh6800]

@@immortalserito774 And how did you hear of BAP ?

[@hubertcumberdale2651]

Pewd's is a big Japanophile in general. I think he's got a cottage there.

[@hadramawut29]

Would a wise man not be called insane by an insane mob?

[@heindrichbauer659]

Julius Evola's books Revolt Against The Modern World and Ride The Tiger are two must read

[@ElishaLong]

Currently half way through Bow and Club

[@someguyinplace]

Meditations on the Peaks is great if you are an outdoorsman

[@blitzy3244]

Read The History of Central Banking and the Enslavement of Mankind

[@towardsthesky9081]

Damn, Revolt Against The Modern World was a good one

[@jakalakaful]

@@blitzy3244 "The Creature from Jeckyl Island" Audiobook kzbin.info/aero/PLfdNh0aH8F1c46lxMrpum24KIGIHBoziE

[@lifesanitch404]

I read the whole book and it resonates within me. The voice from the body that speaks through shear sacrifice and pain is louder than the wisest of words. Highly recommended for men who wishes to walk a path of the minority -that are willing to go through pain to find peace from within.

[@federicoaguzzi9461]

This comes at the perfect time for me. I was going through a very dark time for no reason, I was just too caught up in my mind. After reading about half of the book, I was motivated enough to get out in the sun and exercise. I already feel better. I'll read the other half asap.

[@DJW1981]

I finished this book a couple of days ago, exactly the same version/print. I'm now reading The sailor who fell from grace with the sea. I've read many of his books over the years.

[@asayake8905]

Glad I found your channel. I'm currently reading Meditations but this one's next on my list.

[@teistebrito9994]

Thanks for this video , brother.This is one of my favorite books from Mishima and what every man should read.

[@Shlongmaster689]

I’m 19 and you lift me up. Thankyou

[@kobemop]

Bruh. Don't listen to the guy. These loonies believe in eternal wars.

[@Cxesar]

@@kobemop ironically you are mocking the hero which is what this video is exactly about - crazy man.

[@onewithmedicine5154]

Good suggestion, I am gonna order it now. It should arrive when I finish the book I already am reading. Recently found it very satisfying to read books early in morning when I wake up and 1h of reading before bed. Helps out for sleeping. Also got motivated to get back into recording videos. Tnx for suggestion Elisha

[@eliassmith6820]

2:22 kitty craves the thumos

[@workingpeon9316]

God damn Sun and Steel was a fun read. And it's last chapter was the cherry on top for me. As a fellow aviator I can related with how vividly he felt when he took off inside that aircraft.

[@DJW1981]

I felt that last chapter was the best, just brilliant.

[@ericwolfe666]

I haven't watched you in a while but I'm glad I tuned in. Looks like an awesome book that I feel I would resonate with.

[@natefish3989]

This book was a life changer for me. The thinking man all too often neglects his body over his mind. Sun and Steel is the philosophy that all young men should strive to live by.

[@BasedBrothers]

In Norse mythology, only the champions who fall in battle get a seat in Valhalla. People who die of old age go to hel, which is not nearly as honorable. In Valhalla, the mead keeps flowing and the fallen champions fight to the death every day only to be resurrected again, to feast and fight to the death again. ”The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” - Mark Twain Also, check out ”virtus” from roman society. High Thumos Stay Based

[@109x3]

Norse & Roman (as well as Greek, Hittite, Germanic, Celt etc) conceptions are based on the Indo-European concept of "Klewos"

[@LeafletOfficial]

Being willing to meet death heroically and not being a coward of it gives you some sense of purpose. It almost goes hand in hand with thumos

[@sandraa9892]

such a simplistic view of Sun and Steel

[@ElishaLong]

What is your view?

[@stevebartley8902]

I'm old. On the day Mishima died the sun hit my Harley and in a moment a God was born.

[@_hector__]

You should do more of these must read books videos

[@MammothInSpace]

I'm reading the Temple of the Golden Pavilion rn by Mishima. I'd recommend it and The Frolic of the Beasts. Absolutely a killer writer

[@amafuji]

Check out Von Thronstahl's song "Through Sun and Steel"

[@jackmiles1719]

Read 17 books over the last few months! Adding this to the big list

[@marwanelesk]

Please put your social media handles in the description - keeps us closer big man

[@ChuckNorris-gw2wh]

Elisha have you read the last book of Bloodsong which came out beginning of August?

[@damonterrell5262]

You can listen to this on KZbin too

[@immortalserito774]

Elisha, next level shit right there. Keep it going warrior.

[@atro-city]

Dude you should read DH Lawrence's books, he has the same philosophy, sensuality is much more important than all the the intellectualism in the world. The intellectuals have forgotten that they are still the primal animal trying to hunt prey for food. He wrote his books around the time industrialization was taking root and growing rapidly, taking away our souls. Our instincts are based less on our senses now than the expections of society. Read 'The Rainbow', I bet you'll love it. Just read the first chapter to see how he commits his prose to sensuality.

[@24tommy109]

Did you buy yours from lulu? Looks like a nice glossy version. The one I got from amazon isn't the best print quality

[@tylermccartin4954]

Why is there such a huge connection between far right literature and self improvement very interesting, I guess great minds think alike.

[@francisbarrera9868]

Mishima was not far-right lol. He mocked the ideology, just as he did the leftist globalist in his country who brought the influence of the U.S.

[@Excaliburmerlin]

@@francisbarrera9868 not leftists, liberals, not the same thing lol

[@Excaliburmerlin]

This isnt far right lol this isnt political

[@francisbarrera9868]

EXCALIBUR Fair correction.

[@kobemop]

No. The way I see it seems to reek with narcissism and nihilism.

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

Well he was the Last True Samurai.

[@anass5835]

The thinking mind is not bad! Its better to be a free thinker thinking in the moment, being sharp and focused then being a thoughtless,mindless slave just drowsing around in life without a purpose. I dont get why alot of people see thoughts as a bad thing or put it in a negative light. Ofcourse its logic that you need a strong and physically fit body but most people that dont have one is because they lack self awareness (a lack of deep thought)

[@andonasdavid9653]

Mishima is more about the reconciliation of two Nietzschean notions: the Apollonian and the Dionysian. Both Nietzsche and Mishima argue that it's the Apollonian, or the "intensely rationality" of man that has took over modernity. I will contradict you: everyone puts too much emphasis on the rational these days, millenia of natural instinct is discredited in the face of quantifiable data. Mishima talks beyond developing a body, he talks about Thumos ( spiritedness), sacrifice, honour, courage and all other virtues of action and instinct. He calls us to be bold in our actions and be in contact with nature ( hence "Sun" in title), not only about the Steel

[@rubeng9092]

Great author. Great prose. Great ideas. What's not to love?

[@Willlll17]

I can't find this anywhere in the UK, anyone else find it?

[@maisarahmonier2256]

Important idea ur discussing but just saying ur Posture is reeeally getting better bro

[@ElishaLong]

"There are some truths in this world that one cannot see unless one unbends one's posture." Yukio Mishima

[@maisarahmonier2256]

See 😂

[@maisarahmonier2256]

I just googled his name and I got a video of PewDiePie calling him his favorite author too .this is p cool

[@707josh]

What do you mean by his posture?

[@primalg1237]

thanks for the book. i'll check it out.

[@daggerus7466]

Elisha have you read Hard Times Creates Strong Men by Stefan Aarnio? I think you'd really enjoy it :)

[@ElishaLong]

Yes.

[@karelmartel8508]

Yukio stood his ground,a real man he was.

[@ennio7105]

Hi Elisha, do you ever have tried headstand?

[@titsmcghee1086]

No, you’re not first. I am.

[@enlihamzai4217]

Where did you order the book? that cover is tight

[@Giablo1]

I can't believe he committed sepokku, insane. I'll definitely check this out, but you gotta read Musashi :P

[@robertorh7217]

1:26 exactly, thinking does nothing.

[@tittie_master_pope_francis3453]

Spent 95$ on a first printing and as soon as I opened it the book split in half

[@gnosis555]

Great video and great book!!!

[@yato329]

That cat running back and forth 🤣

[@ghuyakalika]

Thank you!!

[@elon_bust]

I got the same version from Caribbean Thule 🌴 very cool

[@r4ven889]

Oh nvm Elisha got us covered with the websites :D

[@menespferaani3301]

Where did you get that edition? Also does it have spelling errors and possible missing pages. The editions on Amazon seem to be shoddy. The lulu link doesn't work.

[@ElishaLong]

Hey bro. This was a print on demand. I forgot the website but when I checked again they stopped printing it.

[@steelstarfitness6290]

Any idea where I can find it?

[@arch3223]

I'm 100% with Mishima. I'm going to die before I get hold. I work around old people and I don't want to experience that, my body giving out and my mind going. I'd rather die before that.

[@tobiaskevorkazito4072]

Thanks for the tip.

[@c4call]

We are at the Rubicon. Will we turn back or will we cross?

[@philandhiswill4517]

Thank You man

[@ElishaLong]

Absolutely man

[@theprettysoul]

"Long Live Masculinity."

[@kobemop]

'Masculinity' is vague it could mean many things.

[@datrandompersononyoutube3061]

Have you ever read goosebumps?

[@ElliottPrendy]

HIGH THUMOOOOOS ☝️🔥

[@eugeneiii2972]

"The world is a giant titty." Bro I gotta subscribe after that line.

[@magic_makes]

I bought this book but it’s so hard to read

[@r4ven889]

Just ordered it :D

[@kalkithekilla2290]

Hi my name is Jordan J Smith i'm currently trying to become a pro fighter and was scared but you showed my that living my own live is more inportent that pleasing the people around my thanks.🥊

[@luissberenguer_]

5 seconds into the video... "I'm going to get this book" :)

[@aidanb4959]

where do you get the book? i've been trying to find it man

[@ElishaLong]

It seems the site I bought from has discontinued the prints

[@liamlait6964]

Hey Elisha, I want to reccommend a book to you that has really trasnfrformed my life since the moment I started to read it. It's called Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by Dr. David R. Hawkins.

[@alexandria5758]

Hey Elisha have you read the book Courage: The joy of living dangerously by Osho? It's a all time favorite of mine and helped me turn my life around. Here's some of my favorite quotes from the book : “They say: Think twice before you jump. I say: Jump first and then think as much as you want!” ― Osho, Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously “Don't try to understand life. Live it! Don't try to understand love. Move into love. Then you will know - and all that knowing will come out of your experiencing. The more you know, the more you know that much remains to be known.” ― Osho, Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously “The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. And the moment you are unafraid of the crowd you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart, the roar of freedom.” ― Osho, Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously “Those who are courageous, go headlong. They search all opportunities of danger. Their life philosophy is not that of insurance companies. Their life philosophy is that of a mountain climber, a glider, a surfer. And not only in the outside seas they surf; they surf in their innermost seas. And not only on the outside they climb Alps and Himalayas; they seek inner peaks. But remember one thing: never forget the art of risking- never, never. Always remain capable of risking. Wherever you can find an opportunity to risk, never miss it, and you will never be a loser. Risk is the only guarantee for being truly alive.” -Osho

[@ElishaLong]

No I haven't but thanks for the recommendation and the awesome quotes.

[@Barbarian646]

Anybody know where I can get this at a reasonable price?

[@veggielord1740]

There has been a reprint recently, you should be able to pick it up for like 20 dollars now.

[@Barbarian646]

@@veggielord1740 I will search, thanks

[@Gabriel_the_Shemite]

Irrelevant to the topic, but I remember a little while ago you recommended watching old school Korean dramas because the men in there were portrayed to masculine. Do you have any recommendations into which K dramas to watch and/or the link to the video in which you elaborated on subject?

[@Alvun416]

I don’t know which Korean drama he was referring to but I have never seen anything masculine about k dramas ever quite the opposite in fact.

[@gilgameschvonuruk4982]

I oppose suicide, I belive life is a gift, and we should use it fullest, but I will still read the book.

[@grantbarnes3678]

Respect.

[@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1]

Do you have any books that can help you have a better relationship with your parents? Specifically, a better relationship with your father?

[@ElishaLong]

There is a great book called "Crucial Conversations"

[@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO1]

Thanks man! I'll make sure to read it.

[@alimd9447]

Believe me Bro, our modern era is so much different than his, We are bombard everyday with S..xual content from everyway, we live in era of intense controlling, savage competetion .....but I must add the way is the same, but the air is more harsh now

[@aliciabasir]

The phrase you choose as the one in the description of the video fits well when one is talking about Mishima. Cynical, worthless people love to degrade anything that is beautiful, mainly out of envy.

[@sgisaza]

a moth writes down its way to the fire.. sees that death is coming.. and there is nothing to do about it... does the moth slow down and enjoy every moment til the end is reached or do you go full force n speed to the flame/end.. what ever... keep fliying but don't crash yourself down

[@billybirch2087]

Nice one

[@aliciaforeveryours9699]

Nice video keep it up

[@nasherbuenafe253]

Read hagakure if you havent

[@haidenwelch2353]

Ok I’ll read it

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

You should review The Book of Five Rings

[@ElishaLong]

I have this and have been recommended countless times but couldn't get into it. Did you read it?

[@drkinferno72]

It’s THE book for men

[@hahaha-pl7ev]

Anyone been playing Ghost of Tsushima?

[@ElishaLong]

How is it? Looks great

[@hahaha-pl7ev]

Elisha Long Honestly amazing, making the connections from these videos to the gameplay and how the main character (Jin) has to sacrifice his strong morals as a samurai to fight against the Mongols and become “The Ghost” is insane. Gameplay and storyline are amazing. I recommend u play it chief. 👌🏾

[@user-gq3rf3us2j]

Didn't that author get beheaded in athemt to revive the old japan back, Or maybe im Just trippin idk.. Either way i enjoy listening to ur wisdom as always😤💪🏻

[@samsonpopov1882]

Hey Elisha..you have to reed this fiction.... The rage of dragons book by Evan Winter.Its a awesome book you are gona live it.

[@ElishaLong]

I have it brother

[@vanivermo]

Nobody: Elisha: “the world is a giant tiddy and were sucking on it” 😂💯

[@tigranpetrosyan1781]

Read Bronze Age Mindset by BAP.

[@ElishaLong]

I did last year

[@marstonsneddon8692]

Hilarious book with some great insights. His podcast is also good

[@r4ven889]

It costs like 200 euros

[@FlutterSwag]

Sounds a lot like the bronze age mindset at some points, just finished that one and this came out at the right moment

[@veggielord1740]

It's no secret that BAP is fan of Yukio Mishima's literature.

[@voidahl1667]

based

[@carnival8789]

Haha this book sounds badass, but I can't tan I'm really northern haha

[@Smooth2218]

elisha, why are you so based? :D

[@cricket62200962]

Intellectualize the flesh

[@usertube140]

I love fascist literature too. I encourage everyone to read as much as they can. A lot better than your pervious sympathetic comments about the Talmud. Glad to see u come around

[@109x3]

Kurt Eggers is essential reading. I can't recommend his books highly enough

[@usertube140]

@HASH SLINGING SLASHER years ago he mentioned it as potential sourse of inspiration. Naive at best.

[@benealvarado5513]

I appreciate you taking your time to shed light on this book to a lot of people who are not aware of his literature. I hope you do keep in mind that his writings were just that only his writings. to his own admission him and his mother conspired for him to get out of military service when he was 18 years old for World war II period. Parents will highly educated and so was he but he had level affairs with the Kabuki dancers which are men dressed up as women. His family was disgusted by this and he went out of his way to act extra macho to make up for it. He refused to stand next to women in pictures or Mary or have relationships friends romantic with any woman that was over 5'2 because he was only 5'4. As far as his little takeover or whatever you refer to it as it was absolutely ludicrous what he did. him and his coat like followers went into basically the Pentagon of Japan took over an office which is now the the office of the United States Marine corps Apache to japan. The bullet holes are still there in the wall from the takeover. He had no business being there it was absolutely insane he was calling for Japan to go back to their ways of separatism and declare war against any Western power in Asia and to take over all the lands but they secured through war too. That is not complete terrorism I don't know what is. He also was constantly firing photographers for taking pictures of him to show his muscles and if his legs were in the picture because he was very insecure about his skinny legs. This man wrote well but it was his make-believe as Lord of the rings. I'm impressed with the fact that you actually took the time to learn about this guy most people in the west know nothing about him even in Japan a lot of people have forgotten all about him and his terrorism. If you have the time I would like suggest to read the five rings by a true samurai the greatest undefeated samurai the only one to retire Mayhimoto Musashi

[@ElishaLong]

Thanks Ben. Appreciate the insight. I have five rings but have yet to really dive in. I will soon

[@jesustyronechrist2330]

It's a great book, but I think it just fueled this dude bro's superiority complex. There's this subtext in the book about a man who struggles with the changing times, where there's no need to be a 24/7 warrior. He was a fighter with no war to fight. The thing is: You can take the book literally or metaphorically: Either be an actual warrior or a "warrior of confidence", having a warrior's mindset and fitness and a union of strength. But If you really wanna take it literally and be a warrior so bad and get a warrior's death, join the military. Get your head blown off by a foreign separatist or something.