The Jedi Codes are some of the most important laws available within The Order. It is vital that all Jedi who seek the light-side of the Force follow these codes, laws, tenets, et cetera. These laws were forged to enforce the general behavior and discipline expected from all Jedi. Although these laws are subject to alteration, it is a Jedi’s responsibility to adapt to any changes made within these laws.
The Jedi Mantra is one of, if not, the most important Jedi Codes to exist. Although many versions of this code have been created, the traditional five-line code is:
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Emotion, yet peace.
Ignorance, yet knowledge.
Passion, yet serenity.
Chaos, yet harmony.
Death, yet the Force.
The extended version of the Jedi Mantra consists of more information than the traditional version and provides more detailed expectations of a Jedi.
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There is no emotion; there is peace.
There is no ignorance; there is knowledge.
There is no passion; There is serenity.
There is no death; there is only the Force.
A Jedi does not act for personal power or wealth but seeks knowledge and enlightenment.
A Jedi never acts from hatred, anger, fear, or aggression but acts when calm and at peace with the Force.
Jedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy.
Jedi use the powers to defend and to protect, never to attack others.
Jedi respect life, in any form.
Jedi serve others rather than ruling over them, for the good of the galaxy.
Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training.
The Jedi are the guardians of civilization, yet do not allow civilization to destroy needlessly.
A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for aggression or personal gain.
A corollary of the Code was "A Jedi does not act for personal power."
The lightsaber is the symbol of the members of the Jedi Order.
If a Jedi ignites his lightsaber, he must be ready to take a life.
Jedi respect each other, and all other life forms.
Jedi must put the needs of the community above the needs of individuals.
A Jedi must protect the weak and defenseless from evil.
Jedi must always cooperate in battle or crisis.
Jedi must not have wants; self-reliance must be shown.
Jedi are forbidden from ruling others.
A Jedi Master may not have more than one Padawan.
A Jedi will not kill an unarmed opponent.
A Jedi will not take revenge.
A Jedi does not cling to the past.
The Jedi do not believe in killing their prisoners.
