What was a Jedi Knight’s ultimate attachment? As Obi-Wan Kenobi glanced at Luke Skywalker
across the Death Star’s docking bay, he understood that his role was only to protect Luke from
detection. A more experienced master would teach young Skywalker the ways of the Force. Centering
himself, Obi-Wan prepared for his final sacrifice. As he became one with the Force, he
finally understood Yoda’s insistence that “Luminous beings are we. Not this
crude matter.” No longer tied to his body, he und
erstood that the Sith were incapable
of letting go of their mortal selves, craving to hold on to their
power through eternal life. Thanks to Qui-Gon’s spirit, Obi-Wan had learned
to let go of the ultimate attachment: life itself.
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