Light side of the Force/Legends

"A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense. Never for attack."

- Yoda

The light side of the Force, formerly known as Ashla, was the side of the Force concerned with goodness. The term "light side" never appears in any of the movies. Instead the Jedi simply refer to this as the Force.

Definition


The largest group of proponents and teachers of the light side were the Jedi Order, who strove to maintain peace and justice throughout the Galaxy. The Jedi were well aware of the dangers of the dark side of the Force and frowned upon its use, as it represented corruption and a disregard for the natural order of the universe. The dark side was considered the domain of the Sith, whom the Jedi attempted to destroy in order to keep the Force in balance. The Jedi embodied their feelings about the Force in their Jedi Code.

The Force played a big part in the Jedi use of a lightsaber, giving them a heightened awareness that kept them from accidentally injuring themselves in combat and allowing them to perform other feats, such as using a lightsaber to deflect incoming fire (as from a blaster bolt). The Force came into play during the construction of a Jedi's lightsaber as well, for both assembling its intricate innards and the initial charging of the power cell. With experience, there were possibly infinite things a Jedi could achieve through use of the light side. The Jedi use their powers to gain greater knowledge rather then their ancient enemies the Sith. Whereas the Sith would use their powers to try to rule the Galaxy the Jedi would use their power to fight to defend it.

Notable Light Side Users
All of the truly great force-sensitives in history, were light-side. They developed deep personal relations with the force, achieving things dark-side users could only dream of, and scoff at. Some of these truly amazing masters were:
 * Yoda
 * Lord Hoth
 * Mace Windu
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Kit Fisto
 * Luke Skywalker
 * Ki-Adi-Mundi
 * Plo Koon
 * Shaak Ti
 * Yaddle
 * Aayla Secura
 * Qui-Gon Jinn
 * Anakin Skywalker
 * Kaja Sinis
 * '''Cin Drallig
 * '''Jedi Exile
 * '''Revan(before he turned to the darkside)
 * '''Malak(Before he turned to the darkside)
 * '''Kyle Katarn
 * '''Ben Skywalker
 * '''Anakin Solo

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Nature of the Light Side
The Light Side of the Force was aligned with happiness, joy, love and benevolence, which some believed nurtured the Light Side and provided insight into its ethical uses. It was generally concerned with the ideas of good, generosity, healing, and wisdom, instead of anger and hasty judgement. In order to achieve harmony with the light side of the Force, its practitioners would often meditate to clear themselves of emotion; particularly negative emotions such as aggression, anger, and hatred, since these were thought to bring on acceptance of the dark side.

Known Light Side Force Powers and Techniques
The Light Side of the Force was generally harder to use than the Dark Side, this being because Dark Side Force Powers are all aggressive and easily fueled by anger and hatred. This allowed Dark Siders to advance faster, but they were no more powerful than the Light Siders. Light Side of the Force abilities are all defensive and passive in nature. While there are Light Side abilities for increasing ones strength or courage, or incapacitating an enemy, none of them are truly aggressive (with the exception of Electric Judgement).
 * Force Healing
 * Ray
 * Electric Judgement
 * Energy
 * Jedi mind trick
 *  Force Persuasion
 * Force Projection
 * Force Meld
 * Hibernation Trance
 * Combustion
 * Alter Environment
 * Force Protection
 * Protection Bubble
 * Force Defend
 * Force Absorb
 * Dissipate Energy
 * Force Blinding
 * Force Jump
 * Malacia
 * Battlemind
 * Morichro
 * Force Stun
 * Force Stasis
 * Force Valor
 * Force Light
 * Force Enlightenment
 * Revitalize
 * Animal Friendship
 * Battle Precognition
 * Droid Disable
 * Force Push
 * Force Sight
 * Force Telekinesis

Behind the scenes
Ashla was the name given to the light side of the Force in early drafts of Star Wars and was established as canon in the Expanded Universe by the Power of the Jedi Sourcebook.

Appearances
Almost All stories in Star Wars Universe including the movies.