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Ìgọkẹ: Rising with Orí and Orí inú in Yorùbá Spirituality
In Yorùbá spirituality, Ìgọkẹ means to rise — the sacred climb of life. Our ayànmọ̀ (destiny) is carried by Orí, guided by Orí inú, and steadied by Ìwà (character). Ancestors and Òrìṣà support us, not by curse or favor, but by keeping us in balance. True ascent is not status, but alignment: rising again and again with Àṣẹ, until we fulfill the destiny chosen in Ọ̀run.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20245 min read
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