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The Sacred Role of the Ilé in Yorùbá Spiritual Development
In Yorùbá spirituality, the ilé is a sacred house where spiritual training, ancestral reverence, and communal learning unfold. Under the guidance of elders, ọmọ ilé (children of the house) align with their Orí inú—their inner spiritual head—and grow toward fulfilling their ayànmọ̀, or destiny. Through daily ritual, discipline, and mentorship, the ilé becomes a womb of transformation, shaping character, wisdom, and sacred purpose.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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