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How to Use Egg for Purification <with Water> (Option B)
Spiritual hygiene in the form of purification rituals are an essential part of Odinani. Using an egg for purification is a powerful method to cleanse oneself of negative energies and restore spiritual balance. This post will guide you through an effective purification technique using an egg and water.
How to Use an Egg for Purification <A Step-by-Step Guide> (Option A)
In Odinani, the practice of using an egg for purification is a powerful and symbolic ritual that can help to cleanse the body, spirit, and soul of negative energies. This guide will walk you through the process, to ensure that you can perform the ritual with intention and in the right way.
The Sacred Practice of Libation (Itu Sa Ihe na Ana)
Libation, known as "Itu Sa Ihe na Ana" in Odinani, is a sacred practice that serves multiple spiritual purposes. It is a ritual of offering, acknowledgment, and communication with the spiritual and natural realms by pouring liquid or throwing food on the ground or towards the earth (Ana).
How to Use Akilu (Bitter Kola) for Igo Mmuo
Akuilu or Akilu—Bitter kola, known for its effective spiritual and medicinal properties, is an important item that can be used in Igbo spiritual practices, especially in Igo Mmuo (spiritual veneration or meditation). This powerful fruit of nature is believed to open spiritual senses like sight or clear vision, cleanse negative energies, and bring about positive transformations.
