THE IGBO PEOPLES THEOLOGICAL SPIRITUALITY part seven(7) Inouwa (Reincarnation) Inouwa or Ilouwa is the Igbo belief in reincarnation in their mythology, which translates to English as to come back to the world. Reincarnation is believed to occur between immediate and extended family and sometimes the person who is reincarnated notifies the family, before their death, who they will come back to the world reincarnated. Hence relatives identify the reincarnated ancestor by checking the newborn for body markings/birthmarks or physical features the ancestor had. Statements as well as the behavior of the baby similar to the deceased ancestor is made to confirm the identity of who the child was in their past life. Oracles can also confirm the identity of the baby in their past life. Ọdịnala spirituality is the concept of ‘life after life’. There are two cycles of life here. One cycle of this life is on earth while the other is in the spiritual world i.e. the other side of the realm. There are also two major calls in these cycles: (a). The inner call (which is to co-work with Chukwu in the spiritual world) and (b). The outer call (which is your destiny). The final goal in Ọdịnala is anchored on answering the two calls once and for all in this life time with no too much hassle. Upon dictation of our personal providence (Chi), we are on our ways to our destiny (akalaaka). Actualizing ones destiny entails relating spirituality to humanity on Earth, thus answering the first call. The pattern of life chosen after meeting your destiny point will determine your level of acceptability after death as an ichie (a hallowed ancestor spirit or saint) in the spiritual world. In this case those who did good things on earth after meeting their destiny point; respect the laws of the land (iwu ala); died at ripened age and buried according to the traditions of the Igbo people are usually accepted in the spiritual world to answer the final call. To be continue... Ejike Iloduba @https://m.facebook/groups/1474041249514450?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C6834484407 https://m.facebook/panafricanliberationmovement?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C2883128677
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 07:23:20 +0000
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