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A thread for those of you who are yet to experience iphehlo:
1. Every mpande/iziko has its unique rules and regulations that operate within the framework yomthetho weshoba/molao wa dingaka.
2. Each school has its own way yokungenisa ithwasana/umkhwetha/motjhonoko.
1. Every mpande/iziko has its unique rules and regulations that operate within the framework yomthetho weshoba/molao wa dingaka.
2. Each school has its own way yokungenisa ithwasana/umkhwetha/motjhonoko.
3. Some bangenisa ngokuphahla some benza umcinjana.
4. If uthwasa ngendlela ka Thokoza, kuyagajekwa/kuyasoselwa. This is a process of seeking your ancestral name and surname, i.e. 'Malepena Motsoahae.
4. Ideally, the name that comes up should be of a known person.
4. If uthwasa ngendlela ka Thokoza, kuyagajekwa/kuyasoselwa. This is a process of seeking your ancestral name and surname, i.e. 'Malepena Motsoahae.
4. Ideally, the name that comes up should be of a known person.
If it isn't immediately traceable, someone will know in the family.
5. If you're undergoing lefehlo ko Makhosi, you might dream of your name or use your surname, e.g Makhosi Tsoaeli
6. Lesedi (lefehlo la Sesotho) you dream of your name. Similar situation with Camagu phehlo.
5. If you're undergoing lefehlo ko Makhosi, you might dream of your name or use your surname, e.g Makhosi Tsoaeli
6. Lesedi (lefehlo la Sesotho) you dream of your name. Similar situation with Camagu phehlo.
During this process yokuthwasa, you go through phases, with strict protocol and ritual where necessary. You and your gobela rely heavily on your dreams to guide the way.
This is where the myth of ukuthwasisa ngamadlozi, without a gobela, comes in. You need a more experienced elder in your fraternity to observe ritual and practice for you. Awuyazi imithi, don't lie to yourself.
Also, your dreams will guide you if your gobela is dodgy even if you were guided to them. If you were not guided and went through referral, they will say if unsatisfied.
Humble yourself to this process, but also know when to leave a hopeless situation.
Humble yourself to this process, but also know when to leave a hopeless situation.
Iphehlo may appear informal with regards to umthetho waseNingizimu, kodwa akuyona into yokudlala. Treat it with the formality and respect it deserves.
Rea utlwana akere? Good
Rea utlwana akere? Good
I'd like to reiterate that there's no such thing as ukuthwasisa because in essence, sonke sithwasiswa ngamadlozi. If you're at the stage of still dreaming of medicines and symbols of the work, stay put please. Waiting can feel tedious, but going to a dark gobela is worse.
*ukuthwasiswa ngamadlozi (as in one man, by yourself, island)
