Performance of the Pretos Velhos
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Performance of the Pretos Velhos
VOZINHOS AND VÓZINHAS
These are the Pretos Velhos of Umbanda, who in their tours in the terreiros represent strength, resignation, wisdom, love and charity. They are a point of reference for those who seek them, healing, teaching and educating, for those incarnated and disincarnated in need of light and a path to follow.
A Preto Velho represents humility, never showing any kind of feeling of revenge against the atrocities and humiliations suffered in the past. Pretos Velhos help everyone, regardless of color, gender or religion.
In its entirety, it cannot be affirmed that the entities that present themselves at the tours are the same Black Velhos slaves. Many have gone through reincarnation cycles and may have been doctors or philosophers in their previous lives, rich or poor, and to fulfill their spiritual mission and help those in need, they chose to incorporate the form of Pretos Velhos. Others, not even black, but also chose this form of presentation.
Many may be asking: “But then Pretos Velhos not Pretos Velhos?”. The explanation is simple: every spirit that has already reached a certain degree of evolution has the ability to descend under any past form, as it is pure energy, the form is just a consequence of the mission it comes to fulfill on Earth. They can also, in different places, present themselves as doctors, Caboclos or even Exú, depending on the work they come to do. In some cases, if they have permission, they will tell us who they are.
MESSAGE OF PRETO VELHO
The main characteristic of a Preto Velho is that of a counselor; for some, they are like psychologists, friends and confidants, for others, they are those who fight against evil with their mirongas, herbal baths, scratched points, always protected by the Exus de Lei.
The figure of an Velho Preto represents the patience and calm that we all must always have to evolve spiritually, this is its main message.
Some people tend to look for a Preto Velho just to solve material problems, using the work in Umbanda for their own benefit, forgetting to help others. In this regard, these wonderful Spirits of Light always leave an important lesson, that these people, concerned only with themselves, are slaves of their own selfishness, but always try to help them playing “ask obligations”. But among these people, there will always be those who can be taken advantage of, who will soon put on their white clothes, take off their feet and take part in the charity work of the terreiro. This is the wisdom of Preto Velho, knowing how to polish what is good in each one of us.
Pretos Velhos bring the strength of Zambi to all who seek to learn to find their faith, without judging or placing sin on anyone, showing that only the love of God, neighbor and self can change their life and their process of reincarnation cycles , alleviating karmic sufferings and elevating the spirit. Thus, they strengthen everyone spiritually, lightening the weight of each one's burden, and each one can make their suffering lessen or increase, according to the way they face the events of their life: “Each one reaps what he sowed. If you plant wind, you will reap a storm. But, if you understand that fighting will be able to transform your suffering into joy, you will see that you must become aware of your past, learning from mistakes, reaching growth and future happiness. Never be selfish, always pass on what you learn to others. Everything you receive for free, you must also give for free. Only in faith, in love and in charity, will he be able to find his inner path, light and God” – Father Cyprian.
Author of the article: Baba Ipanuje D'Odè