Elédàá

In Yorùbá cosmology, Elédàá represents the aspect of Olódùmarè (the Supreme Being) that personally creates each individual soul. This concept emphasizes the intimate relationship between the divine and human existence, suggesting that every person carries within them a direct connection to their spiritual origin. Elédàá is sometimes used interchangeably with orí inú (inner head), though subtle distinctions exist in various lineages.

The concept of Elédàá is inseparable from the understanding of orí as personal destiny. Before birth, each soul is believed to kneel before Elédàá to receive their àyànmọ́ (chosen destiny). This primordial covenant establishes one's life path, character, and potential. Honoring one's Elédàá through prayer and ritual acknowledgment is considered essential for spiritual alignment and the fulfillment of destiny.