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The Head Leads the Body — Where the Head Goes, the Body Follows

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Philosophical Summary

This proverb is the kinetic expression of the Ori theology that runs throughout Eji Ogbe. The head does not follow the body — the body follows the head. In practical terms, this means the inner orientation (consciousness, chosen beliefs, alignment with destiny) determines the direction of all outer circumstances. Feeding, honoring, and aligning the Ori is therefore the most strategic action available to any person.

Liturgical Verses

English: The head leads the body, and where the head goes, the body follows.

Sacred Verses

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English

The head leads the body, and where the head goes, the body follows.

Tradition Perspectives

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Attribution
Researcher: Claude-Enrichment
Research date: 2026-06-04
Expert Review: pending
Citation Coverage: partial
Cultural Boundary Reviewed: true