The Legend of Lule The Secret of Divine Initiation

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The Legend of Lule (The Secret of Divine Initiation)

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By Dr. Bhuka B. M. Bijumiro

Introduction to Parents

The ‘Legend of Lule’ was always my favorite of all the legends ever narrated to me in my youth. I do not claim to have retold the entire legend in its detail in the same way my father or mother narrated it when I was a young boy. I am sure that over the years, I must have forgotten some specific features. There may be individuals who remember more of the legend’s fine points. If you are one of those, please feel free to write to me about what you remember so we may retell the detailed legend and contribute to enrich the world with this wonderful story.

At the time this legend was narrated to me, I knew nothing about spirituality or mysticism, as I understand it now. The ‘Legend of Lule’ is truly one of mystic wisdom and only those of you who have been exposed to mystic wisdom can truly comprehend or identify the spiritual jewels of divine wisdom concealed there.

Its mystic jewel ornament is revealed in the simple words that are found in Lule’s mythological song:

Chorus: Agaalibunduka (pronounced as Ah-gaa-lee-boon-doo-kah)

Ne mmulisa n’ankuba Omulawo
Agaalibunduka.
Ne mbuuka ne ngwa mu ggulu.
Agaalibunduka!
Gye nsanze Bakama bange.
Agaalibunduka

The African word agaalibunduka that is the chorus to the song is a reference to the state of old age when one walks with difficulty. However, its arcane meaning is a reference to the time of departure from the physical world through death. It stems from the verb okubunduka, which also means, “to spill out” or “gushing water.” To the ancients, water symbolized life. Hence, the reference is to the time when life gushes from the body.

Translation:

And when I was ripe she hit me with a ladle Ah-gar-lee-boon-doo-kah

And I jumped and landed into heaven
Ah-gar-lee-boon-doo-kah

There have I encountered my heavenly Lords. Ah-gar-lee-boon-doo-kah

This legend is always narrated as an oral tradition in the native African language. One who understands the indigenous language may realize its high spiritual content.

Those who denigrate Africa as having been a dark, primitive, and God-less land, since time immemorial, are challenged by the high divine spiritual content found in many myths, legends, folktales, proverbs, parables, and riddles. Ancient African Wise Sages left these wisdom teachings on the much-maligned “Mother” continent of the human family, where the first human beings to walk the earth originated. The sacred content of the teachings was concealed and preserved for those who were spiritually ripe to hear and to understand.

In particular, the ‘Legend of Lule’ is very profound. It reveals the divine esoteric nature of the evolution of the soul when it is ripe and ready for divine instruction. Because of divine spiritual obedience, we are not permitted to reveal all we know of this legend. Therefore, the exact spiritual essence is withheld.

To the reader, and especially the children of the world who may read or hear this legend, I have this to say:

You are born lucky and blessed if you read or listen to the ‘Legend of Lule.’ Lule’s life should be a role model for your spiritual growth and development regardless of the race, religion, or tradition you or your parents may belong to. Oral tradition cuts across racial, religious, cultural, and social-political barriers or differences. It presents morals and universal spiritual truths that are found across the planet.

Equipped with this understanding, I am sure children everywhere will find entertainment in this particular legend. Additionally, they will also discover rich spiritual wisdom transmitted from humanity’s earliest beginnings in Africa and left behind to enhance spiritual understanding and enjoyment for all people of the world.

Bhuka B.M. Bijumiro-Jjumiro

Chapter 2
LULE THE POTTER’S SON

Lule’s father was a potter by profession. He made all kinds of water pots, cooking pots, plates, ensumbi (Pronounced: en-soom-bee that are water pitchers). Lule’s father also made amatogero (cauldrons or large cooking pots).

Of all the articles made of clay, Lule liked the ensumbi (pitchers). For some reason, he was fascinated by their small cute shape. He loved to drink water from the pitcher that his father gave him as a gift for his obedience.

Lule’s mother had taught him the ancient song, “Ga mu nsumbi,” reminding him to always be careful with works of clay because they easily break. However, there was a hidden meaning to the song. It spoke of the nature and danger of premature death. The song’s deeper meaning was about how delicate human life was, since the physical body can die at any time and life may be lost in an instant.

Lule would always sing the song whose chorus was like this:

Ga mu nsumbi baganda bange ensumbi
Ga mu nsumbi zaatikidde ebweeru
Tunaakola tutya Kitaffe gy’obeera
Laba ng’ensumbi zaatikidde ebweeru!

Translation:

The (water) is of the pitchers, my brethren the pitchers,

Note: The literal translations of these songs do not usually convey the esoteric meaning woven into the culture. The reader will find the meaning as she or he reads on.

The (water) is of the pitchers but the pitchers are broken outside.
What shall we do, Father (to return to your Abode)?
When the pots are broken outside!

In addition to Lule’s busy schedule, he also learned pottery and became very good at this craft. He learned the skill of firing the pots and other clay articles such as plates, bowls, and cups. Lule loved pottery so much that every time he was free, he would be found making clay articles and firing them in the clay ovens.

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