A Vital Matters Perspective: Wixárika Language, Worldview, and Spiritual Practic
Wixárika Language, Worldview, and Spiritual Practice
Tutupika Carillo De La Cruz delves into the profound emotional and spiritual dimensions of the Wixárika language, highlighting its unique poetic structure, rich metaphor, and vital role in ceremonial life. Far beyond everyday communication, the Wixárika language is the sacred medium for prayers, songs, and dialogue with deities and ancestors—expressions that cannot be fully translated into Spanish without losing their depth and meaning. Carillo reflects on the specialized spiritual register of the language used by mara’kate (spiritual guides), which demands not only fluency but also deep preparation and reverence. As efforts continue to strengthen the presence of the language in public, social, and educational spaces, this video underscores the importance of preserving and honoring the spiritual richness embedded in Wixárika speech.

