The "unknown" aspect of Umbanda is perhaps most tragic when one observes its ritual practices. The Gira (the ceremony) is a theater of humility. While other religions may focus on grandeur or dogmatic purity, Umbanda is pragmatic. The figure of the Preto-Velho , who speaks slowly and smokes a pipe, teaches the value of patience and forgiveness in a frantic modern world. The Caboclo teaches strength and connection to nature. The literature surrounding Umbanda emphasizes that this is a religion of "doing"—healing the sick, comforting the sorrowful—rather than merely "believing." By focusing on the act of charity, Umbanda subverts the hierarchy of traditional religious institutions, democratizing spiritual power.
O canal de comunicação entre o plano físico e as entidades (Pretos Velhos, Caboclos, Crianças, Exus, etc.).
A rica fusão de elementos católicos, indígenas, africanos e do espiritismo codificado por Allan Kardec. O Que Você Aprende em Obras de Doutrina Umbandista?
Para deixar de ser "desconhecida", é preciso entender os fundamentos que regem os terreiros: