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ch’ulel
Being linked to the soul. An individual must be vigilant to ensure the ch’ulel does not escape the body — it is not a possession but a relationship that requires tending.
Etymology
Tsotsil, a Mayan language spoken in Chiapas, Mexico. The word implies that the soul is not automatically secured within a person but must be actively maintained and watched over.