Karakia mō te kai | E Rongo
E Rongo, e Rongo
Hōmai ngā tipu
Hei whakakī te tinana
Hei oranga
Au eke Au eke
Hui e! Taiki e!
Rongo guardian of cultivated foods
Provide us with your fruits
To sustain our bodies and provide
Wellbeing
Unified!
Connected and blessed!
This karakia calls upon Rongo, the atua of peace, cultivated food, and wellbeing. It asks for sustenance (ngā tipu) to nourish the body and support life and wellbeing. Often used before eating, this karakia helps to centre gratitude and acknowledge the spiritual and physical importance of food.
E Rongo, e Rongo
Hōmai ngā tipu
Hei whakakī te tinana
Hei oranga
Au eke Au eke
Hui e! Taiki e!
Rongo guardian of cultivated foods
Provide us with your fruits
To sustain our bodies and provide
Wellbeing
Unified!
Connected and blessed!
This karakia calls upon Rongo, the atua of peace, cultivated food, and wellbeing. It asks for sustenance (ngā tipu) to nourish the body and support life and wellbeing. Often used before eating, this karakia helps to centre gratitude and acknowledge the spiritual and physical importance of food.