ODU IFA IKA OSE- BABALAWO OBANIFA COMMENTARIES ON ODU IFA IKA
OSE
In this work Babalawo Obanifa shall make succinct commentaries
On Odu Ifa Ika Ose. This brief commentaries On Odu Ifa Ika
Ose shall
be useful to any practicing Babalawo and Ifa practitioners who want to have an in-depth knowledge of Odu Ifa Ika Ose. It will also provide valuable information for those
that are born by Odu Ifa Ika Ose during their Itelodu/Ikosedaye. The work will
explore inter alia; What is Odu Ifa Ika Ose? Who are the associates or affiliated Orisa/Irunmole with Odu Ifa Ika Ose? What are
the taboos of Odu ifa Ika Ose? What are the congenial or favorable occupations or professions
for those born by Odu Ifa Ika Ose during their Itelodu/Ikosedaye? Some likely
names that can be given to those born by Odu
ifa Ika ose during their
Ikosedaye/Itelodu. Some sacred messages contain inside Odu Ifa Ika Ose and
Commentaries On them. All these aforementioned will be the major focus of this
work.
What is Odu Ifa Ika Ose?
Ika Ose is one of the 256 Odu
in the arrangement of sacred Odu
Ifa, It fall in the categories Of Amulu. It symbol usually appear on Ifa
divination tray thus:
I II
II I
I II
II II
Who are the associates or affiliated Orisa/Irunmole
with Odu Ifa Ika Ose?
By this, we mean who are the associate or affiliated
Orisa/Irunmole that those who are born
by Odu Ifa Ika ose during their Itelodu/Ikosedaye can have along with their Ifa
in t other o have a problem free life. The common identifiable Orisa and
Irunmole Of Odu Ifa Ika Ose are:
Ifa,Ori,Esu Odara,Obatala,Ogun, Sango,Obaluaye,Osun and Egbe .Each of this Orisa/Irunmole
have their individual function thus:
v Ifa will help in area of divine direction,
success, victory, protection , progress and general well being
v Orisa Ibeji- for
fertily/child bearing
v Ori will facilitate the actualization of destiny,
protection, victory, elevation, comfort, joy, and self-actualization
v Esu-Odara for providing protection, sanctuary, direction, and progress
v Orisanla/Obatala - for longevity, leadership,
success and elevation
v Ogun – for protection against enemies and
victory
v Sango – for
protection against enemies and victory
v Obaluaye aids in protection against ill health and untimely death
v Osun - for provision
and maintenance of compatible spouse, Fertility in term of childbearing, child
care and upbringing.
v Egbe – to facilitate attainment of leadership,
progress and general wellbeing, child bearing and relationship balance.
What are the taboos of Odu ifa Ika Ose?
By this, we are referring
to both animate and inanimate object such as plant and animals and behaviors
that those born by Odu Ifa Ika Ose during their Itelodu//Ikosedaye must avoid
in other to have a problem free life. Below is some of the commonly
ascertainable taboo of Odu Ifa Ika Ose. People born by Odu Ifa Ika Ose must avoid
the following:
Ø They must never engage
in palm-oil or palm oil related business, the main reason for this taboo is to
avoid unconsummated fortune and disappointment.
Ø They must never use
the palm-bird for anything, to avoid the sterility.
Ø They must never be
disobedient to his parents and guardians, to avoid unconsummated fortune and
disappointment in life.
Ø They must never use
Igun(vulture) and Akala birds ; to avoid unrealized dreams and ambitions in
life.
Ø They must never engage in conspiracy against anyone ,to avoid the wrath of the all
the Irunmole and Orisa.
Ø They must avoid
wearing red and black clothes ; to avoid unconsummated fortune and regrets in
life
What are the congenial or favorable
occupations or professions for those born by Odu Ifa
Ika Ose during their Itelodu/Ikosedaye?
By this we mean, the
sphere of professional life that those born Odu Ifa Ika Ose can be more successful and thrive. People born
by Odu Ifa Ika Ose get more favor
success in profession like
business/trade, Soldier, warlord, police or any work that go in line of security.
They are also a good teacher, instructor, counseling, tutor, lecturing, public
speaker, leadership- politician/state man, spiritualist -such as Babalawo, diviner,
psychic, Ifa and Orisa priest and priestessetc.
Some sacred names that can be given to those
born by Odu Ifa Ika Osa during Ikosedaye /Itelodu
Some of the names
that can be given to those born by this Odu during their Itelodu/Itefa are derive from the positive characters in
Odu Ifa Ika Ose .Such names exist in
male and female categories .
Male
§ Ifagbamila – Ifa
comes to my rescue
§ Ifasegun – Ifa is
victorious
§ Ifakorede – Ifa
brings all Ire of life
Female
§ Alayode – here
comes the embodiment of joy
§ Ifasayo – Ifa
brings me joy
§ Osunyemi – Osun
befits me
Some sacred Messages Inside Odu Ifa Ika Ose
And Commentaries On them
1. Ifa says that it
foresees Ire (blessing) of childbearing for a barren/sterile woman. Ifa advises
this woman to offer ebo with two hens, two pigeons and money. She also needs to
feed the Orisa of Ibeji as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:
Ika seresere
Dia fun Ega
Ti nmoju ekun
sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gbo ebo n be o rubo
Translation
Ika seresere
This is Ifa’s message
for Ega, the palm bird
When lamenting her inability
to have her own child
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
It was Ega that is
suffering from age long infertility she has visited many medicine man without
success,. Her bareness has become a great source of concern for her she however
strive to continue to try . She adds two to three and went to Ika seresere for
Ifa consultation. The Awo advised her to Offer ebo with two hens, two pigeon,
and money .she was advised to venerate Orisa ibeji accordingly, she perform the
sacrifice. The Babalawo make Ifa medicine for her. Consequently she become pregnant,
she deliver safely and have a child of her own. Life pleases her, she begin to
praise her Awo ,Ifa and Olodumare
Ika seresere
Dia fun Ega
Ti nmoju ekun
sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
Ka wa ba nib a jebutu
omo
Translation
Ika seresere
This is Ifa’s message
for Ega, the palm bird
When lamenting her inability
to have her own child
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not too
far
Join us in the midst
of many children
Commentaries
The sacred message
contain in the first stanza of this
Odu as exhibit by Ega to overcome
her age long barrenness is that of courage and spirit of keeping trying until your
dream come true. It is true that it can be frustrating to watch everyone else’s dreams come true while knowing your own are slipping
farther and farther away from becoming a reality. In such situation you need to put on courage
in this sense is to develop the taught that will always say I will try tomorrow
even though I fail today. In most Cases, the moment you try to quit is usually
the moment right before miracle happen. Don’t ever give up.
II.
Ifa says that there
is a particular business that this person engages in. Ifa warns this person to
move away from this business because it can never favor him/her. If he/she continues
with this business everything that he/she has in life will be ruined. Ifa
advises this person to go and look for another line of business. It is also a
taboo for this person to deal in palm-oil or palm-oil related business. He/she
should offer Ebo with four pigeons, four guinea-fowl and money. on this, Ifa
says:
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Aja won o gbohun
Orisa
Omo bibi inu won o
gbohun baba won o
Dia fun Layoode
Omo asowo epo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O ko eti ogbonin si
ebo
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Aja does not hear the
voice of Orisa
And children do not
hear the voice of their parents
Ifa’s message for
Layoode
Who deals in palm-oil
business
She was advised to
offer ebo
She refused to comply
Layoode was an ardent
palm oil dealer. she was advised by her parent and her family to desist from
the trade because of certain foreseeable
loss, she went to make ifa consultation with Arani-kase-kase who advise her accordingly
to change her line of trade from palm oil trade and advise her to offer ebo
with the following materials ; four pigeons, four guinea-fowl and money. She refuse
to complied,, she even went to the extent of pawning all her belonging to
invest in palm oil trade. In the course of conveyance of her consignment. The ship
capsize. She had noting than to jump into river to save her investment wish
cost her fortune. It was with regret he remember his Babalwo advise
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Aja won o gbohun
Orisa
Omo bibi inu won o
gbohun baba won o
Dia fun Layoode
Omo asowo epo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O ko ko o ru’bo
Owo epo kan
Owo epo kan
Ti e nse lodo
Ni ko je ki e wale mo
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Aja does not hear the
voice of Orisa
And children do not
hear the voice of their parents
Ifa’s message for
Layoode
Who deals in palm-oil
business?
She was advised to
offer ebo
She refused to comply
It is that palm-oil
business
And that palm-oil
enterprise
That you engaged in
the riverside
That prevented you
from returning home
Commentaries
The major lesson in
this stanza emphasis the essence of listening to preponderance of wise counsel especially
if it is coming from various quarters. We should always seek guidance on trade
or profession compatible with our destiny. Man must leave according to their
nature. If plant cannot live according to it nature it die , so is man.
III.
Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo for longevity. He or she should offer ebo with eight pigeons, eight guinea-fowls, eight
roosters and money. he/she also needs to
venerate and feed Obatala with 16 land snails
and 16 yams. He/she also has to feed Ifa with eight rats, eight fish, one hen
and palm-oil. On this, Ifa says:
Apandilero nii foju
gbomi
Dia fun Owo
Tii se iya Orisa
Ohun re ile Aye
alainiku
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Omo owo won kii ku
loju owo
Orunmila, ma jee ki
ng ku
Loju eni yii nferan
mi o
Omo ese won kii ku
loju ese
Orunmila, ma jee ki
ng ku
Loju eni yii nferan
mi o
Translation
The broken plate uses
its face to collect water
Ifa’s message for
Owo,
The mother of Orisa
Who is going enjoy
logevity
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
The children of Owo
will not die in the presence of Owo
Orunmila please do
not let me die
In the presence of
those who love me
The children of Ese
will not die in the presence of Ese
Orunmila please do
not let me die
In the presence of
those who love me
IV.
Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo for victory over enemies. This enemy is strong and tough.
If he/she did not desist, he/she may end up losing his/her life. Ifa advises
this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. He/she also needs
to feed Ifa with one hen, and feed Ogun with one rooster. While feeding the
Ogun they need to shoot a gun. On this, Ifa says:
Akase
Akase
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa nbe nirogun ota
omo araye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Translation
Akase
Akase
They cast Ifa for
Orunmila
When he was in the
midst of enemies
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Orunmila was in the
mist of enemies, his enemies were so
many and they are tough. They are hell bent on pulling Orunmila down. Orunmila
consult some awo who are his former student for ifa consultation. He was advice
to offer ebo with to Esu and venerate
Ogun. Orunmila complied .That his how orunmila overcome all the enemies. , Those
that did not change their bad way toward Orunmila loss their life in the
process. Orunmila was happy he said, that is what ifa has predicted,
Akase
Akase
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa nbe nirogun ota
omo araye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
A ba ka n rigidi
Ka fi ibon se won
Eruku a tala bo ota
Translation
Akase
Akase
They cast Ifa for
Orunmila
When he was in the
midst of enemies
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Let us fold them like
a bundle
And send a gun bullet
to them
The cloud of smoke
wills envelope the enemies
V.
Ifa advises a barren
woman to offer ebo of childbearing. She should offer EBO with eight guinea-fowls, eight hens, eight pigeons
and money. she also needs to feed Obatala with one whole deer. There is
misunderstanding here and misunderstanding had being long. Ifa says that
Obatala is already angry with the whole family because of this crises going on.
There is an urgent reason for them to settle this crisis and feed Obatala with
the deer. On this, Ifa says:
Aba kole bere
Ile i ba jo
A ba kole gogoro
I ba mu kan’run
A ba ti ibi ikoso-yii
lo ibi ana
I ba jin
Dia fun Akule
Ti n sunkun omo rode
Ika
O feyinti moju ekun
sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
Ire wa a de tuturu
Eni to laja fun won
lode Ika
Ka maa pee ni Alaaja
Translation
Had we build the
house with wick
The house would have
caught fire
Had we built the
house like a cone
The house would have
reached heaven
Had we moved from
this settlement to the settlement of the previous day
It would have being a
long journey
Ifa’s message for
Akule
When crying to Ika
land because of children
When lamenting her
inability to have her own babies
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
Before long not too
far
Join us in the midst
of many children
The person who
settled the misunderstanding for the inhabitants of Ika land
Let that person be
given the title of Alaaja
VI.
Ifa says that all the
steps that this person had taken in the past had never manifested successfully.
Even the ebo and rituals that this person had perform in the past were not accepted.
Ifa now recommends for this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, one
matured she-goat and money. she also needs to feed Esu with either one rooster or
one he-goat. That is when all his undertakings will come out successfully. On
this, Ifa says:
Akase
Akase
Arami-kase-kase
Dia fun Igun awo Aye
Dia fun Akala awo ode
Orun
Igun awo Aye
Ko gbe ebo yii de
Iwarun
Akala awo ode Orun
Koo gbe ebo yii de
Ibuda
Esu Odara
Ki o ba ni na ado ase
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arami-kase-kase
They cast Ifa for
Igun the awo of this world
And also for Akala
the awo of heaven
They were advised to
offer ebo
They complied
Now Igun the Awo of
this world
Please carry this ebo
to Iwarun
And Akala the awo of
heaven
Please move this ebo
to Ibuda
And Esu Odara
Help us point your
Ase to it
VII.
Ifa says that it foresees victory for this
person. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with three roosters, three hens and money.
he/she also needs to feed Ogun with one matured he-goat, one male dog and all
the other materials for feeding Ogun. On this, Ifa says:
Ika seresere
Dia fun Ogun Onija
Oole
Ejemu Oniwonran
Otele girigiri rebi
ija
Igba ti ngbogun lo
Ejigbomekun eseji
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni laruuse
ogun
Translation
Ika seresere
He cast Ifa for Ogun
the Onija Oole
The Ejemu of
Oniwonran land
He who matches
forcefully to the venue of confrontation
When he was going on
military campaign to Ejigbomekun Eseji land
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too
far
Join us in the midst
of victory
VIII.
Ifa says that there is the need for a
community to offer ebo and feed Osun in order for them to receive the blessing
of child bearing with ease. They should offer
ebo with, two matured pigs, four hens, plenty of Akara(Beans cake), and maize
beer. On this, Ifa says:
Apandi lero nii foju
gbomi
Dia fun Yeyee mi
Otooro-Efon
Omo Eji-gbojo ile ode
Ido
O feyinti, o nfekun
sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
E lo ba mi sipe
f’Osun
Alakole o fagada rela
Translation
The broken plate uses
its face to collect water
Ifa’s message for my
Mother Otooro of Efon land
Offspring of the
rainfall that took over the land of Ido
When she was
lamenting her inability to beget her own babies
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
Please go and help me
plead with Osun
Alakole, who never
uses a broad sword to cut okra
IX.
Ifa advises a leader were this Odu is revealed
to offer ebo against the fight of the Irunmole. Ifa says that if this problem starts,
it is going to be very disastrous. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with
two he-goats and money. they need to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat, they
need to feed Sango with one matured ram, they need to feed Esu Odara with one
rooster, they need to feed Ogun with one rooster, they also need to feed Obaluaye
with one matured he-goat, roasted maize, plenty of palm-oil, plenty of
palm-wine and so on. On this, Ifa says:
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Omo bibi inu won o
gbohun baba won
Aja won o gbohun
Orisa
Dia fun Oba Aye
A bu fun T’orun
Ebo ni won ni won ki
won waa se
Won koti ogbonhin
sebo
Oba n moba lo o
Oba n moba lo
Igbati Sonponna npa
loja-loja o o
Oba nmoba lo o
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
The dog does not hear
the voice of Orisa
And children do not
hear the voice of their parents
Ifa’s message for the
Oba of the world
And also for the Oba
of heaven
They were advised to
offer ebo
Only the Oba of
heaven complied
One Oba is carrying
away the other
One Oba is taking
away the other
When Sanponna is
killing market leaders
One Oba is taking
away the other
X.
Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo so that he will have dominion over what he/she is doing.
He/she also needs to offer ebo so that he will have authority. Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo with four roosters, four hens, plenty of finger rings and
money. on this, Ifa says:
Akasee awo Oba
Dia fun Oba
Oba nsunkun apa oun o
kaye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Apa oba ni yoo ka o
Adabi bi Oruka o ba
kawo
Apa oba ni yoo ka o
Translation
Akasee the awo of Oba
He cast Ifa for the
Oba
When he was lamenting
that he has no dominion over his territory
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The Oba will contain
his territory
Unless if the ring
cannot go round the finger
The authority of the
Oba will go round his domain
XI.
Ifa says that the person for whom this Odu is
revealed shall become a leader and a respected personality in the community.
He/she will be one of the decision makers in his/her community. Ifa advises
this person to offer ebo with four pigeons, four hens and money. He/she also
needs to feed Obatala with 16 snails, and 16 yams. On this, Ifa says:
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Omo bibi inu won o
gbohun baba won
Aja won o gbohun
Orisa
Dia fun Oosanla
Oseeremagbo
Ti n raye apesin
pitipiti
Ebo ni won ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ona o jin
E wa ba ni ni jebutu
ire gbogbo
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
The dog does not hear
the voice of Orisa
And children do not
hear the voice of their parents
Ifa’s message for
Oosanla Oseeremagbo
When going to the
world of leadership and honors
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Before long not too
far
Join us in all ire of
life
XII.
Ifa says that it foresees the Ire of victory
for the person for whom this Odu is revealed. Ifa says that this person will be
victorious over all his/her enemies. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with
one matured he-goat and money. he/she also needs to feed Sango with one matured
ram and 200 pebbles. The Sango icon will stay on the mortar for seven days. On
this, Ifa says:
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Dia fun Olukoso lalu
Jenrola omo arigba
ota segun
Igba ti o n be laarin
Edidi
Ti n be laarin ota
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje tani nperi oba
Too! Emi o peri re
Alado
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Ifa’s message for
Olukoso lalu
Jenrola he who has
200 pebbles to overcome enemies
When he was in the
midst of tribulations
And he was in the
midst of enemies
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Who is plotting
against the Oba
No! I am not plotting
against you Alado
XIII.
Ifa advises this
person to offer ebo against sickness. This sickness will make him/her lean when
it comes. It should ofer ebo with : one matured he-goat and money. on this, Ifa
says:
Ika seresere
Awo Omi lo dia fun
Omi
Eyi to maa r’arun
magbe magbe
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Translation
Ika seresere
The awo of the stream
cast Ifa for the stream
When he was getting
leaner and leaner
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
XIV.
Ifa says that this person will become a leader
in his/her community. He/she will also command a lot of followership. Ifa says
that he/she will have a comfortable place of abode. Ifa advises this person to
offer ebo with four pigeons, four guinea-fowls and money. he/she also needs to
feed Ori with one pigeon and one guinea-fowl. On this, Ifa says:
Ika see awo Ori
Dia fun Ori
Ti n sunkun alaini
ibudo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ona o jin
E wa ba ni latole ire
Translation
Ika see the awo of
Ori
He cast Ifa for Ori
When lamenting his
inability to have a stable place of abode
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too
far
Join us in the midst
of all Ire of life
XV.
Ifa says that this person is going on a
journey and this journey will be very successful for him/her. Ifa says that he/she
will return home with success and accomplishment. Ifa advises this person to
offer ebo with four pigeons, four hens, four guinea-fowls, four ducks, and
money. he/she also needs to feed Ifa with one duck. On this, Ifa says:
Akase
Akase
Arani kase kase
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba nlo sajo to jin
gbooro bi ojo
Ti n lo ree kore kayo
wanu ile
Ebo ni won ni ko waa
se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ona o jin
E wa ba ni bayo
E wa wore o
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arani kase kase
They cast Ifa for
Orunmila
When going on a long
distant journey
And will bring all
Ire and joy back home
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too
far
Come and join us in
the midst of joy
Come and behold all
Ire of life
XVI.
Ifa advises this person
to always play his/her own roles effectively and efficiently and leave the rest
for the others. He/she also needs to encourage the others to perform their own
roles well too. He/she cannot force anyone but can encourage others to emulate him.
Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured she-goat and money. on
this, Ifa says:
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
Omo bibi inu won o gbohun
baba won
Aja won o gbohun Orisa
Dia fun won n’Ife Oodaye
Nibi won ni ki won o se
aye ko dara
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Nje ko le ye lati owo mi
o
Ko le ye
Lowo yin loku ti n o le
so o
Ko le ye lati owo mi o
Ko le ye
Translation
Akase
Akase
Arani-kase-kase
The dog does not hear the
voice of Orisa
And children do not hear
the voice of their parents
Ifa’s message for the
inhabitants of Ife Oodaye
When they were asked to
administer the world very well
They were advised to
offer ebo
Now, it will never go
wrong in my hands
It will never go wrong
It is you that I don’t
know what you can do
It will never go wrong in
my hands
It will never go wrong
Aboru Aboye
Commentaries by Babalawo
Obanifa ,
Copyright: Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone whatsapp contact : +2348166343145, location Ile Ife osun
state Nigeria.
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