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We live in a world that is filled with despair and
hopelessness. If we were to admit it personally, there
is not one of us who hasn’t had the enemy strike hard at us with feelings of
despair at one time or other. We live in the world system, and we fight the evil
on a daily basis. There is a battlefield of the mind where we wrestle against
the powers of darkness. The enemy strikes hard with hopelessness and despair.
It’s deep-seated and it’s everywhere .
But you don’t need to be despair with power of prayers . You can overcome any
act of hopelessness. Below is the extract of one of the powerful Ifa chants
from Odu Ifa Ejiogbe that you can use to invoke your Ori ,Ancestors and Ifa to
action to subdue and overcome despair and hopelessness.
I I
I I
I I
I I
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan bata mon
Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Ori eni
Nijo ti Ori eni n torun bo
wa si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ori eni ni yoo gbeni
Ori eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon
Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Iyee oni
Nijo ti Iyee oni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Iyee eni ni yoo gbeni
Iyee eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon
Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Baba eni
Nijo ti Baba eni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Baba eni ni yoo gbeni
Baba eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon
Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Ikin eni
Nijo ti Ikin eni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ikin eni ni yoo gbeni
Ikin eni ki gbeni tii
Translation
The brightness of afternoon did not last forever
The night darkness of the night did not last for ever
The night did not nail
huff to the legs of horse tightly
This is Ifa message for
one’s Ori (destiny)
When Oris is coming from
heaven to earth
He was advised to offer
ebo
He complied
What is it that will favor one in this state
It is one Ori that will offer
the needed favor
One’s Ori can not failed
to offer the need favor
The brightness of afternoon did not last forever
The night darkness of the night did not last for ever
The night did not nail
huff to the legs of horse tightly
This is Ifa message for
one’s mother
When one’s mother is
coming from heaven to earth
She was advised to offer
ebo
She complied
What is it that will favor one in this state
It is one mother that will offer the needed favor
One’s mother can not failed to offer the need favor
The brightness of afternoon did not last forever
The night darkness of the night did not last for ever
The night did not nail
huff to the legs of horse tightly
This is Ifa message for
one’s father
When One’s father is coming from heaven to earth
He was advised to offer
ebo
He complied
What is it that will favor one in this state
It is one father that
will offer the needed favor
One’s father cannot failed to offer the need favor
The brightness of afternoon did not last forever
The night darkness of the night did not last for ever
The night did not nail
huff to the legs of horse tightly
This is Ifa message for
one’s Ikin
When Ikin is coming from
heaven to earth
He was advised to offer
ebo
He complied
What is it that will favor one in this state
It is one’s Ikin that
will offer the needed favor
One’s Ikin cannot failed
to offer the need favor
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Vivimos en un mundo lleno de desesperación y desesperanza. Si lo admitiéramos personalmente, no hay ninguno de nosotros que no haya tenido al enemigo golpeándonos con sentimientos de desesperación en un momento u otro. Vivimos en el sistema mundial y luchamos contra el mal a diario. Hay un campo de batalla de la mente donde luchamos contra los poderes de la oscuridad. El enemigo ataca con desesperanza y desesperación. Está profundamente asentado y está en todas partes. Pero no necesitas estar desesperado con el poder de las oraciones. Puedes superar cualquier acto de desesperanza. A continuación se muestra el extracto de uno de los poderosos cantos de Ifa de Odu Ifa Ejiogbe que puedes usar para invocar a tus Ori, Ancestros e Ifa a la acción para dominar y superar la desesperación y la desesperanza.
Yo yo
Yo yo
Yo yo
Yo yo
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan bata mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido ori eni
Nijo ti Ori eni n torun bo wa si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ori eni ni yoo gbeni
Ori eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido iyee oni
Nijo ti Iyee oni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Iyee eni ni yoo gbeni
Iyee eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido baba eni
Nijo ti Baba eni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Baba eni ni yoo gbeni
Baba eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido Ikin eni
Nijo ti Ikin eni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ikin eni ni yoo gbeni
Ikin eni ki gbeni tii
Traducción
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es un mensaje de Ifa para el Ori (destino)
Cuando Oris viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
El cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es un Ori que ofrecerá el favor necesario.
Ori no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de necesidad
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es un mensaje de Ifa para la madre de uno
Cuando la madre viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
Ella cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es una madre que ofrecerá el favor necesario.
La madre de uno no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de la necesidad
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es un mensaje de Ifa para el padre de uno
Cuando el padre de uno viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
El cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es un padre que ofrecerá el favor necesario
El padre de uno no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de necesidad
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es el mensaje de Ifa para el Ikin de uno
Cuando Ikin viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
El cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es Ikin quien ofrecerá el favor necesario
Ikin no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de necesidad
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Vivemos em um mundo cheio de desespero e desesperança. Se admitirmos pessoalmente, não há um de nós que não tenha o inimigo atingido-nos com sentimentos de desespero uma vez ou outra. Vivemos no sistema mundial e combatemos o mal diariamente. Há um campo de batalha da mente em que lutamos contra os poderes das trevas. O inimigo ataca com desesperança e desespero. É profundo e está em todo lugar. Mas você não precisa se desesperar com o poder das orações. Você pode superar qualquer ato de desesperança. Abaixo está o extrato de um dos poderosos cânticos Ifa de Odu Ifa Ejiogbe que você pode usar para invocar seus Ori, Ancestrais e Ifa para agir para subjugar e superar o desespero e a desesperança.
Eu eu
Eu eu
Eu eu
Eu eu
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan bata mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Ori eni
Nijo ti Ori eni n torun bo wa si sim
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ori eni ni yoo gbeni
Ori eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido Iyee oni
Nijo ti Iyee oni torun bow a si sim
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Iyee eni ni yoo gbeni
Iyee eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Baba eni
Nijo ti Baba eni n torun bow a siye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Baba eni ni yoo gbeni
Baba eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Ikin eni
Nijo ti Ikin eni n torun bow a siye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ikin eni ni yoo gbeni
Ikin eni ki gbeni tii
Tradução
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem Ifa para Ori (destino)
Quando Oris está vindo do céu para a terra
Ele foi aconselhado a oferecer ebo
Ele obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É um Ori que oferecerá o favor necessário
O Ori não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem da Ifa para a mãe
Quando a mãe está vindo do céu para a terra
Ela foi aconselhada a oferecer ebo
Ela obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É uma mãe que oferecerá o favor necessário
A mãe não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem Ifa para o pai
Quando o pai está vindo do céu para a terra
Ele foi aconselhado a oferecer ebo
Ele obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É um pai que oferecerá o favor necessário
O pai de alguém não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem Ifa para Ikin
Quando Ikin está vindo do céu para a terra
Ele foi aconselhado a oferecer ebo
Ele obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É o único que oferecerá o favor necessário
O Ikin não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
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Odù Ifá
These are the 256 Odù Ifá. The first are the 16 Meji, or Oju Odù. The next 240 Odù Ifá are combinations of the first 16.
The Odù Ifá are patterns of binary code, opened and closed nodules, which represent all of the energies contained in Igba Iwa, The Calabash of Existence, or the Universe.
These are the universal energies that give birth to all given circumstances and situations, all the blessings and misfortunes of the universe are contained within them. They hold the key to all the blessings and all the misfortunes of life and death. The Odù themselves are the oracles of the Yorùbá divination systems of Ifá, Obi, and Merindinlogun.
It is through the knowledge of these energies, called Odù Ifá, that Babalawo and Iyanifa are able to work with individuals to achieve the greatest potential of their destiny. It is through these Odù Ifá that priests and priestesses of Oriṣa can help people to repair their Orí’s and better themselves.
The Odù Ifá are like blueprints to all the energies possible in the universe. Each has verses of esoteric knowledge associated with it along with medicines, rituals, and sacrifices that accompany each of the 256 Odù.
Included in this listing of the 256 chapters of Odù Ifá are the names and aliases of the Odù as taught in my lineage of Ifá, which is from Oyo State, Nigeria. Please note that the names and fixed esoteric order of the Odù Ifá may differ from lineage to lineage.
Ifa sees fortunes for all believers this year. People will prosper over their businesses. Those who are planning to travel out of their place of birth will prosper there. For manifestation of this prophesy, people need to make ebo with two tortoises, 2 cocks, 2 hens, 2 pigeons, money and two cutlasses. After making the ebo, the two tortoises or one will be given back to the person. In other words, if at all tortoise would be killed for the ebo, it should be one. Also, the parents of anybody who is sick should make sacrifice with the above items except cutlasses. On this, Ifa says:
Pere n ko to oni se
A difa fun Otu
Lojo to n sunkun ire gbogbo lo si ode Ipapo
Igba Otua rahun meji
Lo la yebeyebe bi Oba Ereke
Pere n ko to oni se
Cast Ifa for Otu
When longing for all good things while going to the city of Ipapo
It was when Otu sacrificed two tortoises
That he became as rich as the king of Ereke town
The above verse talked about a man known at Otu. He went for divination when he was poor and was planning to change environment to Ipapo town. He was advised to make ebo whose items included two cutlasses and two tortoises. On getting to Ipapo, he went into farming with the two cutlasses. When he was working in the farm one day, he found a pot of hidden money. He came home and returned to his home town in Ife. He didn’t leave the tortoise behind. One day, the child of olofin was sick and the ebo recommended was two tortoises. They were looking for the tortoise but couldn’t find until somebody informed them there were two in the house of Otu. They went there and Otu demended for a lot of things. Olofin provided him all those things and collected the tortoises. They made ebo for the child of Olofin and he was healed. Another verse of Oturameji that supports that people will profit over their businesses is below:
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Vivimos en un mundo lleno de desesperación y desesperanza. Si lo admitiéramos personalmente, no hay ninguno de nosotros que no haya tenido al enemigo golpeándonos con sentimientos de desesperación en un momento u otro. Vivimos en el sistema mundial y luchamos contra el mal a diario. Hay un campo de batalla de la mente donde luchamos contra los poderes de la oscuridad. El enemigo ataca con desesperanza y desesperación. Está profundamente asentado y está en todas partes. Pero no necesitas estar desesperado con el poder de las oraciones. Puedes superar cualquier acto de desesperanza. A continuación se muestra el extracto de uno de los poderosos cantos de Ifa de Odu Ifa Ejiogbe que puedes usar para invocar a tus Ori, Ancestros e Ifa a la acción para dominar y superar la desesperación y la desesperanza.
Yo yo
Yo yo
Yo yo
Yo yo
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan bata mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido ori eni
Nijo ti Ori eni n torun bo wa si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ori eni ni yoo gbeni
Ori eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido iyee oni
Nijo ti Iyee oni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Iyee eni ni yoo gbeni
Iyee eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido baba eni
Nijo ti Baba eni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Baba eni ni yoo gbeni
Baba eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido Ikin eni
Nijo ti Ikin eni n torun bow a si aye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ikin eni ni yoo gbeni
Ikin eni ki gbeni tii
Traducción
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es un mensaje de Ifa para el Ori (destino)
Cuando Oris viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
El cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es un Ori que ofrecerá el favor necesario.
Ori no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de necesidad
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es un mensaje de Ifa para la madre de uno
Cuando la madre viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
Ella cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es una madre que ofrecerá el favor necesario.
La madre de uno no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de la necesidad
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es un mensaje de Ifa para el padre de uno
Cuando el padre de uno viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
El cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es un padre que ofrecerá el favor necesario
El padre de uno no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de necesidad
El brillo de la tarde no duró para siempre.
La noche la oscuridad de la noche no duró para siempre
La noche no clavó firmemente las patas del caballo
Este es el mensaje de Ifa para el Ikin de uno
Cuando Ikin viene del cielo a la tierra
Se le aconsejó que ofreciera ebo
El cumplio
¿Qué es lo que favorecerá a uno en este estado?
Es Ikin quien ofrecerá el favor necesario
Ikin no puede dejar de ofrecer el favor de necesidad
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Vivemos em um mundo cheio de desespero e desesperança. Se admitirmos pessoalmente, não há um de nós que não tenha o inimigo atingido-nos com sentimentos de desespero uma vez ou outra. Vivemos no sistema mundial e combatemos o mal diariamente. Há um campo de batalha da mente em que lutamos contra os poderes das trevas. O inimigo ataca com desesperança e desespero. É profundo e está em todo lugar. Mas você não precisa se desesperar com o poder das orações. Você pode superar qualquer ato de desesperança. Abaixo está o extrato de um dos poderosos cânticos Ifa de Odu Ifa Ejiogbe que você pode usar para invocar seus Ori, Ancestrais e Ifa para agir para subjugar e superar o desespero e a desesperança.
Eu eu
Eu eu
Eu eu
Eu eu
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan bata mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Ori eni
Nijo ti Ori eni n torun bo wa si sim
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ori eni ni yoo gbeni
Ori eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia divertido Iyee oni
Nijo ti Iyee oni torun bow a si sim
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Iyee eni ni yoo gbeni
Iyee eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Baba eni
Nijo ti Baba eni n torun bow a siye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Baba eni ni yoo gbeni
Baba eni ki gbeni tii
Osan ni o san pe-pe
Oru ni o ru pe-pe
Oru ni ko kan baba mon Esin lese pinpin
Dia fun Ikin eni
Nijo ti Ikin eni n torun bow a siye
Woni ko rubo
O si gbo ebo neb o rubo
Kini o gbeni bayii oo
Ikin eni ni yoo gbeni
Ikin eni ki gbeni tii
Tradução
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem Ifa para Ori (destino)
Quando Oris está vindo do céu para a terra
Ele foi aconselhado a oferecer ebo
Ele obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É um Ori que oferecerá o favor necessário
O Ori não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem da Ifa para a mãe
Quando a mãe está vindo do céu para a terra
Ela foi aconselhada a oferecer ebo
Ela obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É uma mãe que oferecerá o favor necessário
A mãe não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem Ifa para o pai
Quando o pai está vindo do céu para a terra
Ele foi aconselhado a oferecer ebo
Ele obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É um pai que oferecerá o favor necessário
O pai de alguém não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
O brilho da tarde não durou para sempre
A escuridão da noite não durou para sempre
A noite não acertou em cheio as pernas do cavalo.
Esta é uma mensagem Ifa para Ikin
Quando Ikin está vindo do céu para a terra
Ele foi aconselhado a oferecer ebo
Ele obedeceu
O que é que favorecerá um nesse estado
É o único que oferecerá o favor necessário
O Ikin não pode deixar de oferecer o favor necessário
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Odù Ifá
These are the 256 Odù Ifá. The first are the 16 Meji, or Oju Odù. The next 240 Odù Ifá are combinations of the first 16.
The Odù Ifá are patterns of binary code, opened and closed nodules, which represent all of the energies contained in Igba Iwa, The Calabash of Existence, or the Universe.
These are the universal energies that give birth to all given circumstances and situations, all the blessings and misfortunes of the universe are contained within them. They hold the key to all the blessings and all the misfortunes of life and death. The Odù themselves are the oracles of the Yorùbá divination systems of Ifá, Obi, and Merindinlogun.
It is through the knowledge of these energies, called Odù Ifá, that Babalawo and Iyanifa are able to work with individuals to achieve the greatest potential of their destiny. It is through these Odù Ifá that priests and priestesses of Oriṣa can help people to repair their Orí’s and better themselves.
The Odù Ifá are like blueprints to all the energies possible in the universe. Each has verses of esoteric knowledge associated with it along with medicines, rituals, and sacrifices that accompany each of the 256 Odù.
Included in this listing of the 256 chapters of Odù Ifá are the names and aliases of the Odù as taught in my lineage of Ifá, which is from Oyo State, Nigeria. Please note that the names and fixed esoteric order of the Odù Ifá may differ from lineage to lineage.
Ifa sees fortunes for all believers this year. People will prosper over their businesses. Those who are planning to travel out of their place of birth will prosper there. For manifestation of this prophesy, people need to make ebo with two tortoises, 2 cocks, 2 hens, 2 pigeons, money and two cutlasses. After making the ebo, the two tortoises or one will be given back to the person. In other words, if at all tortoise would be killed for the ebo, it should be one. Also, the parents of anybody who is sick should make sacrifice with the above items except cutlasses. On this, Ifa says:
Pere n ko to oni se
A difa fun Otu
Lojo to n sunkun ire gbogbo lo si ode Ipapo
Igba Otua rahun meji
Lo la yebeyebe bi Oba Ereke
Pere n ko to oni se
Cast Ifa for Otu
When longing for all good things while going to the city of Ipapo
It was when Otu sacrificed two tortoises
That he became as rich as the king of Ereke town
The above verse talked about a man known at Otu. He went for divination when he was poor and was planning to change environment to Ipapo town. He was advised to make ebo whose items included two cutlasses and two tortoises. On getting to Ipapo, he went into farming with the two cutlasses. When he was working in the farm one day, he found a pot of hidden money. He came home and returned to his home town in Ife. He didn’t leave the tortoise behind. One day, the child of olofin was sick and the ebo recommended was two tortoises. They were looking for the tortoise but couldn’t find until somebody informed them there were two in the house of Otu. They went there and Otu demended for a lot of things. Olofin provided him all those things and collected the tortoises. They made ebo for the child of Olofin and he was healed. Another verse of Oturameji that supports that people will profit over their businesses is below:
Ifa sees fortunes for all believers this year. People will prosper over their businesses. Those who are planning to travel out of their place of birth will prosper there. For manifestation of this prophesy, people need to make ebo with two tortoises, 2 cocks, 2 hens, 2 pigeons, money and two cutlasses. After making the ebo, the two tortoises or one will be given back to the person. In other words, if at all tortoise would be killed for the ebo, it should be one. Also, the parents of anybody who is sick should make sacrifice with the above items except cutlasses. On this, Ifa says:
Pere n ko to oni se
A difa fun Otu
Lojo to n sunkun ire gbogbo lo si ode Ipapo
Igba Otua rahun meji
Lo la yebeyebe bi Oba Ereke
Pere n ko to oni se
Cast Ifa for Otu
When longing for all good things while going to the city of Ipapo
It was when Otu sacrificed two tortoises
That he became as rich as the king of Ereke town
The above verse talked about a man known at Otu. He went for divination when he was poor and was planning to change environment to Ipapo town. He was advised to make ebo whose items included two cutlasses and two tortoises. On getting to Ipapo, he went into farming with the two cutlasses. When he was working in the farm one day, he found a pot of hidden money. He came home and returned to his home town in Ife. He didn’t leave the tortoise behind. One day, the child of olofin was sick and the ebo recommended was two tortoises. They were looking for the tortoise but couldn’t find until somebody informed them there were two in the house of Otu. They went there and Otu demended for a lot of things. Olofin provided him all those things and collected the tortoises. They made ebo for the child of Olofin and he was healed. Another verse of Oturameji that supports that people will profit over their businesses is below:
Olobonhunbonhun ni fapa mejeeji da gbedu
A difa fun Aluke
Ti i somo Olodumare
Aluke mama de omo Olodumare
Eyin o mo pare aje la n sa kiri?
It is a beetle that uses its two wings to make sounds like gbedu drum
Ifa revelation to Aluke
Who was a beloved child of Olodumare
Here is Aluke, the child of Olodumare
Don’t you know we are all running after money?
2.
People are warned against adultery or even harbouring it in mind. Men should be careful for married women. This is because, what is considered to be secret will be exposed. In this verse, Ifa tells us the story of Orunmila who went to Ipapo with his wife. When Orunmila got there, some men were eyeing his wife. He sent the wife to present gin, 8 kola nuts and palmwine to the people. Then, they were disgraced. On this, Ifa says:
Women energies are needed for positive changes and peace in the world. Proper recognition must be accorded women at all levels. We need to appease the Iyami Aje so that they will make our endeavours successful. Ifa says men who are not in accord with their wives should make peace with the wives for accomplishments. Many men are suffering owing to the conflicts with women. Ifa says mutual understanding and cooperation with women will make men successful. At home and in the places of work, men should try to win the cooperation of women. If not, there would be conflicts and it will not lead to favourable situation. There should be ebo with 4 big rats, 4 plates, kola nuts, palm oil and money. The ebo will be made inside 4 plates. On this, Ifa says:
Akiyesi ni odin abere
A difa fun Orunmila
Won ni ebo aseni ni ko maa se
Baba si gbebo nibe lo ba ru ebo
Mo mo yin adese!
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Olasubulohun
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Ote arinnijoojo
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Eleyinju otingini
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Apaparoro niya yin je
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Carefulness is what needle requires
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
He was told to make ebo because of the adversaries
He complied|
I know you people
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Olasubulohun
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Ote a rin nijoojo
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Eleyinju otinginni
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Apapanroro niya yin je
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Ifa recommends good hygiene for sound health. People should make clean the environment to guide against diseases. Also, people need to always put on clean cloth throughout the year. On this, Ifa says:
Guule-guule awo Kukumo
A difa fun Kukumo
Irin gbere awo Ewu
A difa fun Ewu
Alaafia lau awo Aso
A difa fun Aso
Aso a loun sebo Alaafia
Guule-guule the priest of kukumo
Cast Ifa for Kukumo
Irin gbere the priest of Ewu
Cast Ifa for Ewu
Alaafia lau the priest of Aso
Cast Ifa for Aso
Aso always says it has made ebo to be healthy
5.
This year, people will regain their lost glories. Ebo should be made with 4 pigeons, gin, honey, kola nuts, money, cooked beans and egbo (a kind of cooked corn). On this, Ifa says:
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa naa egbo egbo
A difa fun won lode Erupe
Nijo ire ile won si lo
Ire gbogbo to si lo pe
O to se de
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa naa egbo egbo
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa naa egbo egbo
Cast Ifa for the people in the city of Erupe
When their fortunes deserted them
All fortunes that deserted long time ago
It is high time you returned
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa egbo egbo
Ifa says here that all chief priests/priestesses should make ebo for long life. All leaders of Ifa/Orisa groups should also make the ebo. The items of the ebo are a he-goat or 3 cocks, palm oil, a big rat, mone, pap and kola nuts. On this, Ifa says:
Osiki awo Imoran
A difa fun Olori Abore lotu Ife
Won ni won o rubo
O gbebo o rubo
Osiki ma de o awo Imoran
A kii mama fe Olori Abore ku
Osiki the priest of Imoran
Cast Ifa for the head Priest of the city of Ife
He was told to make ebo
He complied
Here comes Osiki, the priest of Imoran
We don’t miss the head priest
7.
Ifa advises all to always talk positive about Olodumare, the Imole, the Orisa and our leaders as well as our individual spiritual parents. Saying good things about them in their absence will always bring healing to us. There will always be blessings of all natures and misfortunes will be sent away from us by broadcasting good things about Olodumare, Imole, Orisa, our leaders and godparents. Besides the spiritual implication of saying bad things about them, anything we say about them will be revealed to them by people we think we confide in. Also, all spiritual parents should always pray for their spiritual children. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Agbe ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Agbe
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa se aso re ni aro
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Aluko dododo ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Aluko dododo
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa se aso re ni osun
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Odidere mofe, omo odo Oba ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Odidere mofe, omo odo Oba
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa ti ire idi re bo inu epo
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Akuko otangalaja ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Akuko otangalaja
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa da aso egberegbe bora
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Okunrun ibule ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Okunrun ibule
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Nijo ewure bimo tire ni dide
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Nijo agutan bimo tire ni dide
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Nijo adiye bimo tire ni dide
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Agbe that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Agbe
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to die his/her cloth back
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Aluko that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Aluko
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to die his/her cloth purple
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Odidere mofe, the parrot, from Oba River, that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Odidere mofe, the parrot, from Oba River
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to dip his/her buttock feathers into palm oil
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Akuko Otangalaja, big rooster, that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Akuko Otangalaja, the big rooster
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him to cover his body with beautiful cloth
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Okunrun ibule, the sick, that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Okunrun ibule, the sick
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to get healed
Eeru ogale! Get up!
It is on the day a goat gives birth that the kid gets up
Let him/her get
8.
Those who have legal issues, even if they have genuine evidence that can vindicate them, should make ebo so that they will not lose the case. Such people should not be intoxicated by their social status, age, influence or affluence to the extent of looking down on anybody. Ebo must be maid with a he-goat, money, a big rat, pap and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Oti loti ejo
Obi lobi imoran
Emu lemu arajonjo
Ikunle ni fimoran we idi
A difa fun Kekere Ipapo
A bu fun Agba Ipapo
Nijo won n lo ree kunle ejo
Ebo ni won ni won o se
Kekere Ipapo nikan ni n be leyin to n sebo
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
Kekere Ipapo won kii ti ejo ni wiwi
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
The wine is the wine of litigation
The kolanut is the kolanut of wisdom
This palm wine is the palm wine of Arajonjo
Cast Ifa for a small boy of Ipapo city
Cast Ifa for an old man of Ipapo city
When they took legal action against each other
They were told to make ebo
Only the small boy of Ipapo city made the recommended ebo
Ifa, I have case with them
I surely win them
The small boy of Ipapo was never found guilty
Ifa, I have litigation with them
I surely win them.
9.
This year, Ifa advises women against divorce. Women, who are thinking of divorcing their husbands, especially wives of priests, should have a rethink. This is because, after leaving the husband, such a woman will be exposed to a lot of dangers which would have been averted had she remained with the husband. Men should also not maltreat their wives. They should not frustrate their wives to the extent of making her see divorce as option. If divorce takes place, the men will be accused of or took responsible for any danger the women are exposed to.
On this, Ifa says:
Otura kan soso ni kii se eewo
Bo ba di meji a di otito
Bo ba di meji a di ododo gbakogbako
A difa fun Odidere
Ti i se aya Orunmila
Nijo to ni oun o ni ba Ifa se mo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Ipin aisebo, egba aiteru
Odidere ni “Orunmila oro!
O ra oun leegun itan woo woo woo!”
Appearance of one otura is not impossible
When it becomes two, it becomes truth
When it becomes two, it becomes a meaningful sign
Ifa revelation to Odidere, the parrot
Who was a wife of Orunmila
When she said she would not have anything to do with Ifa again
She was advised to make ebo
She refused to make the recommended ebo
Odidere, the parrot said “Orunmila, the extraordinary being!
He broke my thigh bone with the sound ‘woo, woo, woo’”
10.
Kings and leaders need to make ebo so that they will prosper more and the subjects and followers be ready to follow them. Each person, especially kings and leaders must appease their Egbe Orun, the celestial comrades. And leaders should not be stingy especially about the type of meet to serve the followers during occasions. Frog should not be eaten or cooked to serve people throughout this year. For the leaders and head of temples and kings, a cow is recommended to appease the Egbe Orun. The items of ebo are honey, sugar cane, all sweet edible things, gin, wine, beer, money and a cow. After the ebo, the cow will be used to appease the Egbe Orun and people will eat and drink. On this, Ifa says:
Those who have legal issues, even if they have genuine evidence that can vindicate them, should make ebo so that they will not lose the case. Such people should not be intoxicated by their social status, age, influence or affluence to the extent of looking down on anybody. Ebo must be maid with a he-goat, money, a big rat, pap and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Oti loti ejo
Obi lobi imoran
Emu lemu arajonjo
Ikunle ni fimoran we idi
A difa fun Kekere Ipapo
A bu fun Agba Ipapo
Nijo won n lo ree kunle ejo
Ebo ni won ni won o se
Kekere Ipapo nikan ni n be leyin to n sebo
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
Kekere Ipapo won kii ti ejo ni wiwi
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
The wine is the wine of litigation
The kolanut is the kolanut of wisdom
This palm wine is the palm wine of Arajonjo
Cast Ifa for a small boy of Ipapo city
Cast Ifa for an old man of Ipapo city
When they took legal action against each other
They were told to make ebo
Only the small boy of Ipapo city made the recommended ebo
Ifa, I have case with them
I surely win them
The small boy of Ipapo was never found guilty
Ifa, I have litigation with them
I surely win them.
9.
This year, Ifa advises women against divorce. Women, who are thinking of divorcing their husbands, especially wives of priests, should have a rethink. This is because, after leaving the husband, such a woman will be exposed to a lot of dangers which would have been averted had she remained with the husband. Men should also not maltreat their wives. They should not frustrate their wives to the extent of making her see divorce as option. If divorce takes place, the men will be accused of or took responsible for any danger the women are exposed to.
On this, Ifa says:
Otura kan soso ni kii se eewo
Bo ba di meji a di otito
Bo ba di meji a di ododo gbakogbako
A difa fun Odidere
Ti i se aya Orunmila
Nijo to ni oun o ni ba Ifa se mo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Ipin aisebo, egba aiteru
Odidere ni “Orunmila oro!
O ra oun leegun itan woo woo woo!”
Appearance of one otura is not impossible
When it becomes two, it becomes truth
When it becomes two, it becomes a meaningful sign
Ifa revelation to Odidere, the parrot
Who was a wife of Orunmila
When she said she would not have anything to do with Ifa again
She was advised to make ebo
She refused to make the recommended ebo
Odidere, the parrot said “Orunmila, the extraordinary being!
He broke my thigh bone with the sound ‘woo, woo, woo’”
10.
Kings and leaders need to make ebo so that they will prosper more and the subjects and followers be ready to follow them. Each person, especially kings and leaders must appease their Egbe Orun, the celestial comrades. And leaders should not be stingy especially about the type of meet to serve the followers during occasions. Frog should not be eaten or cooked to serve people throughout this year. For the leaders and head of temples and kings, a cow is recommended to appease the Egbe Orun. The items of ebo are honey, sugar cane, all sweet edible things, gin, wine, beer, money and a cow. After the ebo, the cow will be used to appease the Egbe Orun and people will eat and drink. On this, Ifa says:
Bata mefa
A difa fun Olofin
O se konko, awa ko e
Olofin se konko fun awa je
O se konko, awa ko e
O se gbangba, a gba e
Olofin se ohun gbangba fun awa je
O se gbangba, a gba e
Three bata drums
Six pieces of shoes
Ifa revelation to Olofin
You cooked frog, we reject you
You Olofin, you cooked frog for us
You cooked frog, we reject you
You cooked big meat, we accept you
You Olofin, you cooked big meat for you
You cooked big meat, we accept you
11.
Ifa priests and priestesses will be put to test this year. Kings and other important personalities in the community will need the services of the priests and priestesses. Ebo is needed because of people who are close to such personalities and who will be discouraging them against inviting the priests or priestesses. Also, the kings and important personalities should be warned to be careful of the people who will be advising them against consulting Ifa and making ebo. Ifa priests and priestesses should all make ebo and appease the Egbe Orun, celestial comrades and Ibeji. The items of ebo include sugar cane, honey, banana, aadun (parched corn, ground and mixed with oil or honey), gin, ground nuts, kola nuts, beans, beanscake, corn, pap and palm oil. In this verse, Ifa tells the story of Orunmila who was invited by Olofin. When Orunmila got to the house of Olofin, Ajibowu, a friend of Olofin who did not want things to get better for Olofin, told Olofin that Orunmila could not help him. He told Olofin to put Orunmila to test to know his spiritual capability. At night, they mixes sand with benniseads and gave to Orunmila to seprate from each other before the day breaks. Orunmila entered his room and was thinking of solution to the problem when his celestial comrades just appeared and did it for him. In the morning, he gave sand and benniseeds separately to Olofin. They could not believe. At night again, Ajibowu, the friend of Olofin again advised that before Olofin could rely on Orunmila, the former should ask the latter to climb the coconut tree in front of the palace and pluck all the seeds and cut all the leaves. This was a very difficult task because, the coconut tree was too tall for anybody’s climbing. The ultimatum was for Orunmila to do before the day breaks. As Orunmila was thinking standing beside the tree in the midnight, some monkeys came from nowhere, climbed the coconut tree, removed all the leaves and threw down all the seeds. Orunmila was as happy as a king. The king was surprised in the morning when Orunmila presented him the seeds. Ajibowu told Olofin to confirm before they could believe because, Orunmila could get the seeds from somewhere else. Then, they went out to look at the coconut tree in front of the palace and found out that the task was done. After this, Ajibowu was trying to advise Olofin against making divination but the Olofin did not listen again. When Orunmila eventually made divination to Olofin, it was Ajibowu that Ifa saw as an archenemy of Olofin. It was then clear to Olofin that Ajibowu was advising him against divination in other to cover his misdeed. On this, Ifa says:
Eje ara won ni won n mu
A difa fun Orunmila
Baba n lo si Otu Ife
Baba n lo ba won tun Otu Ife se
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo o rubo
Asebo setutu
E wa bani ni aruse ogun
N laa bani lese Obarisa
The greedy does not drink another person’s blood
He/she drinks his/her own blood
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
When he was going to redeem Otu-Ife
He was told to make ebo
He complied
All you believers
Come and meet us in victory
In such condition we meet one at the feet of Obarisa
12.
People whose things are being destroyed need to make ebo and appease Orisa Ibeji. Those who have Ibeji, twins, as husband, wife or children should treat them with love. The items are aadun, honey, sugar cane, banana, palm oil, kola nuts and money. On this, Ifa says:
Aarun waara
A difa fun won lode Ipapo
Nibi Alakedun ti n fi iru ba iwa won je
Aarun waara
Cast Ifa for them in the city of Ipapo
When the monkey had been destroying their fortunes with its tail
13.
Those who want to marry divorced women need to make ebo. This is because, after the marriage, the ex husbands will wage war against the new husbands. The items of sacrifice are shea butter, pap, money and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Agbe koya koya
Agbe kota kota
Agbe rora sure dako
Agbe rora ma ko iroko
Ki iroko ma baa wo
Oba igi ni se
A difa fun rapata Ose
To n lo ree gba Kudese obinrin Arira
Won ni ebo ni ko wa se
Ogbebo, o rubo
Arira wonu Ose
Awogbe! Awogbe aye!
Arira wonu Ose
The farmer who burns iya tree
The farmer who burns ita tree
Let the farmer be cautious while cultivating the farm
Let the farmer be cautious lest he burns Iroko tree
Lest Iroko fall down
It is a king among the tree
Ifa revelation to the big Ose
When going to snatch Kudese, the wife of Arira
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Arira, the thunder struck Ose tree
Without any harm! Without and effect!
Arira, the thunder struck Ose tree
14.
Ifa says for total solution for the imminent fight or war, we should find the source, the causes and leaders and solve the problem from the source. Also, we should make sure we get to the buttom of the matter for permanent solution. On this Ifa says:
Orunmila lo di ajawarikan
Emi naa lo di ajawarikan baba mi Agbonniregun
Ifa ni bi Ogun ba pa eran
Bi o ba ti i ri ori re
Oju a maa yan an
Orunmila lo di ajawarikan
Emi naa lo di ajawarikan baba mi Agbonniregun
Ifa ni bi Ija ba pa eran
Bi o ba ti i ri ori re
Oju a maa yan an
Orunmila lo di ajawarikan
Emi naa lo di ajawarikan baba mi Agbonniregun
Ifa ni Obalufon makin are
Bo ba peran bi o bat ii ri ori re
Oju a maa yan an
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
A ja gbori eku
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Aja gbori eja
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Aja gbori eye
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Aja gbori eran
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Orunmila said the right thing is to grab its head
I repeat the proper thing is to grab its head, Bara Agbonniregun
Ifa said whenever Ogun kills an animal
If he has not got its head
He would not be pleased
Orunmila said the right thing is to grab its head
I repeat the proper thing is to grab its head, Bara Agbonniregun
Ifa said whenever Ija kills an animal
If he has not got its head
He would not be pleased
Orunmila said the right thing is to grab its head
I repeat the proper thing is to grab its head, Bara Agbonniregun
Ifa said whenever Obalufon-makin-are kills an animal
If he has not got its head
He would not be pleased
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of rat
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of fish
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of bird
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of animal
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
15.
Business men and women should make ebo in order to have good profit. People will profit over business this year. The items of ebo include 4 pigeons, gin, honey, pap and money. On this, Ifa says:
Woroko woroko mo le sin iyun
Worokoworoko mo le sin segi
A difa fun Oba Ipara
To n lo re e ra Ina leru
Ero ipo
Ero Ofa
Eyin o mo p e Ina ti Ifa fowo ra
Lo je ki ara ro awo
With stress I can string iyun, coral beads
With difficulty I can string segi beads
Ifa revelation to the king of Ipara
When going to buy Ina
Travelers to Ipo
Travelers to Ofa
Do not you realise that it was Ina bought by Awo
That made life comfortable for Awo
16.
This year, Ifa/Orisa/Isese religion will witness influx of people. People from other religions will revert to Yoruba Traditional Religion. Even, among these people would be people who have castigated followers and blasphemed against Ifa/Orisa in the past. Ebo should be made with 8 pigeons, honey, gin, edible things and money. On this, Ifa says:
E je ki bunibuni o maa buni
E je ki peganpegan o maa pegan
E je ki ganniganni o maa ganni niso na
Ewure ile won abeenu gbongbo
Agutan ile won abenu bokua
Awon Abenu boruku boke bi igbado yomo tire leku
A sefa fun Orunmila
Nijo won lawon o nib a se mo
Asebosetutu
E bani laruse ogun
N laa bani lese Obarisa
Let the abuser continue abusing one
Let the despiser continue despising one
Let the derider continue deriding one
The goat in their house with small mouth
The seep in their house with wide mouth
People with sharp mouth like the young maize
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
The day they said they would not relate with him
All performers of ebo
Come and meet us in victory
In such condition we meet people at the feet of Obarisa
17.
Ifa reveals that there are fights in the home, temples, clubs, societies and organisations. Ifa says that the busybodies are the ones creating unnecessary quarrels in the places. Ifa said the busybodies should stop the bad acts. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila lo di atoto perepere
Emi naa lo di atoto perepere
O ni Atoto perepere to n be nile Ogun
E kilo fun un ko ma bale Ogun je
Orunmila lo di atoto perepere
Emi naa lo di atoto perepere
O ni Atoto perepere to n be nile Ija
E kilo fun un ko ma bale Ija je
Orunmila lo di atoto perepere
Emi naa lo di atoto perepere
O ni Atoto perepere to n be nile oun Orunmila
E kilo fun un ko ma bale oun je
Orunmila said this is a mere gossip
I repeat this is a mere gossip
He said the busybody in the house of Ogun
Should be warned not to destroy Ogun’s house
Orunmila said this is a mere gossip
I repeat this is a mere gossip
He said the busybody in the house of Ija
Should be warned not to destroy Ija’s house
Orunmila said this is a mere gossip
I repeat this is a mere gossip
He said the busybody in his (Orunmila’s) own house
Should be warned not to destroy his (Orunmila’s) house
18.
Ebo should be made by parents to prevent misfortunes for their children. Parents, especially mothers, should monitor the movement of their children who are in schools or place of works. Also, parents should be advised against using their children to hawk commodities and taking commodities to the market on behalf of the parents. They should know the actual time that their wards return from school and should call the ward or the school when it is time and they have not returned. Also, people who kiil or kidnap should stop the devilish act. Kidnappers and killers will be caught. Also, people who have only three female children need to make ebo lest the children got kidnapped and killed. The items of ebo include 3 cocks, 3 big rats, 3 knives, 3 cutlasses, money, 3 small gourds, palm oil and pap. On this, Ifa says:
Akuko to ko lanaa iko rere lo ko
A difa fun Iki to n rele Ado
Akuko to ko lanaa iko rere lo ko
A difa fun Gbodogi to n rode Ijesa
Akoko to ko lanaa iko rere lo ko
A difa fun Otutu ti se aya Orunmila
O n sunkun airibi
O n gbaawe airipon
Ebo lawo ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
O bi Wuruku-mo-jinde
O bi Woroko-bi-osu-le
O bi Odere-ki-i-se-oso
O bi gbogbo won labolabo
Awon meteeta dagba tan
Osin oba Ijaye loun a fekan ninu won
Bee ni won ko gba
Won wa lo ree naja ni Ijaye
Won to de bee ni won ko de
Otutu gbera, o mori le ode Ijaye
Ero ona e ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Gbogbo ero ona ku beerebe
Ero oja e ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Gbogbo ero oja ku beerebe
Osin, Oba Ijae, o ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Osin, Oba Ijaye ba ku
Iya Osin, o ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Otutu ati Iya Osin ba woya ija
Won ja titi eni kan o da eni kan
Bee ni eni kan ko la won
Otutu ati Iya Osin we po
Won ba di aagba inu igbo
AND ORISA CALENDAR
DECEMBER 2019 – OSU OPE
1 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2 Sango/Oya
3 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
5 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6 Sango/Oya
7 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
9 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10 Sango/Oya
11 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun X
13 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14 Sango/Oya
15 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
17 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
18 Sango/Oya
19 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
20 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
21 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
22 Sango/Oya
23 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
24 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
25 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
26 Sango/Oya 0
27 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
28 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
29 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
30 Sango/Oya
31 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
Eríwo Yà! Eríwo Yà!! Eríwo Yà!!!
Erin wó
Àjànàkú sùn bí òkè
Lójú Olúgbọ̀n, bí i kí Orò má lọ
Lójú Arẹ̀ṣà, bí i kí Orò má lọ
Agbe dáró tán, Agbe ń lọ
Àlùkò kosùn tán, Àlùkò ń relé
Oyèwùsì Àmọ̀ó Fákáyọ̀dé ṣe tán, ó ń relé Ifẹ̀
An elephant has fallen
Left alone to Olúgbọn, it was as if Orò should not disappear
In the mind of Arẹṣà, it was as if Orò should stay till eternity
The blue touraco bird has finished making dye and gone
The purple touraco bird after making the camwood has dispersed
Oyèwùsì Àmọó Fákáyodé has finished his assignment in this terrestrial space, he is now transitioning to the celestial realm
With gratitude to Olódùmarè for the life well spent, we announce the transition of our father, the Patriarch of the Oyèkúnlé family of Oníbùdó Compound, Ìbàdàn, the Baálẹ̀ of Àlàdé Town, Ìbàdàn and the Àràbà/Olú-Ìṣẹ̀ṣe of Ìbàdàn land who joined the ancestors today Thursday, 28th November, 2019 around 11:30 am after 18 hours illness at the ripe age of 105.
Ẹlẹ́yẹlé
Aládìyẹ
Àmọ̀ó tí di awo ilẹ̀ mìíràn
Both sellers and buyers of pigeons
Both sellers and buyers of fowls
Àmọ̀ó has become priest in another realm
Kò pé òun ò ṣe mọ́
Ikú ló yọwọ́ rẹ̀ nínú àwo
Àgbà Ìṣògbó fọwọ́ okùn lélẹ̀ o
He did not withdraw consciously
It was death who removed his hands from the plate
An elderly priest has laid down his hand-decorated with okùn beads
Burial arrangements will be announced soon.
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2019 – OSU BELU
1 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
2 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
3 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
4 Sango/Oya
5 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
6 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
7 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8 Sango/Oya
9 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
10 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
11 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12 Sango/Oya X
13 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
14 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
15 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
16 Sango/Oya
17 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
18 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
19 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
20 Sango/Oya
21 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
22 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
23 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
24 Sango/Oya
25 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
26 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun 0
27 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
28 Sango/Oya
29 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
30 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
OCTOBER 2019 – OSU OWARA
1 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
2 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3 Sango/Oya
4 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
6 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7 Sango/Oya
8 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
10 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11 Sango/Oya
12 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun X
14 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15 Sango/Oya
16 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
18 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19 Sango/Oya
20 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
22 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
23 Sango/Oya
24 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
25 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
26 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
27 Sango/Oya 0
28 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
29 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
30 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
31 Sango/Oya
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2019 – OSU OWEWE
1 Sango/Oya
2 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
4 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5 Sango/Oya
6 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
8 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9 Sango/Oya
10 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
12 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13 Sango/Oya
14 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna X
15 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
16 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17 Sango/Oya
18 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
20 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
21 Sango/Oya
22 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
23 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
24 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
25 Sango/Oya
26 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
27 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
28 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko 0
29 Sango/Oya
30 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA divination will be performed every Itadogun (every 17 days) and information will be posted detailing what offerings should be made following each Itadogun.
4/28/2019 ITADOGUN READING
This Itadogun period, IFA says that we will see blessings of wealth and prosperity. IFA says that we should all be appeasing ORISA AJE (WEALTH) with 2 bananas, honey, and cool water. On this IFA says:
Iwori tutu nini Awo Alara
A difa fun Alara
Alara nsunkun own o laje lowo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ko si bo Aje
O gbebo o rubo
Aje je de rubo Awo
Owinniwinni
Aje je de rubo Awo
Owinniwinni
Translation:
Iwori tutu the Awo of Alara
Cast IFA for Alara
When Alara was feeling distraught because he had no money
He was advised to offer sacrifice
He heard and complied
Aje now strolls into the home of Awo
Owinniwinni
Aje strolls into the home of Awo
Owinniwinni
Orisa Initiation– We perform initiation rites to many Orisa here at our temple. It can be arranged depending on the availability of priests and priestesses. The price of the ceremony will vary depending on some factors such as the cost of materials and the cost of travel for the priestesses to come to do the initiation.
Ifa Initiation (Itefa)– We perform itefa Ifa initiation rites for any man or woman here at our temple. We perform full itefa and itelodu for our initiates in the traditional manner. Also, we train those initiated here and also those who have been initiated elsewhere. Please contact us for training information or initiation information.
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
AUGUST 2019 – OSU OGUN
1 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
2 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
3 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
4 Sango/Oya
5 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
6 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
7 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8 Sango/Oya
9 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
10 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
11 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12 Sango/Oya
13 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
14 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
15 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko X
16 Sango/Oya
17 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
18 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
19 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
20 Sango/Oya
21 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
22 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
23 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
24 Sango/Oya
25 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
26 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
27 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
28 Sango/Oya
29 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
30 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun 0
31 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
JULY 2019 – OSU AGEMO
1 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
2 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko 0
3 Sango/Oya
4 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
6 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7 Sango/Oya
8 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
10 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11 Sango/Oya
12 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
14 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15 Sango/Oya
16 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna X
17 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
18 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19 Sango/Oya
20 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
22 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
23 Sango/Oya
24 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
25 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
26 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
27 Sango/Oya
28 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
29 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
30 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
31 Sango/Oya
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
NEW WEEK IFA PRAYER FROM OGBEKANRAN CORPUS
Pere n ko to oni se
A difa fun Otu
Lojo to n sunkun ire gbogbo lo si ode Ipapo
Igba Otua rahun meji
Lo la yebeyebe bi Oba Ereke
Pere n ko to oni se
Cast Ifa for Otu
When longing for all good things while going to the city of Ipapo
It was when Otu sacrificed two tortoises
That he became as rich as the king of Ereke town
The above verse talked about a man known at Otu. He went for divination when he was poor and was planning to change environment to Ipapo town. He was advised to make ebo whose items included two cutlasses and two tortoises. On getting to Ipapo, he went into farming with the two cutlasses. When he was working in the farm one day, he found a pot of hidden money. He came home and returned to his home town in Ife. He didn’t leave the tortoise behind. One day, the child of olofin was sick and the ebo recommended was two tortoises. They were looking for the tortoise but couldn’t find until somebody informed them there were two in the house of Otu. They went there and Otu demended for a lot of things. Olofin provided him all those things and collected the tortoises. They made ebo for the child of Olofin and he was healed. Another verse of Oturameji that supports that people will profit over their businesses is below:
Olobonhunbonhun ni fapa mejeeji da gbedu
A difa fun Aluke
Ti i somo Olodumare
Aluke mama de omo Olodumare
Eyin o mo pare aje la n sa kiri?
It is a beetle that uses its two wings to make sounds like gbedu drum
Ifa revelation to Aluke
Who was a beloved child of Olodumare
Here is Aluke, the child of Olodumare
Don’t you know we are all running after money?
2.
People are warned against adultery or even harbouring it in mind. Men should be careful for married women. This is because, what is considered to be secret will be exposed. In this verse, Ifa tells us the story of Orunmila who went to Ipapo with his wife. When Orunmila got there, some men were eyeing his wife. He sent the wife to present gin, 8 kola nuts and palmwine to the people. Then, they were disgraced. On this, Ifa says:
Women energies are needed for positive changes and peace in the world. Proper recognition must be accorded women at all levels. We need to appease the Iyami Aje so that they will make our endeavours successful. Ifa says men who are not in accord with their wives should make peace with the wives for accomplishments. Many men are suffering owing to the conflicts with women. Ifa says mutual understanding and cooperation with women will make men successful. At home and in the places of work, men should try to win the cooperation of women. If not, there would be conflicts and it will not lead to favourable situation. There should be ebo with 4 big rats, 4 plates, kola nuts, palm oil and money. The ebo will be made inside 4 plates. On this, Ifa says:
Akiyesi ni odin abere
A difa fun Orunmila
Won ni ebo aseni ni ko maa se
Baba si gbebo nibe lo ba ru ebo
Mo mo yin adese!
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Olasubulohun
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Ote arinnijoojo
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Eleyinju otingini
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Apaparoro niya yin je
Eyin aseni o! Mo mo yin adese! Eyin aseni!
Carefulness is what needle requires
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
He was told to make ebo because of the adversaries
He complied|
I know you people
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Olasubulohun
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Ote a rin nijoojo
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Eleyinju otinginni
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Apapanroro niya yin je
Oh you adversaries! I know you people! Oh you
Ifa recommends good hygiene for sound health. People should make clean the environment to guide against diseases. Also, people need to always put on clean cloth throughout the year. On this, Ifa says:
Guule-guule awo Kukumo
A difa fun Kukumo
Irin gbere awo Ewu
A difa fun Ewu
Alaafia lau awo Aso
A difa fun Aso
Aso a loun sebo Alaafia
Guule-guule the priest of kukumo
Cast Ifa for Kukumo
Irin gbere the priest of Ewu
Cast Ifa for Ewu
Alaafia lau the priest of Aso
Cast Ifa for Aso
Aso always says it has made ebo to be healthy
5.
This year, people will regain their lost glories. Ebo should be made with 4 pigeons, gin, honey, kola nuts, money, cooked beans and egbo (a kind of cooked corn). On this, Ifa says:
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa naa egbo egbo
A difa fun won lode Erupe
Nijo ire ile won si lo
Ire gbogbo to si lo pe
O to se de
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa naa egbo egbo
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa naa egbo egbo
Cast Ifa for the people in the city of Erupe
When their fortunes deserted them
All fortunes that deserted long time ago
It is high time you returned
Egbo egbo ewa ewa
Ewa ewa egbo egbo
Ifa says here that all chief priests/priestesses should make ebo for long life. All leaders of Ifa/Orisa groups should also make the ebo. The items of the ebo are a he-goat or 3 cocks, palm oil, a big rat, mone, pap and kola nuts. On this, Ifa says:
Osiki awo Imoran
A difa fun Olori Abore lotu Ife
Won ni won o rubo
O gbebo o rubo
Osiki ma de o awo Imoran
A kii mama fe Olori Abore ku
Osiki the priest of Imoran
Cast Ifa for the head Priest of the city of Ife
He was told to make ebo
He complied
Here comes Osiki, the priest of Imoran
We don’t miss the head priest
7.
Ifa advises all to always talk positive about Olodumare, the Imole, the Orisa and our leaders as well as our individual spiritual parents. Saying good things about them in their absence will always bring healing to us. There will always be blessings of all natures and misfortunes will be sent away from us by broadcasting good things about Olodumare, Imole, Orisa, our leaders and godparents. Besides the spiritual implication of saying bad things about them, anything we say about them will be revealed to them by people we think we confide in. Also, all spiritual parents should always pray for their spiritual children. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Agbe ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Agbe
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa se aso re ni aro
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Aluko dododo ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Aluko dododo
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa se aso re ni osun
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Odidere mofe, omo odo Oba ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Odidere mofe, omo odo Oba
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa ti ire idi re bo inu epo
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Akuko otangalaja ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Akuko otangalaja
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
E pe ko maa da aso egberegbe bora
Orunmila lo di iyannda
Ifa mo lo di iyannfon
Ifa ni ta ni n da
Ifa ni ta ni n fon
Won ni Okunrun ibule ni n dajo Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Olodumare ni e so fun Okunrun ibule
To n dajo oun Olodumare Oba si rere si rere
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Nijo ewure bimo tire ni dide
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Nijo agutan bimo tire ni dide
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Nijo adiye bimo tire ni dide
Ko dide
Eeru ogale! Ko dide!
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Agbe that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Agbe
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to die his/her cloth back
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Aluko that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Aluko
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to die his/her cloth purple
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Odidere mofe, the parrot, from Oba River, that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Odidere mofe, the parrot, from Oba River
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to dip his/her buttock feathers into palm oil
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Akuko Otangalaja, big rooster, that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Akuko Otangalaja, the big rooster
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him to cover his body with beautiful cloth
Orunmila said the situation demands silence
Ifa, said the situation demands trumpeting
Ifa said who was keeping mute
Ifa said who was blowing trumpet
They said it was Okunrun ibule, the sick, that was talking good about Olodumare
Olodumare said they should tell Okunrun ibule, the sick
For talking good about me, Olodumare
Tell him/her to get healed
Eeru ogale! Get up!
It is on the day a goat gives birth that the kid gets up
Let him/her get
8.
Those who have legal issues, even if they have genuine evidence that can vindicate them, should make ebo so that they will not lose the case. Such people should not be intoxicated by their social status, age, influence or affluence to the extent of looking down on anybody. Ebo must be maid with a he-goat, money, a big rat, pap and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Oti loti ejo
Obi lobi imoran
Emu lemu arajonjo
Ikunle ni fimoran we idi
A difa fun Kekere Ipapo
A bu fun Agba Ipapo
Nijo won n lo ree kunle ejo
Ebo ni won ni won o se
Kekere Ipapo nikan ni n be leyin to n sebo
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
Kekere Ipapo won kii ti ejo ni wiwi
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
The wine is the wine of litigation
The kolanut is the kolanut of wisdom
This palm wine is the palm wine of Arajonjo
Cast Ifa for a small boy of Ipapo city
Cast Ifa for an old man of Ipapo city
When they took legal action against each other
They were told to make ebo
Only the small boy of Ipapo city made the recommended ebo
Ifa, I have case with them
I surely win them
The small boy of Ipapo was never found guilty
Ifa, I have litigation with them
I surely win them.
9.
This year, Ifa advises women against divorce. Women, who are thinking of divorcing their husbands, especially wives of priests, should have a rethink. This is because, after leaving the husband, such a woman will be exposed to a lot of dangers which would have been averted had she remained with the husband. Men should also not maltreat their wives. They should not frustrate their wives to the extent of making her see divorce as option. If divorce takes place, the men will be accused of or took responsible for any danger the women are exposed to.
On this, Ifa says:
Otura kan soso ni kii se eewo
Bo ba di meji a di otito
Bo ba di meji a di ododo gbakogbako
A difa fun Odidere
Ti i se aya Orunmila
Nijo to ni oun o ni ba Ifa se mo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Ipin aisebo, egba aiteru
Odidere ni “Orunmila oro!
O ra oun leegun itan woo woo woo!”
Appearance of one otura is not impossible
When it becomes two, it becomes truth
When it becomes two, it becomes a meaningful sign
Ifa revelation to Odidere, the parrot
Who was a wife of Orunmila
When she said she would not have anything to do with Ifa again
She was advised to make ebo
She refused to make the recommended ebo
Odidere, the parrot said “Orunmila, the extraordinary being!
He broke my thigh bone with the sound ‘woo, woo, woo’”
10.
Kings and leaders need to make ebo so that they will prosper more and the subjects and followers be ready to follow them. Each person, especially kings and leaders must appease their Egbe Orun, the celestial comrades. And leaders should not be stingy especially about the type of meet to serve the followers during occasions. Frog should not be eaten or cooked to serve people throughout this year. For the leaders and head of temples and kings, a cow is recommended to appease the Egbe Orun. The items of ebo are honey, sugar cane, all sweet edible things, gin, wine, beer, money and a cow. After the ebo, the cow will be used to appease the Egbe Orun and people will eat and drink. On this, Ifa says:
Those who have legal issues, even if they have genuine evidence that can vindicate them, should make ebo so that they will not lose the case. Such people should not be intoxicated by their social status, age, influence or affluence to the extent of looking down on anybody. Ebo must be maid with a he-goat, money, a big rat, pap and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Oti loti ejo
Obi lobi imoran
Emu lemu arajonjo
Ikunle ni fimoran we idi
A difa fun Kekere Ipapo
A bu fun Agba Ipapo
Nijo won n lo ree kunle ejo
Ebo ni won ni won o se
Kekere Ipapo nikan ni n be leyin to n sebo
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
Kekere Ipapo won kii ti ejo ni wiwi
Mo ba won ro mo segun won
The wine is the wine of litigation
The kolanut is the kolanut of wisdom
This palm wine is the palm wine of Arajonjo
Cast Ifa for a small boy of Ipapo city
Cast Ifa for an old man of Ipapo city
When they took legal action against each other
They were told to make ebo
Only the small boy of Ipapo city made the recommended ebo
Ifa, I have case with them
I surely win them
The small boy of Ipapo was never found guilty
Ifa, I have litigation with them
I surely win them.
9.
This year, Ifa advises women against divorce. Women, who are thinking of divorcing their husbands, especially wives of priests, should have a rethink. This is because, after leaving the husband, such a woman will be exposed to a lot of dangers which would have been averted had she remained with the husband. Men should also not maltreat their wives. They should not frustrate their wives to the extent of making her see divorce as option. If divorce takes place, the men will be accused of or took responsible for any danger the women are exposed to.
On this, Ifa says:
Otura kan soso ni kii se eewo
Bo ba di meji a di otito
Bo ba di meji a di ododo gbakogbako
A difa fun Odidere
Ti i se aya Orunmila
Nijo to ni oun o ni ba Ifa se mo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Ipin aisebo, egba aiteru
Odidere ni “Orunmila oro!
O ra oun leegun itan woo woo woo!”
Appearance of one otura is not impossible
When it becomes two, it becomes truth
When it becomes two, it becomes a meaningful sign
Ifa revelation to Odidere, the parrot
Who was a wife of Orunmila
When she said she would not have anything to do with Ifa again
She was advised to make ebo
She refused to make the recommended ebo
Odidere, the parrot said “Orunmila, the extraordinary being!
He broke my thigh bone with the sound ‘woo, woo, woo’”
10.
Kings and leaders need to make ebo so that they will prosper more and the subjects and followers be ready to follow them. Each person, especially kings and leaders must appease their Egbe Orun, the celestial comrades. And leaders should not be stingy especially about the type of meet to serve the followers during occasions. Frog should not be eaten or cooked to serve people throughout this year. For the leaders and head of temples and kings, a cow is recommended to appease the Egbe Orun. The items of ebo are honey, sugar cane, all sweet edible things, gin, wine, beer, money and a cow. After the ebo, the cow will be used to appease the Egbe Orun and people will eat and drink. On this, Ifa says:
Bata mefa
A difa fun Olofin
O se konko, awa ko e
Olofin se konko fun awa je
O se konko, awa ko e
O se gbangba, a gba e
Olofin se ohun gbangba fun awa je
O se gbangba, a gba e
Three bata drums
Six pieces of shoes
Ifa revelation to Olofin
You cooked frog, we reject you
You Olofin, you cooked frog for us
You cooked frog, we reject you
You cooked big meat, we accept you
You Olofin, you cooked big meat for you
You cooked big meat, we accept you
11.
Ifa priests and priestesses will be put to test this year. Kings and other important personalities in the community will need the services of the priests and priestesses. Ebo is needed because of people who are close to such personalities and who will be discouraging them against inviting the priests or priestesses. Also, the kings and important personalities should be warned to be careful of the people who will be advising them against consulting Ifa and making ebo. Ifa priests and priestesses should all make ebo and appease the Egbe Orun, celestial comrades and Ibeji. The items of ebo include sugar cane, honey, banana, aadun (parched corn, ground and mixed with oil or honey), gin, ground nuts, kola nuts, beans, beanscake, corn, pap and palm oil. In this verse, Ifa tells the story of Orunmila who was invited by Olofin. When Orunmila got to the house of Olofin, Ajibowu, a friend of Olofin who did not want things to get better for Olofin, told Olofin that Orunmila could not help him. He told Olofin to put Orunmila to test to know his spiritual capability. At night, they mixes sand with benniseads and gave to Orunmila to seprate from each other before the day breaks. Orunmila entered his room and was thinking of solution to the problem when his celestial comrades just appeared and did it for him. In the morning, he gave sand and benniseeds separately to Olofin. They could not believe. At night again, Ajibowu, the friend of Olofin again advised that before Olofin could rely on Orunmila, the former should ask the latter to climb the coconut tree in front of the palace and pluck all the seeds and cut all the leaves. This was a very difficult task because, the coconut tree was too tall for anybody’s climbing. The ultimatum was for Orunmila to do before the day breaks. As Orunmila was thinking standing beside the tree in the midnight, some monkeys came from nowhere, climbed the coconut tree, removed all the leaves and threw down all the seeds. Orunmila was as happy as a king. The king was surprised in the morning when Orunmila presented him the seeds. Ajibowu told Olofin to confirm before they could believe because, Orunmila could get the seeds from somewhere else. Then, they went out to look at the coconut tree in front of the palace and found out that the task was done. After this, Ajibowu was trying to advise Olofin against making divination but the Olofin did not listen again. When Orunmila eventually made divination to Olofin, it was Ajibowu that Ifa saw as an archenemy of Olofin. It was then clear to Olofin that Ajibowu was advising him against divination in other to cover his misdeed. On this, Ifa says:
Eje ara won ni won n mu
A difa fun Orunmila
Baba n lo si Otu Ife
Baba n lo ba won tun Otu Ife se
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo o rubo
Asebo setutu
E wa bani ni aruse ogun
N laa bani lese Obarisa
The greedy does not drink another person’s blood
He/she drinks his/her own blood
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
When he was going to redeem Otu-Ife
He was told to make ebo
He complied
All you believers
Come and meet us in victory
In such condition we meet one at the feet of Obarisa
12.
People whose things are being destroyed need to make ebo and appease Orisa Ibeji. Those who have Ibeji, twins, as husband, wife or children should treat them with love. The items are aadun, honey, sugar cane, banana, palm oil, kola nuts and money. On this, Ifa says:
Aarun waara
A difa fun won lode Ipapo
Nibi Alakedun ti n fi iru ba iwa won je
Aarun waara
Cast Ifa for them in the city of Ipapo
When the monkey had been destroying their fortunes with its tail
13.
Those who want to marry divorced women need to make ebo. This is because, after the marriage, the ex husbands will wage war against the new husbands. The items of sacrifice are shea butter, pap, money and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Agbe koya koya
Agbe kota kota
Agbe rora sure dako
Agbe rora ma ko iroko
Ki iroko ma baa wo
Oba igi ni se
A difa fun rapata Ose
To n lo ree gba Kudese obinrin Arira
Won ni ebo ni ko wa se
Ogbebo, o rubo
Arira wonu Ose
Awogbe! Awogbe aye!
Arira wonu Ose
The farmer who burns iya tree
The farmer who burns ita tree
Let the farmer be cautious while cultivating the farm
Let the farmer be cautious lest he burns Iroko tree
Lest Iroko fall down
It is a king among the tree
Ifa revelation to the big Ose
When going to snatch Kudese, the wife of Arira
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Arira, the thunder struck Ose tree
Without any harm! Without and effect!
Arira, the thunder struck Ose tree
14.
Ifa says for total solution for the imminent fight or war, we should find the source, the causes and leaders and solve the problem from the source. Also, we should make sure we get to the buttom of the matter for permanent solution. On this Ifa says:
Orunmila lo di ajawarikan
Emi naa lo di ajawarikan baba mi Agbonniregun
Ifa ni bi Ogun ba pa eran
Bi o ba ti i ri ori re
Oju a maa yan an
Orunmila lo di ajawarikan
Emi naa lo di ajawarikan baba mi Agbonniregun
Ifa ni bi Ija ba pa eran
Bi o ba ti i ri ori re
Oju a maa yan an
Orunmila lo di ajawarikan
Emi naa lo di ajawarikan baba mi Agbonniregun
Ifa ni Obalufon makin are
Bo ba peran bi o bat ii ri ori re
Oju a maa yan an
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
A ja gbori eku
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Aja gbori eja
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Aja gbori eye
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Aja gbori eran
Ajagba lu kere
A sekun lori re o
Ajagba lu keere
Orunmila said the right thing is to grab its head
I repeat the proper thing is to grab its head, Bara Agbonniregun
Ifa said whenever Ogun kills an animal
If he has not got its head
He would not be pleased
Orunmila said the right thing is to grab its head
I repeat the proper thing is to grab its head, Bara Agbonniregun
Ifa said whenever Ija kills an animal
If he has not got its head
He would not be pleased
Orunmila said the right thing is to grab its head
I repeat the proper thing is to grab its head, Bara Agbonniregun
Ifa said whenever Obalufon-makin-are kills an animal
If he has not got its head
He would not be pleased
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of rat
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of fish
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of bird
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
We fought and got the head of animal
We are rejoicing
We are happy over its head
We are rejoicing
15.
Business men and women should make ebo in order to have good profit. People will profit over business this year. The items of ebo include 4 pigeons, gin, honey, pap and money. On this, Ifa says:
Woroko woroko mo le sin iyun
Worokoworoko mo le sin segi
A difa fun Oba Ipara
To n lo re e ra Ina leru
Ero ipo
Ero Ofa
Eyin o mo p e Ina ti Ifa fowo ra
Lo je ki ara ro awo
With stress I can string iyun, coral beads
With difficulty I can string segi beads
Ifa revelation to the king of Ipara
When going to buy Ina
Travelers to Ipo
Travelers to Ofa
Do not you realise that it was Ina bought by Awo
That made life comfortable for Awo
16.
This year, Ifa/Orisa/Isese religion will witness influx of people. People from other religions will revert to Yoruba Traditional Religion. Even, among these people would be people who have castigated followers and blasphemed against Ifa/Orisa in the past. Ebo should be made with 8 pigeons, honey, gin, edible things and money. On this, Ifa says:
E je ki bunibuni o maa buni
E je ki peganpegan o maa pegan
E je ki ganniganni o maa ganni niso na
Ewure ile won abeenu gbongbo
Agutan ile won abenu bokua
Awon Abenu boruku boke bi igbado yomo tire leku
A sefa fun Orunmila
Nijo won lawon o nib a se mo
Asebosetutu
E bani laruse ogun
N laa bani lese Obarisa
Let the abuser continue abusing one
Let the despiser continue despising one
Let the derider continue deriding one
The goat in their house with small mouth
The seep in their house with wide mouth
People with sharp mouth like the young maize
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
The day they said they would not relate with him
All performers of ebo
Come and meet us in victory
In such condition we meet people at the feet of Obarisa
17.
Ifa reveals that there are fights in the home, temples, clubs, societies and organisations. Ifa says that the busybodies are the ones creating unnecessary quarrels in the places. Ifa said the busybodies should stop the bad acts. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila lo di atoto perepere
Emi naa lo di atoto perepere
O ni Atoto perepere to n be nile Ogun
E kilo fun un ko ma bale Ogun je
Orunmila lo di atoto perepere
Emi naa lo di atoto perepere
O ni Atoto perepere to n be nile Ija
E kilo fun un ko ma bale Ija je
Orunmila lo di atoto perepere
Emi naa lo di atoto perepere
O ni Atoto perepere to n be nile oun Orunmila
E kilo fun un ko ma bale oun je
Orunmila said this is a mere gossip
I repeat this is a mere gossip
He said the busybody in the house of Ogun
Should be warned not to destroy Ogun’s house
Orunmila said this is a mere gossip
I repeat this is a mere gossip
He said the busybody in the house of Ija
Should be warned not to destroy Ija’s house
Orunmila said this is a mere gossip
I repeat this is a mere gossip
He said the busybody in his (Orunmila’s) own house
Should be warned not to destroy his (Orunmila’s) house
18.
Ebo should be made by parents to prevent misfortunes for their children. Parents, especially mothers, should monitor the movement of their children who are in schools or place of works. Also, parents should be advised against using their children to hawk commodities and taking commodities to the market on behalf of the parents. They should know the actual time that their wards return from school and should call the ward or the school when it is time and they have not returned. Also, people who kiil or kidnap should stop the devilish act. Kidnappers and killers will be caught. Also, people who have only three female children need to make ebo lest the children got kidnapped and killed. The items of ebo include 3 cocks, 3 big rats, 3 knives, 3 cutlasses, money, 3 small gourds, palm oil and pap. On this, Ifa says:
Akuko to ko lanaa iko rere lo ko
A difa fun Iki to n rele Ado
Akuko to ko lanaa iko rere lo ko
A difa fun Gbodogi to n rode Ijesa
Akoko to ko lanaa iko rere lo ko
A difa fun Otutu ti se aya Orunmila
O n sunkun airibi
O n gbaawe airipon
Ebo lawo ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
O bi Wuruku-mo-jinde
O bi Woroko-bi-osu-le
O bi Odere-ki-i-se-oso
O bi gbogbo won labolabo
Awon meteeta dagba tan
Osin oba Ijaye loun a fekan ninu won
Bee ni won ko gba
Won wa lo ree naja ni Ijaye
Won to de bee ni won ko de
Otutu gbera, o mori le ode Ijaye
Ero ona e ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Gbogbo ero ona ku beerebe
Ero oja e ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Gbogbo ero oja ku beerebe
Osin, Oba Ijae, o ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Osin, Oba Ijaye ba ku
Iya Osin, o ba oun ri omo oun bi? Ijaye!
Oruko omo re tii je o? Ijaye!
Okan Wuruku-mo-jinde. Ijaye!
Okan Woroko-bi-osu-le. Ijaye!
Okan Odere-ki-i-soso. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si agbala. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si Mogun. Ijaye!
Osin pakan si ekule. Ijaye!
O ni aye ra lonii o
O na ado mole
Otutu ati Iya Osin ba woya ija
Won ja titi eni kan o da eni kan
Bee ni eni kan ko la won
Otutu ati Iya Osin we po
Won ba di aagba inu igbo
AND ORISA CALENDAR
DECEMBER 2019 – OSU OPE
1 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2 Sango/Oya
3 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
5 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6 Sango/Oya
7 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
9 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10 Sango/Oya
11 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun X
13 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14 Sango/Oya
15 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
17 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
18 Sango/Oya
19 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
20 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
21 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
22 Sango/Oya
23 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
24 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
25 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
26 Sango/Oya 0
27 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
28 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
29 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
30 Sango/Oya
31 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
Eríwo Yà! Eríwo Yà!! Eríwo Yà!!!
Erin wó
Àjànàkú sùn bí òkè
Lójú Olúgbọ̀n, bí i kí Orò má lọ
Lójú Arẹ̀ṣà, bí i kí Orò má lọ
Agbe dáró tán, Agbe ń lọ
Àlùkò kosùn tán, Àlùkò ń relé
Oyèwùsì Àmọ̀ó Fákáyọ̀dé ṣe tán, ó ń relé Ifẹ̀
An elephant has fallen
Left alone to Olúgbọn, it was as if Orò should not disappear
In the mind of Arẹṣà, it was as if Orò should stay till eternity
The blue touraco bird has finished making dye and gone
The purple touraco bird after making the camwood has dispersed
Oyèwùsì Àmọó Fákáyodé has finished his assignment in this terrestrial space, he is now transitioning to the celestial realm
With gratitude to Olódùmarè for the life well spent, we announce the transition of our father, the Patriarch of the Oyèkúnlé family of Oníbùdó Compound, Ìbàdàn, the Baálẹ̀ of Àlàdé Town, Ìbàdàn and the Àràbà/Olú-Ìṣẹ̀ṣe of Ìbàdàn land who joined the ancestors today Thursday, 28th November, 2019 around 11:30 am after 18 hours illness at the ripe age of 105.
Ẹlẹ́yẹlé
Aládìyẹ
Àmọ̀ó tí di awo ilẹ̀ mìíràn
Both sellers and buyers of pigeons
Both sellers and buyers of fowls
Àmọ̀ó has become priest in another realm
Kò pé òun ò ṣe mọ́
Ikú ló yọwọ́ rẹ̀ nínú àwo
Àgbà Ìṣògbó fọwọ́ okùn lélẹ̀ o
He did not withdraw consciously
It was death who removed his hands from the plate
An elderly priest has laid down his hand-decorated with okùn beads
Burial arrangements will be announced soon.
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2019 – OSU BELU
1 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
2 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
3 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
4 Sango/Oya
5 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
6 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
7 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8 Sango/Oya
9 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
10 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
11 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12 Sango/Oya X
13 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
14 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
15 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
16 Sango/Oya
17 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
18 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
19 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
20 Sango/Oya
21 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
22 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
23 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
24 Sango/Oya
25 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
26 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun 0
27 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
28 Sango/Oya
29 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
30 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
OCTOBER 2019 – OSU OWARA
1 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
2 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3 Sango/Oya
4 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
6 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7 Sango/Oya
8 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
10 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11 Sango/Oya
12 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun X
14 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15 Sango/Oya
16 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
18 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19 Sango/Oya
20 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
22 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
23 Sango/Oya
24 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
25 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
26 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
27 Sango/Oya 0
28 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
29 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
30 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
31 Sango/Oya
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2019 – OSU OWEWE
1 Sango/Oya
2 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
4 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5 Sango/Oya
6 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
8 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9 Sango/Oya
10 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
12 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13 Sango/Oya
14 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna X
15 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
16 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17 Sango/Oya
18 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
20 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
21 Sango/Oya
22 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
23 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
24 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
25 Sango/Oya
26 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
27 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
28 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko 0
29 Sango/Oya
30 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA divination will be performed every Itadogun (every 17 days) and information will be posted detailing what offerings should be made following each Itadogun.
4/28/2019 ITADOGUN READING
This Itadogun period, IFA says that we will see blessings of wealth and prosperity. IFA says that we should all be appeasing ORISA AJE (WEALTH) with 2 bananas, honey, and cool water. On this IFA says:
Iwori tutu nini Awo Alara
A difa fun Alara
Alara nsunkun own o laje lowo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ko si bo Aje
O gbebo o rubo
Aje je de rubo Awo
Owinniwinni
Aje je de rubo Awo
Owinniwinni
Translation:
Iwori tutu the Awo of Alara
Cast IFA for Alara
When Alara was feeling distraught because he had no money
He was advised to offer sacrifice
He heard and complied
Aje now strolls into the home of Awo
Owinniwinni
Aje strolls into the home of Awo
Owinniwinni
Orisa Initiation– We perform initiation rites to many Orisa here at our temple. It can be arranged depending on the availability of priests and priestesses. The price of the ceremony will vary depending on some factors such as the cost of materials and the cost of travel for the priestesses to come to do the initiation.
Ifa Initiation (Itefa)– We perform itefa Ifa initiation rites for any man or woman here at our temple. We perform full itefa and itelodu for our initiates in the traditional manner. Also, we train those initiated here and also those who have been initiated elsewhere. Please contact us for training information or initiation information.
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
AUGUST 2019 – OSU OGUN
1 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
2 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
3 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
4 Sango/Oya
5 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
6 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
7 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8 Sango/Oya
9 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
10 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
11 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12 Sango/Oya
13 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
14 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
15 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko X
16 Sango/Oya
17 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
18 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
19 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
20 Sango/Oya
21 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
22 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
23 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
24 Sango/Oya
25 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
26 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
27 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
28 Sango/Oya
29 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
30 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun 0
31 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
IFA AND ORISA CALENDAR
JULY 2019 – OSU AGEMO
1 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
2 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko 0
3 Sango/Oya
4 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
6 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7 Sango/Oya
8 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
10 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11 Sango/Oya
12 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
14 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15 Sango/Oya
16 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna X
17 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
18 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19 Sango/Oya
20 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
22 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
23 Sango/Oya
24 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
25 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
26 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
27 Sango/Oya
28 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
29 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
30 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
31 Sango/Oya
*** = Itadogun
X = Full Moon
0 = New Moon
NEW WEEK IFA PRAYER FROM OGBEKANRAN CORPUS
Ogbo Ato
Binu seri ni obi n yan,
adifa fun araka ti yio gun esin pade osun,
won ni ebo ni ko se,
nje osun duro ki o ma i lo
araka ma ti ragbo.
Translation:
It is how open minded you are that make things goes perfectly for you,
Cast divination for araka that was going to come across osun on his daily activities,
He was ask to make ebo so he could meet someone that will bless and favour his days,
Thus, osun wait behind, araka whom you are to bless has gotten a ram.
Commentary:
Araka was a Hardworking man but with all his effort he do things unsuccessful ,so he was ask to make some Appeasement with ram and take to the three junction that he will meet someone that will bless him ,he did the sacrifice eventually ,and on his way he meet a woman called osun ( osun is a fortunate And affluence being, the custodian of beauty and river goddess), thus he meet osun and osun meet him and whom ever osun meet will be blessed with all goodies from olodumare that create ocean and sea, thus he started singing that osun please wait and bless me before you go ,i have gotten a ram ,he thus gave the ram to osun and osun bless him and araka became successful and rich.
Prayer:
As you wake up this morning and going on your daily and day to day activities for this week, i pray that good things of life will locate you, olodumare ifa and our ancestors will bless your way and your work and your ori will guide your path to success.May this week favour you and your household in the name of ORUNMILA ELERI IPIN B.A…….Ase kose Bitinse lotufe.
A/ORISA CALENDAR FOR JANUARY, 2020
Posted on January 1, 2020
1 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3 Sango/Oya
4 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7 Sango/Oya
8 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
10 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11 Sango/Oya
12 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
14 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15 Sango/Oya
16 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19 Sango/Oya
20 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
22 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
23 Sango/Oya
24 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
25 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
26 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
27 Sango/Oya
28 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
29 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
30 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
31 Sango/Oya
** Oroorun Ose Ifa
*** Itadogun Ose ifa
The Pure, Sublime and True Way of Ogboni:
Who is ogboni? Ogboni is the person who has initiated into the mysteries of Edan-muwagun [Onile Ogboduora]. Ogboni is the person who lives a life in harmony with nature. Ogboni means living in a continual state of balance, equanimity, harmony and equilibrium. Ogboni is the person who has mindfully determined to follow the path of Edan, which is the path of truth, honesty, kindness, courage, personal responsibility and service to others. Ogboni is the person who has become established in the wisdom of the sublime gods and therefore has become a wise one. Ogboni is the power which elevates one to positions of authority, power and responsibility.
The path of ogboni is a challenging but satisfying path to walk upon. An ogboni is the one who is empowered by Edan and faces all difficulties of Iife with courage and without fear. An ogboni is a person who has arrived at spiritual maturity and is able to endure the trials, vicissitudes, challenges, demands and tribulations of life without becoming fatigued and/or disheartened and without being overwhelmed by despondency.
An ogboni does not allow himself to become discouraged by hardships, obstacles, criticism and/or setbacks. An ogboni elevates others to a higher and more sublime level. An ogboni devotee reveals what it means to be human. To be truly human is to be divine. The ogboni devotee does not come down to the level of ignorant, petty, insincere, spiritually uncultured and immature people. An ogboni welcomes and embraces the challenges, vicissitudes and difficulties of life, because he understands that through perseverance and endurance in the midst of challenges and difficulties the ogboni devotee will make steady and swift progress on the path of beautitude, maturity, wisdom, power-acquisition and spiritual perfection. By walking with Edan-muwagun the devotee is able to draw divine light to himself and he is able to nourish [and draw into] his soul new and wonderful divine abilities, gifts and powers.
Devotion to Edan-muwagun fills us with delight, and this delight fills us with peace, strength and supramundane confidence which sweeps away all difficulties, challenges and obstacles from our path. The ogboni fellowship has been entrusted with the most sublime mysteries [secrets] of the highest mystical divine spirituality. Edan gives immediate support and strength to her devotees. Edan immediately appears to give relief and support to her children when they call upon her.
An ogboni devotee is a truly spiritual alive person. An ogboni devotee is eminently a dynamic, charismatic, trustworthy, industrious and intelligent person. An ogboni devotee is clean and wholesome. Through the blessing of coming in contact with a genuine ogboni master [oluwo ogboni] one is able to receive the power, light, knowledge and science of true spiritual life. An authentic ogboni master [oluwo ogboni] is able to impart to others and awaken in others the light, warmth, knowledge and power of true divine spirituality and life.
To walk in ogboni is to walk in the path of the sublime powers, energies and lights. An ogboni devotee delights in practicality, self-determination and effort. The path of ogboni is one of ever-increasing purity, optimism, inexhaustible inspiration, virtue [merit] and uninterrupted light. The ogboni adept knows that the unexcelled path to entering into the highest spiritual mysteries and secrets is by entering with simplicity. The ogboni worships rectitude. The ogboni stays far away from dishonesty, deception and double-dealing.
Ogboni is good in the beginning. Ogboni is good in the middle. Ogboni is good in the end.
The realized ogboni devotee is without hate. Ogboni is the path of refined, pure and fiery love. Ogboni is the path of chivalry, honor and courage. Ogboni is for the courageous, fearless and strong of heart. The poison of hate cannot enter an ogboni heart. An ogboni devotee cannot be swayed, manipulated or controlled by the n
The radiant jewel of the holy àse of Edan-muwagun installs itself in the heart of the sincere, guileless and simple ogboni devotee. The àse of Edan invigorates the devotee. The àse of Edan enlightens the devotee. The àse of Edan attracts, pulls, draws and guides the heart and mind of the devotee upward to the divine realms of purity, light, excellence and power. The àse of Edan awakens, activates and guides the interior spiritual faculties of the devotee.
Ogboni is the path of purity, purification, health, spiritual empowerment, unfolding knowledge and spiritual maturation. Divine character, maturity, courage, honor, inner-strength [endurance] and chiseled [refined] personality are the heart and soul of ogboni life. An ogboni devotee purifies, harmonizes and uplifts all he touches. An ogboni is an embodiment of confidence, joy, friendliness and optimism.
Ogboni and lies cannot walk together. Ogboni and immorality cannot walk together. Ogboni and vices cannot walk together. Ogboni and ignorance cannot walk together. Ogboni and moral-spiritual impotence cannot walk together. Ogboni and cowardliness cannot walk together. Ogboni is the society for the creation of divine values and wholesome fellowship.
The ogboni devotee lives in the pure, joyful and safe [perfectly protected] realm of good-conscience, fearlessness, peace of mind and inner-unified strength.
May the divine mother Edan-muwagun confer upon you her choicest and most select blessings. Àse.
May Onile Ogboduora [Edan-muwagun] set her penetrating gaze and power-filled eyes upon you to grant you peace, health, long-life, prosperity, abundance and fulfillment. Àse.
Ogbo ato.
Ogbo Edan.
Ogbo akokoniko.
Onile a gbe wa ooo.
IFA/ORISA CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER, 2019
Posted on October 1, 2019
1 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3 Sango/Oya
4 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
6 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7 Sango/Oya
8 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
10 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11 Sango/Oya
12 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
14 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15 Sango/Oya
16 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19 Sango/Oya
20 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
22 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
23 Sango/Oya
24 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
25 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
26 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
27 Sango/Oya
28 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
29 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
30 Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
31 Sango/Oya
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
The long waiting Eegungun Festival is afoot as Great Dignitaries (Local and Diaspora) are set to partake in the Festival where The Ancestral Pride Foundation is also a Sole Partnership.
The Festival which is expected to last for about 4-months, started since on Friday with the powerful and unique voice of the ‘Agan’ that have been heard across the city of Otta and its environs with heavy traditional vibration to Pray for the progress of the kingdom and its dwellers.
The Festival in which different Clan/Household in Ota that have the Egungun background will Host their Guest to feast with them as they Celebrate the Festival. The Egungun (Masquerade) of each Family and Household will be in the town to dance and showcase different performances.
The Olota of Ota, HRM Oba (Prof.) Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege declared the event open and also welcome everyone, he said “we welcome everyone to this epoch making event. This is our cultural inheritance and as such, we have to rally round it. Ota Eegungun festival is one of the most celebrated festivals in the world and the result is in the number of crowd witnessed here today. I want to implore all sons and daughters of Ota, as well as tourists and corporate organizations to participate in the festival because, doing so will have a toll effect on the immediate economy of the town.”
The King also added that “The state government should see the festival as a means of increasing the internally generated revenue which comes from the Local government through tourism and patronage of local contents.”
Speaking with the Founder of the Ancestral Pride Foundation Oluwo (Dr.) Fasola Faniyi, he said “Eegungun is an avenue to communicate with the spirit of our ancestors, so that our prayers and wishes can be answered faster when we appease and celebrate egungun.”
IFÁ-ORISA: Most People Life Problems are Caused by their own Stinginess, Indifference and Ingratitude
Posted on July 18, 2019
Ifá-Orisa: Not all problems, setbacks and life difficulties are due to witchcraft, bad spirits or divine decrees. Most problems are self-created and avoidable. There is no spiritual-curse, bad-spirit and negative-witchcraft worse than being a stingy, indifferent and unappreciative person:
Aboru Aboye. Ogbo ato asure iworiwofun. Àse.
One of the things that one unfortunately and often witnesses in today’s spiritual arena is that when someone approaches a spiritual practitioner to receive answers, solutions and guidance, the spiritual practitioner will tell the person 90% of the time if not more that his or her problems are due to ‘witchcraft’ or the influence of ‘negative spiritual influences’. Lucky for the inquiring person that for a nominal fee of ‘x’ amount of dollars the ‘spiritual practitioner’ always has the solution, rite and/or ritual to undo the ‘witchcraft’ and/or has the means to vanquish the unwanted spiritual energy, or has the wisdom and power to repair/fix the problem, no matter what it is! The problem can be spiritual, emotional, psychological and/or medical but don’t worry because these ‘spiritual practitioners’ always have the solution to your problems!!! The truth of the matter is that a great many ‘spiritual practitioners’ are nothing more than fraudsters and charlatans who are living in a very dangerous fantasy land of their own making!!! These charlatan ‘spiritualists, priests and priestesses’ are in the business of selling imaginary solutions to other people’s very real spiritual, emotional, psychological and medical problems! These charlatan ‘spiritualists, priests and priestesses’ are often delusional people, psychologically unwell people, and emotionally unstable people who believe in their own lies and who also believe in their own make-believe, deceptive and fantasy solutions and remedies. These crafty charlatan ‘spiritual practitioners’ are there only to make money by hook or crook. These shameless and deluded charlatan ‘spiritual practitioners’ are there to make money at the expense of your spiritual, emotional, psychological and medical health!! The default and go to answer of these fraudsters and charlatans is to ALWAYS tell their unfortunate clients that their problems are caused in part or entirely by ‘witchcraft’, ‘bad spirits’ or other similar causes! Ignorance combined with undeserved trust and a willingness to believe in such backward and deceptive people will spell disaster, grief and suffering to all parties concerned and involved, including the charlatan ‘spiritual practitioner’.
While there is no doubt that at times the lives of people can be temporarily obstructed, hindered and adversely affected by the influence of negative energies and/or by the malicious/envious/sabotaging intent or ‘witchcraft’ of others, in most cases the cause of people’s problems lies elsewhere. There is no ‘negative-witchcraft’ and/or ‘negative-spirit’ worse than one’s own STINGINESS, INDIFFERENCE and INGRATITUDE! Yet there are some people who like to be told that the cause of their problems and failures is ‘witchcraft’ or ‘bad spirits’ because as long as the cause of their problems or failures is ‘witchcraft’ or ‘bad spirits’ then they no longer have to honestly look at themselves and the wrong way in which they have been living their lives. As long as the convenient cause is ‘witchcraft’ or ‘bad spirits’, that gives them an ‘excuse’ to not take charge of their own lives and do the work of correcting, improving and reforming themselves. Such people will gladly pay a charlatan and fraudster to tell them [convince them] that the problem is not them, but that the problem and failure in their lives is due to ‘witchcraft’, ‘curses’, the ‘evil-eye’ or ‘bad-spirits’. Superstitious thinking or a superstitious mentality is a curse unto itself!!! A superstitious person is the author of his or her own fears, worries and anxieties and is easily taken advantage of, controlled and manipulated by human spiritual predators [the charlatan spiritual practitioner, priest or priestess].
Let us learn some Ifá today. Let us learn something from Ogunda Meji. This lesson is for those of us who are spiritually mature and/or for those who want to spiritually mature and grow through the power of truth, honesty, actuality and reality.
In Ogunda Meji we will learn how King Olofin was the architect of his problems through GREEDINESS, STINGINESS and acts of UNGRATEFULNESS.
Holy Odu-Ifá Ogunda Meji:
“Oju o kan won laaro
Lale, lale loju n kan won
A difa fun, Òrúnmìlà, Ifá n ro omo
Agbonniregun,
Ifá o lowo ti o fi te omo re nifa.”
“They are never in a hurry in the morning. But they are hurrying up at night. Ifá consultation was performed for Òrúnmìlà. Ifá complains about Agbonnireguns son. Òrúnmìlà has no money with which to initiate his own offspring”.
At one time prince Olofin really needed and wanted the help, guidance and assistance of Òrúnmìlà. Long-story-short Òrúnmìlà helped prince Olofin and made it possible for prince Olofin to become the king of Ootu-Ife. Now because of the help that Òrúnmìlà gave to prince Olofin he was now a King living in affluence, luxury and abundance. When Olofin became king, Òrúnmìlà needed the help of King Olofin. Òrúnmìlà speedily approached the king because Òrúnmìlà needed to BORROW some money from King Olofin to heal his sons illness which would be remedied thru initiation. On the advice of Elegbara, Òrúnmìlà went to see king Olofin to ask him for some assistance. You would think that after all Òrúnmìlà did for him that the King would just give Òrúnmìlà what he was asking for since it was not a large sum. The King spent daily and in useless, unnecessary and unpractical things much much more than what Òrúnmìlà was seeking to borrow from him. You will not believe this but King Olofin told Òrúnmìlà that he would LEND him the requested amount, only if Òrúnmìlà could provide a guarantor as collateral! Elegbara [Esu Odara] brought one of his sons called Atapatase to serve as colateral and guarantor, and to serve the king as a servant until the time that Òrúnmìlà would pay back the borrowed money! After all Òrúnmìlà did for him he asked for collateral and a guarantor before granting the loan!!!
time that Òrúnmìlà would pay back the borrowed money! After all Òrúnmìlà did for him he asked for collateral and a guarantor before granting the loan!!!
One day Elegbara visited Atapatase and gave him a hoe which he instructed Atapatase to be using hereafter. [***The hidden meaning of this action by Atapatase of using the hoe on the Kings land meant that the King was digging a hole for himself for his disrespectful, indifferent and inconsiderate actions towards Òrúnmìlà, Òrúnmìlà’s son, Esu Odara and Esu Odara’s son***] As soon as Atapatase began using the hoe to work the land of King Olofin immediately several catastrophes began to befall the entire household of King Olofin. One of the catastrophes was that one of King Olofin’s sons, who was called Abolowopowo, fell seriously ill. [***Because the King did not have sympathy for the illness of Òrúnmìlà’s son, his own son was also experiencing the same illness***]. The more Atapatase worked the field the more ill did Abolowopowo become. King Olofin sent for the royal babalawo and the babalawo revealed the Odu Ogunda Meji. Ogunda Meji revealed that one of the king’s servants was responsible for the bad happenings and that this servant needed to be stopped immediately. The son of Elegbara, Atapatase was identified as the apparent ‘cause’ and was told to stop working, but Atapatase, son of Elegbara refused to stop working and said:
“Oju o kan won laaro
Lalaale loju n kan won
Hin…n
A difa fun, Òrúnmìlà
Ifá n romo Agbonniregun
Hin…n
Ifá o lowo to o fi te omo re nifa
Hin…n
Abolowopowo n lomo Olofin o
Hin…n
Atapatase lomo Esu Odara o
Hin…n
A ki i ma maa yani lofa ka ma sinni o
A ki i ma maa yani lofa ka ma sinni
Ee
A ki i ma maa yani lofa ka ma sinni.”
Translation:
“They never hurried in the morning. It was in the night that they were hurrying up. Yes. Ifá oracle was consulted for Òrúnmìlà. Ifá complained about Agbonirregun’s son. Yes. Òrúnmìlà has no money to initiate his son [and thereby heal him]. Yes. Abolowopowo is the son of Olofin. Yes. It is not possible for a servant to not serve his master. Yes.”
Meaning:
[***This verse of Ifá means and refers to the heart condition of some people that when they are in need of help and assistance they are quick to come to see you expecting you to help them. And without fail and with genuine sympathy for their situation you lovingly and repeatedly help them and assist them to the best of your means and ability to resolve their problems, but on the one rare occasion when you need them or are counting on their help they refuse to help, or they give you many excuses for not helping you. Or if they do help they do it with reluctance, they make you feel like a nuisance. When they needed you, you did not belittle them or make them feel that they were a nuisance. As a good friend, devotee and priest you made their many problems your priority, but they on the other hand gave no priority or importance to your singular problem or situation. They were quick to ask you for help but after you helped them their sense of gratitude and indebtedness was short lived. On the other hand when you needed them, they avoided you and left you and your situation for ‘later’ that is IF they were able to rustle up some time at all!! When they need you they will call you many times or they will show up at your home or wherever you may happen to be. But when you need them they are nowhere to be found.***]
Let us continue with the Ifá story and lesson.
After King Olofin identified Atapatase as the apparent cause of his household problems he ordered Atapatase to stop working. Atapatase refused to stop working until both Òrúnmìlà and Elegbara were invited. It was then that King Olofin realized his great mistake, ingratitude and indifference towards Òrúnmìlà and his sick son, as well as his lack of consideration towards Atapatase, the son of Esu Odara. He then and there begged them for their forgiveness, made rectification and reparations. Now the King u
May Òrúnmìlà Ajana Ekun protect, defend and illumine us. Àse.
May Òrúnmìlà Ajana Ekun grant us forgiveness and pardon, as he did to the people of the land of serenity [tranquility]. Àse.
May Òrúnmìlà Ajana Ekun envelop us in his love, sympathy and strength. Àse.
Aboru Aboye. Ogbo ato asure iworiwofun. Àse.
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
Aboru Aboye
In devotion to Ifá and the irunmole-orisa iwure [prayer] holds the place of greatest importance. Nothing in Ifá and irunmole-orisa devotion can work and/or be successful without iwure. Without iwure no ebo will be received, accepted and approved. In the absence of iwure no connection can be made with the irunmole-orisa. Ifá recitation is an expression of iwure. Our traditional songs of praise are also expressions of iwure. Our personal requests and petitions before Ifá and the irunmole-orisa are an expression of iwure. Our sacred rites and rituals are expressions and extensions of our iwure. Iwure is that which sustains you and gives foundation, stability and rootedness to your life. Iwure is that which attracts the blessings of goodness from the unseen realm and causes them to become manifest in our realm of action.
In our wonderful Ifá tradition the experience, quality and concept of iwure is very different from that of other traditions or faiths. Iwure is not begging the divine to help us out or do us a favor. Iwure is not attempting to bribe, barter and negotiate with the divine. In Ifá and esin orisa ibile we do not practice iwure from a position of fear, worry, guilt, coercion or anxiety. We begin our iwure by understanding and knowing that we are greatly cherished and loved by the divine, and that we are fully accepted by the divine as we presently are. We begin in a state of fundamental goodness, dignity, innocence and worthiness.
Iwure is an invisible, unassailable and very real meeting place between two or more friends who love, respect, understand, appreciate and accept each other as they truly and honestly are. No guilt. No fear. No worry. No anxiety. No pretense and no pretending. Just genuine friendship, acceptance, love and trust. Iwure is our longing for and affinity with the divine. Iwure is the manifestation of our response to the attracting power of the divine realm. Iwure is our sensitivity, responsiveness and receptivity to the divine àse. Iwure is the opening up of our hearts and our desire [willingness] to entrust ourselves to the irunmole-orisa who in turn are the expressions of Olódùmarè. Iwure is the vessel that is able to receive unto itself and retain the energy, love and strength of the irunmole-orisa. Iwure is also the sentiment of awe, love, attraction and respect that we have for the divine.
Olódùmarè and his emanations the irunmole-orisa only desire our friendship, nearness and confidence. Once the love of the divine pierces and enters our hearts our trajectory to assured success, happiness and victory is set, and nothing can obstruct or hinder us any longer. Many people ask me from where do I get my understanding, knowledge, wisdom, strength, inspiration and sublime feeling for things. My answer to this question is iwure as explained above. Everything is included in iwure. Everything needful and good flows from and comes from iwure. In iwure there is power. In iwure there is comfort and wisdom. In iwure there is sweet communion and empowerment. In iwure their is clarity. In iwure there is unassailable protection and safety. Iwure is not only the spoken words but the intense feeling, longing and attraction to the sacred, awe-inspiring, holy and divine. Iwure is the intense desire to clearly understand and apprehend the divine reality and to pattern one’s life according to that understanding. If you carefully observe and analyze all the things that we practice in Ifá and in esin orisa ibile you will discover that all we do exists as a support to iwure or as an expression of iwure. Without iwure there is no Ifá, no isese and no esin orisa ibile. Iwure is the sincere, honest and pure heart that is reaching out in hope to make contact with the sublime, beautiful and joy conferring energies of creation. Iwure is our intention and effort to take hold of the rope of life that has been extended to us. Iwure is our response and reaction to the great and wonderful love, comfort, strength and encouragement that we receive from the orisa. In iwure immediate and direct contact is made with the sublime energies, powers and intelligences of nature.
This is a deep, wonderful and glorious mystery. [***In our Ifá tradition the word mystery does not mean something unknown or unknowable. The word MYSTERY in Ifá and esin orisa ibile means something that can definitely be known by us but only through our own direct and personal experience of it.***] This direct or personally known [directly experienced] reality is what we call mystical experience or mystical knowledge. The knowledge here refered to means experiential awareness [direct perception] and not intellectual information. This knowing is the knowing of the heart. This mystical experience and mystical knowledge [understanding] is what people are really looking for and needing when they initiate. This mystical experience and mystical knowledge [understanding] is what sincere students want to receive [and need to receive] from their study and practice of the secret [confidential] teachings of Ifá and esin orisa ibile [the noble way of the orisa]. This mystical experience and divine knowledge [direct experiential comprehension] is what sincere students and initiates are expecting to receive, looking to receive and experience as a result of their personal association and interaction with their mentors [initiators]. When the mentor and initiator is mature and experienced in this mystical knowledge he or she can communicate this experience successfully to his or her students with understanding, depth, inspiration and clarity. If the mentor [initiator] has not had or experienced this mystical knowledge or has not matured in his appreciation, understanding and comprehension of this knowledge assuming that he or she has had the experience, then he or she will not be able to communicate satisfying truth, strength, hope and spiritual meaning [reality] to sincere students. He or she will not be able to satisfy the spiritual needs and the legitimate expectations of the student in any measure.
This truth explains why many initiates quickly lose their spiritual respect for their initiators and elders. Over time many lose much of their fervor for the tradition because they find that there are in fact relatively few people who have and share the sincere fervor and lofty goals [thoughts] that they had when beginning their journey. They discover very early and very quickly that they made many assumptions that proved to be false and disheartening. Many good hearted people come to Ifá and to Orisa with great expectancy and hope as they should. They come with great trust, enthusiasm and faith in their mentors, elders or initiators but soon after initiation many discover that their chosen or recommended mentor is himself or herself in need of mentoring. They discover that their chosen or recommended mentor or initiator is not spiritual at all and has no spirituality and no divine knowledge to impart!! This happens more often than not! These sincere people came looking for people whom they took to be wise people, who might be able to answer their questions and help them resolve their life problem only to discover the people that they took to be wise elders know nothing of true spirituality, that they have no answer for themselves much less for others, and that instead of helping them to find relief from their troubles they only added to their problems, troubles and worries!!! This is why one must take ones time in seeking out a mentor and initiator. One must first get to know people well over an extended period of time before making any type of spiritual decision in regard to accepting someone as a mentor and/or initiator. Let us continue with our topic of iwure.
The true understanding and purpose of things can only by apprehended by this direct experience. This direct experience can only be had by constant association with the divine and divine people. The connecting link between us and the divine and divine people is iwure or divine conversation, communion and fellowship. Love blended with iwure equals true-faith and authentic spirituality. Iwure is the bonding of the spiritual and invisible hearts of two or more persons.
Cultivate your iwure. Recite your Ifá prayers with feeling and clarity of understanding. Speak frequently, honestly and truthfuly with your chosen Orisa and trust fully what you receive from that contact. The Orisa will enlighten, guide and instruct you with gracefulness, sweetness and comfort. Eliminate the middle man. Go straight to the source. Perfect yourself in iwure and you will know and experience wonderful and extraordinary blessings and divine manifestations. Strengthen your bond with the Orisa and with genuine devotees and your life will be filled with satisfaction, contentment and understanding. Be the kind of devotee that you wish others would be or should be. Do not allow others or what you see around you to set the standard of spirituality, excellence and acceptability. Set a higher standard than the mediocre one which you see in most places and abide by that higher standard by the strength of iwure and noble conduct and you will become a true leader eligible to assist, guide and empower others.
IFA/ORISA CALENDAR FOR JUNE, 2019
Posted on June 1, 2019
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
12. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
16. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
20. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
21. Sango/Oya
22. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
24. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
28. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
29. Sango/Oya
30. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
ose ifa
THE GREAT SECRET [SACRED-MYSTERY] IN REGARD TO ORI AND IPONRI [THE HIGHER-SELF]
Posted on May 24, 2019
When Olodumare first created us, formed us or gave ‘birth’ to us ages ago in the divine realm of spirits, Olodumare already previously planned what kind of grandiose, glorious, unique and magnificent being we would become at the end of our moral, spiritual and intellectual development over many lives. Before Olodumare decided to create you he already had the completed, glorified and perfect vision of you in mind. At present we are still undergoing moral, spiritual and intellectual formation, development and unfoldment. We are progressively and steadily moving in the direction of the great purpose or destiny which Olodumare already had in mind for us before deciding to create the human spirit.
That glorious, perfect, original and unequalled being that one day we will be already exists in the eternal mind of Olodumare and in the divine spirit realm. I know that hearing this divine truth for the first time can initially be difficult to accept or comprehend, by I assure you that soon you will grasp it and and know the reality of it.
That archetype, design or original blue-print of our perfected being is called Iponri. Our individual and personal ori or ori-inu is inseparable from the reality and activity of Iponri (our perfected higher self) which exists in the eternal mind of Olodumare and in the divine spiritual realm.
Our ori derives power, guidance, direction and inspiration from Iponri our perfected being in the divine spiritual realm of causes and in the eternal mind of Olodumare. Our lives, our human spirit, mind and personality yearns and pines for fusion with Iponri.
Iponri in union with our ori-inu is the source and origin of what we experience and call spiritual inspiration, enthusiasm and motivation. When we for whatever reason stop growing spiritually and we stop making forward progress we fall into a rut. We get stuck where we are, and then we find it very difficult to get up, to begin again and to keep going forward. When this happens our Iponri sends a current or signal charged with spiritual enthusiasm which causes us to cheer up, it causes us to get up, it motivates us, it inspires us to get up again and to keep pressing forward when we were feeling like giving up altogether. This is the great and wonderful power of Iponri! Have you ever experienced this before? Have you had the following experience before? You have given up, or you are tired of trying and you decide that this is it, you are not going to press forward anymore, your fed up and you’ve had it! But then after some time a great power of enthusiasm, hope and motivation fills you up and you completely forget about and abandon your previous negative and lowly feelings! This is the power of Iponri and Ori!!!
Every time that we grow and advance after some considerable time of patient effort in the direction of our Iponri, we feel, experience and receive a divine infusion of asé which increases our motivation, our capacity, our intelligence and our spiritual power. It is Iponri who is sending this current. It is Iponri helping us. Iponri dispenses this power, current and virtue and our ori-inu receives it. Our spirit, our subtle spiritual body [soul] and our physical body are nourished by this spiritual food, power and intelligence which ori provides.
The primary function of our ori is to lead and guide us to the realization of our perfected being as perfectly pre-ordained and pre-planned by Olodumare. Life after life our divine ori accompanies us as a faithful friend, guide, teacher and companion until we reach unexcelled perfection. We should greatly value and love our ori, because ori is the personal manifestation, power and presence of Olodumare indwelling our minds, sharing our struggles, challenges and victories, and assisting us in our growth and unfoldment. Our ori-inu will definitely complete its mission of leading us to flawless glory,
May you be inspired, enlightened and encouraged by this teaching which reveals the astounding depth, beauty, power and comprehensiveness of the Ifá conception of life and of how fortunate and blessed we are as human beings. It is wonderful the manner in which Ifá reveals to us the true value, meaning and purpose of human life. May you be motivated to enter deeply and with enthusiasm into your own Ifá research, study and practice. Without one’s personal effort and consecration [sacrifice] there can be no reception and enjoyment of reward, victory and attainment.
May Òrúnmìlà Awinrin continue to benefit, illumine, guide and defend you. Àse.
Òrúnmìlà cares for us and loves us. Òrúnmìlà appreciates and values our care and love for him:
[1] It is our love, awe, gratitude, personal-rectitude and devotion to Òrúnmìlà that gives acceptability, acceptance and sweetness to our offerings and sacrifice. Our personal love, respect, gratitude and devotion is the seasoning that gives flavor to our gifts and sacrifices, and brings delight and satisfaction to Ifá.
[2] Offerings and sacrificial materials presented to Ifá absent of love, respect, gratitude and devotion are not accepted or approved by Ifá. When our love, truthfulness, humility, sincerity and devotion are part of the offering and sacrifice, then will our requests, offerings and sacrifices be ‘ebo fin, ebo da.’ The sacrifices, requests and offerings will be quickly received and approved by Ifá and the quick manifesting [quick acting] power of Ifá will be revealed. Whatever Òrúnmìlà partakes of becomes sacred, asé filled and holy. Whatever remains of what we offer to Òrúnmìlà should be handled with love, awe and respect.
[3] A simple offering of kolanut and cool clean water presented to Òrúnmìlà with love, gratitude and devotion will achieve and secure unprecedented and countless joy giving and astounding blessings for the devotee whereas the presentation of rare, expensive and hard to find materials to Òrúnmìlà without being accompanied by love, respect, personal-integrity and honesty will achieve nothing.
Approach Òrúnmìlà with love, honesty, humility and transparency and you will personally know his great love, care and affection for you. The gate to the mysteries, blessings and powers of Ifá is called: humble-simplicity, gratitude, truthfulness and basic goodness.
[5] Òrúnmìlà does not need or want our money. Òrúnmìlà wants our friendship, our understanding, our respect, our sincerity, our loyal and trusting obedience. Òrúnmìlà wants our devotion, our simplicity and our love.
[6] Òrúnmìlà does not complicate our lives, Òrúnmìlà simplifies our lives and makes things easy, smooth and clear.
[7] If we take the time to know Òrúnmìlà and we build a genuine friendship and relationship with Òrúnmìlà our lives will be flooded with peace, joy, strength, comfort, assurance and true power. To know Òrúnmìlà is to know and have eternal life [the divine quality of life]. This eternal life is the divine and sublime quality of life that is enjoyed by Òrúnmìlà himself.
[8] When we have grown in our love for Òrúnmìlà and in our relationship of friendship with Òrúnmìlà we will have this deep realization and inspiring awareness:
Òrúnmìlà you and I are intimately related. We are surely one (having affinity for each other and living in harmony with one another).
[9] Owonrin-Oturupon:
Owonrin-Oturupon:
According to the depth, love, sincerity and quality of our devotion to Òrúnmìlà in the same measure will Òrúnmìlà reciprocate. If we fervently and consistently worship, obey and emulate Òrúnmìlà, Òrúnmìlà will reward us with inconceivable and unanticipated benefits, blessings and satisfaction.
This special blessing and promise is not directed to the world in general but only to those who please Olodumare by genuinely following Òrúnmìlà. Òrúnmìlà does not have disobedient and disrespectful children. If they are disobedient and disrespectful then they are not children of Òrúnmìlà. The children of Òrúnmìlà are those who share and live Òrúnmìlà’s thoughts, words and actions.
[10] Ose-Irete:
By following Òrúnmìlà we become true followers of Olodumare. In Ose-Irete, Òrúnmìlà learned that the secret to true peace, happiness and success is to rely on Olodumare as our Divine Parent. We should feel [and know ] in our hearts that we are the literal children of Olodumare and therefore we should acknowledge His existence, supremacy and love. We must follow the example of Òrúnmìlà and make Olodumare our Father and then together with Òrúnmìlà then we can say:
“Olodumare, rescue me! You are the one I depend upon. Olodumare, please grant me your protection, for you are the one I am relying upon. Olodumare lift me out of the rut of confusion, disarray and meaningless living, for I am now acknowledging You and making you my Father. No one who depends on you will be dishonored, embarrassed, shamed or disgraced. Olodumare heal my life. Set my life in order and establish me in a true relationship and friendship with you.”
When we worship Olodumare by following and loving Òrúnmìlà, and by entrusting ourselves to Òrúnmìlà then Òrúnmìlà embraces us and claims us as his own. When we belong to Òrúnmìlà in our hearts, thinking and living, whatever we ask from Òrúnmìlà that is good and beneficial for us and others he will surely grant it at the opportune time!
Owonrin-Ogbe:
Òrúnmìlà! You are the manifestation of Olodumare. You are the sanctuary, safety and refuge. Òrúnmìlà Awimilogbon, masterful and empowered teacher, guide and mentor save me and come to my aid. Òrúnmìlà I have entrusted myself to you and you have promised and vowed to give relief, safety and solutions to all who wholeheartedly rely upon you. Òrúnmìlà! If affliction is pursuing me, True Master Òrúnmìlà, you will surely rescue and save me. Orunmila! If argument, controversy, conflict and hostility are pursuing me, True Master Òrúnmìlà, you will surely rescue me and save me. Òrúnmìlà! If loss, injustice, envy, jealousy, sickness and any other kind of evil or malice is pursuing me, True Master Òrúnmìlà, you will surely rescue me and save me because you are the manifestation of Olodumare, you are the sanctuary, safety and sure refuge of all who entrust themselves to you by living according to your instructions, ways and example.
[12] How wonderful, great, sympathetic and understanding is Òrúnmìlà! My Ifá friends and family, let us get to know Òrúnmìlà better. When we know Òrúnmìlà in truth we will not have to try to force ourselves to trust or believe in him. When we make the effort to know Òrúnmìlà and to walk with him in friendship, love and hospitality, Òrúnmìlà himself will install and activate his asé, awareness, wisdom, power and blessings in our hearts. Then a true confidence and faith that is not artificially contrived will arise in our hearts and minds. No matter how turbulent or unstable things outside of us may be or may become, inwardly we will have peace, stability, joy, confidence and persevering certainty of success. When we become acquainted with Òrúnmìlà and we know him truthfully we become partakers and enjoyers of the true life, of the peaceful life, of the empowered life, of the harmonious and satisfying life. In knowing Òrúnmìlà and in adopting his ways we will be able to achieve all things good, useful and necessary.
May Òrúnmìlà Awinrin endow you with his blessings of peace, wellbeing, happiness, health, strength, truth[fulness], success, empowered wisdom, prosperity and longevity. Asé.
ỌYA
Posted on May 6, 2019
Ọya is one of the most powerful African Goddesses (Orishas).
A Warrior-Queen, She is the sister-wife of the God Shango, to whom She gave the power to create storms. Much of Ọya’s power is rooted in the natural world; She is the Goddess of thunder, lightning, tornadoes, winds, rainstorms and hurricanes. A Fire Goddess, it is Ọya who brings rapid change and aids us in both inner and outer transformation.
Ọya is the guardian of the realm between life and death; as such, She is not only the Goddess of spirit communication, funerals and cemeteries,but also the Goddess of clairvoyance, psychic abilities, intuition and rebirth. She can call forth the spirit of death, or hold it back — such is the extent of Her power. Because of Her affiliation to the dead, and Her intense knowledge of the magic arts, Ọya is also known as “the Great Mother of the Elders of the Night (Witches)”.
Ọya is both loved and feared, and for good reason: unleashed, Ọya is the Savage Warrior, the Protective Mother, She whose power sweeps all injustice, deceit and dishonesty from Her path.. She will destroy villages if the need is true enough, for while She understands everything, She will only accept, act upon, and speak the truth (even when it is hard to bear).
Ọya is the protectress of women and patron of feminine leadership . Fiercely loving, She is wildly unpredictable and can change from benevolent, caring Mother to destructive Warrior in the blink of an eye. Passionate, fearless, sensual and independent, Ọya is not a Goddess to be invoked lightly and must be treated with respect and care. While She will toss you in Her storms of change, and shelter you in Her caring embrace, She will also strike you down with Her lightning should the need arise. However, do not let that dissuade you from working with Ọya, for She is the Strong Woman, the Bringer of Change and Seeker of Truth, who can be a most powerful ally.
Ase!
FA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR MAY, 2019
Posted on May 1, 2019
1. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
2. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
3. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
4. Sango/Oya
5. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
6. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
7. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8. Sango/Oya
9. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
10. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
11. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12. Sango/Oya
13. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
14. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
15. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
16. Sango/Oya
17. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
18. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
19. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
20. Sango/Oya
21. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
22. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
23. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
24. Sango/Oya
25. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
26. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
27. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
28. Sango/Oya
29. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
30. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
31. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
The etymology of the word Gèlèdé reveals it’s central concern and it’s ultimate significance. Gè means ‘to soothe, to placate, to pet or coddle,; èlè refers to a woman’s sexual grace and her private parts, those that symbolize women’s secrets and their life-giving power; and dé connotes ‘to soften with care and, gentleness or pamperness. Together the idea convey the significance of Gèlèdé, performances carefully conceived and executed to pay homage to women so that the community may partake of their innate power for their benefits.
Woman are to be respect !!
Most Yoruba myths of origin can be found in the divination narratives knows at Odu Ifa. There are approximately 256 Odu Ifa, each of which contains a number of poems called ese Ifa. A typical ese Ifa is a narrative about a person or animal with a problem and the steps to resolve that problem. An ese Ifa explains the origins of Gelede as beginning with Yemoja, “The Mother of all the orisa and all living things.” Yemoja could not have children and consulted an Ifa oracle, who advised her to offer sacrifices and to dance with wooden images on her head and metal anklets on her feet. After performing this ritual, she became pregnant. Her first child was a boy, nicknamed “Efe” (the humorist); the Efe mask emphasizes song and jests because of the personality of its namesake. Yemoja’s second child was a girl, nicknamed “Gelede” because she was obese like her mother. Also like her mother, Gelede loved dancing.
After getting married themselves, neither Gelede or Efe’s partner could have children. The Ifa oracle suggested they try the same ritual that had worked for their mother. No sooner than Efe and Gelede performed these rituals – dancing with wooden images on their heads and metal anklets on their feet – they started having children. These rituals developed into the Gelede masked dance and was perpetuated by the descendants of Efe and Gelede.
This narrative is one of many stories that explains the origin of Gelede. Another theory states that the beginning of Gelede might be associated with the change from a matriarchal to a patriarchal society.
Although the Gelede ceremony may be staged at any time of the year (to better the lot of an individual, to cleanse the society of pestilence, to induce rain, to enrich human fertility, to enlist the support of supernatural forces and the “powerful mothers” in wartime, and to honor the dead), the most elaborate performance occurs during the annual festival.
Once the exact dates of the festival are fixed, usually through divination, the Iyalase notifies the paramount chief of the community and the important subordinate chiefs. Messages then go out to all members of the Gelede society outside the town or working far away to return home for the celebration.
The festival begins with an all-night concert called efe, which features the Efe male mask, who uses satire to entertain and educate. Given the concern of the Gelede society with peace and social stability, it is not surprising that didactic them
The festival begins with an all-night concert called efe, which features the Efe male mask, who uses satire to entertain and educate. Given the concern of the Gelede society with peace and social stability, it is not surprising that didactic themes recur in efe songs.
After the efe dance, most of the attendees spend the morning sleeping in preparation for the afternoon dance, which takes place in the marketplace and features pairs of male dancers who perform to fast-paced music with a vigorous beat.
The Gelede ceremony involves carefully choreographed dance, singing and music, and especially drumming. The performances are given by men, wearing masks that feature sculpted images of scenes including animals and people or sewing machines and drums. The pair of men masquerade as women to amuse, please and placate the mothers who are considered very powerful, and who may use their powers for good or destructive purposes. These powers are especially linked to childbirth. The abilities they possess may be activated either consciously or unconsciously.
EW MONTH IFA PRAYER (APRIL 2019)
Posted on April 2, 2019
Erin ja, erin won loluso
Agbo momo ja, won mu so loja ejigboromekun
Adifa fun orisa nla Oseremagbo
Ni ojo ti iku yio gbodo ti yio si ma pani
Erin ja, erin won loluso
Agbo mo mo ja, won mu so loja ejigboromekun
Adifa fun Orunmila ti yio je oni magba, to yio si ma gba ni Kaye.
Nje ki lo to ni gba nijo ogun
Erigi alo ifa lo to ni gba lojo ogun
Erigi alo
Translation :
The elephant escaped been tie down with rope
The ram was been tied at the market of ejigboromekun
Cast divination for orisa nla oseremagbo
When death will dominate everywhere and taken lives
The elephant escaped been tied with rope.
The ram was been tied at the market of ejigboromokun
Cast divination for orunmila when he will became the messiah on earth and keep saving life
What is it that can safe us during spiritual war.
Erigi alo, it is IFA that can safe us.
Erigi alo…(EJIOGBE)
As we embark on the journey of this new month of April, May Olodumare grant us success in all our endeavors and may our ori, IFA olokun Asorodayo guide our path to success. Ase’ntedumare
From: Ancestral pride temple, Ota
Oluwo Fasola Faniyi
To experience, ‘see’ and know Ifá depends completely on one having sincerity and faith [genuine spiritual affinity, divine attraction and confidence]. If one has sincerity and faith, one will be transformed [positively and qualitatively changed]. If one has sincerity towards Ifá and faith in Ifá then one will be able to perceive the appearance of Ifá in one’s life. This sincerity and faith are a product of the development of one’s own peculiar spirituality [natural spiritual affinity]. This peculiar and personal sincerity and faith are also enlarged, strengthened, augmented, nurtured, protected and empowered by the virtuous divine activity of Ifá.
Ifá cannot be seen by the physical eyes. Ifá can only be known, experienced and enjoyed by and through the heart [the awakened, receptive and responsive mind/spirit]. If you are sincere and your power of intuitive-connectivity [spiritual sensitivity, inner-feeling and responsiveness] is awake [active] then you will know [directly experience] Ifá, and this knowing will remove all doubts, worries, fears and anxieties from your mind and life. Ifá will heal your inner-world and correct [harmonize] your outer world. Ifá will fill, surround and inundate your life with peace, certainty, meaning and optimism.
If one is insincere, indifferent to spiritual realities and one lacks the willingness to trust in something that is greater than oneself then one will not be able to ‘see’, directly experience and understand Ifá. Ifá is everywhere. Ifá fills everything. Ifá sees, understands and knows everything. Ifá has thousands upon thousands of feet. Ifá has thousands upon thousands of eyes. Ifá has thousands upon thousands of hands. Ifá is closer to us than the air we breathe. Ifá is like a great, luminous and radiant sun which is always emanating light, heat, life and warm. Ifá is a divine sun which never goes down and which never sets but if we close our ‘eyes’ [due to ignorance, pride, arrogance, conceit and heedlessness] and we refuse to look then all will appear to us to be darkness, gloom and suffering. We have to want to see. We have to at least must be willing to see or be willing to be helped to see. We must want to be helped by Ifá to experience and know Ifá. Ifá is everywhere, Ifá is in all places. Ifá is not coming and going. Ifá is always present just like the air we breathe.
Ifá is like a compassionate and kind mother who always cares for her children. Ifá is the one who becomes troubled when we are troubled! Ifá is kindness, compassion, integrity, courage and strength. Ifá is powerful, sympathetic, understanding, generous and kind. Ifá is always ready to manifest and assist the sincere and straightforward person who genuinely wants to improve and correct themselves. But those who ask Ifá-muwagun for help, relief and favors but refuse to abandon dishonest, unwholesome, destructive and immoral activities will obtain nothing. Ifá is the character of Olodumare. Ifá is the truth. Ifá is harmonious and honest living. Ifá is honor, courage and integrity. Those who ask Ifá-muwagun for help, relief and assistance while simultaneously persevering in the cultivation of a responsible and healthy life of continual improvement, correction and moral-spiritual growth will be helped unfailingly by Ifá.
The seed of Ifá already exists and is deeply planted within our mind. As we walk in affinity, sincerity and trust with Ifá this seed will grow and will begin to manifest the divine virtues, powers and blessings of Ifá in our lives. This seed will grow into a great, powerful and sacred tree which will bestow the fruits of peace, health, confidence, true spiritual power and deep understanding. Ifá will teach us the secret of self-control. This is what true power and mastery is. How can you control and regulate others if you are powerless in regard to your own self and you are yet incapable of exerting mastery over your own self?! If you cannot control and regulate yourself then how can you help others t
Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
12. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
16. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
20. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko X
21. Sango/Oya
22. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
24. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
28. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
29. Sango/Oya
30. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
31. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
ow do we propitiate Onile Ogboduora [Edan]?
Posted on February 17, 2019
My response to a devotee:
A consideration for all who want to propitiate [Edan] Onile Ogboduora and who aspire to ogboni initiation:
[1] Ogbo ato asure iworiwofun Awo.
I am really happy to know that you have been very carefully reading and studying what I have written. I appreciate your initiative and enthusiasm. Previously I have shared with you what it means to follow Onile Ogboduora and that it is a great privilege, commitment and responsibility. I will not repeat what I already communicated to you before.
[2] I know and understand what you want me to say and answer. You want me to say,
“Awo — get these materials, present them to Onile in this way, offer your praise and prayers in this specific way and then consult Onile with Kolanut in this manner to secure her blessings etc. etc.”
[3] You want me to explain to you and say to you that to appease and propitiate Onile Ogboduora we can use atare pepper (alligator pepper), gin, kolanut and some other simple items with special praises and prayers to Onile. But I want to be absolutely honest, clear and direct with you because as an Awo you have to value truth and reality above all things.
[4] Alligator pepper, gin, kolanut, praises and prayers are good to honor, to express gratitude to Onile and to display hospitality. But no one can propitiate Onile with just these sacrificial materials. Onile is the guardian, guide and owner of the earth. What material items are you going to offer her that do not already belong to her?
[5] Onile Ogboduora is the divine mother whose main responsibility is to protect and guide all things on earth. Edan appeared to establish rectitude, morality, order and divine love and not rituals, rites and ceremonies. Rituals, rites and ceremonies are important and they have their rightful place but they are secondary not primary. Onile is the primary guardian of the earth and the primary teacher of humanity. Onile is the divine mother of truthfulness, order, rectitude, harmony and divine morality.
[6] The only true way to propitiate Onile Ogboduora is to dedicate oneself to living a life of truthfulness, rectitude, reverence, order (morality) and harmony (spiritual inner cleanliness). When we live like this Onile is appeased and she confers her choicest and most select blessings of health, peace, happiness, long-life and prosperity upon us.
[7] You just cannot offer Onile offerings of kolanut, gin, alligator pepper etc. and devotions if your life is not right. If your life is not in harmony with what Onile teaches and represents she will not accept anything from you and she will punish you if you are a hypocrite, a thief, a liar and an unfaithful-disloyal person. This is why the blessed divine mother Onile Ogboduora is known as the ‘the one who crushes the bones and eats the bones’ of those who practice injustice and disloyalty. Onile Ogboduora is also called ‘the one who drinks the blood’ of malicious, deliberately deceptive and intentionally dishonest people. This means that she will take the life of the person who practices malice, disloyalty, injustice, dishonesty and hypocrisy. But she will give life, health, peace, prosperity, long-life, divine protection and holy power to those who follow and obey her teachings and what she represents.
[8] Set your life right. Order your steps. Develop a great respect, awe, wonder and love for Onile because Onile Ogboduora is powerful. She doesn’t tolerate nonsense and wrongdoing. Be mindful of this. Imbue your life, mind, conduct and behavior with the above divine traits and Onile will be pleased with you and appeased-propitiated. Then you can offer gin, kolanut and alligator pepper with your praises, prayers and devotions and Onile will quickly respond to you and assist you.
Onile is our mother. Just like you do not give orders and commands to your earthly mother we do not give commands or orders to Onile. We entreat divine mother Onile Ogboduora with reverence, awe, love, deep respect and gratitude. We present our requests and prayers to her and she will decide how to respond, when to respond or if to respond at all. Onile is to be loved and obeyed. No one jealously and zealously cares for and protects her children more than Onile.
[10] The true children of Onile are the ones who love her, who follow (practice) her divine instructions and who relate to all with humility and simplicity. Do not allow yourself to become impatient or impulsive. There are many people who have formally initiated into ogboni and they are not getting anything from their initiation because they were not right in their hearts and their purpose for being initiated did not blend and harmonize with Onile’s purpose. Ogboni (the society in-charge of promoting and upholding order, rectitude, justice, morality, peace, sympathetic-understanding and divine values) is not a club or something one joins just to say that one is ogboni and so forth. I do not want you to be fooled by anyone by being told that if you offer this thing or that thing to Onile she will be appeased-propitiated.
[11] Onile cannot be appeased by offerings of any kind but she will lovingly accept your offerings and bless you greatly if you first appease-propitiate her by thinking right, by speaking right and by acting right. This is the only way to appease Onile and then only you can offer her sacrificial materials and speak with her with Kolanut Oracle. This my brother is the plain, honest and simple truth.
[12] Do not allow yourself to be tricked, deceived and duped by others. When you have grown and matured more, spiritually, morally and intellectually then you can complete and perfect your devotion to Onile by initiating into ogboni with the sole purpose of living the ogboni lifestyle. Start living the ogboni lifestyle now by following the above instructions and then Onile Ogboduora will see your determination, sincerity and commitment. If you are true then your formal initiation will be true, meaningful and powerful. If you are not true then the initiation rite of empowerment will add nothing to you. If you are not true, the power of ogboni will not adhere, cling, bond or attach itself to you or join itself to you. Focus on developing your iwa (character) and your otito (truthfulness). After living an exemplary and mature life before Onile and before your family and community for 1-2 years, when your morality and character are more firm, acknowledged and established, then apply for true ogboni initiation and Onile will greatly multiply your happiness. But now is not your time. I tell you this because I care about you and I am a honest and straightforward person. Give yourself time to build yourself up.
[13] There are many people out there who will initiate anyone into an ogboni society that is not real just to take your hard earned money so that you can put an unearned, unmerited, undeserved and therefore meaningless ogboni certificate on your wall in your home to display what? To display that you got duped or for you to show off and say you are ogboni? Real ogboni people are not showing off and they are not interested in taking your money. Real ogboni people care about you, they will speak the truth to you and if they do ask for any money from you it will be reasonable because there are things that you will need to have like your ceremonial ogboni regalías, ogboni cloths, your own Edan that has to be made and prepared for you. There are also some items and materials associated with initiation which have to be purchased. Also food is prepared for many people to celebrate your initiation and sacred title reception. But no true ogboni will ask that you spend beyond what is actually necessary. This is the truth my friend.
[14] Begin by initiating yourself int
[16] I hope my sincere explanation brings blessing, joy and happiness to your life. I do not want anything from you except your true spiritual progress, peace and happiness. After having shared these things with you, you are free to do and pursue what you are convinced is right for you. But remember what I already explained and communicated to you above. Take care and be blessed.
IFÁ: BEWARE OF SPIRITUAL-DECEPTION
Posted on February 10, 2019
Ifá teaches and reveals to us that sincere and good hearted people are rare, and that truthful and authentic people are rarer still. Ifá also teaches us that the majority of people prefer lies, make-believe and fantasy over truth, authencity and reality. Ifá teaches and reveals that for every thousand people maybe twenty people out of the thousand are true, genuine, authentic and complete humans beings and devotees. Are you among this rare group of ‘twenty’ or are you among the majority? To which group do you belong? Do you like, pursue and live truth, authenticity and reality, or do you thrive and delight in lies, make-believe and fantasy?
It is hard to find genuine devotees and priests who are free from pretense, arrogance and ostentation. Few ‘spiritual’ people are actually spiritual in any meaningful and true sense. All love to speak about the truth but very very few are interested in living it, practicing it and embodying it. Many have a great appearance of spiritual knowledge, authority and piety but the truth of the matter is that it is all a sham, a fake-appearance, an illusion and a deception. They have the appearance of a great fruit bearing tree, but in fact their spiritual roots rotted away a long time ago. My dear Ifá friends and family look around and what do you see in the so-called spiritual arena. Be honest. Everything has become about pride, conceit, money and unmerited [undeserved and unearned] recognition. The blind leading the blind. The blind following the blind. The power hungry following the power hungry. The liar following other liars. The deluded pursuing deeper delusions!
Who really cares about Ifá? Who really cares about irunmole-orisa? Who really cares about iwa [wholesole character], otito [truthfulness] and iwa-tito [integrity]? How many are really aware of the reality and power of Ifá and the irunmole-orisa? I would say few. Sometimes I really wonder why some people initiate into Ifá, into irunmole-orisa and ogboni? If someone really believes in the reality, power and authority of Ifá, of irunmole-orisa and Edan [Onile Ogboduora] how can they practice and pursue deception, cheating and lying? Don’t these people know that it is only a matter of time before Ifá, the irunmole-orisa and Edan [Onile Ogboduora] call them to account to receive a stern and unpalatable discipline and punishment? Do they really think that they can keep playing with Ifá, with irunmole-orisa, with Edan [Onile Ogboduora] and not receive their just punishment and correction? Do they really think that they can keep cheating, lying and taking advantage of sincere, good-hearted and innocent people and not be punished and corrected for their injustice? Do they really think that they can keep playing around with the hearts, minds and lives of sincere, suffering and needy people and not get their just rewards? Do these people really think that they can bribe and cover over the eyes of Ifá and the irunmole-orisa with their unacceptable and offensive offerings and sacrifices? Do these people think that just because Ifá and the irunmole-orisa are loving and kind that Ifá and the irunmole-orisa will not discipline, correct and punish them accordingly and in just measure to their doings? Ifá and the irunmole-orisa are just and the upholders of order, uprightness, fairness and justice. Do these people know this and believe this?!
A honest, sincere and good hearted devotee has peace of mind and has nothing to fear. But how can a lying, cheating, scheming, duping and manipulative ‘devotee’ have peace of mind and a smile on his face? Doesn’t he know that his own lying, cheating, scheming, duping and manipulating is coming back his way with ten-fold intensity. Where are the real devotees and priests? They are few in number and far between. The religion and spirituality of many in our Ifá-Orisa community is nothing more than pride, conceit and arrogance. Behind the high sounding n
lly are on the inside.
My Ifá friends and family, those of you who really love Ifá, the irunmole-orisa and the isese, we cannot change the ways of these deceptive and fake people but let us not encourage them by following and imitating their ways. Ifá has always counted with few true followers. Be among this few. Be a true, shining and priceless diamond among the heaps of black coal that we see today. Let us live our truth and devotion with 100% sincerity and purity. If only 100 initiates genuinely live and practice the truth of Ifá with consistency, integrity and courage then the entire community would be spiritually regenerated and renewed. Be a 100% truthful and honest devotee. Truth and lies cannot be mixed. Anyone attempting to do this will injure and destroy themselves. Be a true devotee and a true priest or be nothing at all. Be a follower and devotee of the truth. The truth rewards and compensates its devotee with immeasurable blessings and benefits. The lie does not reward or compensate its follower with anything good, beneficial or satisfying. In the end the lie consumes, destroys and eats the life of its devotee. Please think these things over with a sober, realistic and sincere mind. Be mindful of the fact that as you read these words that Ifá and the irunmole-orisa are also present with you as witnesses of your reception of this instruction, admonition and teaching.
Ifá and the irunmole-orisa seek your wellbeing, peace and happiness and the wellbeing, peace and happiness of others. What you do with this instruction is up to you. What quality and kind of consequences and repercussions you experience is up to you. If you follow the good counsel of Ifá then be prepared to receive blessings upon blessings. If you neglect, ignore and go contrary to the good counsel of Ifá then be
If you neglect, ignore and go contrary to the good counsel of Ifá then be prepared to receive your own self-inflicted wounds, pain and misery. Please desist from all that is hurtful and injurious to yourself and others. Do not cheat, deceive and manipulate others. If your path is not right then this is the perfect time to set things right and make a full correction. According to your deliberate and intentional actions so will Ifá and the irunmole-orisa impartially reward you. The good will reap the fruit of his goodness. The shameless and liars will receive and be fully rewarded with the fruit of their deception and evil. What you put out is what you will unfailingly receive many times over. Everything has a limit. You’ve been admonished and warned in good time. While you have the time and opportunity please correct yourself and your ways, for the sake of your own happiness, peace and wellbeing, if your life and ways are not right before it is too late for you. If your deception, falsity and hypocrisy are severe, and you refuse to abandon them then be prepared to receive a severe and unpalatable discipline, punishment and correction. Be afraid of your evil actions because evil consequences are attached to them. Your own evil, deception and malice will reprove and punish you.
Oruko Odumare ni ka fi iyin fun.
OGBONI: The Great Mission of Divine Mother Edan (Onile Ogboduora)
Posted on February 2, 2019
[1] When the divine and powerful mother Edan (Onile Ogboduora) made her appearance upon this earth she did so with a specific and sacred purpose. Her manifestation upon this earth signaled a new opportunity to humanity for renewal, progress and empowered living. Her appearance signaled a fresh and new beginning for all of humanity and not just the privileged Yoruba people. Her aim and purpose was, and is, universal in scope. Edan came to bring healing, order, harmony, binding divine precepts and balance to the communities of the earth in general and to each human being in particular.
[2] You must remember and keep in mind that Edan is not a human being. Edan (Onile Ogboduora) is not Yoruba, Chinese, American, Eastern or Western. Edan is a divine personality of extraordinary abilities and supra-human powers. Edan is not from this world. She comes from a glorious and inconceivable realm of holiness, beauty and power. The intelligence, understanding, power and charismatic attractiveness of divine mother Edan are extraordinary, penetrating and outstanding. Edan can see to the depth and reality of things. She cannot be deceived, manipulated or bribed, neither does she make mistakes in the administration of her dispensation. She is beyond the grasp of human influence. She does not ever fall sway to the pettiness and fickleness that is common among humanity. Her divine sight is never obstructed and her activity cannot be hindered. Her virtue, character, personality and charisma are without equal. Even Òrúnmìlà acknowledged her greatness, efficiency, ability and uniqueness. It was after all Òrúnmìlà himself who called on Edan, his divine friend and associate for support, solutions and relief!
When Edan descended from the realm of Irunmole to this earth, she appeared with fullness of divine authority, power and command. All internal and external ajogun and elenini fled before her. With the power of her majestic, divinely attractive and beautiful personality, supramundane intelligence and asé filled charisma, she was able to free and deliver the hearts and minds of the people of the negative thoughts, attitudes and unwholesome energies that were oppressing and dominating their minds.
[4] Edan was able to disarm people of their worries, fears, doubts, confusion and insecurities. To those hard-hearted and capricious ones who delighted in wrongdoing, deception, oppression and corruption she struck fear into their hearts, so that perhaps they might change their ways under her administration of forgiveness, order, empowerment and renewal. Such was and is the power and influence of divine mother Edan. Together with, and inseparable from the impartation of her ase to responsive members of humanity, she gave binding holy divine precepts and injunctions for her student-disciples to practice and implement on all levels of society and personal life.
[5] These obedient, trustworthy, loyal and reliable followers of Edan are Ogboni (the wise ones), because there is wisdom, understanding, peace, health and long-life in the obeying Edan and practicing her precepts. Outside of this one would constitute oneself an Ogberi (ignorant and foolish one), because to apparently know and not practice the truth, what is that if not the greatest ignorance, misfortune and foolishness?
[6] The divine principles of Edan became and are the vehicles of her divine presence, charisma, power, support and healing-rectifying influence. To have lived at the time of the appearance of Edan upon this sacred earth was a most extraordinary, gratifying and wonderful experience. That is if one was disposed to the divinely sanctioned and harmonious way of life she was revealing to humanity and is still revealing to humanity.
[7] The willfully stubborn, recalcitrant and belligerent ones did not and will not last long under the administration of Edan.
[8] Edan being naturally kind, just and understanding, like the precious and lovable holy mother that she is, she afforded everyone forgiveness, a new beginning without reference to past wrongs, an opportunity to change, and the blessing to avail themselves of her personal support, assurance, inspiration and power.
[9] Edan is aware of our frailties and weaknesses as human beings. No one need be fearful because of their natural weaknesses or flaws. But deliberate and intentional wrongdoing, deception, lying, dishonest practices and malicious aggression, Edan would not and will not tolerate. Edan did not appear to make us rich and famous. Edan appeared to make us partakers of true life, health, peace, security and prosperity, through our practice of her clear teachings and our reception and enjoyment of her asé.
[10] Edan appeared to enable us to discover our divine, noble and beautiful nature. She came to restore dignity, clarity, transparency and moral health and moral cleanliness to our lives. Edan inculcated and revealed the divine truth to her intelligent and humble followers that when we are individually and collectively right within, then this inner order, health, harmony and uprightness will be revealed and expressed in the world without. The instructions of Edan were not and are not suggestions, but divinely bestowed commands and laws. They are binding and obligatory to all humanity and especially to those who devote themselves to Edan.
[11] Edan came to spiritualize our lives. The way of life that she instituted and the special teachings that she revealed are called Ogboni (the way of the truly wise and illuminated). Ogboni is a way of life. Ogboni is a way of sweetness, humility, dignity and light. Ogboni is the way of uprightness, truthfulness, rectitude and justice which leads to the full integration of ones personality and union with the Divine Spirit of harmony, truth, order, health and balance. Ogbonism revitalizes our life through our covenant with Edan, the reception of her asé, and the practice of her divine principles.
[12] To be Ogboni means to be the best of the best. It means to be a model of impeccability, trustworthiness and reliability. To be Ogboni means to be personally persuaded to pursue and do what is right, correct and proper, independently of times, places and/or circumstances. To be Ogboni means to be courageous, honorable and established in integrity. To be Ogboni means to have self-initiative, to be responsible, and to do what is right for the sake of love of truth, and not to be seen, praised and applauded by others. Formal initiation alone does not make you a follower of Edan. Formal initiation alone does not make you a true Ogboni. What is important is not that other people call you Ogboni, but that Edan acknowledges and accepts you as one of her true, loyal and obedient children. What is important is that you are Ogboni 24 hours-a-day in your thoughts, attitudes, actions and relationships.
[9] Edan is aware of our frailties and weaknesses as human beings. No one need be fearful because of their natural weaknesses or flaws. But deliberate and intentional wrongdoing, deception, lying, dishonest practices and malicious aggression, Edan would not and will not tolerate. Edan did not appear to make us rich and famous. Edan appeared to make us partakers of true life, health, peace, security and prosperity, through our practice of her clear teachings and our reception and enjoyment of her asé.
[10] Edan appeared to enable us to discover our divine, noble and beautiful nature. She came to restore dignity, clarity, transparency and moral health and moral cleanliness to our lives. Edan inculcated and revealed the divine truth to her intelligent and humble followers that when we are individually and collectively right within, then this inner order, health, harmony and uprightness will be revealed and expressed in the world without. The instructions of Edan were not and are not suggestions, but divinely bestowed commands and laws. They are binding and obligatory to all humanity and especially to those who devote themselves to Edan.
[11] Edan came to spiritualize our lives. The way of life that she instituted and the special teachings that she revealed are called Ogboni (the way of the truly wise and illuminated). Ogboni is a way of life. Ogboni is a way of sweetness, humility, dignity and light. Ogboni is the way of uprightness, truthfulness, rectitude and justice which leads to the full integration of ones personality and union with the Divine Spirit of harmony, truth, order, health and balance. Ogbonism revitalizes our life through our covenant with Edan, the reception of her asé, and the practice of her divine principles.
[12] To be Ogboni means to be the best of the best. It means to be a model of impeccability, trustworthiness and reliability. To be Ogboni means to be personally persuaded to pursue and do what is right, correct and proper, independently of times, places and/or circumstances. To be Ogboni means to be courageous, honorable and established in integrity. To be Ogboni means to have self-initiative, to be responsible, and to do what is right for the sake of love of truth, and not to be seen, praised and applauded by others. Formal initiation alone does not make you a follower of Edan. Formal initiation alone does not make you a true Ogboni. What is important is not that other people call you Ogboni, but that Edan acknowledges and accepts you as one of her true, loyal and obedient children. What is important is that you are Ogboni 24 hours-a-day in your thoughts, attitudes, actions and relationships.
IFA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY, 2019
Posted on February 1, 2019
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungu/Iyaami/sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja ***
8. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
12. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/osun/Aje/yemoja **
16. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
17. sango/oya
18. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
20. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
21. Sango/Oya
22. Obatala/Egungun Iyaami/Sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja ***
24. Ogun/osoosi/orisa oko
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obatala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
28. Ogun/osoosi/orisa oko
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
IFA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY, 2019
Posted on February 1, 2019
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungu/Iyaami/sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja ***
8. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
12. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/osun/Aje/yemoja **
16. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
17. sango/oya
18. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
20. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
21. Sango/Oya
22. Obatala/Egungun Iyaami/Sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja ***
24. Ogun/osoosi/orisa oko
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obatala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
28. Ogun/osoosi/orisa oko
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
IFÁ IS THE PATH OF TRUTH, REALITY AND FULFILLMENT
Posted on January 20, 2019
Ifá is a path. A path implies a road which leads to a predetermined, desired and sought out destination [objective]. A path implies that there is someone who intends to walk this path with diligence, perseverance and determination until arriving at the destination. There are some who say, “The journey is the destination” or some say “It’s not about the destination but about journey”. What do you think about these ideas or statements? What would you say?
In regard to the above sayings, Ifá disagrees with these kinds of sayings. The journey is important, there is no doubt about that, but what gives meaning, purpose and significance to the journey is the destination or final aim/purpose. The exciting journey of discovery and its destination [attainment of purpose] are equally important.
When the irunmole descended and made their appearance upon this earth they did so with a purpose and with a sense of mission. The purpose/ mission and its expected fulfillment is what gave meaning, value, significance and satisfaction to the journey, their toil, their effort and their sacrifices.
What is the aim or purpose of being an Ifá devotee? Can you give me a definitive, precise and exact answer to this question? Who determines what this aim or purpose is? Do you determine this or does Ifá determine this? What is happiness? What is fulfillment? What is power? Who determines in what consists happiness, fulfillment and power?
If you are an enlightened devotee or follower of Ifá then Ifá reveals, explains, defines and determines for us in what consists our true happiness, fulfillment and power. The devotee of Ifá is not left to himself or herself to guess or try to figure out who he/she is, why he/she is here and how can he/she live a fulfilled, meaningful and successful life. Ifá clarifies and explains these things to us in clear, precise and plain details. We can verify and know the truth of Ifá by doing what Ifá says, and by our experience of the salutary results of obeying Ifá we come to personally know the truthfulness, goodness and efficacy of Ifá, and thereby our faith in Ifá becomes confirmed and our confidence, happiness and success increases by leaps and bounds.
If you feel, think or believe that you are capable and competent in yourself, to determine for yourself, independently of superior divine guidance, what true happiness, fulfillment and power is, then why are you here reading these words, why are you approaching Ifá and seeking for solutions, possibilities and answers in Ifá?
The path of Ifá cannot be walked in theory.
[Iwa-Lesin] Your personal, peculiar individual character and behavior is [defines and reveals] your religion:
What is Religion? What does Ifá have to say about religion? Is religion just a bundle of beliefs that one suscribes to? What did Òrúnmìlà teach us about religion?
Ifá in a very clear-cut way goes straight to the heart of all things. Ifá defines religion as one’s actual, personal and individual inner-state or condition, or in other words, your character and behavior IS religion and IS YOUR religion. It is very convenient and deceptive to say, “Oh my religion is so and so…” And by throwing out a name and/or label to people we feel religious and pious, and other people see us according to the name and label we gave them! But what is the reality? What is behind the name and label? Is there really anything of substance and truth behind it?
Religion according to Ifá does does not consist of a bundle of systematized beliefs that one subscribes to. Òrúnmìlà defined religion as: “What kind of a human being are you in actuality?” “What is your actual character and it’s quality?” “What and how is your behavior and conduct?” “Who are you really?” “Do you live and practice truthfulness?” “Are you a faithful and loyal person?” “Are you established in integrity?” “Are you on the inside what you display on the outside?” “Are you a useful and industrious person or are you a useless and lazy person?” “Are you honest, reliable and trustworthy?
Your honest answer to the above questions will reveal to your own conscience and intelligence what is really your religion and belief. The approach and understanding of Òrúnmìlà was and is extraordinary! Òrúnmìlà did not ask us what do we believe or say we believe. Instead Òrúnmìlà asks us how do we live, behave, act, speak and conduct ourselves! A person established in integrity or iwa-tito is the religious, holy and saintly person according to Òrúnmìlà. Merely having and professing beliefs in this, that or other has no meaning, value or power according to Òrúnmìlà.
Your character, conduct, behavior and inner-quality of being is who you are, and this character, conduct, behavior and inner-quality is YOUR true religion and not any smug declaration of faith. Òrúnmìlà defines faith as what you actually do, live, speak and practice, because according to what you actually have confidence in, so do you act, speak, live and behave.
Iwa-lesin! Character and integrity is religion. According to your true character and true inner-state that is YOUR true faith, religion and practice. A pure, clean, honest, kind, generous, courageous and truthful inner-state makes your religion that of truth and light [ogbon]. A tainted, defiled, dishonest and deceptive inner-state makes your religion that of delusion, arrogance, ignorance, foolishness and hypocrisy [ogberi].
Call yourself by whatever name or label you want. Profess to believe whatever you want. But according to Òrúnmìlà the taste is in the pudding. Your walk gives meaning, value and credibility to your talk. What you actually practice and do is what is important and not what you say and profess. Òrúnmìlà saw people in two broad categories, inner-state/condition or stages. [1] Ogbon or [2] Ogberi.
Just saying that we are devotees of Òrúnmìlà and Ifá means absolutely nothing according to Òrúnmìlà. If we actually live according to Òrúnmìlà and Ifá, then our genuine belief and conviction will be clearly seen and known by all, by virtue of our noble conduct, attitude, actions, speech and behavior. Making grandiose proclamations and statements of faith and belief is foreign to the way and spirit of Òrúnmìlà and Ifá. Ifá says that your faith and belief is seen and revealed by your manner of living and relating to others. Ifá is 100% a religion of practicality and action. Ifá is a religion of the heart.
However much you are able to share and speak to others about Ifá does not in any way prove that you are actually an acknowledged and true devotee of Òrúnmìlà and Ifá. Talking a lot about Ifá and Òrúnmìlà does not in any way, shape or form prove that you are a devotee, knower and follower of Òrúnmìlà and Ifá. What you display of your Ifá knowledge, and what you display of your devotion to Òrúnmìlà via your conduct, attitude, demeanor, behavior and manners, this alone reveals that you are a true devotee and follower of Òrúnmìlà and Ifá. Òrúnmìlà says you are either a true and honest follower, or you are no follower/devotee at all! It is that simple. Intellectual knowledge is not true and complete knowledge. Practiced knowledge, lived knowledged and integrated knowledge is true and complete knowledge and this alone is what makes Ifá and iwa-tito one’s true religion. Òrúnmìlà defines knowledge as that which arises from your heart and that is inseparable from your actions, words and thoughts. Òrúnmìlà does not accept mere intellectual knowledge as knowledge. If your knowledge does not lead to practice, consistent action and implementation, then this reveals that whatever it is that you are calling knowledge is no knowledge at all!
Òrúnmìlà was and is very practical, he always sees things from the root, and he always addresses the reality of a thing. Òrúnmìlà never asked anyone to convert from this ‘religion’ to that ‘religion’. Òrúnmìlà knows that just calling or labeling yourself by a different name, and intellectually subscribing to a new set of beliefs does not and cannot change your constitutional position before Olodumare. Òrúnmìlà invites us to convert [truly change] from being petty people and to become generous people. Òrúnmìlà invites us to convert [truly change] from being liars and cheats and to become truthful and honest people. Òrúnmìlà invites us to convert [truly change] from ignorance [to abandon ignorance] and to embrace divine knowledge, wisdom, understanding and conduct [Ifáyelele]. Òrúnmìlà asks us to undergo a qualitative change and transformation of our inner-state/condition. Òrúnmìlà invites us to abandon prejudiced, slanted and biased views and to embrace clear-sighted truth and clear-seeing consciousness. Òrúnmìlà invites us to abandon indifference, callousness and insensitivity and to receive, embrace and practice a sympathizing heart of compassion, kindness and understanding.
This my dear friends is what Ifá calls religion. Iwa-lesin [the worship of Olodumare by worshiping Olodumare by practicing and cultivating His divine qualities, virtues and ways in our practical and personal relation to others] is what Òrúnmìlà invites us to, and this ALONE is what reveals what our true religion is, or whether we have any true religion at all.
So, what is YOUR religion? When Òrúnmìlà looks into your heart what does he see? [Ifá sees and knows our heart, what is in our heart and who we really are]. What would Òrúnmìlà say is YOUR religion? Is your religion the same as Òrúnmìlà’s religion? Is there anything peculiar, noteworthy, outstanding and unique about how you live, relate to others and treat others, that reveals your standing as a true and genuine follower of Ifá? Is your life and conscience informed by Ifá and in harmony with the truth of Òrúnmìlà? Think about these things.
May Òrúnmìlà Awinrin confer blessing, benefit, fresh-perspective and uplift to all sincere readers [students] of this teaching. Asé.
THE ORISHA CONSCIENCE & THE CIVILIZATION OF THE MODERN WORLD
Posted on December 2, 2018
ENGLISH VERSION
The ORISHA Consciousness can be better explained as the Awakening of an individual to its destined essence (the destiny for which it was born). Many live in this physical world, but they have no idea why they were conceived in this world by their mothers.
There are three parts in each individual body that can explain why we were born in this world: the Head, the Palm and the Leg. Our “Head” represents both our “ethereal fate and our earthly destiny,” while our “Palms” represent “the divine compendium and the manuscript of our destiny.” Finally, our “Leg” represents “the spiritual and physical realization and realization of the essence of our destiny”. We must all awaken to the fact that if we do not know or understand the reason we were created, we can not know what to do to make this world a better place to live. Our physical awareness can awaken us to the idea of going to school, learning some kind of profession or becoming our desired professional image … doctor, engineer, teacher, etc. However, there is more to life than simply awakening to what we can do to sustain our physical self. The most important thing for us is to be aware of the life that we can DESIGN to balance the equation of creation. Many face difficulties and calamities on a daily basis because they can not discover themselves, and all they know how to do is live life in the way they are able to face it. The ORISHA Consciousness frees you from the physical / material bondage in which the “Civilization of the Modern World” has enslaved all humanity, including itself. We must all know that we have our ‘HEAD’ and that each head represents a DIFFERENT DESTINY. This is what really allows us to know that the ORISHA energies are numerous and that the heads of all humanity are also innumerable. Thus, each Head has its own ORISHA to which it must resort at all times to understand its essence and true nature in life.
KNOW YOUR “ORISHA” TODAY: Not all Initiates or Devotees of the IFA / ORISHA tradition are destined to become BABALAWOS or IYANIFAS. Each Initiate / Devotee may be better called “AWO” or “OLORISHA”. Becoming an Awo / Olorisha means that the Applicant has actually gone through the Traditional and Ancestral Initiation and Consecration Ceremonies of the ORISHA or IFA tradition. It is forbidden and is a very destructive taboo for anyone who has not gone perfectly or traditionally by the initiation ceremony and consecration IFA / ORISHA denominated or called AWO / OLORISHA. To begin to open to the conscience ORISHA it is strictly obligatory that the Aspirant consult a BABALAWO / IYANIFA of traditional orientation to investigate its divine essence before the DIVINITY ORUNMILA, through “IFA”, and after having realized the IDAFA Of IFA), any other Initiation / Consecration process must be followed in accordance with IFA. It is through all these traditional DIVINE processes that the newly consecrated AWO / OLORISA will awaken to its divine essence and will be forever free from the slavery of the “CIVILIZATION OF THE MODERN WORLD”, thanks to an “ORISHA-CONSCIOUS TRADITION”.
SPANISH VERSION
LA CONCIENCIA ORISHA & LA CIVILIZACIÓN DEL MUNDO MODERNO
La Conciencia ORISHA puede ser mejor explicada como el Despertar de un individuo a su esencia destinada (el destino para el que nació). Muchos viven en este mundo físico, pero no tienen idea de la razón por la cual fueron concebidos en este mundo por sus madres.
Existen tres partes en cada cuerpo individual que pueden explicar la razón por la que nacimos en este mundo: la Cabeza, la Palma y la Pierna. Nuestra “Cabeza” representa tanto nuestro “destino etéreo como nuestro destino terrenal”, mientras que nuestras “Palmas” representan “el compendio divino y el manuscrito de nuestro destino”. Por último, nuestra “Pierna” representa “la comprensión y realización espiritual y física de la esencia de nuestro destino”. Todos debemos despertar al hecho de que si no sabemos o entendemos la razón por la que fuimos creados, no podemos saber qué hacer para lograr que este mundo sea un lugar mejor para vivir. Nuestra consciencia física puede despertarnos a la idea de ir a la escuela, aprender algún tipo de profesión o convertirnos en nuestra imagen profesional deseada…médico, ingeniero, maestro, etc. Sin embargo, hay más en esta vida que el simple despertar a lo que podemos hacer para sustentar nuestro yo físico. Lo más importante para nosotros es tener consciencia de la vida que podemos DISEÑAR para equilibrar la ecuación de la creación. Muchos enfrentan dificultades y calamidades a diario porque no pueden descubrirse a sí mismos, y todo lo que saben hacer es vivir la vida de la manera en que son capaces de enfrentarla. La Conciencia ORISHA te libera de la esclavitud física/material en que la “Civilización del Mundo Moderno” ha esclavizado a toda la humanidad, incluso a sí misma. Todos debemos saber que tenemos nuestra ‘CABEZA’ y que cada cabeza representa un DESTINO DIFERENTE. Esto es lo que realmente nos permite saber que las energías ORISHA son numerosas y que las cabezas de toda la humanidad son también innumerables. Así, cada Cabeza tiene su propio ORISHA al que debe recurrir en todo momento para comprender su esencia y verdadera naturaleza en la vida.
CONOCE A TU “ORISHA” HOY: No todos los Iniciados o Devotos de la tradición IFA/ORISHA están destinados a convertirse en BABALAWOS o IYANIFAS. Cada Iniciado/Devoto puede ser mejor llamado “AWO” u “OLORISHA”. Convertirse en un Awo/Olorisha significa que el Aspirante ha realmente pasado por las Ceremonias de Iniciación y Consagración Tradicionales y Ancestrales de la tradición ORISHA o IFA. Está prohibido y es un tabú muy destructivo para quien quiera no haya pasado perfecta o tradicionalmente por la ceremonia de Iniciación y consagración IFA/ORISHA denominarse o llamarse AWO/OLORISHA. Para comenzar a abrirse a la conciencia ORISHA es estrictamente obligatorio que el Aspirante consulte a un BABALAWO/una IYANIFA de orientación tradicional para investigar su esencia divina ante la DIVINIDAD ORUNMILA, a través de “IFA”, y luego de haber realizado el IDAFA (registro de IFA) apropiado, cualquier otro proceso de Iniciación/Consagración debe seguirse de acuerdo con lo estipulado por IFA. Es por medio de todos estos procesos tradicionales DIVINOS que el recién consagrado AWO/OLORISA despertará a su esencia divina y quedará libre para siempre de la esclavitud de la “CIVILIZACIÓN DEL MUNDO MODERNO”, gracias a una “TRADICIÓN ORISHA-CONSCIENTE”.
IFA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER, 2018
Posted on December 1, 2018
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19. Sango/Oya
20. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
22. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
23. Sango/Oya
24. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
25. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
26. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
27. Sango/Oya
28. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
29. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
30. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
31. Sango/Oya
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
REPORT FROM THE ANNUAL IFA/ORISA FESTIVAL AND THE 1st YEAR ANNIVERSARY/AWARD PRESENTATION OF ANCESTRAL PRIDE FOUNDATION
After the Coronation of Oluwo Dr. Fasola Faniyi Babatunde as the AWISE of Owode-Ota, Awori Land on 17th November, 2018. The Annual Ifa/Orisa Festival which always last for seven days kick-started on 19th November which happens to be Oluwo Dr. Fasola Faniyi’s Birthday where Oluwo and his Foundation Members (Ancestral Pride Foundation) visited Ijamido Orphanage Home to present them gifts including food and money and also give word of Advice as Encouragement to Making Life. And 20th to 21st include welcoming of Guests and feeding of all Orisas, while 22nd is cleansing and feeding of IFA, after that, Egungun was done in the afternoon while the Egbe (ancestral mate) prayer was done in the Night with a lot of prayer been render to all visitors and the country at large.
The Grand Finale which is the Festival and Launching Party where Oluwo Dr. Fasola Faniyi will also give a lecture took place on the 23th of November, 2018 at Ijamido Town Hall, Opposite A.U.D Secondary School, Ota, Ogun State, it was so fantabulous. The event which summoned the presence of many reputable kings, queen and high chief’s from various town and also many invited guest from different part of the world. The Lecture is themed: “The Role of Cultural Heritage In Sustainable Development: Multi-dimensional Indicators As Decision-Making Tool”.
KING (DR) SAHEED OSUPA who was the Guest Artist made the day even more Enthralling and Fascinating with his melodic voice and traditional way of music.
THE PRESENCE OF KINGS AT THE EVENT:
HRM Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II) – Olota of Ota, Awori
HRM Oba Wasiu Ogungbayi – Onitetiku of Owode, Ota
HRM Oba Awoyemi Oroja – Onimeran of Meran, Lagos
Important dignitaries:
HRH Oba Amoo Ewegbemi Fadairo – Obasegun of Ado-Odo/Ota LG
High Chief (Hon.) Oladele Adeniji – Executive Chairman Ado-Odo/Ota Local Govt.
Groups in attendance
Ancestral Pride Foundation (APF)
Iledi Oladekoju Aborigine of Lagos, Nigeria
Reformed Ogboni Fraternity of Nigeria
Egbe Isembaye Alaaragbo of Nigeria led by Oba ASA
Ijo Orunmila Adulawo led by Olori Oluwo gbogbogbo Araba Ifagbemi Ifajobi
Olufimo Fans Club of Nigeria
Pictures from the party day (24th):
IJAMIDO ORPHANAGE HOME
FA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER, 2018
Posted on November 1, 2018
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/egungun iyaami/sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja ***
4. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungu/Iyaami/sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
12. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
16. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/osun/Aje/yemoja ***
20. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
21. Sango/oya
22. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
24. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obatala/Egungun Iyaami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
28. Ogun/osoosi/orisa oko
29. Sango/Oya
30. Obatala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
KOLANUT
Posted on October 28, 2018
Kolanut is a sacred component of traditional culture and is basically a symbol for life. Since inception, many uses has been developed on kolanut but our emphasis will be based on three points:
Means of Food
Medicinal Purpose
Component of Divination
Firstly, Kolanut is an edible fruit and is used as a food source; it is a tradition in many part of Africa (yoruba race as a case study) that a kolanut can be presented to people of authority and guests, when they enter a person’s home, the kolanut will be broken to eat among friends. The same thing happen between two families that their children are willing to get married, during the introduction ceremony (“idana”). In some part of Nigeria, according to their ritual customs, it is the King, Chief or the Oldest person in the house who had the honor of breaking the kolanut and this give rise to the adage that says “It is the mouth of the elder the kolanut get ripped” – “Enu agba ni obi ngbo si” meaning: the elders has the authority to give judgment or command issues.
Secondly, Kolanut is a means of curative component; many diseases can be cured using kolanut as the active ingredients. Our temple (ancestral pride temple limited) has carried out extensive research in using kolanut to cure many diseases (like sexual impotence recently cured in our temple with the use of kolanut), some cures was also put into practical recently.
IFA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER, 2018
Posted on October 1, 2018
1. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
2. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja ***
3. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
4. Sango/Oya
5. Obatala/egungun iyaami/sanpanna
6. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
7. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
8. Sango/Oya
9. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
10. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
11. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
12. Sango/Oya
13. Obatala/Egungu/Iyaami/sanpanna
14. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
15. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
16. Sango/Oya
17. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/sanpanna
18. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja ***
19. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
20. Sango/Oya
21. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
22. Ifa/Esu/osun/Aje/yemoja **
23. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
24. Sango/oya
25. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
26. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
27. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
28. Sango/Oya
29. Obatala/Egungun Iyaami/Sanpanna
30. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
31. Ogun/osoosi/orisa oko
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
ASCENDING TRUTHS TO IFÁ REALIZATION (IFÁ CONSCIOUSNESS)
Posted on October 3, 2018
To serve the Great Powers [irunmole-orisa] we must first cleanse and purify our lives. This cleansing and purification is not a one time thing. This cleansing and purification is a continual process which must be daily renewed and undertaken. Ritual cleansings and ceremonial purification’s [like spiritual washing’s with omiero, propitiation of ori and spiritual reinforcement through Ifá incantation science etc.] are one part, a necessary part and a very important one in this process, but ritual cleansings and ceremonial purifications alone are not sufficient to cleanse and purify us to the innermost core of our being. We cannot achieve an understanding of our lives purpose and the power to realize it by the above means alone. Neither can we reach our fullest potential by the above means alone.
We have to cleanse and purify ourselves daily from doubt, selfishness, arrogance, self-pity, impatience, self-deception, dishonest attitudes and less than honest practices.
When we are served drinking water we like to be served clean water in a clean drinking glass. In the same manner the asé of the irunmole-orisa is like a cleansing and purifying water which should be poured into a clean vessel. This vessel is us.In life we experience basically two kinds of inner impurities, hindrances and obstructions. There are impurities that we just pick up, just like pick we pick up and collect dust on ourselves without intending to. And there are impurities that we pick up because we intentionally accumulate and cultivate them. So we see that that there are intentional and unintentional impurities, hindrances and obstructions that accumulate on us (within us) and impinge upon our lives.
We should do our honest best to remove deliberate and intentional impurity and wrongdoing from our lives. In other words we should regulate our words and conduct so that our words and conduct are in harmony with iwa. Iwa is the representative of the irunmole-orisa and it is iwa who conveys to the irunmole-orisa our desires, needs and wants in such a way that the irunmole-orisa will grant us their support and relief. Iwa is also the representative, witness and authenticator of our inner state and condition before the irunmole-orisa. Iwa is a catalyzing power and energy whose aim is to bond our inner energetic life with that of the irunmole-orisa.
When we remove the impurities, disorderliness, clutter and soil from our lives that are within our power and ability to do so, then the asé of the irunmole-orisa will remove those inner impurities, disorders, clutters, hindrances and obstructions that are beyond our personal ability to remove.
When we experience this dual cleansing then are we in an optimal position to render aid, relief and assistance to others. When we are poised in balance by the salutary effects of these two complementary means of cleansing and purification then are we in a condition known as holiness, cleanliness, harmony, wellbeing, clarity, optimism (enthusiasm) and purified happiness.
Inner-cleanliness and purification are achieved when we by our personal effort, spontaneous determination and intentional inner-work apply ourselves to remove and correct what we see (discern) in our own lives that needs to be removed, adjusted and corrected. When we are doing our honest and consistent part then the asé of the irunmole-orisa becomes bonded, fused and blended to our inner work and labors, so that we achieve a transcendental state of purity, clarity, understanding and strength. This asé that we receive from the irunmole-orisa is like food and medicine to our inner being. This asé heals, purifies and strengthens us and then it flows out from our being towards others to bless, comfort, heal, purify and strengthen them.
This asé enters our lives to assist us in becoming the great and wonderful being we should and can be, according to Iponri or the divine blueprint. This divine asé is mediated to us by Iwa. By this union of iwa and asé, our lives then become one with the activities, powers, energies and workings of the irunmole-orisa. We become emerging living orisa of the earth, to serve, benefit, comfort and uplift others. We become whole and we become agents of healing and divine power. This sublime state and condition is known as Ifá consciousness, Ifá realization or Ifáyelele. By following the above ascending truths of Ifá with dedication and commitment we will surely be established in Ifáyelele and thereby fulfill our lives mission, purpose and destiny.
IFÁ TRUTH FOR TODAY: SUPPRESSED SPIRITUALITY CAN CAUSE DEPRESSION AND MENTAL-EMOTIONAL DISHARMONY
Posted on October 16, 2018
Ogbo Ato Asure Iworiwofun
In life sometimes we all experience sufferings, dissatisfaction, sorrows and inner turmoil of all sorts and for different reasons. This is something that we all experience. But there is a dissatisfaction, a sorrow, a prolonged sadness and an experience of inner turmoil that is a sign of inner growth! I am fully aware that what you have just considered is something that is counter-intuitive, but it is a fact and true.
The experience of dissatisfaction, sorrow, depression, melancholy and/or inner turmoil can be a positive development in ones life. Experiencing dissatisfaction, sorrow, depression, melancholy or inner turmoil does not always mean that things are wrong. One can in fact experience these things as a sign of growth and as a sign of needed growth, spiritual space and expansion. Let me explain.
There are experiences of dissatisfaction, sorrow, inner turmoil, restlessness and even periods of sadness/depression that are a product of spiritual growth. That’s right! They are called growing pains.
We are know what a snail is. A snail lives in a shell. When the snail grows too large to fit its shell, it begins to feel uncomfortable, uneasy, congested, dissatisfied and unhappy. Buy why? Because it has grown! To be more accurate it has outgrown its shell, and what is needs to do is to move out of it and find one that is larger enough to accommodate its growth and development. The smaller shell was okay when it was compatible with and suitable for the previous developmental growth level of the snail, but now it has grown, it has developed and matured.
So you might be thinking: “What does all this snail and shell talk have anything to do with me?”
Well it has everything to do with you. Not all sufferings in life arise because of something wrong we have done or because something is wrong with us per say etc… There are certain kinds of turmoil, suffering, pain and discomfort that are in fact signs of progress and which are indicators of our need to move on with our spiritual life. It’s time to move out of the shadow of others peoples opinions, expectations, approval or disapproval. There is a need to commit to our own chosen and intelligently selected spiritual path. There is a need to move out of spiritual-moral and ideological ambiguity, unclarity and haziness. There is a need to acknowledge, define and embrace our spiritual calling. We must bring out, cultivate and manifest our interior spiritual gifts, powers, enlarged intelligence and abilities which have been deliberately or inadvertently ignored, suppressed or repressed. When we deliberately or inadvertently suppress, ignore or repress our interiors powers, faculties, spiritual affinities, longings, peculiar spiritual aspirations and desires we will experience pain, turmoil, discomfort, sadness and depression. When we, out of fear or concern for the approval, disapproval or opinions of others we decide to halt our progress and we decide to hide our true convictions we will invariably experience inner turmoil, depression, sadness and dissatisfaction.
This is where honesty and courage come in. Your life is your own. Why are you trying to gain the approval of others in regard to your own chosen spiritual path? Why should you care if other disapprove of your chosen spiritual path and conviction? Why are you living your life to maintain appearances and to satisfy the opinions and supposed conclusions of others when you are supposed to be living to satisfy and please your own inner sense of truth and honesty. Why are you waiting for others to accept you or to give you permission to pursue what you know is right for YOU?! Why are you looking over your shoulder, looking to the left and right, worrying and fretting over others who add nothing to your life and trying to squeeze your enlarged and expanded vision of life into the small
When we do not live according to our present callings, inner gifts, honest spiritual likings and affinities we will experience aches, pains, sufferings, turmoil, sadness and depression. This is nature’s law! When we go against our inner urge of truthful and honest affinity we will experience suffering, melancholy, dissatisfaction and depression. We must courageously and independently decide to be true to our own inner self, then these pains and sufferings will begin to wane and disappear, and peace, happiness, harmony, contentment and fulfillment will replace them. You cannot live to satisfy the opinions, convictions or path of others! Until we begin to live accordingly, this ache, sorrow, sadness and turmoil will be with us. We cannot hold back the law of growth and progress. We can no longer live in the past. We can no longer force ourselves to live in the small and inadequate shell of immature, naive and unsatisfactory spiritualities and conceptions.
READ ALSO: THE TRUE GLORY, SIGNIFICANCE, PURPOSE AND HONOR OF BEING AN AWO
We have to move forward and begin to live our own true and honest life independently of whether others agree with us or not, or whether they approve of us or not. We must actualize our own spiritual reality. We have studied. We have researched. We have searched our hearts honestly. We have tasted and experienced. We have discovered our true power, identity, path and affinity. So now it is time to take the higher road and commit ourselves to our peculiar power, path and affinity. Otherwise we will continue to feel the unease, anxiety and dissatisfaction that comes from the need to move forward and to enter new terrain in our lives.
We can no longer live off the old and stale bread of memories of our past spiritual infancy. We have grown and it’s time to eat real food and drink refreshing water, it’s time to live and embrace our newer and much more evolved understanding of life. We must be true to who we are today and what we honestly believe today! We cannot suppress our inner affinities, callings and powers anymore for anyone, anybody or any reason. Like the earthbound caterpillar which enters the chrysalis and emerges as a sky bound butterfly, so must we endure the transformation process and then we must emerge different from where we begin and from what we were! We need to step out and begin to practically live and cultivate our present, new and transformed personal convictions without regard to the thoughts and/or opinions of others. A butterfly cannot ever become a caterpillar again. That would be a big step back! A butterfly would be foolish to try to force itself to go back to its caterpillar and/or cocoon stage! Like the butterfly we have broken out of the chrysalis (cocoon). Like the snail we have outgrown our shell! We have outgrown our shell. Like the caterpillar that has entered the cocoon, has exited and has experienced transformation into a butterfly so have we. We cannot go back to the caterpillar or cocoon stage. We cannot live or wait for the approval of others!
Courage, strong determination and honesty are all that is needed. The disapproval of others cannot hinder our choice, our growth and mature decision to embrace the truth as it honestly appears within our hearts. The moment we take our first real and practical step out of our old ‘shell’ and continue walking into the new, improved and enlarge one, in that singular moment we will begin to experience relief, joy, emotional-mental-spiritual harmony/health and empowerment. In that moment the built up strain, stress, depression and turmoil will begin to wane and lose its grip until it dissipates and evaporates all together; and in its place will be found joy, satisfaction, delight, relief and renewed enthusiasm and optimism.
WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO BE AN AWO, AN INITIATE, A DEVOTEE OF IFÁ AND THE IRUNMOLE-ORISA:
Posted on September 25, 2018
An awo, a babalawo, an iyanifa, a babalorisa and an iyalorisa are representatives of Olodumare and of the Irunmole-Orisa. Have you ever thought about what it means to be someone’s representative?
It is and we feel it a great responsibility, privilege and honor to be a representative of an exalted, renown and accomplished human being. If this is true of being a representative of an exalted, renown and accomplished human being, what can be said of a person who is a representative of Olodumare, of Ifá and of the Irunmole-Orisa?! Is it such a simple and easy thing to be a representative of Olodumare, of Ifá and of the Irunmole-Orisa? Can just anyone do this? Can someone without any qualifications, without any training, without diplomatic skill, without personal dignity, without love, without sympathetic understanding and charisma be a representative of Olodumare, of Ifá and of the Irunmole-Orisa? Can someone who does not in good measure share the qualities, heart and mind of Olodumare, Ifá and of the Irunmole-Orisa represent them? Can a liar be a representative of the truth? Can a mean and indifferent person be a representative of kindness and compassion? Can a cheat and exploiter be a representative of honesty and generosity? Can an ignorant and uninformed person be a representative of pure wisdom and divine knowledge? Can a person who delights in filth, dishonesty and vulgarity be a representative of cleanliness, honesty (truthfulness) and purity?
If you had to select someone to represent you and to successfully promote your aims, what kind of person would you choose, and what qualities must this person have? Would you just choose anybody to represent you? Can a person be qualified to represent you by just having ‘good intentions’ or ‘good feelings’?
Shouldn’t they in addition to good intentions and good feelings also have knowledge, training, experience, sympathetic understanding and good social skills? After all they are representing you. Shouldn’t your representative have an honest and credible character, true knowledge-understanding, wisdom, courage, determination, commitment, training, maturity, gracefulness and a highly developed skill-set? Shouldn’t your representative care about you and what you are seeking to accomplish? Shouldn’t your representative have affinity with you and with your way of doing things?
What kind of people do you think Olodumare, Ifá and the Irunmole-Orisa are looking for, to represent them and to promote their benefit conferring cause? These are things to carefully think about, to ponder and to consider, especially if we have the personal aspiration to serve and represent Olodumare, Ifá and the Irunmole-Orisa before others.
In former times a genuinely developed, trained, qualified and mature awo or initiate, was considered a source of inspiration, strength and blessing to his family, community and nation. These awo or initiates were the spiritual pulse and heart of the community. The essence of their devotion was not merely ritualistic worship but to arouse a genuine and deep faith in Ifá (Olodumare) and in the Irunmole-Orisa. The were able to impart asé, hope, courage, inspiration and strength to others. By promoting the divine standard of Ifá values, they were instrumental in promoting the progress, wellbeing, peace, harmony and safety of their families, their community and their nation. These special awo were gifted with the special asé to create an atmosphere of harmony, peace, understanding, gentleness and love. These dedicated or consecrated awo had the special asé to disarm people of their worries, fears, doubts, anxieties and misunderstandings.
Let me ask you: If the ones who are charged with the privilege, responsibility and duty to draw people close to Ifá-Olodumare and the Irunmole-Orisa become dishonest, corrupt and indifferent, then what will happen to the family life, the community life, the communal spiritual life and the national life?
There is a great need today for awo, initiates and devotees of divine calibre who have true love and compassion for the people. There are so few authentic awo today! Many awo today have made a business of the sacred trust, that in former times was a great honor to discharge with humility, integrity, dignity and simplicity. And this is why we see so little prosperity, peace, harmony and wellbeing in the lives and families of many initiates, for how can they who are living in this sad condition help others. Some awo [initiates] have dedicated themselves to fooling and duping people to achieve their isolated desires and their selfish ends, and sadly many of the sincere but naive public blindly follow these kinds of ‘awo’ who fill their minds with all kinds of lies, make believe and fantasy.
It is a sad but strange wonder: An honest, sincere and true awo, initiate, priest or priestess comes along to freely share and offer the truth and values of Ifá to people and only a small amount of people will respond to this awo. But when a cheating, lying, duping, advantage taking, fantasizing, exploiting, double dealing and false promising ‘awo’ comes along, all come running to place their heads at his feet and to do his bidding and to secure his ‘blessings’?! What kind of ‘blessings’ can this person give when he himself is living an accursed life?! This is where we are today.
The ancient awo were not rich according to today’s standards and conception, and their search was not for money. The ancient awo were rich in peace of mind, good health, respect, wisdom, true spiritual power and divine virtue. The ancient awo sought for divine wisdom, imperishable values, health, spiritual power, penetrative insight, communion with the irunmole-orisa, harmony and longevity so as to be able to enjoy life to the fullest and to benefit others. Good conduct, good character and the earned (merited) respect of their community was their crown of achievement. Even today in Yorubaland there is an exalted title given out to knowledgeable awo of irreproachable conduct, extraordinary competence, deep understanding and sterling character: This sacred title is called Oba Iwa – the king of good conduct, virtue, good behavior and character! How beautiful and wonderful this is! This is the true gold and riches of Ifá!
The founder of Ogunda Meji Temple, the venerable Awopeju Bogunmbe was such an exalted, revered, holy, wise, hardworking, dedicated, inspiring and tireless servant of Ifá and the people, and this is why he was awarded with the title of Oba Iwa. The venerable Awopeju Bogunmbe was a rare awo. He was rare not because others could not live as he did, but he was rare in that he dedicated himself, by himself, to following Ifá with wholeheartedness and sincerity.
The same can be said of Olorunfunmi Adebanjo Oshiga the founder of Ijo Òrúnmìlà Adulawo and his worthy successor Olori Oluwo Ifajobi Fagbemi. The same can be said for the great high chief, the Oluwo Ifá of Ota, the venerable Fasola Opayemi Ifagbemi and his worthy successor and son, Babalawo and Ogboni Oluwo Fasola Faniyi of Ota. The same can be said of the founders of Indigene Faith of Africa [Ijo Òrúnmìlà Ato] and their present successors. They were and are the true and divine awo upon this earth. The same can be said for the wise and progressive founders of Ose Meji Temple. These great devotees achieved what they did because of their genuine love for and dedication to Ifá and Ifá blessed them beyond their expectation, but these men had to work hard, with patience, perseverance, intelligence and dedication. They cared for, loved and served the people with the wisdom and power of Ifá and the Irunmole-Orisa. They left an indelible and uplifting and inspiring impression and made a transformative impact in the lives of all who were privileged to know them. These authentic devotees of Ifá and the Irunmole-Orisa had to fight a lot of up-hill battles and had to persevere while being in the midst thankless, arrogant and unappreciative people. These men were men of action, dedication and integrity. These men taught everyone the truths of Ifá and the beauty and power of orisa esin ibile by the way they lived, related to people and treated people. Everything they did was scented with gracefulness, sanctity, authority and truth. This is why they were and are loved and cherished by the people, the irunmole-orisa and Ifá and Ifá. The irunmole-orisa and the people made sure that they never lacked the basic necessities. The people compelled by love and gratitude upheld them and supported them. How beautiful and wonderful. Aboru Aboye!!! When we serve Ifá like this, Ifá feels indebted to us and he begins to serve us!!! When we serve the people like this the people without being asked and without being prompted will uphold us, assist us and bless us.
But many want Ifá to serve them without them first serving Ifá and without them assimilating the spirit, character and manners of Ifá. They don’t really serve the people they serve themselves! They don’t really worship and promote Ifá, they worship and promote themselves! They want Ifá to listen to them and respond to them, but they do not listen to Ifá or do what Ifá expects of them!!
The great and true awo previously mentioned were and are the true embodiments of Ifá and true friends of Òrúnmìlà and the irunmole-orisa. And there are still presently such awo of divine quality in Yorubaland and in the diaspora, but they are few compared to the many who come to Ifá and the Irunmole-Orisa for the wrong purposes or aims.
The awo is supposed to be an exemplary teacher, role model and guide, but today many awo do not want to assume these necessary obligations. Many awo are not paying attention to their true duties, mission or responsibilities. Instead of imparting true knowledge, they teach people incorrect things, tainted information, superficial understanding and superstitious foolishness and thereby lure people into incorrect paths and unsatisfying paths. Ifá is a divine science and a path of divine devotion, and not superstitious foolishness. But many ignorant or misinformed pseudo ‘awo’ promote superstitious ideas and fear-mongering in an attempt to manipulate, mislead and control people for their own selfish aims!
It is impossible to take upon oneself the name of awo and then practice such shameful, embarrassing and debasing things. The word awo implies a way-maker, a path-finder, a truth bearer, a genuine and reliable friend, mentor and guide. The word awo implies that one is able to successfully point others in the right direction and to the correct path that will lead them to genuine success, peace and happiness. A genuine awo does not practice fooling people, flattering people, manipulating p
The sensitivity, compassion and generosity is disappearing from the hearts, minds and lives of some initiates. Many initiates have made of Ifá or have attempted to make of Ifá a cult of arrogance, self-worship, pride and conceit! Such ‘initiates’ are no longer human beings. They are animals with human faces. They are less than animals, because even animals have care, love, sympathy and concern for their own! When they could have chosen to live god-like or divine lives they have chosen to live impure, dishonest, scheming and unwholesome lives. They have become ajogun and servants of the ajogun!! Instead of promoting the cause of Ifá-Olodumare they are directly and indirectly promoting the cause of the elenini.
Ifá-Olodumare expects more from initiate disciple of Ifá and the Irunmole-Orisa. Ifá-Olodumare expects more from any and all human beings whether they are followers of Ifá or not. Those of us who have embraced Ifá and the way of the Irunmole-Orisa let us be true awo, true babalawo, true iyanifa, true babalorisa, true iyalorisa and true devotees. Let us help to spread the knowledge and practical love of Ifá and let us work individually and collectively to eradicate misunderstanding, negative tendencies and ignorance. This is what Olodumare, Ifá and all Irunmole-Orisa expect from all initiates and all genuine devotees. This is what we should expect from ourselves.
ORDER IN TRADITIONAL BELIEF SYSTEM
Posted on September 11, 2018
The following order can be recognized place to place and is fairly typical
The Supreme being (Olodumare)
The Chief Divinities or Gods
The Ancestors
The Spirits
The Charms and Amulets
THE SUPREME GOD: This is recognized among all traditional believers all over the world, the supreme being is called or can be called different names depending on places to places and language variations. for example, yoruba as a case study, yoruba belief system called the supreme God as Olodumare or Olorun, Olorun means “Owner of the Sky“.
Every race of the world has a legend myth connecting God and the creation of origin of their race.
THE CHIEF DIVINITIES: These are next in rank to the supreme God, they are simply refer or regarded as the physical representatives of God in the world and are also called different names from place to place. Example: Obatala, Ifa, Osun, Ori, Sango, Ogun and so on. each of them have their own shrines, priest, cults, initiation ceremonies.
THE ANCESTORS: Every family has the belief that their ancestors survive as the living-dead among the family. Ancestral worship could be restricted to members of the affected families alone. Egungun is the best way to get connected to a dead ancestors and that is why you see each family having or can be trace back to a specific egungun name e.g Oya Arogunmola is an egungun that belongs to arogunmola family of Ota, Oloolu of Ibadan belonging to oloolu family and so on.
IFA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER, 2018
Posted on September 1, 2018
1. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2. Sango/oya
3. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
4. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
5. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
6. Sango/Oya
7. Obatala/egungun iyaami/sanpanna
8. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
9. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
10. Sango/Oya
11. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
12. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
13. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
14. Sango/Oya
15. Obatala/EgunguIyaami/sanpanna
16. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja ***
17. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
18. Sango/Oya
19. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/sanpanna
20. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
21. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
22. Sango/Oya
23. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
24. Ifa/Esu/osun/Aje/yemoja **
25. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
26. Sango/oya
27. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
28. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
29. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
30. Sango/Oya
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
DIVINE ADMONITION OF IFÁ:
Posted on August 11, 2018
Odumare ni ka fi iyin fun.
In this present world in which we live “white lies” and duplicities are a part of daily life. Everyone attempts to justify or disregard the deliberate deception, dishonesty and lies in their lives. “White lies” or so-called ?little lies? are still transgressions in the eyes of Olodumare and Irunmole. Olodumare and his servants the divine Irunmole will not accept any justification for engaging in deceitful, misleading and dishonest activities. Lies, cheating and dishonesty are cankers and worms that slowly eat out the substance of our souls, dignity and health. Lies, cheating and dishonesty builds up very fast and before one knows it, one has created a world of lies, cheating and deception, a world in which one is trapped in, and living in, a world which can only be maintained for a limited time by continual lies, deception and cheating. Eventually the heavy and great edifice of lies, deception and dishonesty will come crumbling and crashing down upon ones head. Falsely and deceptively winning the admiration of people amounts to nothing and does not in any true way make life successful. Perversion and hypocrisy leads to spiritual suicide and moral annihilation.
To realize the truth of Ifá-Olodumare one most disengage from these defilements. To repeatedly receive and hear the instructions, warnings and admonitions of Ifá and not obey is a dangerous, offensive and sorrowful thing. The one who turns away from the words of Ifá is the one who has given himself over to his own lusts, arrogance and perversions. He has become intoxicated and blinded by his own lusts, passions, arrogance and imagined power. His own lusts, arrogance, heedlessness, unfaithfulness and perversions will destroy him. Esu is watching and justly dispensing impartial justice. Esu will not be accepting bribes from anyone. Many are the “spiritual” thugs and gangsters who make moral-spiritual demands on others while they themselves are drowning in their own hypocrisy, impurity and deception. They might be able to deceive some people but they will not ever be able to deceive Ifá and Esu. Such ones aim to please people while they neglect and ignore Ifá. When what they have earned reaches them, who will help them and save them? Living for temporary and ill-gained ‘gold‘, ‘fame‘ and ‘imaginary good reputation’ they have forgotten Ifá-Olodumare. They worship themselves in the name of Ifá-Olodumare and the Irunmole. How can such scoundrels escape the just judgement of Ifá ‘Will they be able to bribe and purchase the favor of Ifá with gifts, sacrifices and offerings’ No, not ever. Will they be able to make Ifá turn a blind eye to all of their disloyalty, lies and abuses ‘No, not ever. They have time and make time for all things but they have no time to praise, love, worship and obey Ifá! Can a dog who is is fond of eating rotten and stinking garbage relish the taste of divine and pure eatables’ Living to promote their arrogance and to maintain false appearances, they reject the good and real. When they finally awake it will be too late.
Ifá says with love, urgency and warning:
“Stop now. Turn around. Do not continue on the misguided path you find yourself in. Do not waste your time and efforts on vain, dishonest and shameful pursuits. Remember that this life is short. Remember that this life is only the market place. What report will you give when you are called to stand alone before the divine council, when you are called to return home?! Do not rely or trust on your own isolated judgments or deceptive feelings. Rely and trust on Ifá-Olodumare and you will know limitless joy, peace and satisfaction.”
Reject and disregard Ifá at your own peril. It is a fearful and worrisome thing when Ifá ceases to listen to you and to respond to you due to ones negligence and repeated heedlessness. In countless and many ways Ifá speaks to us for our own good. Will we listen, comply and obey?! Ifá sees all and knows all. The eyes of Ifá cannot be made to close, and the mouth of Ifá cannot be forced or bribed shut. It is time to return and listen to Ifá. If we refuse and neglect the good counsel of Ifá then we alone are to blame for what will follow. Ifá is the one who counsels and admonishes us with more love and concern than our nearest and dearest relatives.
IFA /ORISA CALENDAR FOR AUGUST, 2018
Posted on August 7, 2018
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
4. Ogun/osoosi/orisa oko
5. Sango/oya
6. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/egungun/ iyaami/sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
12. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja ***
16. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/EgunguIyaami/sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
20. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
21. Sango/Oya
22. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/yemoja **
24. Ogun/osoosi /orisa oko
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/osun/Aje/yemoja **
28. Ogun/Osoosi/orisa
29. Sango/oya
30. Obataala/Egungun/Iyami/Sanpanna
31. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja ***
** Oroorun ose Ifa
*** Itadogun ose ifa
THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND SACRIFICIAL RITES
Posted on July 29, 2018
The spiritual world can be described as the permanent abode of all living creatures. Therefore the spiritual world consists of the dwelling place of Olodumare (The Supreme Being -God), divinities (Irunmole), diverse kinds and races of spirits, the pre-mortal spirits of unborn human beings, ancestral spirits and malevolent forces. The spirit world is not empty, featureless and formless. In fact our world is a small reflection of the vivid visual beauty and wonder of the spirit world. In the spirit world there are spiritual natural landscapes like a special sacred places, homes, roads, mountains, rivers and market places and many other things. All of these things actually exist in the spiritual world. The things that exist in our world (physical universe) of physical creation also exist in the spiritual realm of creation. Besides these things there are inconceivable, awe-inspiring and and mysterious worlds, classes and races of spiritual beings, potencies, powers and energies. There are countless realms of existence in the spiritual realm. There are countless spiritual worlds and planets.
Olodumare is the beneficient ruler of the spiritual and physical worlds. All other beings without exception are subject to Olodumare (God).
The unique and diverse spirit beings, spiritual intelligences and powers, the pre-mortal spirits of unborn human beings, divinities, ancestral spirits and other wonderful creatures display the same varied range of emotions, feelings, thoughts and actions in the same manner in heaven as it is displayed and expressed on earth.
Consultation of Ifá played a large role in determining harmonization in the spiritual world. Ifá is consulted not only on earth but also in the divine spirit world. There are many spiritual worlds and spiritual planets where Ifá is consulted. Yes, there are divine priests and divine priestesses of Ifá in the divine spiritual world. The priests and priestess consult Ifá at their temples, holy shrines, homes and market places for those who seek the guidance of the Ifá oracle to follow the advice of the oracle thus increasing their good fortune and avoiding misfortune.
Yoruba spirituality consist of a series of original and incorporated concepts that evolved over the millennia . Olodumare, Irunmole and Ancestors were integrally woven together in the social order of things. Edumare (God Almighty) granted the requests of living creatures in heaven to visit the physical world.
Sacrifice is necessary to enlist the aid of benevolent forces and to avoid malevolent forces. Through sacrifice undesirable outcomes are avoided, deflected and transcended. Sacrifice empowers and enables the desired prayer, incantation or invocation to become effective. Prayer or invocation and sacrifice are. inseparable. Thus to only pray for a desired outcome without accompanying sacrifice is recocognized as an unbalanced and incomplete spiritual practice. The receiving aspect of prayer can only be balanced by the giving or offering of sacrifice.
Ifá says:
‘‘Asefin awo won lode Ibaigbo.
Adifa fun won lode Ibaigbo
Ebbo won ni ki won se
Nje, asefin o de o
Awo ode Ibaigbo
Eni to ba pe asefin ni ebbo re yio da.’’
Translation:
‘‘Asefin the priest of Ibaigbo
Cast divination for people the of Ibaigbo kingdom.
They were asked to make sacrifice so that their prayer will be answer. Thus, Asefin has become the priest of Ibaigbo. He who called upon Asefin
that the sacrifice/prayer be accepted.’’
Sacrifice is the enabling (activating) component that makes prayer or invocation to be accepted and to manifest. Sacrifice and propitiatory rites (ebbo) are made to Olodumare, ancestors, deities, malevolent spirit forces and other spiritual forces to receive the requested wish.
Sacrifice is performed after consultation of Ifá Oracle or other means of divine inquiry like cowry-shells called Erindilogun which are frequently used by Orisa priestesses and priests. The Oracle would reveal what sacrifice was required to be done to tackle the present situation, either bad or good. Sacrifice corrects, adjusts, modifies and heals the situation so that what was not ideal or good becomes ideal, good and better.
The sacrifice can be performed with animate or inanimate objects or materials. An example of some of the inanimate objects that could be used would be cloth, cowries, water, plants, and so forth. While the animate ranges from small creatures such as different forms of birds and larger creatures like four legged-animals (goat, sheep, dog, and so forth).
It is only when a prayer has been answered that happiness and praises can be seen as it’s result.
Ifá says in Okanran Yeku:
“Wara wara orun ope adifa fun yeye olomo metadilogun won ni korubo nitori aiku omo re,
Ikan yi ko ku ara mi, ire wa wo orun a yo se se.”
Commentary:
“It was sacrifice that made the prayer of yeye olomo metadilogun to manifest, and she was joyous because she never loses any of her children.
Conclusively, sacrifice is most important in our day to day activities.’’
THE SCIENCE OF GUIDING, ASSISTING AND LEADING OTHERS
The only way that we can live a better and fulfilling life and/or lifestyle is to develop a habit of making sacrifice. Sacrifice could be spiritual or physical as Yoruba Elders will always say “ara gbe ni ile aiye”. meaning to live a fulfilling live ,it has a price to be paid.
Spiritual sacrifices are the one that involve the deities and ancestors. They serve as intermediaries between humankind and Olodumare.
While physical sacrifice can be generous material (temporal) giving or serviceable gifts of medicine,
food, clothing and money given out in the form of humanitarian services without been conceited, hypocritical or boastful about it. As a matter of fact it is obvious that to live a fulfilled life both forms of sacrifice must be put into practice and both must be taken into consideration. Both forms must be engaged in and not just one. Both forms complement and complete the earth. We have to bring it to the forefront our minds that spiritual living and understanding, supercedes the physical or materialistic or non-spiritual living and understanding. One more thing needs to be said. No kind of ebo will be effective, accepted or approved if our lives are far removed from good character (iwa Pele)
Iwa Pele : good character, integrity, truthfulness, gentleness and honesty, all of these together are the activating power of all ebo. Without iwa as a permanent feature of our thoughts, words and actions no spiritual activities will find acceptance before Olodumare and Irunmole-Orisa and no spiritual activities will yield positive results.
May Olodumare accept all our sincere spiritual and physical (temporal) sacrifices which have been blended, bound and mixed with iwa. Asé.
NILE OGBODUORA IS THE SUPREME PRIMORDIAL POWER
Posted on July 24, 2018
The Divine Mother Onile Ogboduora is the Supreme Primordial Power. Olodumare is the Supreme Primordial Power in it its transcendent, expansive, inconceivable and all-pervading form. Olodumare is all of the Supreme Primordial Power that we are incapable of knowing. Olodumare refers to those wonders, glories and profundities of the Supreme Being that are entirely beyond are capacity to know. It is not possible for us at this time to know Olodumare as Olodumare knows Himself. This is why this expansive, all-pervading and inconceivable feature of the Supreme Primordial Power, Person and Being is called Olodumare. The Sole Owner of all inconceivable powers, energies, potencies, wisdoms and powers!
It is completely impossible for us to know, experience and comprehend Olodumare without Olodumare choosing to reveal Himself and make Himself known to us. We simply cannot accurately know, perceive and understand Olodumare by the strength of our finite and limited will, reason or intelligence. It is only when Olodumare through His own initiative reveals Himself to us or responds to our desire and request to know Him, that we can know Him.
It is completely impossible for us to know, experience and comprehend Olodumare without Olodumare choosing to reveal Himself and make Himself known to us. We simply cannot accurately know, perceive and understand Olodumare by the strength of our finite and limited will, reason or intelligence. It is only when Olodumare through His own initiative reveals Himself to us or responds to our desire and request to know Him, that we can know Him.
When we are blessed and graced with the initial, ever-increasing and progressive experience, knowledge and understanding of Olodumare, that facet of Olodumare which we are fitted to progressively experience, know, and be comforted, nurtured and uplifted by is called Onile Ogboduora. Onile Ogboduora is the name we give to our personal and ever-increasing experience and understanding of the Supreme Being. The transcendent (what we can’t at present know of or about Olodumare) aspect of the Supreme we call Father. The immanent aspect of the Supreme (what we can directly know of Olodumare) we call Mother i.e. Onile Ogboduora. Both aspects are one and inseparable from each other. From the perspective of the Absolute Supreme Being there is no distinction between the transcendent and immanent. But from the perspective of finite beings like ourselves, we perceive, experience, understand and differentiate between both aspects of the one Supreme Being. For all intents and purposes, it is the Mother aspect of Enitolodun (the Supreme Absolute Truth) that we crave, yearn and desire for. Onile Ogboduora is that aspect and feature of the limitless, expansive and all-pervading Divine Intelligence which meets our need for love, compassion, companionship, understanding, sympathy, personal/intimate devotion and individual/personal affection.
Onile Ogboduora is the feature and aspect of the Supreme Absolute Being Enitolodun which expresses the nearness, sympathy and awareness of the Supreme Power towards us. Onile Ogboduora is the owner, guide, adjuster and governer of Ile. Ile in this instance does not refer to planet earth and is not limited to the earth planet. Ile in this instance refers to all creation, all worlds, all dimensions and all realms of of the vast universal creation, because these are the ile or home and dwelling place of the Infinite Spirit of Compassion, Sympathy, Dynamic Power, Understanding, Strength, Courage and Wisdom, i.e. Onile Ogboduora.
How can the Supreme limitless and infinite intelligence bridge the gap between its own eternal, unique and unequaled nature and our finite and limited nature? How can the infinite and finite meet and relate? How can the glorious one and great glory be understood, appreciated, known and experienced by humanity? Can we do anything to bridge this gap? No! There is nothing we can do. When the loving Supreme Power Olodumare makes itself known to us, and we personally and individually experience its true character, personality, intent and nature, that personally experienced and known knowledge and understanding is called, Onile Ogboduora. The divine nurturing mother.
When we really, personally actually know, and according to our present evolving capacity understand and experience the heart, intention mind of Enitolodun , the power of the Supreme through which He bonds us to Himself, manifests in us and through us, and causes us to know and experience His reality, true existence and limitless joy and happiness is called Onile Ogboduora. And this is why those who really know Enitolodun, revere Enitolodun, lovingly worship Enitolodun and enjoy a deep, transparent, fearless and satisfying friendship and living relationship with Enitolodun are known as ogboni (the wise ones), the ones who are truly knowing and experiencing the divine and eternal love, truth, intelligence and power – Onile Ogboduora.
Those whose quality of mind-spirit, vital-life and manner of living are one with Onile Ogboduora, these alone are the true sages, holy ones, seers, empowered ones and knowers of the sublime truth; or ogboni. A belief you can have today and change tomorrow. A belief you can have today and neglect, ignore, deny, reject or repudiate tomorrow. But when the experiential, direct and personal knowledge and power of Onile Ogboduora reveals itself to you and makes its home in your heart, this divine knowledge cannot ever be neglected, doubted, ignored, denied, rejected or repudiated because it is not a knowledge that is the product of your own individual hopeful belief or imagination but is something that is permanently impressed within you by a power, grace, beauty and goodness greater than yourself, and which exists and acts independently of your own circumscribed thoughts, ideas, feelings and beliefs.
Onile a gbe wa ooo! We praise you Primordial Divine Mother. You are of the essence of wisdom, love, knowledge and power. You are Life itself. You are Intelligence itself. You are Love itself. You are the spirit of Loyalty and Devotion. You are the Original uncreated and united Diverse Eternal Powers itself. You are a unity of limitless, inconceivable and fathomless potencies and energies. You are the initial cause, nurturer and owner of all things. You are life itself. You are the one who gives and gifts pattern, order, personality and originalilty to all things. You are the beginningless and original life who gives life and light to one and all. You are the Life of our life. There is no beauty, delightfulness and attractiveness that can approximate your own, not to speak of being your equal! You make yourself known only to the sincere, and to those whom your kindness and grace chooses to make itself known to. It is you who joins us experientially to Olodumare-Enitolodun. Yet, you yourself are Olodumare-Enitolodun! Who can understand and appreciate this reality except those who are near you and those to whom you have bestowed your nearness?! We thank you, remember you and praise you. Grant us always harmony, peace, prosperity, joy and long-life. Asé.
Onile a gbe wa ooo!
Onile a gbe wa ooo!
Onile a gbe wa ooo!
IFÁ: EL AMOR PRACTICO, EL RESPETO Y LA HUMILDAD
Posted on July 19, 2018
Ogbo ato asure iworiwofun. Bendiciones de larga vida, salud y prosperidad por la virtud del santo mensajero (manifestación) de Olodumare, Iworiwofun.
**Iworiwofun es el majestuoso Odu Ifá quien es el portador de la plenitud de las bendiciones, virtudes, amor y sabiduría de Olodumare para cada miembro de la humanidad. Iwori-Ofun es la manifestación plenaria de la infinita mente, inteligencia, amor, bondad, comprensión, rectitud, humildad, buena voluntad y virtud de Olodumare.**
Cuando consideramos nuestra comunidad religiosa y el estado moral-espiritual de nuestro pueblo Ifá-Orisa que podemos señalar? Por un lado hay un pueblo considerable de devotos sinceros, honestos, entusiasmados, humildes, estudiosos, prácticos e inteligentes que se están educando y preparando en cuanto a su fe Ifá-Orisa. Por este remanente de fieles, que de día en día están aumentado, que verdaderamente están disfrutando su fe y que están genuinamente viviendo la vida de Ifá-Orisa o de Iwa (la vida de buen, gentil y noble carácter, y la vida de buena conciencia) damos gloria a Olodumare. Eyin Odumare! Alabanzas a Olodumare!
Ifá nos enseña y nos inculca el principio universal de:
Iwa Lesin
Iwa lesin significa que su carácter defina y demuestra cual es su verdadera religión. Tu carácter es tu religión! Es atraves del carácter que demostramos nuestra fe y quienes somos. Y es nuestro carácter y su cualidad lo que determina y demuestra si verdaderamente somos creyentes y adoradores de Ifá-Olodumare. Su cualidad de carácter y sus hábitos de vida son la esencia de la adoración!
pregunta que sigue es:
Según su cualidad de carácter y sus hábitos de vida, que revelan estos acerca de que es lo que usted verdaderamente adora y cree?
No es lo que uno habla y profiesa lo que determina si uno es un verdadero creyente-practicador de Ifá-Orisa. Es lo que uno hace y práctica de momento-a-momento y de día-en-día lo que demuestra y revela que es lo que verdaderamente creemos y quienes somos como personas individuales.
Según su carácter, su estilo de vida y hábitos personales a sí se deja ver que es lo que verdaderamente cree usted y que es lo que usted adora. Esta simple verdad? Que hermoso es la manera en la cual Ifá simplifica, esclarece y presenta la esencia de la verdad.
Por el otro lado cuando consideramos y observamos a nuestra comunidad religiosa de Ifá-Orisa, si somos honestos y sinceros, vemos que también existe un grupo no pequeño, de devotos (babalawo, babalorisa, iyalorisa y novatos) confundidos, sin fundamentos prácticos morales-espirituales, faltos de disciplina personal que están sumergidos en la decadencia moral, y sufriendo las enfermedades morales-espirituales de la arrogancia, el orgullo, la infidelidad espiritual, relacional y conyugal, la promiscuidad, la superficialidad, la falta de respeto-reverencia, la hipocresía, la corrupción y la decepción.
Tal ves también pudiéramos señalar la escasez de líderes ejemplares, compasivos, sabios e inspiradores que existe en nuestra comunidad. Hay líderes ejemplares, compasivos, sabios e inspiradores, pero son muy pocos. Nuestra comunidad está dividida entre los sinceros y los charlatanes. Y entre los charlatanes hay divisiones, controversias, peleas, argumentos y disensiones sin fin!
Al final del día que podemos decir?!
Es tiempo y hace falta que nuestro pueblo (el pueblo sincero y honesto) se unifique. Es tiempo de cesar uno de estar quejándose por el estado de las cosas y tomar acción!
Muchos piensan y dicen, y con buenas razones,
“Adonde están los verdaderos babalawo, los verdaderos babalorisa y las verdaderas iyalorisa? Adonde están los hombres varoniles, fieles, de valores, de principios, de humildad y de carácter irreprochable en nuestra comunidad? Adonde están? Adonde están las mujeres dóciles, fieles, humildes, respetuosas y de firme carácter noble en nuestra comunidad? Adonde están?”
Bueno estás son preguntas honestas y realistas. Pero porque no vamos un paso más adelante para elevarnos de por encima de esa mentalidad de auto victimización y de escusas baratas que parece que están prevaleciendo en todos lados. Todos quieren que OTROS se preparen, que OTROS sean verdaderos líderes, que OTROS sean verdadero babalawo, que OTROS sean verdadero babalorisa, que OTROS sean verdadero iyalorisa, que OTROS sean verdadero maestros, que OTROS sean verdaderos creyentes, que OTROS sean verdaderos hombres y que OTROS sean mujeres verdaderas. Pero, y que de usted? Usted no quiere ser algunas de estas cosas? Acaso usted no se quiere incluir en el grupo de los sinceros, íntegros, dedicados, consagrados y verdaderos que están poseídos de iniciativa, paciencia, dedicación y perseverancia? Porque usted no se prepara para ser una bendición para otros y para ser una luz, ejemplo y faro en su comunidad? Todos quieren recibir del fruto del trabajo y dedicación de los pocos sinceros e instruidos de nuestra religión, pero nadie o pocos se quieren consagrar, preparar, educar y dedicar para contribuir a la elevación y transformación positiva y saludable de nuestra comunidad de Ifá-Orisa!! Se lamentan porque OTROS no hacen, no estudian, no sirven con amor desinteresado a su comunidad etc. etc. Pero, entonces porque es que se lamentan y se quejan de las condiciones que ven en nuestro pueblo, que está en etapa de transición, y no toman la iniciativa personal de llenar los vacantes de liderazgo y las necesidades morales y espirituales con sus propias vidas, trabajo, consagración y determinación?!
No cree usted que es mejor decir y determinar,
Como no hay suficientes verdaderos babalawo, babalorisa, iyalorisa, hombres genuinos y mujeres genuinas, líderes etc etc. en nuestra comunidad Ifá-Orisa, yo en los personal y en este día y momento me voy a dedicar a ser un verdadero babalawo, una verdadera iyanifa, un verdadero babalorisa, una verdadera iyalorisa, un verdadero HOMBRE y una verdadera MUJER y un verdadero y compasivo líder ejemplar. Voy a ser un verdadero padrino con honra, voy a ser una genuina madrina con honra, voy a ser un genuino oluwo asiwaju, voy a ser un genuino ojugbon, voy a ser un genuino oriate con respeto y honra, etc. etc. Voy a servir en el cuarto (lugar) sagrado de consagración del santo orisa con honra y distinción, voy a servir en el cuarto (lugar) sagrado de consagración de Ifá con honra y distinción etc. etc.”
Cuando tomemos individualmente y colectivamente esta decision, con amor practico (demostrable), respeto (hacía uno mismo, hacia otros y hacia Ifá-Orisa-Irunmole) y humildad, entonces y solamente atraves de esto nuestro pueblo se va sanar en lo moral, ético y espiritual.
Mis amigos y amigas en Ifá-Orisa, mis hermanos y hermanas de Ifá-Orisa no miremos mas a otros y lo que ellos están o no están haciendo. Vamos a mirarnos a nosotros mismos en el espejo revelador de Ifá (La revelación universal y comprensiva de Òrúnmìlà Elerii Ipin, el vocero de Olodumare y representante de todos los Orisa-Irunmole) y vamos a mirarnos en el espejo revelador de Merindinlogun (La revelación de nuestros peculiar Orisa-Irunmole tutelar). Seamos auto responsables y prácticos. Tomemos la iniciativa para hacer algo con nuestras vidas y nuestro tiempo como individuos y como miembros de la comunidad sagrada de Ifá-Orisa que contribuirá al mejoramiento, adelanto, elevación, unificación y progreso de nuestra admirable y noble religión.
Que vas hacer? Serás parte del progreso y de la solución? O serás parte del retraso y de las causas de los problemas que existen en nuestra comunidad?
Que Ifá-Olodumare los ilumine, guíe y defienda. Asé.
Que los Irunmole-Orisa los irradien con su amor, salud, paz, inteligencia, ánimo y determinación. Asé.
Que los espíritus divinos y ancestrales les impartan la inspiración que motiva y promueve el amor practico, el respeto y la humildad. Asé.
Que los babalawo divinos Akoda y Aseda intercedan por nosotros y nos colmen de su virtud, sabiduría, inspiración, ánimo y determinación.
Que Ela (Irunmole-Orisa de pureza, limpieza, salvación, maravillas y santidad) hijo de Oyigiyigi (nombre místico de Olodumare que significa, el que es inconmovible como una roca eterna, el indomable, el inconquistable, el eterno, soberano y único todopoderoso) nos inflame del espíritu de pureza, sinceridad y santidad. Asé.
OBARA IRETE
Posted on June 9, 2016
THIS YEAR 2016 IFA READING/MESSAGES OF ODU IFA OBARA IRETE FROM THE STABLE OF ANCESTRAL PRIDE TEMPLE LIMITED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORUNMILA BROTHERHOOD FOUNDATION FOR THE ANNUAL WORLD IFA FESTIVAL HELD IN OKE ITASE ILE IFE NIGERIA,JUNE 2016 ……ELABORU , ELABOYE , ELABOSISE.
1.Amoran oloran ma mo tara re adifa fun olobara ti yio dete ni gongo imu o n ti kole orun bo waye ,won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko ma se, koipe keijina e wo ifa awo ki bo ti se.
Ebo; ifa ni eyele ni ebo,Ohun ti ifa so ni wipe ki onikaluku ma ran ti ara e,ki a ma se ma se ayonu so tabi ayojuran si oro oloro tabi oro ti ko kan wa nitori ka ma ba ko arun buruku tabi ka ma ba fi ori gbe oun buruku ti ki se tiwa.
Translation;
He who shows concern or prognose into others people affairs and does not mind his/her own affairs cast divination for olobara when he was going to posses leprosy at the forefront of his nose,he was ask to make ebo,thus sooner or later the words of ifa came to reality.
Offering; ifa said we should offer some pigeon here
Ifa is telling each and everyone of us to be mindful of our own issue and stop interferring into someone else’s affairs so that we will not be affected with bad diseases that is not meant to happen to us.
2.Obara rete rete awo ate lodifa fun ate ,ate n lo si oja ejigboromekun won ni o kara n le ebo aje ,ebo ire gbogbo ni won ni ko se.
Ebo; ifa ni ki a fi eyele merin rubo ,ki a si wa nkan ti aje ba gba ka fi bo aje nitori ire aje,ifa ni opolopo yio rin irin ajo ninu odun yi ,ki a le ko ire bo irin a jo naa ati wipe ki awon sowo sowo ki won le jere lopolopo.
Translation;
Obara rete rete awo ate ( ate is a tray use to exhibits good and product at the market) cast divination for ate when he was embarking on a journey to the market of ejigboromekun (acient market of ejigboromekun),he was ask to make ebo for good fortune.
Ifa ask us to make offering to esu odara with four pigeon and also make offering to aje olokun (orisa of wealth) beause of general fortune,ifa said many awo and traditionalist will embark on a business trip this year and shall return with good fortune,and that all business will function well this year.
3.Ebo riru ni fi moju iku, eru tutu ni fi ba arun mule adifa fun olobara to n lo re roko ahoro won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko se, nje ki ni olobara ro dete oko ahoro ni olobara ro dete ,oko ahoro.
Ebo;ifa ni ki a fi ewure rubo ,ki a si tun fi ewure bo ifa ni okan ti be ,ki a si ma lo si oko lati lo ro oko nitori ki a ma ba ko arun .
Olobara lo lore dafa won ni ki o rubo ,ko si ma lo si oko,sugbon olobara ko gbo ikilo ti ifa so fun ,o gba ona oko lo nigbati ti o de ohun ni o ba roko dete ,ni wo ba ko le fun ni ohun nitori adete ki gbe arin ilu….ifa ni ki a sora lati ma lo si ona oko lodun yi
Translation;
Sacrifice is use to appease daeth,offering is use to make oath with diseases cast divination for olobara when he was embarking on a shallow farming he was ask to make ebo and not to go,thus what make olobara a leprotic .it was a shallow cutting/farming that makes olobara a leprotic.
Ifa ask us to make use of she goat as offering and also offer another she goats for ifa, and importantly we should be caeful of going on farming,or probably going to family farmland we have left for longtime this year.
Ebo riru ni fi moju iku, eru tutu ni fi ba arun mule adifa fun olobara to n lo re roko ahoro won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko se, nje ki ni olobara ro dete oko ahoro ni olobara ro dete ,oko ahoro.
Ebo;ifa ni ki a fi ewure rubo ,ki a si tun fi ewure bo ifa ni okan ti be ,ki a si ma lo si oko lati lo ro oko nitori ki a ma ba ko arun .
Olobara lo lore dafa won ni ki o rubo ,ko si ma lo si oko,sugbon olobara ko gbo ikilo ti ifa so fun ,o gba ona oko lo nigbati ti o de ohun ni o ba roko dete ,ni wo ba ko le fun ni ohun nitori adete ki gbe arin ilu….ifa ni ki a sora lati ma lo si ona oko lodun yi
Translation;
Sacrifice is use to appease daeth,offering is use to make oath with diseases cast divination for olobara when he was embarking on a shallow farming he was ask to make ebo and not to go,thus what make olobara a leprotic .it was a shallow cutting/farming that makes olobara a leprotic.
Ifa ask us to make use of she goat as offering and also offer another she goats for ifa, and importantly we should be caeful of going on farming,or probably going to family farmland we have left for longtime this year.
4.Oke lo le duro ,Igbo ko le duro adifa fun akalamaagbo to n lo re jaye ofe ,won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko se,o gbe bo o rubo ,eyin o gbon ,eyin ko mo wipe ofe ni akalamaagbo je.
Ebo; ifa ni ka fi akuko adie meta ,eko,obi ,epo oti rubo fun esu ,ifa ni a o je aye ofe ,igabdun ninu odun yi ,ki onikaluku wa nkan ti ori re ba gba lati fi bo eleda re ko le jaye ofe.
Translation;
It is the mountain that can stand upright,the bush cannot cast divination for akalaamagbo ( a typical bird called) when he was wishing to enjoy free life ,he was ask to make ebo ,he does ebo and you are not wise and you don’t know that akalaamagbo will always enjoy free life.
Ifa ask us to offer three cock for esu and we should ask what we are going to use to appease our ori (head/destiny) so that we will all enjoy free and good life throughout this year.
5.Ayun rere , a bo rere adifa fun olobara ti yio gbegba ogun leri lati ode orun wa si ode isalaye won ni ko rubo ko le segun atode orun ,o gbebo o rubo ,koipe keijina, lapalapa ni ogun lo,ogun oun ko de ja.
Ebo; ifa ni kia fi abo adie merin rubo ni okan ti be,ki a si ma fun ifa ni nkan ati ori ki a le se ogun ti o tele wa wa lati ode orun,ki a si le ma gbe igbe aye irorun.
Translation;
We went well , we return well cast divination for olobara when he was embarking with war from heaven to earth,he was ask to make ebo so that he can conquered the war attached to it’s destiny,he does ebo and sooner or later the war disappear and never affected him.
Ifa ask us to make sacrifice for esu odara with four hen and have the akose done to be used to bath our head so that all problems attached to our destined can be solved and we can live a fuilfilling life.
I wish all traditionalist a prosperous new year, may the blessings of this year odu obara irete be with us and guide our path to success. Asen’tedumare.
For more details and explanation ,please contact us at below address .ire oooooooooo
ISESE DAY ANNUAL FESTIVAL (2016)
Posted on August 18, 2016
WE CORDIALLY INVITE THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THIS YEAR ANNUAL ISESE FESTIVAL WHICH IS COMING UP ON THE 20TH OF AUGUST, 2016 AND ALSO WISH YOU ALL ON THIS OSUN OSHOGBO FESTIVAL 18TH – 19TH, AUGUST 2016.
ODUN PE, ODUN OMO LARINRIN,
ERU LAWO AKOSIN MOBA,
IRE NI SAMODUN, NI SAWO ESIKO,
A DIA FUN OLOFIN IRENREGURE,
EYI TI O MA ROKO ROKO, TO MA MO'DUN ESI WALE
WO NI O KARAN LE, EBO NI O SE,
IRENREGURE ODUNJO,
E NI ODUN BA BA LAYE, KO SOPE.
GBOGBO WA LA’O JO S’AMODUN.
ODUN A YABO
ASE ‘N’ TEDUMARE
OSE IFA READING (FRIDAY 14/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 14, 2017
The odu ifa that came out for today’s Ose-Ifa Reading is Ogbe-Ose with blessing of longetivity.
Ifa advices us to make sacrifice (ebbo) to esu, so that we can be successful in our endeavor/journey in all ramification of life and we need to appease our “ORI”, so that we can live more longer and triumph over our enemy.
Thus, we need some “akose” to be done as incision on our head for longetivity.
Ifa said and I quoted:
“ Ogbe sere ni seke adifa fun akinlawon.
Nigba ti oun ti ikole orun bo waye,
ti ori re yi o si d’ota,
ebo ogbo ato ni won ni kose.
Nje ori akinlawon di ota, ogbe sere ni seke,
ori akinlawon d’ota ogbe sere ni seke ”
English Version
” Ogbe sere ni seke cast divination for akinlawon,
when he was embarking on a journey of longetivity from heaven to earth,
he was ask to make sacrifice.
Thus, the head of akinlawon became stronger,
ogbe sere ni seke,
the head (destiny) of akinlawon be stronger like a stone. “
IFA/ORISA APRIL CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on April 1, 2017
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun – ***
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko – X
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun – ***
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun – O
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
OLUWO FASOLA FANIYI BABATUNDE’S ANNUAL IFA FESTIVAL
Posted on December 18, 2016
The Oluwo Fasola Faniyi’s Annual Ifa and Orisa Festival which took place yesterday 17th of December, 2016 was very fantabulous and exciting. It was full of Joy, Dance and Prayer.
After all the Spiritual Cleansing and Prayer in the morning, the party started at around 2PM. It was fun.
Everyone went home happily with alot of Blessing and Benediction.
Oluwo Fasola Faniyi is thanking you all that came and does that were willing to come but were delayed on a purpose
He is saying: Onile Ogboduora will bless you all
ANCESTRAL PRIDE TEMPLE SERVICES
(Español Abajo)
Ifa is a beautiful, powerful and dynamic African spiritual system, way of life and oracle that has been in existence for over 10,000 years and whose sacred science has helped millions of individuals to achieve Growth, Healing, Balance and fulfill their Life Purpose. The Ancestral Pride Temple, a house of tradition and culture, is proud to welcome Ifa Orisa devotees from around the world and to offer its services to the global community. Please contact us for requests in English or Spanish. Praise Ifa Olokun Asorodayo!
Following are some of our services:
FOR BABIES, CHILDREN AND TEENS
Ikosedaye (Naming Ceremony): provides guidance for parents on how to raise a child and choose a name in alignment with the child’s Spirit and Purpose/Destiny.
Abiku Rituals: intended to stop the destructive cycle of repetitive stillbirths, miscarriages and child mortality, and to appease the spirit of children or siblings who died at an early age (abiku omode) or during their adult life (abiku agba).
Ibeji Rituals: for twins and the overall prosperity and wellbeing of the household.
Isoye (for students, workers and elders): Medicine for brainpower and good memory. Information also provided about food choices.
FOR RELATIONSHIPS
Egbe Rituals: to appease your soul group and stop recurring relationship failure and disillusion. Egbe is akin to what is known as Egun in the Diaspora and, together with Ori, is responsible for our personal success and advancement throughout our life cycle.
Prenuptial and Marriage Consultations and Rituals: for proper alignment of the couple and their respective Ancestors. Developing successful, healthy and loving relationships requires commitment and continuous care.
Traditional Marriage Ceremony: covenant between the couple and consecration ritual.
FOR EVERYONE
Dafa: Ifa Oracle consultation to identify and solve life issues through ebo/adimu (ritual offering) and spiritual discipline.
Isefa (One Hand of Orunmila): direct connection and access to the Orisa of Destiny, Wisdom and Intellectual Development for both men and women.
Life Path Reading: for those who did not have a naming ceremony, this spiritual record includes information about a person’s Purpose, the key Orisa energies guiding him/her, as well as the eewos or prohibitions to be observed in order to navigate successfully through life.
Personal Esu: Receive your own personal gatekeeper and protector to work with in creating opportunities and removing obstacles daily.
Personal Year’s Reading: discover the energies that will shape your life, your family or your business in any given year and the offerings necessary to correct or enhance specific aspects.
Monthly Calendar & Ifa’s Voice: Traditional Ifa/Orisa monthly calendar showing the 4-day week, plus Ifa’s Voice on current topics, shared by Oluwo Fasola every 16 days (*see calendar for dates).
Annual World Ifa Festival and Reading of the Year (June): Yoruba New Year celebration whose high point is the delivery of the Reading of the Year, brought to all on our webpage by the Ancestral Pride Temple Limited, in conjunction with the Orunmila Brotherhood Foundation.
FOR HEALTH, PROTECTION AND WELLBEING
Akose Ifa (Traditional Ifa Medicine)
Atogbe (for diabetes)
Awure (for prosperity)
Isoye (for boosting memory and knowledge)
Aseyori (for accomplishment)
Aabo (for protection)
Aseeta (to overcome enemy attack)
Iyónú awon agba (to gain favors from the Iyaami)
Akose Iferan (for love and stability)
…and there are many others!
Oogun (Medicine):
Oogun Aiku (Medicine for Longevity)
Itojun Alarun Opolo (Medicine for Mental Disorders)
Medicine for Hypertension, Stroke, Diabetes,
Infertility, Fibroids, Impotence, Cancer and more.
FOR PRIESTS/AWOS
Fees range between 3,000 and 4,000 USD. Intensive training provided by qualified priests for an additional fee.
Rituals and Initiation Ceremonies for all Orisa/Orisha energies, including: Esu, Yemoja, Obatala, Sango, Oya, Osun, Ogun, Egungun, Ori, Oduduwa, Aje, Osain, Aroni, Oko, Egbe, Obaluayé, Olokun, Ibeji, Onile, Oba, Yewa, Inle, Osoosi, Dada, Iroko, Olorun, etc.
Upper-Level Initiations: Itefa (Ifa initiation for men and women), Iyami (women only), Gelede (women only) Oso (men only), Ogboni (men and women), Oro (men only).
Intensive 1-month training for Olorisa (Orisa care, rituals, Erindilogun divination, prayers and more).
Intensive 1-month training for Omo Awo/Ifa Initiates: dafa, ibo, etutu, ipese, ebo riru, adimu and rituals.
*To become a competent Babalawo or Iyanifa, one must undergo extensive apprenticeship for many years. The Ancestral Pride Temple welcomes and trains all gifted and dedicated Awos who are called to serve. Ase!
FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
In traditional Ifa, Iyaami Osoronga (a.k.a Awon Aje or The Mothers) is the source of Female Ase or Power and the foundation of all life (bacteria, water, the elements, nature, babies, nutrients, etc). Because women are born with Ofo Ase (the Power of the Word or the utterance that brings things to life), they have the natural potential to achieve anything. Ota is the ancient seat of the Iyaami where their mysteries remain intact. Join us and learn how to unlock your highest potential. Ase (may it be so)!
Some of our rituals and services to empower women include:
Egbe Rituals: to appease your soul group or astral companions and prevent continuous relationship failure.
Rituals and Initiations to all Orisa energies and to powerful societies, such as Iyami, Gelede and Ogboni (on a case-by-case basis)
Barrenness/Infertility Consultation and Rituals
Pregnancy Consultation and Rituals
STUDY TRIPS AND FESTIVALS IN NIGERIA
The Ancestral Pride Temple welcomes all Ifa Orisa students, devotees and awos from around the world to deepen their knowledge and perfect their skills during specific dates and celebrations in Nigeria:
January: World Obatala Festival
April: Ogboni Festival, Olokun Traditional Festival
May: Orisa Festival
June: Yoruba New Year/ Annual World Ifa Festival
August: Isese Day Festival, Osun Osogbo Festival, World Sango Festival.
September: Children’s Day Festival
October: Olojo Festival
November: Egungun Festival, Ipela Worship Festival, Annual Fasola Family Festival.
SERVICIOS DEL ANCESTRAL PRIDE TEMPLE
(English version above)
Ifa es un hermoso, dinámico y poderoso sistema espiritual africano, modo de vida y oráculo que existe desde hace 10,000 años y cuya ciencia sagrada ha ayudado a millones de personas a lograr Crecimiento, Sanación, Equilibrio y Cumplir su Propósito de Vida. El Ancestral Pride Temple, una casa de cultura y tradición, le da la bienvenida a los devotos de Ifa y de los Orishas del mundo entero y se complace en ofrecer sus servicios a la comunidad global. Sírvase enviarnos a sus preguntas o consultas en inglés o en español. Salve, Ifa Olokun Asorodayo!
Detallamos a continuación algunos de nuestros servicios:
PARA BEBES, NIÑOS Y ADOLESCENTES
Ikosedaye (Ceremonia de consagración e imposición de nombre): ofrece una guía a los padres sobre cómo criar a su hijo(a) y permite elegir un nombre acorde con el Espíritu y el Destino del niño o de la niña.
Rituales para Abiku: su propósito es detener el ciclo destructivo de bebés que nacen sin vida, abortos involuntarios y mortalidad infantil, y propiciar el espíritu de hijos y hermanos fallecidos en su niñez (abiku omode) o en su edad adulta (abiku agba).
Rituales para Ibeji: para gemelos y para garantizar la prosperidad y el bienestar general de la familia.
Isoye (para estudiantes, trabajadores y ancianos): medicina para estimular la memoria y aumentar la capacidad intelectual. Viene acompañado de información sobre alimentación adecuada.
PARA RELACIONES:
Rituales para Egbe: para propiciar a tus compañeros astrales o grupo espiritual (soul group) y detener el fracaso y la desilusión en tus relaciones (afectivas u otras). La figura de Egbe es similar a lo que se conoce como Egun en la Diaspora y, junto con Ori, es responsable de nuestro devenir, exito personal y progreso durante nuestro ciclo de vida.
Consultas y rituales prenupciales y matrimoniales: para la correcta alineación de la pareja y del cuadro ancestral y espiritual de cada uno. El desarrollo de relaciones exitosas, saludables y amorosas requiere de compromiso y cuidado continuo.
Ceremonia de boda tradicional: pacto entre la pareja y ritual de consagración.
PARA TODOS
PARA TODOS
Dafa: consulta al pie del Oráculo de Ifá para identificar y resolver todo tipo de problema, a través del ebo/adimu (ofrenda ritual) y la disciplina espiritual.
Isefa (Mano de Orunmila): conexión y acceso directo al Orisha del Destino, la Sabiduría y el Desarrollo Intelectual, tanto para hombres como para mujeres.
Registro de Camino de Vida: para las personas que no recibieron su Ikosedaye, este registro espiritual incluye información sobre su Propósito de Vida, las energías Orisha claves que guían su camino, así como los eewos o prohibiciones que debe respetar para navegar exitosamente por la vida.
Esu (Eshu) Personal: Recibe tu guardián y protector personal para crear oportunidades y eliminar obstáculos diariamente.
Registro personal del año: descubre las energías que darán forma a tu vida, tu familia o tu negocio en un año determinado y las ofrendas necesarias para corregir o mejorar aspectos específicos.
Calendario Mensual y la Voz de Ifa: Calendario mensual tradicional Ifa/Orisa con la semana de 4 días y La Voz de Ifa donde cada 16 dìas el Oluwo Fasola analiza temas de actualidad desde una perspectiva Ifista (*consultar las fechas en el calendario).
Festival Mundial de Ifá y Registro del Año (Junio): evento anual organizado para el Año Nuevo Yoruba cuyo momento cumbre es la emisión del Odu Ifa o Letra del Año, disponible para todos en nuestra página web, gracias a la colaboración del Ancestral Pride Temple Limited y la Orunmila Brotherhood Foundation.
PARA SALUD, PROTECCION Y BIENESTAR
Akose Ifa (Remedio Tradicional de Ifa)
Atogbe (para la diabetes)
Awure (para la prosperidad)
Isoye (para estimular la memoria y la comprensión)
Aseyori (para la realización)
Aabo (para protección)
Aseeta (para superar ataques de enemigos)
Agba Iyónú Awon (para obtener favores de las Iyaami)
Akose Iferan (para amor y estabilidad)
… y hay muchos otros!
Oogun (Medicina):
Oogun Aiku (Medicina para la Longevidad)
Itojun Alarun Opolo (Medicina para Trastornos Mentales)
Medicina para Hipertensión, Derrames, Diabetes, Infertilidad, Fibromas, Impotencia, Cáncer y más.
PARA SACERDOTES/AWOS
Las tarifas varían entre 3,000 y 4,000 dólares americanos. Entrenamiento intensivo impartido por sacerdotes calificados por un costo adicional.
Rituales y ceremonias de iniciación para todas las energías Orisa/Orisha, incluyendo: Esu, Yemoja, Obatala, Sango, Oya, Osun, Ogun, Egungun, Ori, Oduduwa, Aje, Osain, Aroni, Oko, Egbe, Obaluaye, Olokun, ibeji, Onile, Oba, Yewa, Inle, Osoosi, Dada, Iroko, Olorun, etc.
Iniciaciones de alto nivel: Itefa (iniciación de Ifa para hombres y mujeres), Iyami (sólo mujeres), Gelede (sólo mujeres) Oso (sólo hombres), Ogboni (hombres y mujeres), Oro (sólo hombres).
Entrenamiento intensivo de 1 mes para Olorisa (cómo atender a tu Orisa, realizar rituales, leer el Erindilogun, rezos, etc).
Entrenamiento intensivo de 1 mes para Omo Awo/Iniciados a Ifa: Dafa, ibo, etutu, ipese, ebo riru, adimu y rituales.
*Para llegar a ser un Babalawo o una Iyanifa competente, se debe ser aprendiz y seguir una formación larga e intensiva. El Ancestral Pride Temple acoge y entrena a todo Awo dedicado y capaz con vocación de servicio. Ashe!
PARA EMPODERAR A LA MUJER
PARA EMPODERAR A LA MUJER
En Ifa tradicional, Iyaami Osoronga (a.k.a Awon Aje o las Madres) es la fuente del Ase o Poder Femenino y el fundamento de toda vida (las bacterias, el agua, los elementos, la naturaleza, los bebés, los nutrientes, etc.). Debido a que nacen con Ofo Ase (el poder de la palabra o la expresión que da vida a todo), las mujeres tienen el potencial natural para lograr cualquier cosa. Ota es la antigua sede de las Iyaami y el lugar donde sus misterios permanecen intactos. Ven y aprende cómo destapar y alcanzar tu mayor potencial. Ase (que así sea)!
Algunos de nuestros rituales y servicios para empoderar a las mujeres incluyen:
Rituales para tu Egbe: Para propiciar a tus compañeros astrales o el grupo de almas al que perteneces (soul group) y atender la carencia de pareja o las constantes desilusiones y fracasos en tus relaciones afectivas y otras.
Rituales e iniciaciones a todas las energías Orisa y a importantes Sociedades, tales como Iyami, Gelede y Ogboni (previo análisis de cada caso).
Consultas y Rituales para Esterilidad/Infertilidad
Consultas y Rituales para Embarazo
VIAJES DE ESTUDIO Y FESTIVALES EN NIGERIA
El Ancestral Pride Temple invita a awos, estudiantes y seguidores de Ifa del mundo entero a profundizar y perfeccionar sus conocimientos y habilidades durante fechas y celebraciones específicas en Nigeria:
Enero: Festival Mundial de Obatala
Abril: Festival Ogboni, Festival Tradicional de Olokun.
Mayo: Festival de los Orisa
Junio: Año Nuevo Yoruba / Festival Mundial de Ifa
Agosto: Festival Isese (Día de la Tradición), Festival de Osun Osogbo, Festival Mundial de Sango.
Septiembre: Festival de la Niñez (Ota).
Octubre: Festival Olojo
Noviembre: Festival de los Egungun, Fetival de Culto Ipela, Festival Anual de la
IFA/ORISA CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2016 / CALENDARIO IFA/ORISA PARA OCTUBRE 2016
Posted on October 5, 2016
1 Ogun/Osoosi
2 Sango/Oya
3 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
5 Ogun/Osoosi
6 Sango/Oya
7 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
9 Ogun/Osoosi
10 Sango/Oya
11 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
13 Ogun/Osoosi
14 Sango/Oya
15 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
17 Ogun/Osoosi
18 Sango/Oya
19 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
20 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
21 Ogun/Osoosi
22 Sango/Oya
23 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
24 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
25 Ogun/Osoosi
26 Sango/Oya
27 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
28 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
29 Ogun/Osoosi
30 Sango/Oya
31 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
IFA/ORISA MAY CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on May 1, 2017
1. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2. Sango/Oya
3. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
5. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6. Sango/Oya
7. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
9. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10. Sango/Oya
11. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
13. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14. Sango/Oya
15. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
17. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
OSE IFA READING (26/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 26, 2017
OGUNDABEDE
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s ose-ifa reading is Ogundabede with blessing wealth (ire aje), Ifa ask us to make sacrifice (ebbo) for prosperity and to appease our ori, so that all the good things we are expecting can come our way, ifa warn us not to go into supremacy fights with anybody, that we will definitely triumph over our enemy. Ifa speaks about someone that is looking forward to see a good love partner, they need some sacrifice (ebbo) to make this happen.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Atete daye o kan t’egbon
Eni ori ba san ni nje baba
Adifa fun ogunda to n lo re bori ogbe mole,
Won ni ebo ni kose,
Nje mo gbe de,
Ori kenke, emi ti gbe ori ola mi wole de,
Mo gbe de, ori kenke “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Being the first to be born does not make you an elder,
It is who the destiny bless, becomes father,
Cast divination for Ogunda that was going to superceed Ogbe,
He was ask to make Sacrifice,
Thus, I have brought my bright destiny,
I have brought my wealthy head (destiny) “
The ORISHA Consciousness can be better explained as the Awakening of an individual to its destined essence (the destiny for which it was born). Many live in this physical world, but they have no idea why they were conceived in this world by their mothers.
There are three parts in each individual body that can explain why we were born in this world: the Head, the Palm and the Leg. Our “Head” represents both our “ethereal fate and our earthly destiny,” while our “Palms” represent “the divine compendium and the manuscript of our destiny.” Finally, our “Leg” represents “the spiritual and physical realization and realization of the essence of our destiny”. We must all awaken to the fact that if we do not know or understand the reason we were created, we can not know what to do to make this world a better place to live. Our physical awareness can awaken us to the idea of going to school, learning some kind of profession or becoming our desired professional image … doctor, engineer, teacher, etc. However, there is more to life than simply awakening to what we can do to sustain our physical self. The most important thing for us is to be aware of the life that we can DESIGN to balance the equation of creation. Many face difficulties and calamities on a daily basis because they can not discover themselves, and all they know how to do is live life in the way they are able to face it. The ORISHA Consciousness frees you from the physical / material bondage in which the “Civilization of the Modern World” has enslaved all humanity, including itself. We must all know that we have our ‘HEAD’ and that each head represents a DIFFERENT DESTINY. This is what really allows us to know that the ORISHA energies are numerous and that the heads of all humanity are also innumerable. Thus, each Head has its own ORISHA to which it must resort at all times to understand its essence and true nature in life.
KNOW YOUR “ORISHA” TODAY: Not all Initiates or Devotees of the IFA / ORISHA tradition are destined to become BABALAWOS or IYANIFAS. Each Initiate / Devotee may be better called “AWO” or “OLORISHA”. Becoming an Awo / Olorisha means that the Applicant has actually gone through the Traditional and Ancestral Initiation and Consecration
OSE IFA READING (22/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 22, 2017
IDI-OSE (IDINSE)
The odu ifa casted for today’s ose-ifa reading is called Idin-Ose (Idinse) with blessing of wealth and popularity. Ifa ask us to make some sacrifice and also appease the ancestral masquerade (egungun ara orun kinkin), so that our fortune can locate us. Ifa said some people are aspiring for a title or position, ifa ask us to make some sacrifice (ebbo) so that such person can achieve the position and have many followers and supporters.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Kulu Kulu se
Ojo ti baluwe se wowo
awo oba lodifa fun oba
o n bo wo kan fun egungun awon mejeji
n ti ikole orun bo waiye
won ni ebo ki ile aye o le ye won ni ki won ru
won gbe ebo, won rubo
nje, kulu kulu se, ojo ti baluwe se wowo “
ENGLISH VERSION
kulu kulu se
a downpour of water drops from bathroom
cast divination for the king and also the masquerade
when two of them were embarking on a journey from heaven to earth
they were asked to make sacrifice, so that the world can celebrate them and their position
thus, they offer all necessary sacrifice and they are been celebrated up till today
kulu kulu se, a downpour of water drops from bathroom “
OSE IFA READING (18/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 18, 2017
OSA L’OGBE
The odu ifa that came out for today’s Ose-Ifa Reading is Osa L’ogbe which its message is as follow:
Ifa is warning us according to this odu that we should not fight or engage in any physical or spiritual combat and as well avoid argument, so that our blessing will not be delayed or passes us by. Ifa advices us not to be an ingrate to whosoever that has helped us, so that we will not have to regret it later in future.
Ifa sees more of blessing for us at today’s ose ifa and ask us to feed esu odara with bean cake “Akara”, so that our blessing can locate us and also feed our ifa with some palm wine.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
“ Jogboloro,
Mo ra akara ko esu,
Adifa fun orunmila,
ti ire gbogbo n koja loju de re ti o ya le wa,
Won ni o kara n le ebo ni kose,
Nje Jogboloro, mo ra akara ko esu,
Akara ni mo ra ko esu ni ire gbogbo ya ile wa,
Jogboloro, mo ra akara ko esu ”
ENGLISH VERSION
“ Jogboloro,
I bought bean cake for esu,
Cast divination for orunmila,
When good things was passing him by and never branch his abode,
He was asked to make sacrifice (ebo),
Thus, he make all necessary sacrifice,
Jogboloro, I bought bean cake for esu,
It is the bean cake I bought for esu that make good things come my way,
Jogboloro, I bought bean cake for esu. ”
KOLANUT
Posted on April 17, 2017
Kolanut is a sacred component of traditional culture and is basically a symbol for life. Since inception, many uses has been developed on kolanut but our emphasis will be based on three points:
Means of Food
Medicinal Purpose
Component of Divination
Firstly, Kolanut is an edible fruit and is used as a food source; it is a tradition in many part of Africa (yoruba race as a case study) that a kolanut can be presented to people of authority and guests, when they enter a person’s home, the kolanut will be broken to eat among friends. The same thing happen between two families that their children are willing to get married, during the introduction ceremony (“idana”). In some part of Nigeria, according to their ritual customs, it is the King, Chief or the Oldest person in the house who had the honor of breaking the kolanut and this give rise to the adage that says “It is the mouth of the elder the kolanut get ripped” – “Enu agba ni obi ngbo si” meaning: the elders has the authority to give judgment or command issues.
Secondly, Kolanut is a means of curative component; many diseases can be cured using kolanut as the active ingredients. Our temple (ancestral pride temple limited) has carried out extensive research in using kolanut to cure many diseases (like sexual impotence recently cured in our temple with the use of kolanut), some cures was also put into practical recently.
Kolanut can be used as a stimulant to help keep awake during late hours. It was also used as a tonic to increase overall health and prepared as a remedy for sexual impotence.
Lastly, our main focus is to teach the public how kolanut can be used as a means of divination/consultation on minor issues especially YES or NO questions. As an initiate of any orisa, courtesy demands that we should have idea/knowledge on how kolanut can be used on YES or NO questions. A priest or anyone who wish to use kolanut as means of divination will break the kolanut into four lobes, while holding it in his palm, he or she would ask a straight question and then cast the kolanut on the ground or tray depending, and interprets the geographical position of the combinations of the convex and concave sides of the kolanut, the convex side of the kolanut lobes indicate a positive response in divination while the concave sides indicate negativity.
For instance, a kolanut that is been broken into four lobes after casting, if two faces up and other two faces down, it indicates positivity or YES towards our question, but if the ration of ones facing down is higher 3:1 to the one facing up, it indicate NO and it is referred to as “Okaran” but vice versa (3 up & 1 down) is referred to as “Eta Iwa”. Eta Iwa indicates that the kolanut is gining us 70% YES to our question and 30% NO to the question, but in the situation where all the lobes are facing down, it is “Oyeku”, the answer is emphatically NO to our question but vice versa, the answer is emphatically YES, meaning peace “Alafia” to our question.
It is important for us to note that it takes a specific system of asking questions using Kolanut, our questions must be a Straight Forward Question (i.e. One way question e.g. Ifa, Should I embark on this journey? Don’t ask Ifa, Should I Go or Not). It is the kolanut that will now tell you YES or NO to your straight question.
ITADOGUN READING 24/MAY/2017
Posted on May 24, 2017
OGUNDA OTURUPON
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OGUNDA OTURUPON with blessing of wealth. Ifa ask us to make ebbo, because of a fortune that is coming our way.
Ifa said someone or the diviner is hunting for a life partner, that he should make some sacrifice so that this can come to pass as soon as possible. Ifa said he has been engaging in spiritual battle for success, it is if he/she walks in the path of ifa (tradition) that he/she can be victorious.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Ona to taara ma ya
Adifa fun ogun ti n rogbo jeje, eluju jeje
O n lo re fe oba wale
Won ni ebbo ni kose
Nje, Ogun da oba mole
Ogun tupoon re
Ogun nikan ni n be leyin ti n nebo. “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Ona to tara ma ya
Cast divination for Ogun that was going to seven renowned forest and bushes,
The one dat would go and marry Oba,
He was told to make some sacrifice,
Thus, Ogun defeated Oba,
Ogun had untied her under pant,
ORDER IN TRADITIONAL BELIEF SYSTEM
Posted on May 15, 2017
The following order can be recognized place to place and is fairly typical
The Supreme being (Olodumare)
The Chief Divinities or Gods
The Ancestors
The Spirits
The Charms and Amulets
THE SUPREME GOD: This is recognized among all traditional believers all over the world, the supreme being is called or can be called different names depending on places to places and language variations. for example, yoruba as a case study, yoruba belief system called the supreme God as Olodumare or Olorun, Olorun means “Owner of the Sky“.
Every race of the world has a legend myth connecting God and the creation of origin of their race.
THE CHIEF DIVINITIES: These are next in rank to the supreme God, they are simply refer or regarded as the physical representatives of God in the world and are also called different names from place to place. Example: Obatala, Ifa, Osun, Ori, Sango, Ogun and so on. each of them have their own shrines, priest, cults, initiation ceremonies.
THE ANCESTORS: Every family has the belief that their ancestors survive as the living-dead among the family. Ancestral worship could be restricted to members of the affected families alone. Egungun is the best way to get connected to a dead ancestors and that is why you see each family having or can be trace back to a specific egungun name e.g Oya Arogunmola is an egungun that belongs to arogunmola family of Ota, Oloolu of Ibadan belonging to oloolu family and so on
ITADOGUN READING 08/5/2017
Posted on May 8, 2017
OYEKU MEJI
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OYEKU MEJI with ire aiku (blessing of longetivity). Ifa ask us to make offering for ifa and to request for longetivity, ifa warn us not to discuss about ourself to people because most this people we think are good to us are enemies (enemy of progress) that laugh at us behind.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
O fi ese mejeji tilekun ba iku ja,
Adifa fun iku se gbagbe ti n se omo bibi inu agbonmiregun
Won ni ebbo ni kose
Iku o ba se Igbagbe awo
bi agbe ba roko roko, a gbagbe eweko,
Arun, Ejo, Ofo, gbogbo irunbi, O ba se gbagbe awo
Bi agbe ba roko roko a gbagbe eweko. “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
He who used his two legs to fight death,
Cast divination for the one death has forgotten to attack the son of Agbonmiregun,
ITADOGUN READING 08/5/2017
Posted on May 8, 2017
OYEKU MEJI
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OYEKU MEJI with ire aiku (blessing of longetivity). Ifa ask us to make offering for ifa and to request for longetivity, ifa warn us not to discuss about ourself to people because most this people we think are good to us are enemies (enemy of progress) that laugh at us behind.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
O fi ese mejeji tilekun ba iku ja,
Adifa fun iku se gbagbe ti n se omo bibi inu agbonmiregun
Won ni ebbo ni kose
Iku o ba se Igbagbe awo
bi agbe ba roko roko, a gbagbe eweko,
Arun, Ejo, Ofo, gbogbo irunbi, O ba se gbagbe awo
Bi agbe ba roko roko a gbagbe eweko. “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
He who used his two legs to fight death,
Cast divination for the one death has forgotten to attack the son of Agbonmiregun,
OSE IFA READING (4/MAY/2017)
Posted on May 4, 2017
OKARAN MEJI
The ifa readings for today’s ose ifa is OKARAN MEJI with blessing of wealth, ifa ask us to make some sacrifice to esu, ogun and ifa. Ifa advice all business man and woman to take part of their capital to purchase materials for ebbo in this Odu, so that they can have more gains than what they expect from the business.
Ifa said:
Sowola
Sowola
Adifa fun elegbera ti yio fi owo kan soso sowola ti yio jere egberin oke,
Won ni ebo ni kose
Nje, elegbaara lo fi owo kan soso sowola, lo jere egberin oke
Sowola
Sowola
ENGLISH VERSION
Sowola (successful entrepreneur)
Sowola
Cast divination for elegbaara that was going to start a business with a penny capital
He was ask to make sacrifice,
Thus, It is elegbaara that started his business with a penny and make exorbitant income,
Sowola
Sowola
CHARACTER
Posted on May 2, 2017
The house is fine but for roof humans may be handsome but lack character, newly wedded wife is admirable at a distance, but when settles down,she become recalcitrant,and dares his husand,she become a dead toad,that looks at d knife, with disdain,sacred message revealed for omosun won-tan,daughter of ajori-win of irawo-land,exhibit good character,nd not physical beauty, it takes only one day for beauty to fade,good character makes partnership enduring my ori, please bestow me with good character,to enjoy peaceful nd productive life. ASE
THE INTERVIEW (Question_&_Answer)
Posted on May 1, 2017
1. Q. Who is Olodumare?
A. Almighty God (Oba to daye, to da orun, ati oun gbogbo ti o wa).
The creator of Heaven, Earth and all that is.
2. Q. Who is Orunmila?
A. The messager of Olodumare (Ojise Olodumare).
3. Q. Was Orunmila born of flesh and blood?
A. No. he descended from heaven.
4. Q. How was Orunmila born?
A. He wasn’t born, but descended from heaven.
5. Q. Where is Orunmila?
A. He returned to heaven through the ocean after completing
his divine assignment.
6. Q. How is Orunmila known in relation to God?
A. He is the “Eleri Ipin,” – The witness of all creation.
7. Q. How is Orunmila known in relation to creation?
A. He was present at creation.
8. Q. Is following Orunmila a religion?
A. Yes, Ifa Religion.
9. Q. Do Ifa adherents believe in God?
A. Yes.
10. Q. What is the difference between Ifa Religion and Paganism?
A. Orunmila, the Asiwaju of Ifa religion pays adoration to Olodumare
(Almighty God) before anything.
11. Q. What is the difference between Ifa religion and other religion in Nigeria?
A. Ifa is the first Religion of Olodumare (God).
It is our Africa
MEDICINAL PLANTAE (African Basil)
Posted on July 15, 2017
African Basil (Ocimum gratissimum)
Also known as Efirin, Nchanwu. A herb mostly used for peppersoup because it is believed to have a wonderful effect on the stomach and most especially for nursing mothers.
Studies show that the extracts of nchanwu plant (O. gratissimum) contain anti-fungal properties.
~ The scent leaf can be used in the treatment of cough and catarrh when inhaled.
~ Scent leaf can be infused and used as a remedy for stomach disorder such as gastroenteritis.
~ Can be used to treat stomach pain, diarrhoea, cholera, chronic dysentery and vomiting especially if blended and infused together with the leaves of P. sentalinoides.
~ Leaves can also act as a repellent to mosquitoes and other insects.
~ The leaves can be used for preventing and treating malaria, catarrh, cough and fever.
~ The essential oil of scent leaf contains eugenol, which has antibacterial properties.
ITADOGUN READING (11-JULY-2017)
Posted on July 11, 2017
OSA IROSUN
The odu ifa casted for today’s Odu-Ifa is OSA IROSUN with ire gbogbo (multiple blessing for us). Ifa said we should try as much as possible to be loyal to our boss, be it any parastatal, ifa said some people are expecting some finance to start on a new business, they should appease ifa, ifa will bless them and they should never betray their boss.
Ifa said and I quote
“Osa o le sun,
Dahin dahin ni n bawon sawo,
Adifa fun elewi, o n be laarin ota,
Won ni o kara n le ebo ni ko ma se
Osa o le sun
Dahin dahin ni n bawon sawo,
Adifa fun ilakosin ti n se eru elewi”
ENGLISH VERSION
“Osa cannot sleep
Seriously he was involving in priesthood work
Cast divination for elewi (king of ewi kingdom)
IFA/ORISA JULY CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on July 1, 2017
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
12. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
16. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
20. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
21. Sango/Oya
IFA/ORISA JUNE CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on June 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
WE GIVE THANKS TO OLORUN OLODUMARE, WHOM HAS MADE THIS YEAR’S WORLD IFA ANNUAL FESTIVAL SUCCESSFUL AND FORTUNE FOR US.
I PRAY, MAY ALL SUCCESS, FORTUNE, BLESSING and FAVOR BE BESTOWED UNTO US ALL (ASE).
THE IFA CASTED FOR THIS YEAR FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE IS OGUNDA IWORI.
Ancestral Pride Temple will not hesitate to extend the greeting of Araba Agbaye and Ooni of Ife to you all.
The odu Ifa that came out for this year OGUNDA IWORI came with Ire gbogbo (blessing and fortune) which Sacrifices are required to acquire it.
Ifa Priests from Nigeria, Brazil, Republic of Benin, Germany, United States of America, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Panama, Switzerland, Ghana and more were all present.
The Odu-Ifa (Ogunda Iwori) Narration and Messages go thus;
1.
“Pepeye doko o sunkun
Eekan soso lakuko die do obirin mo fai
A difa fun Ogunda
To n lo do Oluwori loja Ejigbomekun”
“The duck wails while having intercourse
The intercourse between a rooster and a hen is swift
Ifa revelation to Ogunda
Who would have sexual intercourse with Iwori at Ejigbomekun market”
Ifa Says: Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is because, it
Ifa Says: Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is because, it is a good medicine to settle rifts between couples. Also, Ifa says sexual intercourse after fight or argument this year will always lead to pregnancy. More so, age should not be seen as a barrier to marriage. In other words, men should not see anything bad in marrying women who are older than tem. The items of ebo here include okra, cob of corn, a guinea fowl, a hen, two roosters, palm oil, gin and money.
WE GIVE THANKS TO OLORUN OLODUMARE, WHOM HAS MADE THIS YEAR’S WORLD IFA ANNUAL FESTIVAL SUCCESSFUL AND FORTUNE FOR US.
I PRAY, MAY ALL SUCCESS, FORTUNE, BLESSING and FAVOR BE BESTOWED UNTO US ALL (ASE).
THE IFA CASTED FOR THIS YEAR FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE IS OGUNDA IWORI.
Ancestral Pride Temple will not hesitate to extend the greeting of Araba Agbaye and Ooni of Ife to you all.
The odu Ifa that came out for this year OGUNDA IWORI came with Ire gbogbo (blessing and fortune) which Sacrifices are required to acquire it.
Ifa Priests from Nigeria, Brazil, Republic of Benin, Germany, United States of America, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Panama, Switzerland, Ghana and more were all present.
The Odu-Ifa (Ogunda Iwori) Narration and Messages go thus;
1.
“Pepeye doko o sunkun
Eekan soso lakuko die do obirin mo fai
A difa fun Ogunda
To n lo do Oluwori loja Ejigbomekun”
“The duck wails while having intercourse
The intercourse between a rooster and a hen is swift
Ifa revelation to Ogunda
Who would have sexual intercourse with Iwori at Ejigbomekun market”
Ifa Says: Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is because, it is a good medicine to settle rifts between couples. Also, Ifa says sexual intercourse after fight or argument this year will always lead to pregnancy. More so, age should not be seen as a barrier to marriage. In other words, men should not see anything bad in marrying women who are older than tem. The items of ebo here include okra, cob of corn, a guinea fowl, a hen, two roosters, palm oil, gin and money.
2.
“Ko kole bee ni ko sun ori igi
Ko roko bee ni ko je erupe ile
Ko ba won gbogbun ree gbun
Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won
Ko toro okasa lowo gbondogbondo
Awon agba kan o kofa
Won lawon o robi ire je
A difa fun Ajaolele
To n sawo rode Oro
Aja olele, Ifa ti mo da roro se”
“He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree
He does not farm but he does not eat sand
He does not follow people to fishing
He has never begged them for fish
He has never begged for fish from fishermen
The elders who did not learn Ifa properly
Complains of having no profits of kola nuts
Ifa revelation to Ajaolele
When going to the city of Oro
I, Ajaolele, the revelation of Ifa when I was going to the city of Oro has come to pass”
Ifa says: There will be great fortunes for travellers this year. Whoever is travelling out of his town should be make ebo to return with fortunes. Also, abortion should be refrained from. This is because, the products of unwanted pregnancy this year will be successful in life. Anybody who impregnates should not be afraid of facing the challenges and should be bold to persuade the woman and her parents to allow the child to come to earth. Also, whatever seems like legal issue concerning impregnating will be solved amicably. The ebo to be made include items like a he-goat, 3 roosters, 2 knives, palm oil, a big rat, corn meal and money. After making the ebo, one of the knives will be given to the person. He should always put it in his pocket and go around with it. Ifa also says that this year, he will heal infants who are unable to talk. Additionally, Ifa will heal long wound on people’s legs.
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Okan soso ofa lo n sapo rijorijo
A difa fun Kosoru
Won ni Ogun ile baba re ni ko bo
Nitori ire gbogbo
Kosoru wa bogun
Ire gbogo wole de”
“Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Cast Ifa for Kusoru
He was asked to appease the Ogun in his father’s household
For him to have all fortunes
Kusoru appeased the Ogun
All fortunes came to him”
Ifa says: For prosperity this year, it is imperative to appease the Ogun in one’s father’s house or one’s Oluwo’s house. The items to use are a male dog, palm oil, palm wine, popcorn, roasted yam, kola nuts, salt, roasted beans and money.
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Ofa kan soso iwori lo n sapo riyoriyo
A difa fun Deseri to n sawo rele Oniko
Awon jorijori ile oniko o je ki Oniko o mi
Awon jokanjokan Ile oniko o je ki Oniko o sinmi
Awon jojujoju ile Oniko ko je ki Oniko o riran raye re mo
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jorijori ko jorijori
Ki won le je ki Oniko mi
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jokanjokan ko jokanjokan
Ki won le je ki Oniko sinmi
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jojujoju ko jojujoju
Ki won le je ki Oniko riran raye re
Oniko nisinmi nigba yii o
Deseri wa dolola”
“Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Cast Ifa for Deseri when going to the house of Oniko
The head consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to breath
The heart consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to rest
The eyes consumer in the house of Oniko blindfolded Oniko entirely
Let us plan well and give what the head consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can breath
Let us plan well and give what the heart consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can rest
Let us plan well and give what the eyes consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can see
Oniko now has rest of mind
Deseri now become a wealthy person”
Ifa Says: For the sick, a he-goat or she-goat is needed to be used for sacrifice. A he-goat is to be used for a man and she-goat for a woman. After the sacrifice, the head, heart and eyes of the goat will be used as ipese inside different dish. That means there will be three plates/dishes. In addition to the goat are items like palm oil, 3 big rats, corn meal and money. Also, the Babalawo who will help the sick make ebo has to make ebo for himself as well for success in his works and for prosperity. Ifa says this year, many sick people will be healed and many Priests will be enriched by their clients who will show gratitude with many things.
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“Boju ile ba buru
Ona eburu ni won ba wogbe
A difa fun Alapo-Ekun
To n lo apa okun ila meji osa
O ni Alapo ekun n lo
Won ni e ma je kalapo ekun o lo
O ni bi oru bi oru ni se alaso dudu
O ni seju fekafeka ni roro re se lo
O niseju onila nila fi ko
O niseju onikan ni Ikan fi wewu eje
O ni bi dandabiri ba lugi, a fe ku”
“When there is danger at the entrance
It is the escape route that one takes
Cast Ifa for Alapo-Ekun, one-with-a-bag-made-of-leopard-skin
When travelling to a far place
He said Alapo-Ekun is going
They said people should not allow Alapo-Ekun to go
He said the person who wears black cloth is not easily visible
He said the dirt escapes in the presence of the person who blows away the dirt from guinea corn
He said in the presence of the okro seller, it becomes hard and uneatable
He said in the presence of the garden egg seller, it becomes red and uneatable
He said whenever dandanbiri lizard touches a tree, it becomes invisible”
Those who are embarking on business trip need to make ebo for protection against enemies and armed robbers. The ebo to make include a he-goat, a big rat, a rope, palm oil, corn meal and money. After making the ebo, akose will be prepared for protection.
“Anawooto ni n jagba niya
A difa fun Gagalo
To n sawo rode Oro
Ebo ni won ni o se
O gbebo nibe o rubo
Nje aje lowo mi o to o
Ma fi gogo fa a
Fa a! Fa a! Fa a!
Ma fi gogo fa a”
“To attempt in vain to use ones hand to pick something makes an elderly person suffer
Ifa revelation to Gagalo
When going to the city of Oro
He was asked to make ebo
He complied
Behold, if it is wealth that it is too far for my hand to pull
I will use plucker to draw it to myself
Pulling! Pulling! Pulling!
I will use plucker to draw it to myself”
Ifa says: people who have been trying in vain to get their fortunes should make ebo with a plucker, 4 pigeons, a big rat, kola nuts, palm oil, money and honey. After the ebo, an akose will be made for them to make incisions round their wrists.
TABOOS:
Not to use a bag that has hole or wear a cloth whose pocket has hole
Not to abort pregnancy
Not to do evil works
Not to fight over inheritance
Not to be hostile to one’s in-laws
The cloth sellers should not sell on credit
Not to revenge
IFA/ORISA JUNE CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on June 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
The Necessity of Studying, Reflecting upon and Practicing the Universal and Timeless Message of Ifa
Posted on August 27, 2017
Ogbo Ato Asure Iwori-Wofun
Spiritual life, order (harmony), divine morality, personal integrity (rectitude) and holistic living must keep pace with the advancement of science, technology and modernity. Without a divinely given outlook or sacred philosophy of life, our personal and collective lives will be barren, empty and lacking in life affirming meaning. Modern human society is moving at an unprecedented accelerated pace.
The advance of science, medicine, art, music and technology during the last hundred years has surpassed the accomplishments of mankind in the previous thousand year, or so it seems. We live in an information age, and the world has become smaller and closer knit together. Countless technological and scientific advancements have improved and furthered the quality of human life for which we are appreciative and thankful. All kinds of aesthetic endeavors and forms of entertainment have evolved to satisfy humanity’s increasing need for more and more pleasure. Through a limitless assortment of goals and aims mankind is seeking to fulfill its intellectual, moral, emotional and spiritual needs. Mankind seeks to fulfill itself through art, music, science, medicine, philosophy, mysticism, religion and so forth. Inspite of all of the wonderful discoveries and advancements of this age of science, technology and personal recreation, people generally speaking, do not appear to be more satisfied with their lives when compared to their ancestors from ancient civilizations. Without doubt, life today is more comfortable due to modern conveniences. People are also living longer and healthier physical lives, but not necessarily healthier mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual lives. Individually and collectively people do not appear to be entirely content or satisfied with their present quality of life. Why this state of affairs? Because most of the development in this modern world is geared mostly towards indulgence in comfort, ease, convenience and gratification of the senses.
Mankind has forgotten Olodumare, His reality and importance. Mankind has forgotten how to make Olodumare their father, to rely on Him, lean on Him and trust Him. When we forget how to do this, Ifa tenderly and gently instructs and reminds us. Human nature cannot be satisfied only by satisfying basic material needs, seeking endless comforts and excessive recreation. Quality in human life comes from living ones life in harmony and conscious union with the divine, in harmony with nature. Animals are dedicated to seeking shelter, food, sexual gratification (pleasure) and sleep. While human beings also require to satisfy these fundamental needs, if all mankind does is seek these things, then mankind would be no better endowed than animals. Animals are driven by instinct. Human beings have instinct but we are driven and led by the gift and power of divine intelligence, illuminative perceptivity and a highly superior power of understanding and free will. We have the power of self awareness and the ability to discern, reflect, change and choose. We have been given the ability to choose the course and direction of our lives by Eledumare (the supreme and sole Creator and Emanator). The human being is essentially a spiritual-divine personality. The human heart needs to be informed, led and guided by divinely supplied instruction.
Ifa is the divine instruction, spiritual food and empowering agency provided to us by Olorun Alaaye (the life bestowing Supreme Being who is Himself the sole and original eternal life). The universal and timeless message of Ifa is infused with the potential to enrich humanity eternally. Now is the time when the divine treasures and holy science of Ifa is to be revealed and showcased to the world at large, because now is the time when humanity needs Ifa the most. The divine messages and teachings of Ifa were specifically prepared for the moral-ethical, intellectual-spiritual enlightenment and guidance of mankind. Through Ifa study and practice we promote the spiritual evolution of mankind and are able individually and collectively to be blessed with divine vision and reach divine realization (Ifayelele). Ifa teaches us how, as individuals and members of the divine human family, how we can transform and evolve. Ifa teaches us how to rightly and accurately perceive the world and our place in it. Ifa teaches us the best way to respond to the challenges and choices that confront us. Ifa is an unequalled blueprint to genuine inner richness, prosperity, fulfillment and divine realization. Ifa opens our spiritual eyes to the realities of the primordial realm of Olodumare and unfolds before our understanding the meaning and purpose of our lives. Ifa unfolds before the eyes of our understanding the sublime goal of creation! Ifa makes us able to experience and know the power, beauty and wisdom of the divine realm. Mankind is discovering in this age of convenience and affluence, that accumulating things and enjoying mere gratification of our outward senses does not and cannot satisfy and fulfill us. When we personally experience this, our heart then is prepared to open up to the divine realm i.e. the majestic world of Ifa. The mystic verses (utterances) of Ifa were formulated not only by Orunmila but by a chain of divinely inspired seers and a collective of spiritual masters through whom these divine words emanated from the depths of their hearts and were infused with divine radiance and transformative power. These mystic verses, sayings and teachings of Orunmila Awinrin offer invaluable guidance, understanding, insight and knowledge to bonafide aspirants (awo). The vision of life that Ifa presents and offers to us is so attractive, beautiful, astounding, life affirming and empowering, that for thousands of years, wise seers, holy sage-scholar and divine priests dedicated themselves to commiting to memory this treasury of divine understanding. Through a carefully protected, guarded and cultivated lineage of disciplic succession from the time of Orunmila until our very day, the unique wisdom, power and healing efficacy of Ifa has been preserved for posterity. Orunmila is surely a compassionate and understanding divine visionary. He is able to see and take in the whole of all things. He sees and understands the complete picture.
OGBE OWONRIN
Odu ifa casted for today’s Ose-Ifa itadogun is OGBE OWONRIN with ire aiku (Blessing of Longetivity). Ifa asking to appeased our heavenly mate with whatever we have in power to do, and also ifa said they will bestowed us some titles and that we should not reject it, ifa said two siblings needs to make ebbo/sacrifice for prosperity.Ifa said and I quote
Ihun ile la n wun
Ki eni to mo ihun ode
Adifa fun orunmila baba n lo re je Olori Ajowolu
Won ni ebo ni kose
Nje, eyin egbe mi ibi e wa e wa
Egbe Olowo
Egbe Olomo
Egbe oni ire gbogbo
Ibi e wa, e wa
ENGLISH VERSION
It is our issue we pay attention to,
Before we pay attention to issues of outsiders,
IFA/ORISA AUGUST CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on August 1, 2017
1. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2. Sango/Oya
3. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
5. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6. Sango/Oya
7. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
9. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10. Sango/Oya
11. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
13. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14. Sango/Oya
15. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
17. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
18. Sango/Oya
19. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
20. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
21. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
The Royal Secret of Success, Satisfaction and Prosperity (Living in the Mindful and Experiential Presence and Power of Olodumare our father)
Posted on August 14, 2017
Ogbo Ato, Asure Iwori-wofun
If we are children of the supreme person OLODUMARE, why is it that we do not remember our life Giver (Elemi) all the time?
Is it because we live in a world where He seems to be hidden from us, or perhaps is it because He has given us a free will which we do not utilize to experience the presence (ase) of our Creator?
Free will is a gift which ought to be used wisely for the benefit of humanity but is often misused to harm, cheat and deceive others. How can we use our free will so as to make of Olodumare our father? How can we live consciously in the divine presence? Through gratitude.
Gratitude is the power, link and bridge that connects us to Olodumare and makes us able to feel the reality and presence of Olodumare as our father.
Ifa asks us to live in gratitude each and every moment of our lives. Gratitude is a divine gift, trait and inner power that joins us to the upper worlds, the presence and power of Olodumare. Gratitude is the divine current which carries the blessings, benefits and power of Olodumare from ILE ASE (Divine House of Command, Blessings and Power) to our world, to our lives, to our family and community. The more gratitude, thankfulness and appreciation we have and display, the more blessings and doors of growth and opportunity will open up and manifest in our lives. However most of us forget and do not acknowledge the One who has given us this beautiful body, mind, life and all kinds of comforts, so that enjoying His kindness and provisions we might live appreciatively and with gratitude. This divine truth is revealed to us in Holy Odu Owonrin Sogbe. Owonrin Sogbe highlights that all creation, all living beings, intelligences and powers are indebted to their Creator for the precious gift of life and that as such, they should be mindful of Olodumare and relate to Him with affection, simplicity, reverence and thankfulness.
Owonrin-Sogbe:
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If the bush rat wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare.
By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If fish wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If birds wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If animals wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If human beings wake up they should thank Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds with heartfelt appreciation):
Owonrin-Sogbe, I thank you!
Orunmila, I thank you!
Elawoye, I thank you!
OLODUMARE, (above all) I thank you!
Olodumare, I thank you for giving me a nice, recuperative, restful and comfortable sleep last night. Olodumare, you have awakened me to be alive this morning. Olodumare, I lift my hands and they are lifted (I have the use of my hands)! Olodumare, I lift my legs and they are movable (I have the use of my legs)! Olodumare (by your gift) I am able to (think) and speak. I open my eyes and I can see (all the wonderful and beautiful things you have created). Olodumare (by your gift) my uttererances (words) do not sound irregular, confused or unsound. I am able to speak with clarity, normalcy, plainness and intelligence. Wonderful Olodumare, I am able to hear with my ears what another person says.
Olodumare tells us through Orunmila (the priest, seer, prophet, and son of Olodumare):
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DAILY PRAYER AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Posted on September 30, 2017
My mother used to cook beans, but before she cooked the beans, she picked the bad and dirty beans and threw them at our backyard and only cooked the good beans.
But when the rain came, the dirty and bad beans became seed and grew up and looked beautiful; interestingly, that same person who threw them away started harvesting them; and she starts to see that the beans she threw away some time ago had value.
Now let me tell you
1. Don’t cry when people throw you at the backyard,
2. Don’t cry when they reject you,
3. Don’t cry while they are looking down at you.
The rain is coming and the same people who are rejecting you will invite you.
See also: The Necessity of Studying, Reflecting upon and Practicing the Universal and Timeless Message of Ifa
God loves even those that are left out and looked down upon.
God will bless you, just stay connected to olodumare and your ancestors, everyone will see how valuable you are.
As you wake up this morning may the blessings of IFA and OLODUMARE continue to be with you now and always.
Ase’ntedumare
ITADOGUN READING (13-SEPTEMBER-2017)
Posted on September 13, 2017
IRETE-IKA
The Odu ifa casted for today’s itadogun Reading is IRETE-IKA with ire aiku (Blessing of Longetivity). Ifa ask us to make sacrifice for longetivity and talks about three siblings that needs to make ebo, so that two of them will not die leaving only one behind. Ifa said he will bless us and accept our prayers at today’s Ose Ifa.
Ifa said and I quote:
“A’teka awo ila difa fun ila
A’teka awo ikan difa fun ikan
Ateka awo bobo awodi difa fun bobo awodi
Awon meteta n ti ikole orun bo wa si aiye
Ebo ni won ni ki won se,
Bobo awodi nikan ni nbe leyin ti n toju ebo,
Ebo ti re lo da adaju”
ENGLISH VERSION
“A’teka the priest of okro cast divination for okro,
A’teka the priest of garden egg cast divination for garden egg,
OLODUMARE IS EVERYWHERE TO BE FOUND
Posted on September 10, 2017
Aboru Aboye
Olodumare, the Source Supreme, exists everywhere. Olodumare is omniscient (all-knowing) and omnipresent (present everywhere). Olodumare Osin Imale (the supreme leader of divine and holy ones) is everywhere. If we have true devotion and unshakeable faith in Olodumare who is our Father, Mother and Beloved Friend, Olodumare can appear and manifest in our lives wherever we may happen to be. There is no need to travel here or there to find Olodumare. There is no necessity to search for Olodumare as if Olodumare were localized to one special place.
Olodumare is everywhere to be found. His presence and ase fills, permeates and encircles the entirety of the expansive creation. You can gain nearness to Olodumare, our tender, true and original parent at the place where you are currently reading these words. Whether sitting, standing or reclining, you can fully enjoy the nearness and presence of Olodumare. Olodumare is not a man or a woman. Olodumare is the Supreme Unique Spirit. Olodumare manifests to us as a Father, Mother, Friend and Companion of the Heart. But in truth, there is no word in any language to capture the uniqueness, great glory and wonder that is Olo-Odu-Mare, the Supreme Being. The only thing necessary to gain access to Olodumare is simplicity, sincerity, good will and a honest yearning and longing to meet and know Olodumare. Unshakeable faith and trust arises in us, as we come to more accurately know Olodumare and continually associate with Olodumare acquiring His noble qualities through the experience and descent of Olodumare-ase (divine grace, power and presence). There is no necessity whatsoever to run here and there in search for Olodumare (God). The only thing necessary is to light the lamp of inextinguishable love for Olodumare Oba Ire. When we approach Olodumare, with child like simplicity, good faith and a desire to love Olodumare and receive Olodumare’s love, —holy, approachable and royal Olodumare readily makes His presence felt in our hearts. His love for us becomes personally perceived and experienced, filling us with peace, confidence and optimism.
Olodumare only wants our love, gratitude and friendship. Obedience or compliance to the instructions of Olodumare, is the fruit of genuine trust and love. Our faith in Olodumare is not born from our own will or intelligence, but is born out of experiencing, of tasting and savoring the divine presence when it chooses to graciously make itself known to us. When we inwardly perceive the reality of Olodumare and His perfections, when we savor, taste and know the specific quality of the character and personality of Olodumare, trust then confidence and love for Olodumare spontaneously and naturally arises in us. True knowledge of Olodumare cannot be attained by the dry intellect, logic or reasoning. Second hand information about Olodumare is not adequate, neither is it the equal of first hand personal experience of Olodumare. Second hand information resides in the intellect whereas first hand personal knowledge of Olodumare resides in the heart. Genuine life means living from the heart or wholeheartedness. True knowledge is obtained when a genuine longing, yearning and desire to know our wonderful creator, friend and guide is developed in us. Olodumare cannot resist revealing Himself to His children when they call on Him with sincere yearning and longing. If we pray to Olodumare with sincerity, yearning and longing, He is bound by His loving nature to answer us wherever we may happen to be, because He is everywhere. In truth, Olodumare is more interested in revealing Himself to you and seeking you out than you are in seeking Him! Olodumare is not hiding from us but waiting for the right moment in which He might make Himself known to us. When we discover that just having things cannot satisfy our hearts and we discover that just filling our minds with all kinds of information and living a lif
Supreme One whom you are seeking, is looking for you! Before we call on Olodumare, we should make an honest effort to know and understand who it is that we are calling upon. We should know who we are calling. We should know and understand that He is the glorious, sublime and royal owner, master and nurturer of all things. He is the King over all kings. He is the Father of fathers. He is the Mother of mothers. He is pure, clean and filled with inconceivable wisdom and power. He is always happy, joyful, peaceful and full of divine dignity. He is the true friend and support. Nothing is hidden from His eyes. He fills all things with His ase. He knows and comprehends all things perfectly. He knows and has the solution to your problems before you even become aware of them. He Himself by Himself is the one able to satisfy our inner longings and desires for abiding divine communion, fulfillment and happiness.
mmunion, fulfillment and happiness.
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STAY ENCOURAGED AND NEVER LOSE HOPE
Posted on September 3, 2017
Ogbo Ato Asure Iwori-Wofun
Do not think or worry about who is on your side or who is not on your side while going about your service to Olodumare and Ifa. Just think about how and in what wonderful way the ase of Olodumare Enitolaaye will manifest in your life. Give space, time and occasion for the divine guiding power to manifest. When you do all things with care, love, respect, truthfulness and honesty, Olodumare takes personal and direct charge of all your affairs and causes all your doings to bring forth abundant and satisfying fruit. Do not worry yourself as to how, when and where the divine ase will manifest itself in your life. Do not see any secondary causes in your life. Just acknowledge and see Olodumare alone, the supreme controller, master and guide of all things. Do not consider people, places and things as the directors or determiners of your life. Above and behind all, see the gracious and loving hand of Olodumare at work in you and in your life to bring to you accomplishment, peace and prosperity.
Just be at peace and know with unshakeable and unwavering assurance that the divine ase will unfailingly manifest. Deepen your trust in Olodumare and let your actions be the expression of the flow of the gracefulness, pure energy and invigorating power of Eledumare. Do your best in all things, be inwardly still, tranquil and at peace. Exert yourself diligently as if all depended upon you but know in your heart that all manifests due to the ase, grace and presence of Olodumare.
Do not consider your actions and endeavors as something seperate from the actions and endeavors of Olodumare. Affirm and recognize your essential and qualitative oneness with the Source Supreme. Olodumare’s actioning is your actioning. Your actions are Olodumare’s actions.
May you be comforted, strengthened and empowered by these truths. You need not know how, when or where the relief and aid will come from. Why trouble yourself with what is not necessary, when you can be at peace through the power of faith, trust and confidence in the Divine leading you. Having entrusted your situation, problem or concern to Olodumare (Ifa), know that the answer and solution is en route and will reach you at the best and most propitious time.
You are perfection in the making. All precious, shining, resplendent and finely faceted diamonds start off as dark pieces of charcoal, but through the divinely established processes of programmed tensions, pressures and stressors it emerges a transformed, beautiful, peerless, translucent and luminous gem. Delight in your trials, glory in your challenges and thrive in your moments of adversity because that means that at any moment, the mystic, pure and holy gem within you is soon to emerge and be revealed. Your true divine identity is to be manifested! Do not exasperate yourself. Practice patience, gentleness and kindness towards yourself. By so doing, you will attain and obtain benefit and advancement beyond your personal hope and expectation, of this there is no doubt.
IFA/ORISA SEPTEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on September 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19. Sango/Oya
20. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
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STAY ENCOURAGED AND NEVER LOSE HOPE
Posted on September 3, 2017
Ogbo Ato Asure Iwori-Wofun
Do not think or worry about who is on your side or who is not on your side while going about your service to Olodumare and Ifa. Just think about how and in what wonderful way the ase of Olodumare Enitolaaye will manifest in your life. Give space, time and occasion for the divine guiding power to manifest. When you do all things with care, love, respect, truthfulness and honesty, Olodumare takes personal and direct charge of all your affairs and causes all your doings to bring forth abundant and satisfying fruit. Do not worry yourself as to how, when and where the divine ase will manifest itself in your life. Do not see any secondary causes in your life. Just acknowledge and see Olodumare alone, the supreme controller, master and guide of all things. Do not consider people, places and things as the directors or determiners of your life. Above and behind all, see the gracious and loving hand of Olodumare at work in you and in your life to bring to you accomplishment, peace and prosperity.
Just be at peace and know with unshakeable and unwavering assurance that the divine ase will unfailingly manifest. Deepen your trust in Olodumare and let your actions be the expression of the flow of the gracefulness, pure energy and invigorating power of Eledumare. Do your best in all things, be inwardly still, tranquil and at peace. Exert yourself diligently as if all depended upon you but know in your heart that all manifests due to the ase, grace and presence of Olodumare.
Do not consider your actions and endeavors as something seperate from the actions and endeavors of Olodumare. Affirm and recognize your essential and qualitative oneness with the Source Supreme. Olodumare’s actioning is your actioning. Your actions are Olodumare’s actions.
May you be comforted, strengthened and empowered by these truths. You need not know how, when or where the relief and aid will come from. Why trouble yourself with what is not necessary, when you can be at peace through the power of faith, trust and confidence in the Divine leading you. Having entrusted your situation, problem or concern to Olodumare (Ifa), know that the answer and solution is en route and will reach you at the best and most propitious time.
You are perfection in the making. All precious, shining, resplendent and finely faceted diamonds start off as dark pieces of charcoal, but through the divinely established processes of programmed tensions, pressures and stressors it emerges a transformed, beautiful, peerless, translucent and luminous gem. Delight in your trials, glory in your challenges and thrive in your moments of adversity because that means that at any moment, the mystic, pure and holy gem within you is soon to emerge and be revealed. Your true divine identity is to be manifested! Do not exasperate yourself. Practice patience, gentleness and kindness towards yourself. By so doing, you will attain and obtain benefit and advancement beyond your personal hope and expectation, of this there is no doubt.
Alafia
IFA/ORISA SEPTEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on September 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19. Sango/Oya
20. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **Continue reading
ITADOGUN READING (28-AUGUST-2017)
Posted on August 28, 2017
OTURA IROSUN
The Odu
Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OTURA IROSUN with blessing of victory over our enemy. Ifa said we should offer sacrifice to triumph over our enemy, Ifa said we should be careful in trusting people. Ifa said we should not be afraid of our enemy, no matter how powerful they are, we will triumph with the help of Ifa and Ebbo we do.
Ifa said and I quote:
Ifa said and I quoted here:
Ede alumo awo ile olupo
L’odifa fun olupo alaielu
Nijo ti ogun ibi ka won mole pitipiti
Won ni ebo ni kose
Nje, ero opo, ero ofa, e wa bani lanise ogun
Aruse ogun, n la ba ni lese oba orisa
ENGLISH VERSION
Ede alumo, the priest of olupo
Cast divination for olupo alaielu
IFA/ORISA DECEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on December 1, 2017
1. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
2. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
3. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko X
4. Sango/Oya
5. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
6. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
7. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8. Sango/Oya
9. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
10. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12. Sango/Oya
13. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
14. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
15. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
16. Sango/Oya
17. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
18. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
19. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
The Importance of Ifa/Orisa devotees uplifting and encouraging themselves as well as the downtrodden and misguided ones
Posted on November 17, 2017
Ifa/Orisa devotees who with love, compassion and understanding dedicate themselves to uplifting the downtrodden, misguided and demoralized ones are truly rare and great. Let us draw near to such great men and women and cleanse our lives by giving up our faulty and wicked tendencies. Ifa teaches us that if we practice, cultivate and do what is good we do so for our own benefit. If we practice, cultivate and do what is unjust, wrong and bad we do so to our own detriment, injury and downfall. Character is religion! The words of Ifa are clear and unambiguous! What is needed and required is the dedicated and consistent PRACTICE of the same. It is natural for water to flow downwards, similarly it is also the natural propensity of human life to be wrapped up in bad tendencies. This is why Ifa says that honest people in the world are rare and that truly good people are rarer still! To this end Ifa, like a wise and caring friend counsels us by saying that: Lying is unacceptable within Ifa circles. Treachery is disallowed in the midst of Ifa. If one is secretly practicing treachery a guilty conscience will forever be his tormentor. This was the divine message revealed for Akuko gagara (the big rooster) who was the friend of Eko (the earthworm). How unfortunate and regrettable that cheating has cut a lying friend to pieces [Ofun-Ogunda].
water has to be raised to a higher level then some special power in the form of a water pump has to be employed. Similarly the human life has to be firmly, enthusiastically and decisively uplifted and turned away from a mundane life (ogberi) towards the true life or divine spiritual life (awo and ogbon). It requieres patience and determination to live a truly divine, honest and spiritual life,especially in today’s world when ones sees deception, superficiality, corruption, insincerity and manipulation of all sorts surrounding one. The entry and attack of faults, unwholesomeness, wickedness, bad thoughts, impure intentions and sinful acts are a common experiential occurrence in a man’s life. When one comes under the attack, grasp and power of the inner defilements and antagonists [elenini] one goes on committing mean acts, sinful acts and shameful acts. Once in the grip of the inner ajogun and elenini, achieving freedom from them is very difficult. The mind itself goes constantly ahead on the path of downfall under the artificial shine and glamorous, intoxicating spell of pride, conceit, vanity, self-devotion, delusion and sinful acts.
Ifa offers us a remedy for this and a sure hope. The truth of the matter is that the divine Ori which we have received from Olodumare is filled with limitless strength, purity and wisdom. The ase and ire of Olodumare thoroughly permeates and fills our Ori. When a person wants to rise, change and truly transform his life he or she can do so practically instantly. We can then rise to the level of our true divine and noble nature and can say together with Ifa revelation: I behave according to the noble nature with which Olodumare created me. I do no evil. Neither do I harbor evil thoughts lest I die in a miserable and shameful state. For whatever we practice and cultivate in our youth will persist throughout our lifetime. This was the revelation and instruction of Ifa to the 401 Irunmole when coming from heaven to earth. Olodumare decreed that they MUST NOT EVER indulge in evil deeds. They MUST be TRUTHFUL at ALL times so that their lives would be prosperous. It was only Orunmila who took these words entirely to heart and practiced them which is why Orunmila triumphed by using truthfulness to overcome wickedness [Eji-Ogbe].
DAILY PRAYER AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Here in this Ifa verse we can see the true essence, foundation and power Olodumare has placed within us by which we can elevate and change our lives if we so choose and determine to do so. No man becomes permanently fallen by committing a bad deed or a sinful act once. There is no reason for disappointment. Ifa -the all powerful and reliable divine word of truth- assures us that the path to progress cannot be permanently blocked up because if one path closes, many other paths open up! The only requirement is that we change our attitude and disposition (repent) and that we make efforts for uplift with moral forbearance and that we sincerely make practical efforts to uproot and
IFA/ORISA NOVEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on November 2, 2017
1. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2. Sango/Oya
3. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
5. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6. Sango/Oya
7. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
9. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10. Sango/Oya
11. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
13. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14. Sango/Oya
15. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
17. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
18. Sango/Oya
ITADOGUN READING (15-SEPTEMBER-2017)
Posted on October 15, 2017
IWORI-IKA
The Odu ifa casted for today’s itadogun Reading is IWORI-IKA with Blessing of wealth. Ifa said we should make sacrifice to esu and appease Ogun on our day to day activities and business. Ifa said we he will make us prosper.
Ifa said and I quote:
“Bi a ba da iwori ayoka erin la rin
Adifa fun won ni ijebu mure, ogbonkan,
omo ako irin yebe yebe yari ogun,
Ebo ire, aje, omo ni won ni ki won se,
Won gbe ebo won rubo,
Nje, owo po, owo po ni ijebu, Iwori Ayoka,
Omo po, Omo po ni Ijebu Iwori Ayoka
Ire po, Ire po ni Ijebu Iwori Ayoka”
ENGLISH VERSION
“If we cast Iwori Ayoka, we start rejoicing,
Cast divination for the people of Ijebu Mure
IFA/ORISA OCTOBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on October 1, 2017
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
12. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
16. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
THE NATURE OF OLODUMARE
Posted on October 14, 2017
Olodumare is the supreme being and the fountain of life. He is the source and center of all things. Olodumare is the great glory. To come to know Him personally and comprehensively is our divine right, mission and privilege. Olodumare is not a ‘religious’ entity and is not relegated to just ‘religious matters’.
Olodumare is the source and originator of all sciences, fields of knowledge and satisfying endeavor. Olodumare is relevant to all aspects of our lives and is directly related to all aspects of knowledge like music, art, science, philosophy, religion, mysticism, medicine, psychology, architecture, astronomy, physics, chemistry etc.
Our privilege is to become intimately acquainted with the Wise Lord Olodumare, to understand his His ways and to integrate the light, power and presence of Olodumare in all the aspects of our lives.
A deliberate intention and effort to know and reach the confidential knowledge of Olodumare is essential on our part. Olodumare is unlike many human beings who long for people to praise and flatter them. Olodumare is not in need of our praise or flattery. Olodumare knows fully well who He is and He fully knows the excellences of His own being and glory. He need not be reminded. What Olodumare does want from us is that we intelligently draw near to him as friends, obedient children and participants of His initiatives.
ESIN ORISA IBILE IS A TRANSFORMING POWER
Posted on December 25, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela’boye. Ela ‘bosise.
It is not enough to profess belief. It is not enough to have mere surface intellectual knowledge. What is essential and indispensable is that we place practice of the principles of esin orisa ibile in the forefront and center of our personal lives. Unpracticed divine principles and knowledge becomes a dead weight and cancer in our lives.
A bonafide initiate or adept in the sacred mysteries and principles of esin orisa ibile should always feel the need to always press forward, to penetrate more deeply into the divine realities and always should aspire through practice and inquiry to rise higher in his or her practice of the moral-ethical and spiritual teachings and mysteries of Ifa. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of ennobling our lives, for gaining inspiration and motivation. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of having our understanding illuminated, corrected and empowered. The ase we receive joins itself to our intelligence, feelings and will so that we can live effective, positive and productive lives. The ase we receive enlightens and guided us along noble and dignifying paths. Contact with the Orisa and practice of the sound principles of esin orisa ibile helps us to ennoble our character and to nurture and develop an attitude that is full of dignity, contagious positivity, courage,love and enthusiasm.
ESIN ORISA IBILE IS A TRANSFORMING POWER
Posted on December 25, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela’boye. Ela ‘bosise.
It is not enough to profess belief. It is not enough to have mere surface intellectual knowledge. What is essential and indispensable is that we place practice of the principles of esin orisa ibile in the forefront and center of our personal lives. Unpracticed divine principles and knowledge becomes a dead weight and cancer in our lives.
A bonafide initiate or adept in the sacred mysteries and principles of esin orisa ibile should always feel the need to always press forward, to penetrate more deeply into the divine realities and always should aspire through practice and inquiry to rise higher in his or her practice of the moral-ethical and spiritual teachings and mysteries of Ifa. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of ennobling our lives, for gaining inspiration and motivation. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of having our understanding illuminated, corrected and empowered. The ase we receive joins itself to our intelligence, feelings and will so that we can live effective, positive and productive lives. The ase we receive enlightens and guided us along noble and dignifying paths. Contact with the Orisa and practice of the sound principles of esin orisa ibile helps us to ennoble our character and to nurture and develop an attitude that is full of dignity, contagious positivity, courage,love and enthusiasm.
Esin Orisa Ibile teaches us the path of self-perfection, renewal, growth and progress through dedicated and loving service towards others which will fill us with satisfaction and will permit us to decrease the focus of attention upon ourselves and thereby attenuating, reducing and ultimately eliminating the force, hold and strength of egoism in our own lives. Without practice we cannot truly understand the truth neither can we form a genuine and deep comprehension of divine realities independently of submerging ourselves in a life of practice. From practice personal verification and faith are obtained. From patient practice deep wisdom is gained and humility is cultivated.
Esin orisa ibile does not teach us to withdraw or run away from the world. It is by immersing ourselves in the reality of everyday living armed with divine understanding and wholesome Ifa outlook that we can grow, progress, mature and live truly enlightened and empowering lives. In isolation one cannot practice divine spirituality. We cannot be aloof from the needs, pains and suffering of our friends, family, neighbors and contemporaries. We must contribute to the benefit and uplift of our community by engaged and practical living. It is in serving and loving others and by being served and loved by others that fulfillment, contentment and satisfaction in life is gained. There is no true mastery without loving and productive service to others. There is no true mastery without responsible living.
Esin Orisa Ibile enjoins on us a vision of life and of our possibilities which are actual, realistic, balanced and satisfying. To help others who need our help. To come to the rescue of those who are reaching out to us for support and comfort. To share in the joys and sorrows of others. To give of yourself and time to benefit and uplift others. This is the heart of esin orisa ibile. If our religion is not practical then we have no religion. If our religion renders no benefit to ourselves or others then we have no religion.
Esin Orisa Ibile is the path and religion of the heart. The path of love, humility and respect. It is the path of good conscience and peace of mind.
ITADOGUN READING (18-DECEMBER-2017)
Posted on December 20, 2017
OTURA-MEJI
The Odu ifa casted for today’s Itadogun Ifa reading is OTURA MEJI with blessing of wealth and prosperity. Ifa ask us to make sacrifice to Esu and the river goddess. Ifa said many people/enemy has look down on us, Ifa said he will do good things in our life to suprise our enemy and make us prosper.
Ifa said and I quote:
“Pere n sele
Adifa fun otu
ti n se awo lo sode ijebu
Won ni ebo ni kose,
o’rubo,
Nje otu wo,
Otu to ru awun meji to la yebeyebe”
ENGLISH VERSION
“Pere n sele
Cast divination for otu
When he was embarking on a Journey to the city of Ijebu,
he was asked to make sacrifice,
Love, Dedication, Devotion and Respect towards the Irunmole/Orisa
Posted on December 16, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boye. Ela ‘bosise.
Do you love and revere the Irunmole/Orisa? Do you? Do your honor them and rightly represent them? Do you really? If the Irunmole/Orisa had a conversation with everyone whom you know and they were to disclose everything they know about your activities, thoughts and intentions for all to see, how do you think you would fare? Would your conscience and actions uphold and vindicate you or would you have to lower your head in shame and dishonor? What do you say?
What is the basis of your personal relationship with the Irunmole/Orisa? Are you mindful of them and aware of what their aims are? Do you share affinity with the Irunmole/Orisa and their aims? Or do you only draw near to them to ask for favors and benefits with a heart lacking in consideration, appreciation and love? Do the Irunmole/Orisa exist to serve you or should you be serving them and acquainting yourself with their program, plans and activities?
Do you think that you can secure the favor of the Irunmole/Orisa and bribe them with a sacrificial offering, offering of some fruits/vegetables and/or some other trinkets? Do you think and believe that the Irunmole/Orisa are really interested in these things and desirous of them? Do you think that Irunmole/Orisa are really dependent on you for offerings of water, liquor, meats and other eatables?
Are not the Irunmole/Orisa more interested in your quality of heart and manner of living? Is it not your genuine inner love, appreciation, awe and reverence (respect) for the Irunmole/Orisa the true ‘food and nourishment’ which causes their hearts to take delight in you and which strengthens them with enthusiasm, gratitude and care?
Do you think that the Irunmole/Orisa are partial and biased like ordinary human beings? Do you not know that the good actions of others which they reward will also be shared by you if you engage in the same good and honest actions? Do you not know that the same bad and dishonest actions that they chastise, discipline and punish in others will also be equally shared by you if you are engaging in the same bad, irreverent and dishonest actions?
What is the proof that you really love and care for the Irunmole/Orisa? Other than yourself who is benefiting from your love, awe, reverence and dedication to the Irunmole/Orisa? What are you gaining from your devotion to the Irunmole/Orisa? What are the Irunmole/Orisa gaining from your devotion and service to them? Are you really serving them or are you serving yourself in their name?
Are you truly honoring or praising them with your life and devotion or are you simply praising yourself and worshipping your ‘self’? Are you collaborating with the noble objectives of the Irunmole/Orisa or are you attempting to do the impossible, to use the Irunmole/Orisa for your own purposes and indulgence? What is your aim and purpose in your devotion and service to the Irunmole/Orisa? Do you in fact have genuine unselfish devotion to the Irunmole/Orisa and are you really serving them? Do people see, perceive and experience the nobility, truthfulness and sincerity of the Irunmole/Orisa in you and in your life or do they feel that you are just taking them along for a ride and attempting to pull the wool over their eyes?
Ponder these questions carefully and seriously? Self deception is the greatest tragedy. Artificial, ostentatious and fake piety is the greatest hypocrisy. Falsity is fatal to esin ibile.
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boye. Ela ‘bosise.
IFA/ORISA FESTIVAL AND LAUNCHING OF ANCESTRAL PRIDE FOUNDATION (2017)
Posted on December 11, 2017
REPORT FROM THE ANNUAL IFA/ORISA FESTIVAL AND THE LAUNCHING ANCESTRAL PRIDE FOUNDATION.
The program which lasted for seven days started on 19th November which happens to be Oluwo Fasola Faniyi’s Birthday where Oluwo and his Foundation Members visited Ijamido Orphanage Home to give them gifts including food and money. And 20th to 22nd include welcoming and feeding of all Orisas, while 23rd is cleansing and feeding of IFA, after that, Egungun was done in the afternoon while the Egbe (ancestral mate) prayer was done in the Night with a lot of prayer been render to all visitors and the country at large.
The Festival and Launching Party took place on the 24th of November, 2017 and it was so fantabulous. The event which summoned the presence of many reputable kings, queen and high chief’s from various town and also many invited guest from different part of the world.
SAHEED OSUPA who was the Guest Artist made the day even more Enthralling and Fascinating with his melodic voice and traditional way of music.
Kings that were at the event are:
Oba Wasiu Ogungbayi – Onitetiku of owode ota
Oba Awoyemi Oroja – Onimeran of Meran, Lagos
Important dignitaries – Executive Chairman Ado-Odo/Ota Local Govt. – Comrade Oladele Adeniji
Majority Leader of the House – Hon Abimbola Olaleye
Secretary to Ado-Odo/Ota Local Govt. – Comrade. Wale Dada (D Good)
WHAT IS MY WORSHIP AND RELIGION?
Posted on January 9, 2018
The personal thoughts of an Ifa devotee:
My worship and religion is to call white, white and black, black. My worship and religion is to be truthful, straightforward and honest. My worship and religion is to not intentionally injure anyone with my thoughts, words or actions. My worship and religion is to be true to my conscience. My worship and religion is to be true to myself and to not pretend to be other than who I am. My worship and religion is to stay far away from flattery, pretentiousness and haughtiness. My worship and religion is to exalt and promote true esin ibile.
My worship and religion is to point others to Olodumare and not myself. My worship and religion is to make disciples and students for Ifa-Olodumare and not myself.
My worship and religion is to inspire others to follow Olodumare and not to make them my followers. I honor Ifa-Olodumare by having and expressing gratitude for the many, good and wonderful things that life brings to me unsought for (OTURA OFUN) .
I honor Ifa-Olodumare by having and expressing gratitude to all that have helped, comforted and supported me. I thank and honor Ifa-Olodumare by exercising the privilege to live a progressive life of self-responsibility, initiative, honor, discreetness and self-restraint.
My worship and religion is to extend and render practical help, relief, support and encouragement to the best of my means and ability to all who solicit my help. My worship and religion is to have pure love and good will, to all without exception. If anyone directs envy, jealousy or ill feelings towards me I will not be moved, I refuse to respond in the same manner because it is I alone who chooses and decides the attitude, principle and disposition that rules my life and not others. My good will and sincere love is like an expansive ocean that is able to absorb and dissolve the salts of envy, jealousy or ill feelings.
The currents of my spirit, thoughts and feelings will remain clean, unperturbed and pure. When the malice and animosity of others towards me increases, my compassion, good will and sympathy for them will increase all the more because I understand that they are ailing and sick at heart. My worship and religion is not based on reciprocity. Reciprocity says, ‘If you do good to me then I will do good to you. If you do evil to me then be prepared to receive the unleashing of my anger, hate and ill will’. That is not my way, because eye for an eye will make all blind.
To conquer animosity with patience.
To conquer disillusionment with renewed hope.
To conquer untruth with gentle but firm truth, this is my religion and worship (IKAGBEMI) , this is how I honor Olodumare, this is how I pay homage to my guardian and companion Orisa.
To give honor and credit where honor and credit are due this my my worship and religion.
To remain free from extremes of all kinds and to be free of fanaticism is my worship and religion.
To be true to my root and origins but yet be open to new insights and unfoldment of truth this is my worship and religion (EJIOGBE) .
To never stand by idle but to press forward making continual progress and advancement this is my worship and religion.
To acknowledge and accept counsel offered in good faith by qualified elders and to have a teachable, meek and courageous attitude is my worship and religion My worship and my religion is to impartially and dispassionately unmask hypocrisy, abuse and deceit wherever it is found and by whoever these vices are practiced.
To promote the genuine good, peace and happiness of all, that is my religion, the only religion of Eledumare and of his noble representatives the divine Irunmole and Orisa. My worship and religion is to patiently cultivate and impeccably exhibit iwa in all I do, with love and gentleness, and to offer the prescribed sacrifice in good faith and at the proper time with love and reverence this is my worship and religion.
To exercise my intelligence, divine vision and spiritual powers (faculties) for the purpose of promoting the genuine good, and to obstruct, dissolve and hinder what is not good, that is my worship and religion.
To correct myself and develop my inner life and relationships this is my worship and religion.
To be a loyal, encouraging, truthful, responsible and appreciative friend, son, spouse and father this is my worship and religion.
My worship and religion is to extend respect and dignity to all, but to especially honor and respect reputable elders, genuine awo and all sincere and caring leaders who are living a useful and altruistic life of disinterested service to humanity. I have chosen truth and rectitude over convenience and transient pleasure. This is my path, the path that I have chosen, and the path that I will always walk on, today and always. This is the path of Olodumare. There is no other. Ase’ntedumare
Elaboru! Elaboye!! Elabosise!!!
ITADOGUN READING (03-JANUARY-2017)
Posted on January 3, 2018
OGUNDA-OFUN
The Odu ifa casted for today’s Itadogun Ifa reading and as the beginning of the year is OGUNDA OFUN with blessing of child. We are asked to feed Ifa with pig and make sacrifice to Esu and Obatala for the success of 2018. Ifa said we should not make attempt to terminate pregnancy as there will be blessing of children for the barren or people seeking to give birth to more children.
Ifa said and I quote:
“Gbabutuyeke
adifa fun ogun
to n lo re do efun ti n se omo Orisagbowuji,
Won ni ebo ni kose, O gbe’bo, O rubo
Nje, gbabutuyeke,
Ogun lo do efun loyun,
Gbabutuyeke”
ENGLISH VERSION
“Gbabutuyeke,
cast divination for ogun,
when he was going to impregnate efun,
IFA/ORISA JANUARY CALENDAR (2018)
Posted on January 1, 2018
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja ***
4. Ogun/Osoosi
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
8. Ogun/osoosi
9. Sango/oya
10. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
12. Ogun/Osoosi
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
16. Ogun/Osoosi
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja ***
20. Ogun/Osoosi
21. Sango/Oya
22. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
24. Ogun/osoosi
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
28. Ogun/osoosi
29. Sango/Oya
30. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
31. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
** = Ose Ifa (Ororun-un)
*** = Itadogun
MAKING A FRESH BEGINNING, UPLIFTING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE WORDS OF IFA FOR A BETTER NEW YEAR 2018
Posted on January 1, 2018
The words of Ifá are the utterances and thoughts of Olodumare, the supreme Baba. Through the instructions of Ifá we get the best type of spiritual and material knowledge to guide us, improve our lives and to find fulfillment, joy and dignity in our lives. Regular study and reflection on the words of Ifá will keep us away from wrongdoing, sorrow and regret. Through regular study, reflection and practice of the divine instructions of Ifá our hope and joy in life will increase. When we live according to Ifá and we dedicate ourselves to practicing the training precepts of Ifá, Ifá will takes us away from impure, shameful and unwholesome paths and will lead us and establish us in paths of wholesomeness, safety, joy and peace making our lives pure and serene. Whenever our minds become agitated or disturbed Ifá will alert and guide us to the path of peace, serenity, harmony and wellbeing. We should study and consider the guidance of Ifá with at least an inititial measure of faith as a starting point. We should resolve in our own hearts to obey the wholesome, positive and uplifting injunctions of Ifá thereby following the example of Òrúnmìlà and proving ourselves his sincere pupils, children and followers. With great love and affection we should daily consider some teaching from Ifá.
You will find in Ifá immense help, clarity, insight and inspiration by which to brighten your present and future. Everyday, a deep study of just one ese Ifá, seriously thinking over its message joined to an honest and committed effort to put it into action will prove magical in a very short period. Nobody becomes a wise, virtuous and empowered person by mere luck or good fortune.
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One becomes wise, virtuous and imbued with divine power by virtue of ones qualities, deeds, excellence of nature and dedication of ones life to the welfare of others. These are the kinds of persons that draw the attention of the Irunmole and become recipients of the endowment of grace, authority and power that the Irunmole entrusts to worthy, reliable and honest human beings.
Owonrin Ogbe:
“Ifá I seek your protection; Ifá I cling to you tightly for health, strength and life…”
Iwori Meji:
“Ifá keep your watchful eye on me, and give me ire…”
Eji Ogbe:
“Ifá I am not the perfect organizer, you organize things better than anyone else.”
Oriki Ifa:
“To know Òrúnmìlà is to know eternal life…”
Oyeku Ogunda:
“Ifá is King. Orisa is special. Olodumare is the King worth depending upon. That is the message of Ifá, the sacred black ikin, the offspring of Ajaniwarun when traveling from heaven to earth. Behold! Of all human endeavors Ifá is the only one that has in its possession the most beneficial, advantageous and (spiritually) profitable ventures.”
Iwori Osa:
“Ifá is the one that saves mankind.”
IFÁ: THE PATH OF INTEGRITY AND WISDOM
Posted on December 31, 2017
Ela ‘boru, Ela ‘boye, Ela ‘bosise.
The desire for wisdom is in itself the most commendable of human emotions, but in too many cases this desire come to nought through ignorance and misunderstanding. We must not only earnestly and unselfishly desire truth, but we must create an ethical environment suitable for the reception of spiritual knowledge. If a building is to stand, it must be raised upon an adequate foundation; and if human character is to withstand the shocks of circumstances, it must also be built upon a firm and true foundation.
‘Ela may your beautiful reasoning, abiding purity and spirit of harmlessness illuminate us at this time. Ase.’
No man can ‘know’ more than he himself ‘is’. That which we understand is the measure of our understanding. Before it is possible for an individual to perceive clearly the mysteries of the inner life, he must develop the faculties for this perception. From ancient times the holy, venerable and reputable awo and ologbon were the custodians of the disciplines of the mysteries of the inner life. These disciplines were imparted only to disciples-students-initiates who have demonstrated integrity, strong determination, patience, reliability and overall fitness for such instruction. There is much to the study of the mysteries of the inner life than merely listening, reading and agreeing.
‘Ela may your ennobling presence, illuminating power and inspirational influence benefit us at this time. Ase.’
The first step in the study of the holy mysteries of the inner life and Ifá is not the immediate acquisition of knowledge but the preparation of oneself to beneficially receive this knowledge. The condition of ones hearts must be right, ones manner of living must be consistent with the divine pattern and ones basic character must be honest, sincere and clean before one embarks on the path of receiving divine knowledge which lead to understanding and power. This is where most adepts, students and initiates make their first mistake. With their eyes turned towards the heavens, they rush prematurely and without adequate development of morality and ethics towards the goal of gaining ‘illumination, authority and power’, only to become disillusioned, only to fail and stumble repeatedly into the muddy ditch of their own unpreparedness.
‘Ela may you carry and impress these facts deeply into our hearts and minds at this time. Ase.’
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There are a great many people who want to be wise, influential and authoritative, but very few of these people seem capable of understanding that before the acquisition of wisdom, authority and power there must first be the capacity for the reception and wielding of wisdom, authority and power. There must first be a sound and firm foundation in morality and intellectual-emotional maturity before one can enter into the sacred grove of the divine mysteries and gain true benefit. Illumination is possible only in a person who has fitted themselves for it. One does not qualify for true adepthood, neither can one fit oneself for true divine knowledge, power and authority by simply hoping, wishing and mere wanting. As an athlete must train himself in order to excel in bodily prowess, in like manner a student of Iwa and Ifa must put his thoughts, emotions and manner of living (acting) under specialized training if he is to develop morally, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. The student-disciple has to do more than just be willing to do the work, he must actually do it, with patience and perseverance. Without this work and commitment to continual moral regeneration, intellectual development, responsible living, integrity and gradual spiritual unfoldment no true headway can be made in the divine mysteries and no true wisdom and power can be gained. One has to qualify and be deserving of the authority, power and knowledge that one is entrusted with. The divine powers do not share their divine wisdom, power and authority with incapable, lax, immature and irresponsible people.
‘Ela, divine spirit of sound reasoning, truth, right guidance and irresistible power…you who are harmless, pure and irreproachable in conduct…you who are peerless in wisdom grant us the benefit of your association that these divine facts may penetrate our hearts deeply and permeate our lives. Ase.’
A DOSE OF MEDICINE: AN IFA REFLECTION
Posted on December 30, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela’boye. Ela ‘bosise.
During the lifetime of Orunmila upon this sacred earth, the holy sage and seer of Igeti, like all human beings, faced and experienced many difficulties, problems and unsavory moments in his life. Orunmila faced difficulties, unexpected changes and situations that were hard to endure and hard to make sense of. He experienced diverse kinds of turmoil in his life which often caused him to ponder and question the meaning and purpose of these things in the life of humanity and in his own life.
The concerns of Orunmila were so deep, profound and unique to himself that no one would be able to understand, comprehend or relate to what Orunmila was going through. He was really experiencing a dark night of his soul. During one of these periods in his life his good friend Ogun approached to inquire what was wrong with Orunmila and whether there was something he could do to help him or to make things better. Appreciatively Orunmila responded to Ogun that there are some things in life that ones friends, near-and-dear ones and family members cannot help or assist one with. He explained that there are confidential matters that our solely between oneself and Ifa-Olodumare and they only Olodumare can satisfactorily resolve. There are certain inner realities and experiences that one simply cannot share or reveal to others because no matter how well meaning others may be, the turn of the matter is that there are certain things that are beyond their power and ability to comprehend and remedy.
In our own lives there are things that no human being can help us with. We can shoulder a burden and responsibility or can find ourselves enduring an inner conflict or crisis that is beyond remedy of the human kind. There are things that only Ifa-Olodumare can understand. Only Ifa can fully sympathize and relate to our unique inner struggle or turmoil. Ifa-Olodumare alone can do something about it or Ifa-Olodumare alone can give us the strength, understanding and ability to endure or cope with the situation. There are thing to be remedied and corrected, and there are things to be endured for our own growth and benefit that might not be to our liking. This fact was the realistic and astute conclusion of Orunmila: Only Ifa can truly understand and sympathize with my inner feelings, conflict and pain. Only Ifa. Only Olodumare can do something about it. Only Ifa-Olodumare can give me wisdom, insight, inspiration and strength to endure and persevere this dark night of my soul until the sun of understanding, maturity and clarity emerges. This noble and lofty attitude of Orunmila is very revealing and sobering. This episode of Orunmila’s real life experiences shows that no matter who we are and no matter how many strengths we have or how many achievements we have to our credit that we are also vulnerable to many things in life. No one here is impervious to the onslaught of sorrows, confusion, inner strife, pain, suffering, conflict and turmoil. We all need help, support, comfort and assistance. No one here can go at it all alone.
This episode in the life of Orunmila teaches and enables us to not shirk away from the realities of our lives but to face and confront them courageously and to not deny our need for help, support and encouragement. Orunmila displayed great humility and meekness. He acknowledged that he inspite of being endowed with many divine graces, endowments and blessings he was not self-sufficient nor all knowing. Only Ifa-Olodumare holds the power of limitless understanding and immeasurable power. Orunmila just a humble but extraordinary and straightforward servant of Ifa-Olodumare. His wisdom and power was not his own but was derived from the Source Supreme, Olodumare. Getting back though to our original point we all are in constant need of help, support and encouragement of all kinds but most especially we are in need of divine support, guidance, comfort and understanding. There are things that you are now facing or will face that no other human being on this planet can help you with. The support and relief of family and friends will be appreciated and will benefit us but it will not be sufficient or adequate to remedy certain personal conflicts of the heart, mind and life. There are things that you are undergoing and experiencing that no other human being will possibly be able to understand, comprehend or relate with. These periods in our lives should cause us to divest ourselves of false pride, conceit and an attitude of self sufficiency. Even Orunmila could not cope with his unique inner turmoil, problem, questions and afflictions without the assurance and personal aid of Ifa-Olodumare. These periods should enable us to divest ourselves of all that is fake, artificial, petty and superficial.
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Like Orunmila we most learn to take our eyes and hopes off of men and place our sights and hopes solely on Ifa-Olodumare without any intermediaries or interpreters. Ifa-Olodumare can speak directly for himself and directly to us in countless and meaningful ways to address our questions, problems, sorrows, concerns and deep confidential needs. Ifa-Olodumare is a luminous and life-hope giving spirit everywhere present. Orunmila learned in this episode how to be humble, meek, honest and realistic. Orunmila learned in this episodes of his own limitations and the limitations of friends, family and elders. Orunmila learned in this episode and teaches us how to strengthen our own direct and personal connection and how to rely on our own relationship and bond with Ifa-Olodumare free from intermediaries, middle men and interpreters. Ifa-Olodumare is a living and loving spirit filled with limitless power, understanding and encouragement who is fully able and willing to succor us in our time of need, affection and inquiry.
This episode of Orunmila’s life is very deep and full of diverse and rich meanings and applications for our lives. May the spirit of Ifa-Olodumare benefit you with guidance, insight, humility and the willingness to practice and apply the wonderful lessons and principles imparted to us in this realistic, rich, benefit conferring and down-to-earth episode in the life of Orunmila our great, meek and humble teacher, exemplar and friend.
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘bosise.
AWO: THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS OF DIVINE AWARENESS AND POWER
Posted on January 20, 2018
Ogbo Ato Asure Iworiwofun
The ancient seers -ologbon- had throughout the ages developed special and sacred private societies, associations, guilds, schools and fraternities whose aim was to promote the sacred sciences of acquiring and drawing spiritual power from the Indescribable Supreme Power Olodumare for the purpose of acquiring new levels and qualities of spiritual energy, awareness, perception and power, that would enable them by entering these new and progressive states or fields of spiritual consciousness or pure awareness, to more readily develop and evolve intellectually, morally and spiritually. Together with this discovery and advancement the ancient seers also discovered, developed and gained the ability and power to perform tremendous miraculous feats and extraordinary demonstrations of spiritual power, like second sight, thought transference, mind reading, healings, seership and the ability to alter events for positive and wholesome ends. These diverse schools and the disciple-students which comprised them were called Awo. Awo means mystery. Awo also means special and sacred spiritual knowledge and power which is not known or had by the great majority of people. Awo also means one who has personally experienced, is experiencing and has been spiritually awakened, educated, trained and empowered by the Divine Powers, Sublime Energies, Pure Spiritual Intelligences and/or by other authentic and mature Awo. Among these Awo those who had a natural affinity for this study, peculiar manner of life and who displayed the beginnings of true divine power and spiritual intelligence were known as Oso.
These ancient seers vested with knowledge and power were known and called by various and diverse names. Among the most respected and revered names was Oso. The original precise meaning, dignity and value of this wonderful word today has been lost to most people and has been corrupted to mean a ‘sorcerer or witch’; and this in a bad, negative, superstitious and low sense. Even the contemporary words sorcerer or witch are not bad words if one truly understands what these words actually mean, embody and what they are actually referring to. The ancient peoples understanding, conceptual comprehension and definition of these words were not what people attach to them today. The words are the same but the meanings and values were and are different. The truth of the matter is that whenever extraordinary men or woman discovered the primordial laws of life, the laws of the spiritual world and the laws of power; ignorant and fearful people were quick to label them with derogatory and unbecoming words because of their insecurity and their ignorance of the reality of the spiritual realm and the laws which govern the spiritual realm. This is why today the great, extraordinary and wonderful word Oso is used mostly as a derogatory word by uninformed people but originally and anciently actually was and is a spiritual-scientific term which refers to spiritual-energetic-perceptive, intellectually gifted people possessing a peculiar and powerful inner magnetic force otherwise known as personal spiritual power. Of course this power and knowledge has to be clearly grasped and understood and one has to be educated, disciplined and trained in its culture. So as we have seen the true meaning of the sacred and honorable word oso (intelligent and wise seer, empowered man and spiritual traveler) became corrupted over time. and degenerated in its meaning, value and usage. This happened because the ones who were supposed to be the inheritors, guardians and teachers of the lineage of the sacred spiritual science became degenerate, undisciplined, conceited, pompous, pretentious and corrupt, thereby losing their spiritual intelligence and power, as well as losing and ruining the true meaning, intent, purpose and sentiment of the ancient original seers, spiritual scientists, empowered men, soul travelers and spirit[ual] investigators known as Oso.
It is known to the humble and authentic inheritors and guardians of these lineages today that the true meaning of oso referred to a unique body of disciplined, cultured and courageous visionary men who had learned the secret of volitionally or intentionally altering their spiritual state of inner energy, perception and/or consciousness to such an extraordinary and unanticipated degree that they could peer into the divine world and even travel there to perceive and slowly comprehend its mysteries. They were able to bring new and original things back from their spiritual journeys and travels which would contribute to the enhancement, progress and evolution of mankind. These rare and exceptional awo-ologbon-oso were the original spiritual scientists, researchers, philosophers, experimenters and developing-evolving seers of their time.
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There are three broad general categories of oso. There were those who main focus was the acquisition of power, authority and influence which they used for the purpose of altering, causing, hindering and controlling specific events and occurrences. They also used this power to influence, guide and even control people. So we can see how important and necessary it was for these men of knowledge and power to be good men, moral men, men of integrity, empathy and good disposition, otherwise their knowledge and its use could degenerate causing ruin, misery, sorrow and destruction to themselves and others. In fact this is what happened to some of the ancient awo. The ancient awo-ologbon-oso were beginning to understand and employ this field of spiritual science but not all of them were capable people of honor, good-will, character and integrity. Many of them lacked moral-ethical development, discipline, patience and maturity. The scope of their practices and knowledge degenerated into wars, fights and competitiveness which ultimately ruined and destroyed them because they sought to take credit for and ownership of a power, science and ability that was not their own but which was a bestowed trust or endowment conferred to them by the Indescribable Power, Olodumare Agotun. These uncultured, indifferent and unappreciative awo succumbed to moral-spiritual immaturity, greed for power, pride, heedlessness and longings for fame, self-worship, self adulation and undeserved titles or unmerited acknowledgments. They wanted people to fear and cower before them so that they might manipulate and intimidate the people for their own selfish and petty ends. Needless to say that the Great Power impartially and justly adjudicated these corrupt awo and took immediate steps to mete out to these reckless ones the corrective punishment and stern discipline that they earned for themselves.
The second general category of oso were those who discovered, studied and developed the ability to alter their spiritual consciousness and awareness and the spiritual consciousness and awareness of others so that they could gradually and progressively perceive, understand and apply the laws, principles and realities of the spiritual realm. Among these oso some sought to make advantageous, useful and beneficial use of the art of altering their spiritual awareness which enabled them to peer and even travel to the divine spirit[ual] realm where they were able to converse with divine powers and intelligences gaining wonderful information and useful knowledge. These oso also had the ability and divine power to travel long distances. They were formidable men of sagacity, courage and authority. Among these oso some also lost their way. Some also became filled with pride and conceit due to their grand discoveries and progressive attainments. Abandoning the humility, sincerity and good will with which they began their learning and training they too were ultimately consumed by the consequences of their callousness and abuses. Others lost their way in their musings and deep considerations of the profound experiences that that they had. They tried to prematurely enter into and understand what was beyond there present and actual need and capacity. They injured and hurt themselves. Others also lost their way by not incorporating and applying their findings for useful, practical, beneficial and progressive purposes. Due to lack of discipline, lack of patience, and impulsiveness some became lost in these divine realms of thought and contemplation thereby appearing to others as mad men, mentally unstable men, eccentric and/or irregular people. This is what happens when people unreflectively and pridefully insist on entering that for which they are unprepared and incapable.
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The third general category of oso were the wise, observant, meticulous and progressive seers who carefully integrated the best of the two features of wisdom, power and attainment of the two general lineages of oso; (1) those whose main interest and priority was to acquire power, influence and authority and (2) those whose main interest and priority was to gain understanding of the meanings and purposes of life in general and human life in particular. It must be said that in all the categories of oso there were kind, intelligent, progressive and good willed student-disciples-practitioners. The third general category of oso were especially wise, careful and discerning. They learned from the error and mistakes of their fellow awo-ologbon-oso initiates, brothers and companions. They made sure that they did not repeat the misguided activities of many who went the wrong way in their approach. They took the science and holy mystery of the awo-ologbon-oso to a new, refined, practical, orderly and moral-spiritual level. They formed, built and established private schools or associations for qualified, prepared and maturing individuals. These associations or fellowships were permeated with love, awe, enthusiasm, simplicity, honesty, mutual respect and honor among its integrants. Like all true students, observers and scientists they learned thru trial and error. They learned from experimentation, experience, reflection and observation; and were able thereby able to formulate and explicate the principles of their spiritual science or knowledge for themselves and future generations of students; and were able to progressively devise the best means to practice and cultivate the great science for the purposes of accomplishing the Great Work entrusted to them by the Marvelous Emanator, Enitolodu.
These sacred and private spiritual associations, fellowships and schools are among us today. They are known and called by different names but they are here. These associations and fellowships are not easily found because they are
AWO: THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS OF DIVINE AWARENESS AND POWER
Posted on January 20, 2018
Ogbo Ato Asure Iworiwofun
The ancient seers -ologbon- had throughout the ages developed special and sacred private societies, associations, guilds, schools and fraternities whose aim was to promote the sacred sciences of acquiring and drawing spiritual power from the Indescribable Supreme Power Olodumare for the purpose of acquiring new levels and qualities of spiritual energy, awareness, perception and power, that would enable them by entering these new and progressive states or fields of spiritual consciousness or pure awareness, to more readily develop and evolve intellectually, morally and spiritually. Together with this discovery and advancement the ancient seers also discovered, developed and gained the ability and power to perform tremendous miraculous feats and extraordinary demonstrations of spiritual power, like second sight, thought transference, mind reading, healings, seership and the ability to alter events for positive and wholesome ends. These diverse schools and the disciple-students which comprised them were called Awo. Awo means mystery. Awo also means special and sacred spiritual knowledge and power which is not known or had by the great majority of people. Awo also means one who has personally experienced, is experiencing and has been spiritually awakened, educated, trained and empowered by the Divine Powers, Sublime Energies, Pure Spiritual Intelligences and/or by other authentic and mature Awo. Among these Awo those who had a natural affinity for this study, peculiar manner of life and who displayed the beginnings of true divine power and spiritual intelligence were known as Oso.
These ancient seers vested with knowledge and power were known and called by various and diverse names. Among the most respected and revered names was Oso. The original precise meaning, dignity and value of this wonderful word today has been lost to most people and has been corrupted to mean a ‘sorcerer or witch’; and this in a bad, negative, superstitious and low sense. Even the contemporary words sorcerer or witch are not bad words if one truly understands what these words actually mean, embody and what they are actually referring to. The ancient peoples understanding, conceptual comprehension and definition of these words were not what people attach to them today. The words are the same but the meanings and values were and are different. The truth of the matter is that whenever extraordinary men or woman discovered the primordial laws of life, the laws of the spiritual world and the laws of power; ignorant and fearful people were quick to label them with derogatory and unbecoming words because of their insecurity and their ignorance of the reality of the spiritual realm and the laws which govern the spiritual realm. This is why today the great, extraordinary and wonderful word Oso is used mostly as a derogatory word by uninformed people but originally and anciently actually was and is a spiritual-scientific term which refers to spiritual-energetic-perceptive, intellectually gifted people possessing a peculiar and powerful inner magnetic force otherwise known as personal spiritual power. Of course this power and knowledge has to be clearly grasped and understood and one has to be educated, disciplined and trained in its culture. So as we have seen the true meaning of the sacred and honorable word oso (intelligent and wise seer, empowered man and spiritual traveler) became corrupted over time. and degenerated in its meaning, value and usage. This happened because the ones who were supposed to be the inheritors, guardians and teachers of the lineage of the sacred spiritual science became degenerate, undisciplined, conceited, pompous, pretentious and corrupt, thereby losing their spiritual intelligence and power, as well as losing and ruining the true meaning, intent, purpose and sentiment of the ancient original seers, spiritual scientists, empow
IFA KNOWLEDGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR SINCERE, TEACHABLE, SANE, STABLE AND HONEST PEOPLE
Posted on January 18, 2018
Ifá knowledge is intended only for sincere, teachable, sane, stable and honest people:
It is unwise, wearisome and a waste of time to invest ones time to instruct, enlighten and teach people who are insincere, incorrigible, stubborn and dishonest, the sacred and sublime teachings of Ifá. Such people are unfit, unprepared, undeserving and unworthy of Ifa instruction. These are people who behave and act as if they know something or everything but in fact they are dwelling in ignorance, foolishness and are trapped in a state of self-conceit, being driven here-and-there by the figments of their own imagination and their own vain desires. Deluded, insincere and unrealistic people make the worse students. Until they are willing to come out of their delusions and wake up from their unrealistic dream world they cannot learn or improve.
Ifá knowledge is real knowledge for real people. Ifá knowledge is for sincere, obedient, humble, grounded and honest people. Ifá knowledge is for the purpose of patient and persevering practice. Ifá teaching is first and foremost for self-cultivation, self-practice and self-mastery and then to be shared with others. Ifá is like a mirror where we can see and face ourselves factually where we truly are and as we presently actually are. Avoiding the extremes of inflating ourselves or berating ourselves, we can, through Ifá, see and assess ourselves honestly without comparing ourselves to anyone; we can be honest with ourselves about the pains, disappointments, dissatisfaction, troubles and sufferings we are experiencing and enduring. We can see and discern the drawbacks of our past actions and behavior and correct ourselves, thereby putting a stop to the dissatisfaction, sorrow, disorder, emptiness and conflict in our lives. This is what Ifá is for; and only humble, sincere, obedient and honest persons can apply and benefit from Ifa instruction, but stubborn, prideful, incorrigible and deluded people take a strange delight in being heedless, complacent and shameless. Why do we say that they are heedless, complacent and shameless, and therefore unfit for Ifá instruction? We say this because even though these people are familiarized with the content of Ifá instruction, and are even able on an intellectual level able to explain many things pertaining to the realm of Ifá moral-spiritual knowledge, yet their own hearts and minds are far away and heedless of the things they know and expound. The truths of Ifá are outside of them and do not dwell in theirs hearts, minds and practical life. When it is time to decide and take a course of action, the teachings and injunctions of Ifá do not register in the minds of these people, on the contrary, these people side with their selfish, petty, base wants and desires. The spirit and truth of Ifá (Orunmila) has not penetrated into their hearts, minds and life, because they resist it and do not allow it entrance. These people forget that Orunmila withdraws himself and puts distance between himself and such stubborn, selfish and unreasoning people. The truth of the matter is that these type of people who know a lot intellectually about Ifá and like to show off their intellectual knowledge of Ifá can be more stubborn and incorrigible than people who know a little. It is better to know a little of Ifá and practice it than to know a great deal and yet practice nothing. Knowing much but practicing little or nothing is the way in which such ignorant and foolish people become heedless and disrespectful towards Ifá. What they recommend to others they themselves do not practice and/or cultivate to any discernible and appreciable degree! How such a person can be called a knower of Ifa, I don’t know?! These are the same people that you later find full of negatively, speaking badly of others and complaining about their lot in life and how they are not benefiting from their Ifá initiations etc. etc. They spend their time sowing sour lemons and yet they want to reap sweet mangoes! They are always complaining, bickering, fault-finding and dissatisfied with everything and everyone except themselves. Instead of planting, tending to and cultivating their own garden they are busy trespassing in the gardens of others and busy uprooting the hard work, efforts and dedication of others. Can you believe these kinds of people and their great stupidity and blindness?! Then they dare ask and wonder why their lives are as they are, lacking in satisfaction, meaning, purpose and direction.
Let us ensure that our own lives are in keeping with the teachings of Ifá; and the example and experiences of Orunmila. Let us leave these troublesome, problematic and unreflective people to themselves so that perhaps they might learn from their own self-inflicted wounds, pains and sorrows. Let us not waste our time on insincere, incorrigible, useless and dishonest people. Instead let us give our time, attention, care and valuable Ifá knowledge and experience to good hearted, sensible, appreciative and practical people.
THE POWER OF FULFILLING OUR PLEDGE AND THE TRUE MEANING OF INITIATION
Posted on January 13, 2018
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boye. Ela ‘bosise.
What does it mean to fulfill our sacred vow, pledge or promise? What is the true meaning and essence of initiation? By fulfilling our sacred vows, pledge and promises ones receives honor, authority, worthiness and ever increasing divine power. The essence of vow power is truth and truthfulness. By truthfulness and integrity one becomes imbued with honor. From this honor, ones confidence, inner powers and faith grows and manifests in ones thoughts, words and actions. All learned persons, thinkers, sages, seers and great men of spiritual power have praised the grandeur of truth. Truth is more than an ideal or concept! Truth is a divine, living, self-aware dynamic power and active intelligence.
Does not Ifa say the truth is the character of Olodumare?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the invisible power which guides, develops and protects the creation?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the Great and Wise Oluwo in heaven governing, ruling and guiding all things?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the word (ultimate reality that is stable, reliable and dependable) that never wanes or changes?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the indestructible word and knowledge that Olodumare applies?
Great is the glory and limitless the power of truth. Truth is a living energy, power and intelligence. Truth is the cloth from which all things are made. True religion is truth. When one lives in the truth. one has and enjoys good conscience, long-life, health and an illuminated and empowered intelligence. Truthful behavior is the supreme ebo. Irunmole relentlessly pursue, honor, serve and bless the person established in truth. The entire world is based on truth. Truth is the supreme power which cannot be overturned, hindered and/or obstructed. We are one with the truth through fulfilling the directives of truth i.e. by fulfilling our divine vows, pledge and promises before Olodumare, which we made at the time prior to or during initiation into the sacred mysteries. The entire world is based on truth. In no field, whether social, economic, political or educational is progress possible without truthful conduct and fulfillment of ones promises and responsibilities. Truth is so gentle that it does not hurt the one who embraces it but truth can also be so penetrating and hard that it can bore through a rock if it needs to, so it can reveal and fulfill itself.
Only truth is victorious. One of the most secret, confidential, profound, and deepest teachings of Orunmila is that mankind’s union with Olodumare is achieved ONLY with TRUTHFUL CONDUCT and TRUTH FILLED CONSCIENCE. When we are joined to Olodumare by truth and truthful conduct. Though adherence to truth we become powerful, resilient, progressive and we cannot be conquered, hindered, obstructed or overturned by anything or anyone. Who does not like to have true mystical power? Who does not like to have affluence, charisma and charm? Who does not like to have authority? Who does not like to have the power of penetrating divine insight and divine vision. If we want to get to the center of ALL POWERS, we first of all, have to have a true, intense and fiery desire to know, receive and assimilate the truth and imbue our lives with it. We have to worship the truth and must with enthusiasm be willing to exert ourselves hard and diligently to practice it and give up all petty and secondary matters.
The sublime, pure and divine personalities like Ela, Obatala, Orunmila and Edan are intimately related to truth and are peculiarly bound to truth and to the dissemination of truth, its powers and benefits. They are entities made of the great energy, power and intelligence called TRUTH. These divine personages of great dignity, authority and power are always searching the earth to find qualified men and woman to initiate into the divine truth. When these Irunmole of truth perceive that people sincerely long to know the truth of life, they appear and teach them according to their capacities, peculiar affinities, disposition and unique temperaments. When people outgrow their spiritual immaturity and have entered into spiritual maturity they develop seeking spirit and long to realize their divine humanity. Ela, Orunmila, Obatala and Edan perceiving this longing spirit they respond.
Our Ori is the receiver, recipient and communicator of the truth, ase and power imparted by Irunmole. But if the the seeking spirit and spiritual longing of people is still weak and lacking in seriousness and sincerity then they do no manifest themselves to such people neither do they entrust their great secrets, teachings and powers to such ones but they will continue to guide, develop and nurture the spiritual longings of people of this caliber, and little by little will rear them to maturity. One can achieve truth only when the heart and mind becomes restless and is burning with the desire for knowing, understanding, assimilating and achieving the truth, the real truth and not conventional truth. To achieve this one most begin by living a life of good conscience and sincerity. One must be a keeper and doer of ones word. With this preparatory foundation one must undergo spiritual initiation. One must possess a generous spirit and one must have confidence and faith in the truth that one has received, is receiving and has been initiated into. What does it mean in its truest spiritual, esoteric or mystical purport to make a sacred vow, pledge, commitment or promise? This means to willingly give up bad tendencies and adopt good qualities through ones own initiative, free-will and motivation. This means that this obligation is not imposed from without but is one that one freely accepts as an expression of ones personal inner longing, will, determination, desire and decision. This means freeing oneself from unwholesome activities and adopting good qualities. One does this not for the purpose of conforming to social pressures. Neither does one do it to fulfill the expectations of others neither does one do it to maintain appearances! We do it because this is what we want, desire, yearn and long for more than any other thing. We do this willingly of our own free will and accord, so as develop, improve and perfect our conduct, thinking and manner of dealing with others. We do this to generate good resolve for the purposes of adopting a life that is clean, pure, high and great. Let us fulfill our special vows, promises and pledges that we made before Ifa, Edan, Egungun etc. Let us fulfill the vows made to our spouses, employers and community leaders.
Let us take and fulfill the pledge of giving up our addictions and let us excel in noble conduct and behavior. Let us take the pledge of helping others and serving our country. By undertaking such vows and fulfilling them our lives will be uplifted. If we cannot be people who can fulfill our words, commitments, obligations and responsibilities then by no means can we qualify and aspire for true spiritual initiation! Our willingness and commitment to sincerely fulfill our obligation, pledge and duty must precede any initiation because this is the requisite and foundational requirement and necessary mental-spiritual attitude. This attitude and disposition is what qualifies us and makes us worthy of initiation into any of the divine mysteries, schools and powers of truth. True initiation, and not merely formal initiation, means entry into the domain and rule of the divine powers powers who only allow direct contact and entry into their mysteries to those who share and have their affinities, values, aims and qualities. Initiation means to enter into the realm of refinement. Ones previous noble qualifications combined with empowered initiation gives one access to and the privilege to reach the court of truth. By staying in the court of truth with loving, wise and empowered people of proven noble character one develops morally and spiritually with rapidity and with ease. To be initiated means to make conscious, deliberate and direct contact with the divine energies, powers and intelligences. It means to be filled with the divine and living energies and to live by following its guidance, illuminating power and ennobling influence. One can experience and be initiated directly, personally by the divine intelligences and powers when the longing in ones heart is great and one is sincere. One can also be initiated through the instrumentality of other people. For the initiation conducted through the instrumentality of other people to be fruitful, legitimate, successful, effective and truly empowering the level and quality of divine life of the initiators or facilitators of the divine current and power, must be at a high and consistent moral, ethical and spiritual level. There is no power or energy they can be communicated to anyone by mere external theatrical performance of rite, ceremony and/or ritual alone. But when the lives of the initiators are in moral-ethical-spiritual harmony with the truth and the powers and divine intelligences of the divine realm then rite, ceremony and ritual become efficacious, legitimate and powerful means to initiate and empower aspirants with true light, divine power and supramundane intelligence. You cannot offer and bestow to another what you yourself do not have and are lacking. So, undergoing, participating in and experiencing an external and rote performance of rite, ceremony and ritual does not constitute in and of itself true initiation. There are many people who have undergone such formal initiations who yet remain unenlightned and who are yet morally and spiritually impotent. Their lives are disorderly and in shambles and they wonder why. The above explanations give the reasons for this. Divine illumination, intelligence and supramundane power can be communicated to others through rite, ritual and ceremony only if the one conducting is a qualified and illuminated, intelligent and empowered person and if the person petitioning for initiation has the basic qualifying truthful qualities bonded with fervent sincerity and interest. But mere external theatrical rites, rituals and ceremony’s cannot produce or generate divine life neither can it precipitate the descent and manifestation of divine power, intelligence and illumination. Divine power manifests and initiation occurs only when the moral-spiritual conditions and requirements established by divine law and divine intelligences are met and satisfied. Ceremony, rite and ritual is only a tool, a means. By undergoing such an authentic initiation we pro
Together with initiation and the keeping off or fulfilling of our SACRED VOWS follows generosity or the spirit that likes to give, share and serve. This attitude perfects our training and we experience a great welling up of wholesome self-confidence, intense joy and self-esteem because we can feel our inner spiritual power is alive, active and is growing! We have certainty and assurance that we can and will persevere on the path and that we will achieve our purpose. From these experiences and understandings true faith is aroused in us and empowers us with such confidence, authority, optimism and inner sweetness. Having this we make speedy progress and all past difficulties get swept away from our path and destroyed. And all of this originates from the divine power and intelligence that is truth (otito). Sincere and truthful conduct is the spiritual power and life of our character and spirit. Sincere and truthful conduct is the bond that joins, bonds and unites us with the divine powers, energies and intelligences. Sincere, truthful and persevering noble conduct activates and nurtures our interior divine powers and faculties. May this teaching be carried deeply into our heart, mind and life by the authority and power of Ela Omo Osin Asiwaju and the skillfulness of Orunmila Oba Atayese.
LOGICAL FACTS ABOUT IFA
Posted on January 12, 2018
The fundamental basis of divine culture according to Esin Ibile is IFA.
Ifa being divine and universal is for everyone. Ifa contains the highest levels of spiritual principles and knowledge for practical living and moral-intellectual-spiritual evolution, realization and accomplishment. Ifa has interesting, diverse and detailed information and instructions on all that is essential to human life and spiritual fulfillment.
– In Ifa one can find useful and inspiring information on the divine powers of the human soul and mind and how to cultivate our inner soul and mind powers and faculties.
– In Ifa we have revealed to us the science of making contact with the divine, guiding and protective energies of creation and how to receive the benefit of the influx of their grace, energy, intelligence and strengthening power.
– In Ifa one can find clarifying knowledge, doubt removing information; and masterfully laid out; information and examples for the progressive development of ones character.
The supreme and overarching purpose of Ifa is to bring about an uplifting, wholesome and transformative change in our attitudes, understanding, perception and thinking, thereby bringing about a deep and lasting moral-spiritual regeneration, renewal, refreshment and growth. Ifa offers to us good and sound knowledge on all necessary matters pertaining to the divine realm (OBARA NIKOSI) , divine personalies and powers, morality, spirituality and practical, enlightened and simple living. Ifa encourages, inspires and advises us to evolve to a higher spiritual level. Ifa challenges us to rise above mediocrity, pettiness, fickleness and complacency. Ifa would have us reach excellence, accomplishment and full development. For us to achieve this however, we have to change, adjust and correct our ways of thinking and our attitudes and be truthful (e je ka sotito, e je ka sododo) in all our endeavors – EJIOGBE. Not to mention our ways of conduct and living. This is what is very much needed and required today. This is the aim, emphasis and priority of the divine activity of Ifa in today’s world. Why? Because Ifa highlights and emphasizes that only through a qualitative change and deep, progressive and continual transformation in the individual person can change in the world and the prevailing collective attitudes be elevated, changed and corrected. To be able to firmly grasp the rope of life (purpose of life) and to make of this world a divine world of beauty, peace and goodness we have to change the present mentality of humanity which is more materialistic than spiritual. Through application of Ifa teachings and the personal reception of divine empowerment through Ifa, we must and can remove selfishness, narrow mindedness, stinginess, indiscipline, dishonesty, indifference and immorality which have spread their tentacles contaminating and corrupted everything. Then we must replace these unwholesome and defiling tendencies with good will, love, concern, generosity, good faith and good activities. This will not happen by mere listening, writing, reading, and theorizing. For this Ifa led endeavor to succeed people will have to be instructed and led to adopt a lifestyle in harmony with the pure, comprehensive and holistic Ifa point of view. Look in the mirror. This work begins with you and will gain momentum and accomplishment by how you live and develop your life. It is only by virtue of your own qualities, continual applied effort, excellence of character, integrity, deeds and inner development of your spiritual intelligence can the aims of Ifa be successful in your life and in the world at large. Every positive step we take and every subsequent level of progress we accomplish will benefit both ourselves and the world.
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THE TRUE GLORY, SIGNIFICANCE, PURPOSE AND HONOR OF BEING AN AWO
Posted on February 10, 2018
An awo is he who lives a quiet life, not intruding in the affairs of others. Awo is he who has dedicated himself to living a simple, clean and impeccable life. An awo is he whose tendency is to worship Olodumare Agotun constantly. One who is himself knowledgeable and by sharing-spreading that knowledge, is able to take hold of lost, confused and strayed ones and is able to establish them on the right and proper path of goodness, peace and satisfaction such a one is called an awo. Such rare awo come into this world to compassionately help, guide and assist others. An awo is a person whose life is permeated with the asé of Olodumare and whose character and personality exudes confidence, trust, divine warmth, tenderness, courage, friendliness, loyalty and truth. It is the responsibility and mission of divine awo to spread holy knowledge throughout the world. Rite, ceremony and ritual alone cannot produce a single genuine awo. An awo is born from sincerity, respect for and adherence to nature’s laws and purity of intention. There are many ceremonialized or ritualized awo who are morally-spiritually uneducated and who are lacking in love, sympathy and who are thieves, wicked, lechers, parasites, crooked and treacherous. These people are awo in name only, but lack the reality, power and virtue represented in the word awo.
In reality, an awo is one who is increasingly intelligent, god-like in character and personality, knowledgeable, pure, restrained and disciplined. An awo is joyfully served and acknowledged by the Irunmole. In high regard do Irunmole hold a legitimate awo because a legitimate awo is a living Orisa. The duty of the awo is to gather maximum divine knowledge, virtue and power to serve, guide and benefit others. An awo exists to lead a disciplined life and a worshipful life of dedication, love and service. A legitimate awo will never lack anything needful because he will be loved, upheld and supported by his friends, community and fellow awo. An awo is soft-hearted when it comes to sympathizing with the pains, confusions and sufferings of others. An awo is harder than steel when it comes to combating injustice, hypocrisy and deception. A legitimate awo cannot be bribed or blinded by flattery. A legitimate awo cannot be bribed or blinded by suggestive thoughts of monetary compensation. The gold and treasure of an awo is divine knowledge, asé, iwa, holy living and a joy filled good conscience. An awo is privileged to courageously shoulder the task of educating the public about divine matters, spirituality, ethics, morality and devotion. An awo is a living link, bridge, catalyst and channel, who is able to assist and make others able to perceive and experience the divine realm and guide them in ordering their lives accordingly.
A person who has been graciously and gratuitously endowed by Olodumare with asé, understanding and knowledge but who attempts to use those endowments for selfish achievements, sense-gratification, greedy commercialism, and who does not freely, generously impart saving knowledge to others is not fit to be called an awo. An awo’s nature must be gentle, quiet, patient and restrained. His life should be in harmony with nature, common sense, basic goodness, and the character of Olodumare. An awo should be able to calmly endure and diligently persevere in the midst of hardships, setbacks, confrontation and challenges. An awo must be resilient and firm, he must not be trapped in laziness and neglect. By virtue of continual self-reflection, self-correction and development of an Ifá trained conscience, he should enjoy freedom from deceptive thinking, possessiveness, controlling attitude, anger, wicked thinking and unwholesome/bad associations. An educated, developed and expert awo knows how to limit his wants, and knows how to joyfully carry on his life with the basic minimal fundamental requirements. An awo is upheld by his conscience, chiseled character and awareness of self-worth and dignity. The heart, mind and life of a bonafide awo is always permeated with the sentiment to sincerely and wholeheartedly serve and benefit mankind in whatever capacity of service and endeavor he finds himself in. An awo is always ready and prepared to give his all for the welfare, progress and safety of others. Olodumare established the divine spiritual lineage of awo to take on the responsibility for the welfare of the earth, of humanity and creation. There is nothing greater that we can aspire to than in being genuine awo-ologbon (wise, resourceful, kind, industrious and intelligent awakened and empowered The biggest and most dangerous enemies of the awo are arrogance, haughtiness, conceit, isolative consciousness and stubbornness. Because a genuine awo enjoys great respect, reverence and consideration he is prone to be tempted to think that he is somehow superior, more worthy, more deserving or better than others. If an awo allows himself to succumb to the attitude of conceit, haughtiness and vanity he will then lose his spiritual intelligence, power and discipline which will further open the door for the entrance of lust, anger, rage, attachment/possessiveness, greed and greater arrogance. Arrogance distorts and blinded ones judgment and ability to see and think clearly, dispassionately and impartially. Arrogance opens the door for the elenini of base and low sentiments and shameful practices to enter. This danger of arrogance is something that an awo must always be on guard of. The moment you start thinking that you have some quality, power or wisdom that sets you apart and makes you better than others at that moment know that you are being victimized by the elenini of arrogance and that you are on your way to imbalance/disharmony/confusion, and are on the route leading to be destruction of your intelligence, asé, reputation and virtues. As awo, it is our duty, responsibility and discipline to evolve and grow in our spiritual and honorable stature of awo. We must protect our awo spirituality, state and condition so that we can effectively serve, benefit and guide others.ones).
Posted on June 9, 2016
THIS YEAR 2016 IFA READING/MESSAGES OF ODU IFA OBARA IRETE FROM THE STABLE OF ANCESTRAL PRIDE TEMPLE LIMITED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORUNMILA BROTHERHOOD FOUNDATION FOR THE ANNUAL WORLD IFA FESTIVAL HELD IN OKE ITASE ILE IFE NIGERIA,JUNE 2016 ……ELABORU , ELABOYE , ELABOSISE.
1.Amoran oloran ma mo tara re adifa fun olobara ti yio dete ni gongo imu o n ti kole orun bo waye ,won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko ma se, koipe keijina e wo ifa awo ki bo ti se.
Ebo; ifa ni eyele ni ebo,Ohun ti ifa so ni wipe ki onikaluku ma ran ti ara e,ki a ma se ma se ayonu so tabi ayojuran si oro oloro tabi oro ti ko kan wa nitori ka ma ba ko arun buruku tabi ka ma ba fi ori gbe oun buruku ti ki se tiwa.
Translation;
He who shows concern or prognose into others people affairs and does not mind his/her own affairs cast divination for olobara when he was going to posses leprosy at the forefront of his nose,he was ask to make ebo,thus sooner or later the words of ifa came to reality.
Offering; ifa said we should offer some pigeon here
Ifa is telling each and everyone of us to be mindful of our own issue and stop interferring into someone else’s affairs so that we will not be affected with bad diseases that is not meant to happen to us.
2.Obara rete rete awo ate lodifa fun ate ,ate n lo si oja ejigboromekun won ni o kara n le ebo aje ,ebo ire gbogbo ni won ni ko se.
Ebo; ifa ni ki a fi eyele merin rubo ,ki a si wa nkan ti aje ba gba ka fi bo aje nitori ire aje,ifa ni opolopo yio rin irin ajo ninu odun yi ,ki a le ko ire bo irin a jo naa ati wipe ki awon sowo sowo ki won le jere lopolopo.
Translation;
Obara rete rete awo ate ( ate is a tray use to exhibits good and product at the market) cast divination for ate when he was embarking on a journey to the market of ejigboromekun (acient market of ejigboromekun),he was ask to make ebo for good fortune.
Ifa ask us to make offering to esu odara with four pigeon and also make offering to aje olokun (orisa of wealth) beause of general fortune,ifa said many awo and traditionalist will embark on a business trip this year and shall return with good fortune,and that all business will function well this year.
3.Ebo riru ni fi moju iku, eru tutu ni fi ba arun mule adifa fun olobara to n lo re roko ahoro won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko se, nje ki ni olobara ro dete oko ahoro ni olobara ro dete ,oko ahoro.
Ebo;ifa ni ki a fi ewure rubo ,ki a si tun fi ewure bo ifa ni okan ti be ,ki a si ma lo si oko lati lo ro oko nitori ki a ma ba ko arun .
Olobara lo lore dafa won ni ki o rubo ,ko si ma lo si oko,sugbon olobara ko gbo ikilo ti ifa so fun ,o gba ona oko lo nigbati ti o de ohun ni o ba roko dete ,ni wo ba ko le fun ni ohun nitori adete ki gbe arin ilu….ifa ni ki a sora lati ma lo si ona oko lodun yi
Translation;
Sacrifice is use to appease daeth,offering is use to make oath with diseases cast divination for olobara when he was embarking on a shallow farming he was ask to make ebo and not to go,thus what make olobara a leprotic .it was a shallow cutting/farming that makes olobara a leprotic.
Ifa ask us to make use of she goat as offering and also offer another she goats for ifa, and importantly we should be caeful of going on farming,or probably going to family farmland we have left for longtime this year.
Ebo riru ni fi moju iku, eru tutu ni fi ba arun mule adifa fun olobara to n lo re roko ahoro won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko se, nje ki ni olobara ro dete oko ahoro ni olobara ro dete ,oko ahoro.
Ebo;ifa ni ki a fi ewure rubo ,ki a si tun fi ewure bo ifa ni okan ti be ,ki a si ma lo si oko lati lo ro oko nitori ki a ma ba ko arun .
Olobara lo lore dafa won ni ki o rubo ,ko si ma lo si oko,sugbon olobara ko gbo ikilo ti ifa so fun ,o gba ona oko lo nigbati ti o de ohun ni o ba roko dete ,ni wo ba ko le fun ni ohun nitori adete ki gbe arin ilu….ifa ni ki a sora lati ma lo si ona oko lodun yi
Translation;
Sacrifice is use to appease daeth,offering is use to make oath with diseases cast divination for olobara when he was embarking on a shallow farming he was ask to make ebo and not to go,thus what make olobara a leprotic .it was a shallow cutting/farming that makes olobara a leprotic.
Ifa ask us to make use of she goat as offering and also offer another she goats for ifa, and importantly we should be caeful of going on farming,or probably going to family farmland we have left for longtime this year.
4.Oke lo le duro ,Igbo ko le duro adifa fun akalamaagbo to n lo re jaye ofe ,won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko se,o gbe bo o rubo ,eyin o gbon ,eyin ko mo wipe ofe ni akalamaagbo je.
Ebo; ifa ni ka fi akuko adie meta ,eko,obi ,epo oti rubo fun esu ,ifa ni a o je aye ofe ,igabdun ninu odun yi ,ki onikaluku wa nkan ti ori re ba gba lati fi bo eleda re ko le jaye ofe.
Translation;
It is the mountain that can stand upright,the bush cannot cast divination for akalaamagbo ( a typical bird called) when he was wishing to enjoy free life ,he was ask to make ebo ,he does ebo and you are not wise and you don’t know that akalaamagbo will always enjoy free life.
Ifa ask us to offer three cock for esu and we should ask what we are going to use to appease our ori (head/destiny) so that we will all enjoy free and good life throughout this year.
5.Ayun rere , a bo rere adifa fun olobara ti yio gbegba ogun leri lati ode orun wa si ode isalaye won ni ko rubo ko le segun atode orun ,o gbebo o rubo ,koipe keijina, lapalapa ni ogun lo,ogun oun ko de ja.
Ebo; ifa ni kia fi abo adie merin rubo ni okan ti be,ki a si ma fun ifa ni nkan ati ori ki a le se ogun ti o tele wa wa lati ode orun,ki a si le ma gbe igbe aye irorun.
Translation;
We went well , we return well cast divination for olobara when he was embarking with war from heaven to earth,he was ask to make ebo so that he can conquered the war attached to it’s destiny,he does ebo and sooner or later the war disappear and never affected him.
Ifa ask us to make sacrifice for esu odara with four hen and have the akose done to be used to bath our head so that all problems attached to our destined can be solved and we can live a fuilfilling life.
I wish all traditionalist a prosperous new year, may the blessings of this year odu obara irete be with us and guide our path to success. Asen’tedumare.
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ISESE DAY ANNUAL FESTIVAL (2016)
Posted on August 18, 2016
WE CORDIALLY INVITE THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THIS YEAR ANNUAL ISESE FESTIVAL WHICH IS COMING UP ON THE 20TH OF AUGUST, 2016 AND ALSO WISH YOU ALL ON THIS OSUN OSHOGBO FESTIVAL 18TH – 19TH, AUGUST 2016.
ODUN PE, ODUN OMO LARINRIN,
ERU LAWO AKOSIN MOBA,
IRE NI SAMODUN, NI SAWO ESIKO,
A DIA FUN OLOFIN IRENREGURE,
EYI TI O MA ROKO ROKO, TO MA MO'DUN ESI WALE
WO NI O KARAN LE, EBO NI O SE,
IRENREGURE ODUNJO,
E NI ODUN BA BA LAYE, KO SOPE.
GBOGBO WA LA’O JO S’AMODUN.
ODUN A YABO
ASE ‘N’ TEDUMARE
OSE IFA READING (FRIDAY 14/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 14, 2017
The odu ifa that came out for today’s Ose-Ifa Reading is Ogbe-Ose with blessing of longetivity.
Ifa advices us to make sacrifice (ebbo) to esu, so that we can be successful in our endeavor/journey in all ramification of life and we need to appease our “ORI”, so that we can live more longer and triumph over our enemy.
Thus, we need some “akose” to be done as incision on our head for longetivity.
Ifa said and I quoted:
“ Ogbe sere ni seke adifa fun akinlawon.
Nigba ti oun ti ikole orun bo waye,
ti ori re yi o si d’ota,
ebo ogbo ato ni won ni kose.
Nje ori akinlawon di ota, ogbe sere ni seke,
ori akinlawon d’ota ogbe sere ni seke ”
English Version
” Ogbe sere ni seke cast divination for akinlawon,
when he was embarking on a journey of longetivity from heaven to earth,
he was ask to make sacrifice.
Thus, the head of akinlawon became stronger,
ogbe sere ni seke,
the head (destiny) of akinlawon be stronger like a stone. “
IFA/ORISA APRIL CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on April 1, 2017
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun – ***
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko – X
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun – ***
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun – O
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
Sango/Oya
Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
OLUWO FASOLA FANIYI BABATUNDE’S ANNUAL IFA FESTIVAL
Posted on December 18, 2016
The Oluwo Fasola Faniyi’s Annual Ifa and Orisa Festival which took place yesterday 17th of December, 2016 was very fantabulous and exciting. It was full of Joy, Dance and Prayer.
After all the Spiritual Cleansing and Prayer in the morning, the party started at around 2PM. It was fun.
Everyone went home happily with alot of Blessing and Benediction.
Oluwo Fasola Faniyi is thanking you all that came and does that were willing to come but were delayed on a purpose
He is saying: Onile Ogboduora will bless you all
ANCESTRAL PRIDE TEMPLE SERVICES
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Ifa is a beautiful, powerful and dynamic African spiritual system, way of life and oracle that has been in existence for over 10,000 years and whose sacred science has helped millions of individuals to achieve Growth, Healing, Balance and fulfill their Life Purpose. The Ancestral Pride Temple, a house of tradition and culture, is proud to welcome Ifa Orisa devotees from around the world and to offer its services to the global community. Please contact us for requests in English or Spanish. Praise Ifa Olokun Asorodayo!
Following are some of our services:
FOR BABIES, CHILDREN AND TEENS
Ikosedaye (Naming Ceremony): provides guidance for parents on how to raise a child and choose a name in alignment with the child’s Spirit and Purpose/Destiny.
Abiku Rituals: intended to stop the destructive cycle of repetitive stillbirths, miscarriages and child mortality, and to appease the spirit of children or siblings who died at an early age (abiku omode) or during their adult life (abiku agba).
Ibeji Rituals: for twins and the overall prosperity and wellbeing of the household.
Isoye (for students, workers and elders): Medicine for brainpower and good memory. Information also provided about food choices.
FOR RELATIONSHIPS
Egbe Rituals: to appease your soul group and stop recurring relationship failure and disillusion. Egbe is akin to what is known as Egun in the Diaspora and, together with Ori, is responsible for our personal success and advancement throughout our life cycle.
Prenuptial and Marriage Consultations and Rituals: for proper alignment of the couple and their respective Ancestors. Developing successful, healthy and loving relationships requires commitment and continuous care.
Traditional Marriage Ceremony: covenant between the couple and consecration ritual.
FOR EVERYONE
Dafa: Ifa Oracle consultation to identify and solve life issues through ebo/adimu (ritual offering) and spiritual discipline.
Isefa (One Hand of Orunmila): direct connection and access to the Orisa of Destiny, Wisdom and Intellectual Development for both men and women.
Life Path Reading: for those who did not have a naming ceremony, this spiritual record includes information about a person’s Purpose, the key Orisa energies guiding him/her, as well as the eewos or prohibitions to be observed in order to navigate successfully through life.
Personal Esu: Receive your own personal gatekeeper and protector to work with in creating opportunities and removing obstacles daily.
Personal Year’s Reading: discover the energies that will shape your life, your family or your business in any given year and the offerings necessary to correct or enhance specific aspects.
Monthly Calendar & Ifa’s Voice: Traditional Ifa/Orisa monthly calendar showing the 4-day week, plus Ifa’s Voice on current topics, shared by Oluwo Fasola every 16 days (*see calendar for dates).
Annual World Ifa Festival and Reading of the Year (June): Yoruba New Year celebration whose high point is the delivery of the Reading of the Year, brought to all on our webpage by the Ancestral Pride Temple Limited, in conjunction with the Orunmila Brotherhood Foundation.
FOR HEALTH, PROTECTION AND WELLBEING
Akose Ifa (Traditional Ifa Medicine)
Atogbe (for diabetes)
Awure (for prosperity)
Isoye (for boosting memory and knowledge)
Aseyori (for accomplishment)
Aabo (for protection)
Aseeta (to overcome enemy attack)
Iyónú awon agba (to gain favors from the Iyaami)
Akose Iferan (for love and stability)
…and there are many others!
Oogun (Medicine):
Oogun Aiku (Medicine for Longevity)
Itojun Alarun Opolo (Medicine for Mental Disorders)
Medicine for Hypertension, Stroke, Diabetes,
Infertility, Fibroids, Impotence, Cancer and more.
FOR PRIESTS/AWOS
Fees range between 3,000 and 4,000 USD. Intensive training provided by qualified priests for an additional fee.
Rituals and Initiation Ceremonies for all Orisa/Orisha energies, including: Esu, Yemoja, Obatala, Sango, Oya, Osun, Ogun, Egungun, Ori, Oduduwa, Aje, Osain, Aroni, Oko, Egbe, Obaluayé, Olokun, Ibeji, Onile, Oba, Yewa, Inle, Osoosi, Dada, Iroko, Olorun, etc.
Upper-Level Initiations: Itefa (Ifa initiation for men and women), Iyami (women only), Gelede (women only) Oso (men only), Ogboni (men and women), Oro (men only).
Intensive 1-month training for Olorisa (Orisa care, rituals, Erindilogun divination, prayers and more).
Intensive 1-month training for Omo Awo/Ifa Initiates: dafa, ibo, etutu, ipese, ebo riru, adimu and rituals.
*To become a competent Babalawo or Iyanifa, one must undergo extensive apprenticeship for many years. The Ancestral Pride Temple welcomes and trains all gifted and dedicated Awos who are called to serve. Ase!
FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
In traditional Ifa, Iyaami Osoronga (a.k.a Awon Aje or The Mothers) is the source of Female Ase or Power and the foundation of all life (bacteria, water, the elements, nature, babies, nutrients, etc). Because women are born with Ofo Ase (the Power of the Word or the utterance that brings things to life), they have the natural potential to achieve anything. Ota is the ancient seat of the Iyaami where their mysteries remain intact. Join us and learn how to unlock your highest potential. Ase (may it be so)!
Some of our rituals and services to empower women include:
Egbe Rituals: to appease your soul group or astral companions and prevent continuous relationship failure.
Rituals and Initiations to all Orisa energies and to powerful societies, such as Iyami, Gelede and Ogboni (on a case-by-case basis)
Barrenness/Infertility Consultation and Rituals
Pregnancy Consultation and Rituals
STUDY TRIPS AND FESTIVALS IN NIGERIA
The Ancestral Pride Temple welcomes all Ifa Orisa students, devotees and awos from around the world to deepen their knowledge and perfect their skills during specific dates and celebrations in Nigeria:
January: World Obatala Festival
April: Ogboni Festival, Olokun Traditional Festival
May: Orisa Festival
June: Yoruba New Year/ Annual World Ifa Festival
August: Isese Day Festival, Osun Osogbo Festival, World Sango Festival.
September: Children’s Day Festival
October: Olojo Festival
November: Egungun Festival, Ipela Worship Festival, Annual Fasola Family Festival.
SERVICIOS DEL ANCESTRAL PRIDE TEMPLE
(English version above)
Ifa es un hermoso, dinámico y poderoso sistema espiritual africano, modo de vida y oráculo que existe desde hace 10,000 años y cuya ciencia sagrada ha ayudado a millones de personas a lograr Crecimiento, Sanación, Equilibrio y Cumplir su Propósito de Vida. El Ancestral Pride Temple, una casa de cultura y tradición, le da la bienvenida a los devotos de Ifa y de los Orishas del mundo entero y se complace en ofrecer sus servicios a la comunidad global. Sírvase enviarnos a sus preguntas o consultas en inglés o en español. Salve, Ifa Olokun Asorodayo!
Detallamos a continuación algunos de nuestros servicios:
PARA BEBES, NIÑOS Y ADOLESCENTES
Ikosedaye (Ceremonia de consagración e imposición de nombre): ofrece una guía a los padres sobre cómo criar a su hijo(a) y permite elegir un nombre acorde con el Espíritu y el Destino del niño o de la niña.
Rituales para Abiku: su propósito es detener el ciclo destructivo de bebés que nacen sin vida, abortos involuntarios y mortalidad infantil, y propiciar el espíritu de hijos y hermanos fallecidos en su niñez (abiku omode) o en su edad adulta (abiku agba).
Rituales para Ibeji: para gemelos y para garantizar la prosperidad y el bienestar general de la familia.
Isoye (para estudiantes, trabajadores y ancianos): medicina para estimular la memoria y aumentar la capacidad intelectual. Viene acompañado de información sobre alimentación adecuada.
PARA RELACIONES:
Rituales para Egbe: para propiciar a tus compañeros astrales o grupo espiritual (soul group) y detener el fracaso y la desilusión en tus relaciones (afectivas u otras). La figura de Egbe es similar a lo que se conoce como Egun en la Diaspora y, junto con Ori, es responsable de nuestro devenir, exito personal y progreso durante nuestro ciclo de vida.
Consultas y rituales prenupciales y matrimoniales: para la correcta alineación de la pareja y del cuadro ancestral y espiritual de cada uno. El desarrollo de relaciones exitosas, saludables y amorosas requiere de compromiso y cuidado continuo.
Ceremonia de boda tradicional: pacto entre la pareja y ritual de consagración.
PARA TODOS
PARA TODOS
Dafa: consulta al pie del Oráculo de Ifá para identificar y resolver todo tipo de problema, a través del ebo/adimu (ofrenda ritual) y la disciplina espiritual.
Isefa (Mano de Orunmila): conexión y acceso directo al Orisha del Destino, la Sabiduría y el Desarrollo Intelectual, tanto para hombres como para mujeres.
Registro de Camino de Vida: para las personas que no recibieron su Ikosedaye, este registro espiritual incluye información sobre su Propósito de Vida, las energías Orisha claves que guían su camino, así como los eewos o prohibiciones que debe respetar para navegar exitosamente por la vida.
Esu (Eshu) Personal: Recibe tu guardián y protector personal para crear oportunidades y eliminar obstáculos diariamente.
Registro personal del año: descubre las energías que darán forma a tu vida, tu familia o tu negocio en un año determinado y las ofrendas necesarias para corregir o mejorar aspectos específicos.
Calendario Mensual y la Voz de Ifa: Calendario mensual tradicional Ifa/Orisa con la semana de 4 días y La Voz de Ifa donde cada 16 dìas el Oluwo Fasola analiza temas de actualidad desde una perspectiva Ifista (*consultar las fechas en el calendario).
Festival Mundial de Ifá y Registro del Año (Junio): evento anual organizado para el Año Nuevo Yoruba cuyo momento cumbre es la emisión del Odu Ifa o Letra del Año, disponible para todos en nuestra página web, gracias a la colaboración del Ancestral Pride Temple Limited y la Orunmila Brotherhood Foundation.
PARA SALUD, PROTECCION Y BIENESTAR
Akose Ifa (Remedio Tradicional de Ifa)
Atogbe (para la diabetes)
Awure (para la prosperidad)
Isoye (para estimular la memoria y la comprensión)
Aseyori (para la realización)
Aabo (para protección)
Aseeta (para superar ataques de enemigos)
Agba Iyónú Awon (para obtener favores de las Iyaami)
Akose Iferan (para amor y estabilidad)
… y hay muchos otros!
Oogun (Medicina):
Oogun Aiku (Medicina para la Longevidad)
Itojun Alarun Opolo (Medicina para Trastornos Mentales)
Medicina para Hipertensión, Derrames, Diabetes, Infertilidad, Fibromas, Impotencia, Cáncer y más.
PARA SACERDOTES/AWOS
Las tarifas varían entre 3,000 y 4,000 dólares americanos. Entrenamiento intensivo impartido por sacerdotes calificados por un costo adicional.
Rituales y ceremonias de iniciación para todas las energías Orisa/Orisha, incluyendo: Esu, Yemoja, Obatala, Sango, Oya, Osun, Ogun, Egungun, Ori, Oduduwa, Aje, Osain, Aroni, Oko, Egbe, Obaluaye, Olokun, ibeji, Onile, Oba, Yewa, Inle, Osoosi, Dada, Iroko, Olorun, etc.
Iniciaciones de alto nivel: Itefa (iniciación de Ifa para hombres y mujeres), Iyami (sólo mujeres), Gelede (sólo mujeres) Oso (sólo hombres), Ogboni (hombres y mujeres), Oro (sólo hombres).
Entrenamiento intensivo de 1 mes para Olorisa (cómo atender a tu Orisa, realizar rituales, leer el Erindilogun, rezos, etc).
Entrenamiento intensivo de 1 mes para Omo Awo/Iniciados a Ifa: Dafa, ibo, etutu, ipese, ebo riru, adimu y rituales.
*Para llegar a ser un Babalawo o una Iyanifa competente, se debe ser aprendiz y seguir una formación larga e intensiva. El Ancestral Pride Temple acoge y entrena a todo Awo dedicado y capaz con vocación de servicio. Ashe!
PARA EMPODERAR A LA MUJER
PARA EMPODERAR A LA MUJER
En Ifa tradicional, Iyaami Osoronga (a.k.a Awon Aje o las Madres) es la fuente del Ase o Poder Femenino y el fundamento de toda vida (las bacterias, el agua, los elementos, la naturaleza, los bebés, los nutrientes, etc.). Debido a que nacen con Ofo Ase (el poder de la palabra o la expresión que da vida a todo), las mujeres tienen el potencial natural para lograr cualquier cosa. Ota es la antigua sede de las Iyaami y el lugar donde sus misterios permanecen intactos. Ven y aprende cómo destapar y alcanzar tu mayor potencial. Ase (que así sea)!
Algunos de nuestros rituales y servicios para empoderar a las mujeres incluyen:
Rituales para tu Egbe: Para propiciar a tus compañeros astrales o el grupo de almas al que perteneces (soul group) y atender la carencia de pareja o las constantes desilusiones y fracasos en tus relaciones afectivas y otras.
Rituales e iniciaciones a todas las energías Orisa y a importantes Sociedades, tales como Iyami, Gelede y Ogboni (previo análisis de cada caso).
Consultas y Rituales para Esterilidad/Infertilidad
Consultas y Rituales para Embarazo
VIAJES DE ESTUDIO Y FESTIVALES EN NIGERIA
El Ancestral Pride Temple invita a awos, estudiantes y seguidores de Ifa del mundo entero a profundizar y perfeccionar sus conocimientos y habilidades durante fechas y celebraciones específicas en Nigeria:
Enero: Festival Mundial de Obatala
Abril: Festival Ogboni, Festival Tradicional de Olokun.
Mayo: Festival de los Orisa
Junio: Año Nuevo Yoruba / Festival Mundial de Ifa
Agosto: Festival Isese (Día de la Tradición), Festival de Osun Osogbo, Festival Mundial de Sango.
Septiembre: Festival de la Niñez (Ota).
Octubre: Festival Olojo
Noviembre: Festival de los Egungun, Fetival de Culto Ipela, Festival Anual de la
IFA/ORISA CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2016 / CALENDARIO IFA/ORISA PARA OCTUBRE 2016
Posted on October 5, 2016
1 Ogun/Osoosi
2 Sango/Oya
3 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
5 Ogun/Osoosi
6 Sango/Oya
7 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
9 Ogun/Osoosi
10 Sango/Oya
11 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
13 Ogun/Osoosi
14 Sango/Oya
15 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
17 Ogun/Osoosi
18 Sango/Oya
19 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
20 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
21 Ogun/Osoosi
22 Sango/Oya
23 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
24 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
25 Ogun/Osoosi
26 Sango/Oya
27 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
28 Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja
29 Ogun/Osoosi
30 Sango/Oya
31 Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
IFA/ORISA MAY CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on May 1, 2017
1. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2. Sango/Oya
3. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
5. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6. Sango/Oya
7. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
9. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10. Sango/Oya
11. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
13. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14. Sango/Oya
15. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
17. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
OSE IFA READING (26/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 26, 2017
OGUNDABEDE
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s ose-ifa reading is Ogundabede with blessing wealth (ire aje), Ifa ask us to make sacrifice (ebbo) for prosperity and to appease our ori, so that all the good things we are expecting can come our way, ifa warn us not to go into supremacy fights with anybody, that we will definitely triumph over our enemy. Ifa speaks about someone that is looking forward to see a good love partner, they need some sacrifice (ebbo) to make this happen.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Atete daye o kan t’egbon
Eni ori ba san ni nje baba
Adifa fun ogunda to n lo re bori ogbe mole,
Won ni ebo ni kose,
Nje mo gbe de,
Ori kenke, emi ti gbe ori ola mi wole de,
Mo gbe de, ori kenke “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Being the first to be born does not make you an elder,
It is who the destiny bless, becomes father,
Cast divination for Ogunda that was going to superceed Ogbe,
He was ask to make Sacrifice,
Thus, I have brought my bright destiny,
I have brought my wealthy head (destiny) “
The ORISHA Consciousness can be better explained as the Awakening of an individual to its destined essence (the destiny for which it was born). Many live in this physical world, but they have no idea why they were conceived in this world by their mothers.
There are three parts in each individual body that can explain why we were born in this world: the Head, the Palm and the Leg. Our “Head” represents both our “ethereal fate and our earthly destiny,” while our “Palms” represent “the divine compendium and the manuscript of our destiny.” Finally, our “Leg” represents “the spiritual and physical realization and realization of the essence of our destiny”. We must all awaken to the fact that if we do not know or understand the reason we were created, we can not know what to do to make this world a better place to live. Our physical awareness can awaken us to the idea of going to school, learning some kind of profession or becoming our desired professional image … doctor, engineer, teacher, etc. However, there is more to life than simply awakening to what we can do to sustain our physical self. The most important thing for us is to be aware of the life that we can DESIGN to balance the equation of creation. Many face difficulties and calamities on a daily basis because they can not discover themselves, and all they know how to do is live life in the way they are able to face it. The ORISHA Consciousness frees you from the physical / material bondage in which the “Civilization of the Modern World” has enslaved all humanity, including itself. We must all know that we have our ‘HEAD’ and that each head represents a DIFFERENT DESTINY. This is what really allows us to know that the ORISHA energies are numerous and that the heads of all humanity are also innumerable. Thus, each Head has its own ORISHA to which it must resort at all times to understand its essence and true nature in life.
KNOW YOUR “ORISHA” TODAY: Not all Initiates or Devotees of the IFA / ORISHA tradition are destined to become BABALAWOS or IYANIFAS. Each Initiate / Devotee may be better called “AWO” or “OLORISHA”. Becoming an Awo / Olorisha means that the Applicant has actually gone through the Traditional and Ancestral Initiation and Consecration
OSE IFA READING (22/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 22, 2017
IDI-OSE (IDINSE)
The odu ifa casted for today’s ose-ifa reading is called Idin-Ose (Idinse) with blessing of wealth and popularity. Ifa ask us to make some sacrifice and also appease the ancestral masquerade (egungun ara orun kinkin), so that our fortune can locate us. Ifa said some people are aspiring for a title or position, ifa ask us to make some sacrifice (ebbo) so that such person can achieve the position and have many followers and supporters.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Kulu Kulu se
Ojo ti baluwe se wowo
awo oba lodifa fun oba
o n bo wo kan fun egungun awon mejeji
n ti ikole orun bo waiye
won ni ebo ki ile aye o le ye won ni ki won ru
won gbe ebo, won rubo
nje, kulu kulu se, ojo ti baluwe se wowo “
ENGLISH VERSION
kulu kulu se
a downpour of water drops from bathroom
cast divination for the king and also the masquerade
when two of them were embarking on a journey from heaven to earth
they were asked to make sacrifice, so that the world can celebrate them and their position
thus, they offer all necessary sacrifice and they are been celebrated up till today
kulu kulu se, a downpour of water drops from bathroom “
OSE IFA READING (18/APRIL/2017)
Posted on April 18, 2017
OSA L’OGBE
The odu ifa that came out for today’s Ose-Ifa Reading is Osa L’ogbe which its message is as follow:
Ifa is warning us according to this odu that we should not fight or engage in any physical or spiritual combat and as well avoid argument, so that our blessing will not be delayed or passes us by. Ifa advices us not to be an ingrate to whosoever that has helped us, so that we will not have to regret it later in future.
Ifa sees more of blessing for us at today’s ose ifa and ask us to feed esu odara with bean cake “Akara”, so that our blessing can locate us and also feed our ifa with some palm wine.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
“ Jogboloro,
Mo ra akara ko esu,
Adifa fun orunmila,
ti ire gbogbo n koja loju de re ti o ya le wa,
Won ni o kara n le ebo ni kose,
Nje Jogboloro, mo ra akara ko esu,
Akara ni mo ra ko esu ni ire gbogbo ya ile wa,
Jogboloro, mo ra akara ko esu ”
ENGLISH VERSION
“ Jogboloro,
I bought bean cake for esu,
Cast divination for orunmila,
When good things was passing him by and never branch his abode,
He was asked to make sacrifice (ebo),
Thus, he make all necessary sacrifice,
Jogboloro, I bought bean cake for esu,
It is the bean cake I bought for esu that make good things come my way,
Jogboloro, I bought bean cake for esu. ”
KOLANUT
Posted on April 17, 2017
Kolanut is a sacred component of traditional culture and is basically a symbol for life. Since inception, many uses has been developed on kolanut but our emphasis will be based on three points:
Means of Food
Medicinal Purpose
Component of Divination
Firstly, Kolanut is an edible fruit and is used as a food source; it is a tradition in many part of Africa (yoruba race as a case study) that a kolanut can be presented to people of authority and guests, when they enter a person’s home, the kolanut will be broken to eat among friends. The same thing happen between two families that their children are willing to get married, during the introduction ceremony (“idana”). In some part of Nigeria, according to their ritual customs, it is the King, Chief or the Oldest person in the house who had the honor of breaking the kolanut and this give rise to the adage that says “It is the mouth of the elder the kolanut get ripped” – “Enu agba ni obi ngbo si” meaning: the elders has the authority to give judgment or command issues.
Secondly, Kolanut is a means of curative component; many diseases can be cured using kolanut as the active ingredients. Our temple (ancestral pride temple limited) has carried out extensive research in using kolanut to cure many diseases (like sexual impotence recently cured in our temple with the use of kolanut), some cures was also put into practical recently.
Kolanut can be used as a stimulant to help keep awake during late hours. It was also used as a tonic to increase overall health and prepared as a remedy for sexual impotence.
Lastly, our main focus is to teach the public how kolanut can be used as a means of divination/consultation on minor issues especially YES or NO questions. As an initiate of any orisa, courtesy demands that we should have idea/knowledge on how kolanut can be used on YES or NO questions. A priest or anyone who wish to use kolanut as means of divination will break the kolanut into four lobes, while holding it in his palm, he or she would ask a straight question and then cast the kolanut on the ground or tray depending, and interprets the geographical position of the combinations of the convex and concave sides of the kolanut, the convex side of the kolanut lobes indicate a positive response in divination while the concave sides indicate negativity.
For instance, a kolanut that is been broken into four lobes after casting, if two faces up and other two faces down, it indicates positivity or YES towards our question, but if the ration of ones facing down is higher 3:1 to the one facing up, it indicate NO and it is referred to as “Okaran” but vice versa (3 up & 1 down) is referred to as “Eta Iwa”. Eta Iwa indicates that the kolanut is gining us 70% YES to our question and 30% NO to the question, but in the situation where all the lobes are facing down, it is “Oyeku”, the answer is emphatically NO to our question but vice versa, the answer is emphatically YES, meaning peace “Alafia” to our question.
It is important for us to note that it takes a specific system of asking questions using Kolanut, our questions must be a Straight Forward Question (i.e. One way question e.g. Ifa, Should I embark on this journey? Don’t ask Ifa, Should I Go or Not). It is the kolanut that will now tell you YES or NO to your straight question.
ITADOGUN READING 24/MAY/2017
Posted on May 24, 2017
OGUNDA OTURUPON
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OGUNDA OTURUPON with blessing of wealth. Ifa ask us to make ebbo, because of a fortune that is coming our way.
Ifa said someone or the diviner is hunting for a life partner, that he should make some sacrifice so that this can come to pass as soon as possible. Ifa said he has been engaging in spiritual battle for success, it is if he/she walks in the path of ifa (tradition) that he/she can be victorious.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Ona to taara ma ya
Adifa fun ogun ti n rogbo jeje, eluju jeje
O n lo re fe oba wale
Won ni ebbo ni kose
Nje, Ogun da oba mole
Ogun tupoon re
Ogun nikan ni n be leyin ti n nebo. “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Ona to tara ma ya
Cast divination for Ogun that was going to seven renowned forest and bushes,
The one dat would go and marry Oba,
He was told to make some sacrifice,
Thus, Ogun defeated Oba,
Ogun had untied her under pant,
ORDER IN TRADITIONAL BELIEF SYSTEM
Posted on May 15, 2017
The following order can be recognized place to place and is fairly typical
The Supreme being (Olodumare)
The Chief Divinities or Gods
The Ancestors
The Spirits
The Charms and Amulets
THE SUPREME GOD: This is recognized among all traditional believers all over the world, the supreme being is called or can be called different names depending on places to places and language variations. for example, yoruba as a case study, yoruba belief system called the supreme God as Olodumare or Olorun, Olorun means “Owner of the Sky“.
Every race of the world has a legend myth connecting God and the creation of origin of their race.
THE CHIEF DIVINITIES: These are next in rank to the supreme God, they are simply refer or regarded as the physical representatives of God in the world and are also called different names from place to place. Example: Obatala, Ifa, Osun, Ori, Sango, Ogun and so on. each of them have their own shrines, priest, cults, initiation ceremonies.
THE ANCESTORS: Every family has the belief that their ancestors survive as the living-dead among the family. Ancestral worship could be restricted to members of the affected families alone. Egungun is the best way to get connected to a dead ancestors and that is why you see each family having or can be trace back to a specific egungun name e.g Oya Arogunmola is an egungun that belongs to arogunmola family of Ota, Oloolu of Ibadan belonging to oloolu family and so on
ITADOGUN READING 08/5/2017
Posted on May 8, 2017
OYEKU MEJI
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OYEKU MEJI with ire aiku (blessing of longetivity). Ifa ask us to make offering for ifa and to request for longetivity, ifa warn us not to discuss about ourself to people because most this people we think are good to us are enemies (enemy of progress) that laugh at us behind.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
O fi ese mejeji tilekun ba iku ja,
Adifa fun iku se gbagbe ti n se omo bibi inu agbonmiregun
Won ni ebbo ni kose
Iku o ba se Igbagbe awo
bi agbe ba roko roko, a gbagbe eweko,
Arun, Ejo, Ofo, gbogbo irunbi, O ba se gbagbe awo
Bi agbe ba roko roko a gbagbe eweko. “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
He who used his two legs to fight death,
Cast divination for the one death has forgotten to attack the son of Agbonmiregun,
ITADOGUN READING 08/5/2017
Posted on May 8, 2017
OYEKU MEJI
The Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OYEKU MEJI with ire aiku (blessing of longetivity). Ifa ask us to make offering for ifa and to request for longetivity, ifa warn us not to discuss about ourself to people because most this people we think are good to us are enemies (enemy of progress) that laugh at us behind.
Ifa said and I quoted here:
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
O fi ese mejeji tilekun ba iku ja,
Adifa fun iku se gbagbe ti n se omo bibi inu agbonmiregun
Won ni ebbo ni kose
Iku o ba se Igbagbe awo
bi agbe ba roko roko, a gbagbe eweko,
Arun, Ejo, Ofo, gbogbo irunbi, O ba se gbagbe awo
Bi agbe ba roko roko a gbagbe eweko. “
ENGLISH VERSION
” Adagba ni raku
Adagba ni wonran
He who used his two legs to fight death,
Cast divination for the one death has forgotten to attack the son of Agbonmiregun,
OSE IFA READING (4/MAY/2017)
Posted on May 4, 2017
OKARAN MEJI
The ifa readings for today’s ose ifa is OKARAN MEJI with blessing of wealth, ifa ask us to make some sacrifice to esu, ogun and ifa. Ifa advice all business man and woman to take part of their capital to purchase materials for ebbo in this Odu, so that they can have more gains than what they expect from the business.
Ifa said:
Sowola
Sowola
Adifa fun elegbera ti yio fi owo kan soso sowola ti yio jere egberin oke,
Won ni ebo ni kose
Nje, elegbaara lo fi owo kan soso sowola, lo jere egberin oke
Sowola
Sowola
ENGLISH VERSION
Sowola (successful entrepreneur)
Sowola
Cast divination for elegbaara that was going to start a business with a penny capital
He was ask to make sacrifice,
Thus, It is elegbaara that started his business with a penny and make exorbitant income,
Sowola
Sowola
CHARACTER
Posted on May 2, 2017
The house is fine but for roof humans may be handsome but lack character, newly wedded wife is admirable at a distance, but when settles down,she become recalcitrant,and dares his husand,she become a dead toad,that looks at d knife, with disdain,sacred message revealed for omosun won-tan,daughter of ajori-win of irawo-land,exhibit good character,nd not physical beauty, it takes only one day for beauty to fade,good character makes partnership enduring my ori, please bestow me with good character,to enjoy peaceful nd productive life. ASE
THE INTERVIEW (Question_&_Answer)
Posted on May 1, 2017
1. Q. Who is Olodumare?
A. Almighty God (Oba to daye, to da orun, ati oun gbogbo ti o wa).
The creator of Heaven, Earth and all that is.
2. Q. Who is Orunmila?
A. The messager of Olodumare (Ojise Olodumare).
3. Q. Was Orunmila born of flesh and blood?
A. No. he descended from heaven.
4. Q. How was Orunmila born?
A. He wasn’t born, but descended from heaven.
5. Q. Where is Orunmila?
A. He returned to heaven through the ocean after completing
his divine assignment.
6. Q. How is Orunmila known in relation to God?
A. He is the “Eleri Ipin,” – The witness of all creation.
7. Q. How is Orunmila known in relation to creation?
A. He was present at creation.
8. Q. Is following Orunmila a religion?
A. Yes, Ifa Religion.
9. Q. Do Ifa adherents believe in God?
A. Yes.
10. Q. What is the difference between Ifa Religion and Paganism?
A. Orunmila, the Asiwaju of Ifa religion pays adoration to Olodumare
(Almighty God) before anything.
11. Q. What is the difference between Ifa religion and other religion in Nigeria?
A. Ifa is the first Religion of Olodumare (God).
It is our Africa
MEDICINAL PLANTAE (African Basil)
Posted on July 15, 2017
African Basil (Ocimum gratissimum)
Also known as Efirin, Nchanwu. A herb mostly used for peppersoup because it is believed to have a wonderful effect on the stomach and most especially for nursing mothers.
Studies show that the extracts of nchanwu plant (O. gratissimum) contain anti-fungal properties.
~ The scent leaf can be used in the treatment of cough and catarrh when inhaled.
~ Scent leaf can be infused and used as a remedy for stomach disorder such as gastroenteritis.
~ Can be used to treat stomach pain, diarrhoea, cholera, chronic dysentery and vomiting especially if blended and infused together with the leaves of P. sentalinoides.
~ Leaves can also act as a repellent to mosquitoes and other insects.
~ The leaves can be used for preventing and treating malaria, catarrh, cough and fever.
~ The essential oil of scent leaf contains eugenol, which has antibacterial properties.
ITADOGUN READING (11-JULY-2017)
Posted on July 11, 2017
OSA IROSUN
The odu ifa casted for today’s Odu-Ifa is OSA IROSUN with ire gbogbo (multiple blessing for us). Ifa said we should try as much as possible to be loyal to our boss, be it any parastatal, ifa said some people are expecting some finance to start on a new business, they should appease ifa, ifa will bless them and they should never betray their boss.
Ifa said and I quote
“Osa o le sun,
Dahin dahin ni n bawon sawo,
Adifa fun elewi, o n be laarin ota,
Won ni o kara n le ebo ni ko ma se
Osa o le sun
Dahin dahin ni n bawon sawo,
Adifa fun ilakosin ti n se eru elewi”
ENGLISH VERSION
“Osa cannot sleep
Seriously he was involving in priesthood work
Cast divination for elewi (king of ewi kingdom)
IFA/ORISA JULY CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on July 1, 2017
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
12. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
16. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
20. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
21. Sango/Oya
IFA/ORISA JUNE CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on June 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
WE GIVE THANKS TO OLORUN OLODUMARE, WHOM HAS MADE THIS YEAR’S WORLD IFA ANNUAL FESTIVAL SUCCESSFUL AND FORTUNE FOR US.
I PRAY, MAY ALL SUCCESS, FORTUNE, BLESSING and FAVOR BE BESTOWED UNTO US ALL (ASE).
THE IFA CASTED FOR THIS YEAR FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE IS OGUNDA IWORI.
Ancestral Pride Temple will not hesitate to extend the greeting of Araba Agbaye and Ooni of Ife to you all.
The odu Ifa that came out for this year OGUNDA IWORI came with Ire gbogbo (blessing and fortune) which Sacrifices are required to acquire it.
Ifa Priests from Nigeria, Brazil, Republic of Benin, Germany, United States of America, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Panama, Switzerland, Ghana and more were all present.
The Odu-Ifa (Ogunda Iwori) Narration and Messages go thus;
1.
“Pepeye doko o sunkun
Eekan soso lakuko die do obirin mo fai
A difa fun Ogunda
To n lo do Oluwori loja Ejigbomekun”
“The duck wails while having intercourse
The intercourse between a rooster and a hen is swift
Ifa revelation to Ogunda
Who would have sexual intercourse with Iwori at Ejigbomekun market”
Ifa Says: Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is because, it
Ifa Says: Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is because, it is a good medicine to settle rifts between couples. Also, Ifa says sexual intercourse after fight or argument this year will always lead to pregnancy. More so, age should not be seen as a barrier to marriage. In other words, men should not see anything bad in marrying women who are older than tem. The items of ebo here include okra, cob of corn, a guinea fowl, a hen, two roosters, palm oil, gin and money.
WE GIVE THANKS TO OLORUN OLODUMARE, WHOM HAS MADE THIS YEAR’S WORLD IFA ANNUAL FESTIVAL SUCCESSFUL AND FORTUNE FOR US.
I PRAY, MAY ALL SUCCESS, FORTUNE, BLESSING and FAVOR BE BESTOWED UNTO US ALL (ASE).
THE IFA CASTED FOR THIS YEAR FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE IS OGUNDA IWORI.
Ancestral Pride Temple will not hesitate to extend the greeting of Araba Agbaye and Ooni of Ife to you all.
The odu Ifa that came out for this year OGUNDA IWORI came with Ire gbogbo (blessing and fortune) which Sacrifices are required to acquire it.
Ifa Priests from Nigeria, Brazil, Republic of Benin, Germany, United States of America, Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Panama, Switzerland, Ghana and more were all present.
The Odu-Ifa (Ogunda Iwori) Narration and Messages go thus;
1.
“Pepeye doko o sunkun
Eekan soso lakuko die do obirin mo fai
A difa fun Ogunda
To n lo do Oluwori loja Ejigbomekun”
“The duck wails while having intercourse
The intercourse between a rooster and a hen is swift
Ifa revelation to Ogunda
Who would have sexual intercourse with Iwori at Ejigbomekun market”
Ifa Says: Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is because, it is a good medicine to settle rifts between couples. Also, Ifa says sexual intercourse after fight or argument this year will always lead to pregnancy. More so, age should not be seen as a barrier to marriage. In other words, men should not see anything bad in marrying women who are older than tem. The items of ebo here include okra, cob of corn, a guinea fowl, a hen, two roosters, palm oil, gin and money.
2.
“Ko kole bee ni ko sun ori igi
Ko roko bee ni ko je erupe ile
Ko ba won gbogbun ree gbun
Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won
Ko toro okasa lowo gbondogbondo
Awon agba kan o kofa
Won lawon o robi ire je
A difa fun Ajaolele
To n sawo rode Oro
Aja olele, Ifa ti mo da roro se”
“He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree
He does not farm but he does not eat sand
He does not follow people to fishing
He has never begged them for fish
He has never begged for fish from fishermen
The elders who did not learn Ifa properly
Complains of having no profits of kola nuts
Ifa revelation to Ajaolele
When going to the city of Oro
I, Ajaolele, the revelation of Ifa when I was going to the city of Oro has come to pass”
Ifa says: There will be great fortunes for travellers this year. Whoever is travelling out of his town should be make ebo to return with fortunes. Also, abortion should be refrained from. This is because, the products of unwanted pregnancy this year will be successful in life. Anybody who impregnates should not be afraid of facing the challenges and should be bold to persuade the woman and her parents to allow the child to come to earth. Also, whatever seems like legal issue concerning impregnating will be solved amicably. The ebo to be made include items like a he-goat, 3 roosters, 2 knives, palm oil, a big rat, corn meal and money. After making the ebo, one of the knives will be given to the person. He should always put it in his pocket and go around with it. Ifa also says that this year, he will heal infants who are unable to talk. Additionally, Ifa will heal long wound on people’s legs.
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Okan soso ofa lo n sapo rijorijo
A difa fun Kosoru
Won ni Ogun ile baba re ni ko bo
Nitori ire gbogbo
Kosoru wa bogun
Ire gbogo wole de”
“Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Cast Ifa for Kusoru
He was asked to appease the Ogun in his father’s household
For him to have all fortunes
Kusoru appeased the Ogun
All fortunes came to him”
Ifa says: For prosperity this year, it is imperative to appease the Ogun in one’s father’s house or one’s Oluwo’s house. The items to use are a male dog, palm oil, palm wine, popcorn, roasted yam, kola nuts, salt, roasted beans and money.
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Ofa kan soso iwori lo n sapo riyoriyo
A difa fun Deseri to n sawo rele Oniko
Awon jorijori ile oniko o je ki Oniko o mi
Awon jokanjokan Ile oniko o je ki Oniko o sinmi
Awon jojujoju ile Oniko ko je ki Oniko o riran raye re mo
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jorijori ko jorijori
Ki won le je ki Oniko mi
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jokanjokan ko jokanjokan
Ki won le je ki Oniko sinmi
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jojujoju ko jojujoju
Ki won le je ki Oniko riran raye re
Oniko nisinmi nigba yii o
Deseri wa dolola”
“Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Cast Ifa for Deseri when going to the house of Oniko
The head consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to breath
The heart consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to rest
The eyes consumer in the house of Oniko blindfolded Oniko entirely
Let us plan well and give what the head consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can breath
Let us plan well and give what the heart consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can rest
Let us plan well and give what the eyes consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can see
Oniko now has rest of mind
Deseri now become a wealthy person”
Ifa Says: For the sick, a he-goat or she-goat is needed to be used for sacrifice. A he-goat is to be used for a man and she-goat for a woman. After the sacrifice, the head, heart and eyes of the goat will be used as ipese inside different dish. That means there will be three plates/dishes. In addition to the goat are items like palm oil, 3 big rats, corn meal and money. Also, the Babalawo who will help the sick make ebo has to make ebo for himself as well for success in his works and for prosperity. Ifa says this year, many sick people will be healed and many Priests will be enriched by their clients who will show gratitude with many things.
5.
“Boju ile ba buru
Ona eburu ni won ba wogbe
A difa fun Alapo-Ekun
To n lo apa okun ila meji osa
O ni Alapo ekun n lo
Won ni e ma je kalapo ekun o lo
O ni bi oru bi oru ni se alaso dudu
O ni seju fekafeka ni roro re se lo
O niseju onila nila fi ko
O niseju onikan ni Ikan fi wewu eje
O ni bi dandabiri ba lugi, a fe ku”
“When there is danger at the entrance
It is the escape route that one takes
Cast Ifa for Alapo-Ekun, one-with-a-bag-made-of-leopard-skin
When travelling to a far place
He said Alapo-Ekun is going
They said people should not allow Alapo-Ekun to go
He said the person who wears black cloth is not easily visible
He said the dirt escapes in the presence of the person who blows away the dirt from guinea corn
He said in the presence of the okro seller, it becomes hard and uneatable
He said in the presence of the garden egg seller, it becomes red and uneatable
He said whenever dandanbiri lizard touches a tree, it becomes invisible”
Those who are embarking on business trip need to make ebo for protection against enemies and armed robbers. The ebo to make include a he-goat, a big rat, a rope, palm oil, corn meal and money. After making the ebo, akose will be prepared for protection.
“Anawooto ni n jagba niya
A difa fun Gagalo
To n sawo rode Oro
Ebo ni won ni o se
O gbebo nibe o rubo
Nje aje lowo mi o to o
Ma fi gogo fa a
Fa a! Fa a! Fa a!
Ma fi gogo fa a”
“To attempt in vain to use ones hand to pick something makes an elderly person suffer
Ifa revelation to Gagalo
When going to the city of Oro
He was asked to make ebo
He complied
Behold, if it is wealth that it is too far for my hand to pull
I will use plucker to draw it to myself
Pulling! Pulling! Pulling!
I will use plucker to draw it to myself”
Ifa says: people who have been trying in vain to get their fortunes should make ebo with a plucker, 4 pigeons, a big rat, kola nuts, palm oil, money and honey. After the ebo, an akose will be made for them to make incisions round their wrists.
TABOOS:
Not to use a bag that has hole or wear a cloth whose pocket has hole
Not to abort pregnancy
Not to do evil works
Not to fight over inheritance
Not to be hostile to one’s in-laws
The cloth sellers should not sell on credit
Not to revenge
IFA/ORISA JUNE CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on June 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
The Necessity of Studying, Reflecting upon and Practicing the Universal and Timeless Message of Ifa
Posted on August 27, 2017
Ogbo Ato Asure Iwori-Wofun
Spiritual life, order (harmony), divine morality, personal integrity (rectitude) and holistic living must keep pace with the advancement of science, technology and modernity. Without a divinely given outlook or sacred philosophy of life, our personal and collective lives will be barren, empty and lacking in life affirming meaning. Modern human society is moving at an unprecedented accelerated pace.
The advance of science, medicine, art, music and technology during the last hundred years has surpassed the accomplishments of mankind in the previous thousand year, or so it seems. We live in an information age, and the world has become smaller and closer knit together. Countless technological and scientific advancements have improved and furthered the quality of human life for which we are appreciative and thankful. All kinds of aesthetic endeavors and forms of entertainment have evolved to satisfy humanity’s increasing need for more and more pleasure. Through a limitless assortment of goals and aims mankind is seeking to fulfill its intellectual, moral, emotional and spiritual needs. Mankind seeks to fulfill itself through art, music, science, medicine, philosophy, mysticism, religion and so forth. Inspite of all of the wonderful discoveries and advancements of this age of science, technology and personal recreation, people generally speaking, do not appear to be more satisfied with their lives when compared to their ancestors from ancient civilizations. Without doubt, life today is more comfortable due to modern conveniences. People are also living longer and healthier physical lives, but not necessarily healthier mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual lives. Individually and collectively people do not appear to be entirely content or satisfied with their present quality of life. Why this state of affairs? Because most of the development in this modern world is geared mostly towards indulgence in comfort, ease, convenience and gratification of the senses.
Mankind has forgotten Olodumare, His reality and importance. Mankind has forgotten how to make Olodumare their father, to rely on Him, lean on Him and trust Him. When we forget how to do this, Ifa tenderly and gently instructs and reminds us. Human nature cannot be satisfied only by satisfying basic material needs, seeking endless comforts and excessive recreation. Quality in human life comes from living ones life in harmony and conscious union with the divine, in harmony with nature. Animals are dedicated to seeking shelter, food, sexual gratification (pleasure) and sleep. While human beings also require to satisfy these fundamental needs, if all mankind does is seek these things, then mankind would be no better endowed than animals. Animals are driven by instinct. Human beings have instinct but we are driven and led by the gift and power of divine intelligence, illuminative perceptivity and a highly superior power of understanding and free will. We have the power of self awareness and the ability to discern, reflect, change and choose. We have been given the ability to choose the course and direction of our lives by Eledumare (the supreme and sole Creator and Emanator). The human being is essentially a spiritual-divine personality. The human heart needs to be informed, led and guided by divinely supplied instruction.
Ifa is the divine instruction, spiritual food and empowering agency provided to us by Olorun Alaaye (the life bestowing Supreme Being who is Himself the sole and original eternal life). The universal and timeless message of Ifa is infused with the potential to enrich humanity eternally. Now is the time when the divine treasures and holy science of Ifa is to be revealed and showcased to the world at large, because now is the time when humanity needs Ifa the most. The divine messages and teachings of Ifa were specifically prepared for the moral-ethical, intellectual-spiritual enlightenment and guidance of mankind. Through Ifa study and practice we promote the spiritual evolution of mankind and are able individually and collectively to be blessed with divine vision and reach divine realization (Ifayelele). Ifa teaches us how, as individuals and members of the divine human family, how we can transform and evolve. Ifa teaches us how to rightly and accurately perceive the world and our place in it. Ifa teaches us the best way to respond to the challenges and choices that confront us. Ifa is an unequalled blueprint to genuine inner richness, prosperity, fulfillment and divine realization. Ifa opens our spiritual eyes to the realities of the primordial realm of Olodumare and unfolds before our understanding the meaning and purpose of our lives. Ifa unfolds before the eyes of our understanding the sublime goal of creation! Ifa makes us able to experience and know the power, beauty and wisdom of the divine realm. Mankind is discovering in this age of convenience and affluence, that accumulating things and enjoying mere gratification of our outward senses does not and cannot satisfy and fulfill us. When we personally experience this, our heart then is prepared to open up to the divine realm i.e. the majestic world of Ifa. The mystic verses (utterances) of Ifa were formulated not only by Orunmila but by a chain of divinely inspired seers and a collective of spiritual masters through whom these divine words emanated from the depths of their hearts and were infused with divine radiance and transformative power. These mystic verses, sayings and teachings of Orunmila Awinrin offer invaluable guidance, understanding, insight and knowledge to bonafide aspirants (awo). The vision of life that Ifa presents and offers to us is so attractive, beautiful, astounding, life affirming and empowering, that for thousands of years, wise seers, holy sage-scholar and divine priests dedicated themselves to commiting to memory this treasury of divine understanding. Through a carefully protected, guarded and cultivated lineage of disciplic succession from the time of Orunmila until our very day, the unique wisdom, power and healing efficacy of Ifa has been preserved for posterity. Orunmila is surely a compassionate and understanding divine visionary. He is able to see and take in the whole of all things. He sees and understands the complete picture.
OGBE OWONRIN
Odu ifa casted for today’s Ose-Ifa itadogun is OGBE OWONRIN with ire aiku (Blessing of Longetivity). Ifa asking to appeased our heavenly mate with whatever we have in power to do, and also ifa said they will bestowed us some titles and that we should not reject it, ifa said two siblings needs to make ebbo/sacrifice for prosperity.Ifa said and I quote
Ihun ile la n wun
Ki eni to mo ihun ode
Adifa fun orunmila baba n lo re je Olori Ajowolu
Won ni ebo ni kose
Nje, eyin egbe mi ibi e wa e wa
Egbe Olowo
Egbe Olomo
Egbe oni ire gbogbo
Ibi e wa, e wa
ENGLISH VERSION
It is our issue we pay attention to,
Before we pay attention to issues of outsiders,
IFA/ORISA AUGUST CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on August 1, 2017
1. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2. Sango/Oya
3. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
5. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6. Sango/Oya
7. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
9. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10. Sango/Oya
11. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
13. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14. Sango/Oya
15. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
17. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
18. Sango/Oya
19. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
20. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
21. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
The Royal Secret of Success, Satisfaction and Prosperity (Living in the Mindful and Experiential Presence and Power of Olodumare our father)
Posted on August 14, 2017
Ogbo Ato, Asure Iwori-wofun
If we are children of the supreme person OLODUMARE, why is it that we do not remember our life Giver (Elemi) all the time?
Is it because we live in a world where He seems to be hidden from us, or perhaps is it because He has given us a free will which we do not utilize to experience the presence (ase) of our Creator?
Free will is a gift which ought to be used wisely for the benefit of humanity but is often misused to harm, cheat and deceive others. How can we use our free will so as to make of Olodumare our father? How can we live consciously in the divine presence? Through gratitude.
Gratitude is the power, link and bridge that connects us to Olodumare and makes us able to feel the reality and presence of Olodumare as our father.
Ifa asks us to live in gratitude each and every moment of our lives. Gratitude is a divine gift, trait and inner power that joins us to the upper worlds, the presence and power of Olodumare. Gratitude is the divine current which carries the blessings, benefits and power of Olodumare from ILE ASE (Divine House of Command, Blessings and Power) to our world, to our lives, to our family and community. The more gratitude, thankfulness and appreciation we have and display, the more blessings and doors of growth and opportunity will open up and manifest in our lives. However most of us forget and do not acknowledge the One who has given us this beautiful body, mind, life and all kinds of comforts, so that enjoying His kindness and provisions we might live appreciatively and with gratitude. This divine truth is revealed to us in Holy Odu Owonrin Sogbe. Owonrin Sogbe highlights that all creation, all living beings, intelligences and powers are indebted to their Creator for the precious gift of life and that as such, they should be mindful of Olodumare and relate to Him with affection, simplicity, reverence and thankfulness.
Owonrin-Sogbe:
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If the bush rat wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare.
By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If fish wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If birds wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If animals wake up they should give thanks to Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
Orunmila says: Let us give thanks.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds): Ifa, I also say let us give thanks.
Orunmila says: If human beings wake up they should thank Olodumare. By so doing Olodumare will bless them with longevity.
(The worshipper of Ifa responds with heartfelt appreciation):
Owonrin-Sogbe, I thank you!
Orunmila, I thank you!
Elawoye, I thank you!
OLODUMARE, (above all) I thank you!
Olodumare, I thank you for giving me a nice, recuperative, restful and comfortable sleep last night. Olodumare, you have awakened me to be alive this morning. Olodumare, I lift my hands and they are lifted (I have the use of my hands)! Olodumare, I lift my legs and they are movable (I have the use of my legs)! Olodumare (by your gift) I am able to (think) and speak. I open my eyes and I can see (all the wonderful and beautiful things you have created). Olodumare (by your gift) my uttererances (words) do not sound irregular, confused or unsound. I am able to speak with clarity, normalcy, plainness and intelligence. Wonderful Olodumare, I am able to hear with my ears what another person says.
Olodumare tells us through Orunmila (the priest, seer, prophet, and son of Olodumare):
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DAILY PRAYER AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Posted on September 30, 2017
My mother used to cook beans, but before she cooked the beans, she picked the bad and dirty beans and threw them at our backyard and only cooked the good beans.
But when the rain came, the dirty and bad beans became seed and grew up and looked beautiful; interestingly, that same person who threw them away started harvesting them; and she starts to see that the beans she threw away some time ago had value.
Now let me tell you
1. Don’t cry when people throw you at the backyard,
2. Don’t cry when they reject you,
3. Don’t cry while they are looking down at you.
The rain is coming and the same people who are rejecting you will invite you.
See also: The Necessity of Studying, Reflecting upon and Practicing the Universal and Timeless Message of Ifa
God loves even those that are left out and looked down upon.
God will bless you, just stay connected to olodumare and your ancestors, everyone will see how valuable you are.
As you wake up this morning may the blessings of IFA and OLODUMARE continue to be with you now and always.
Ase’ntedumare
ITADOGUN READING (13-SEPTEMBER-2017)
Posted on September 13, 2017
IRETE-IKA
The Odu ifa casted for today’s itadogun Reading is IRETE-IKA with ire aiku (Blessing of Longetivity). Ifa ask us to make sacrifice for longetivity and talks about three siblings that needs to make ebo, so that two of them will not die leaving only one behind. Ifa said he will bless us and accept our prayers at today’s Ose Ifa.
Ifa said and I quote:
“A’teka awo ila difa fun ila
A’teka awo ikan difa fun ikan
Ateka awo bobo awodi difa fun bobo awodi
Awon meteta n ti ikole orun bo wa si aiye
Ebo ni won ni ki won se,
Bobo awodi nikan ni nbe leyin ti n toju ebo,
Ebo ti re lo da adaju”
ENGLISH VERSION
“A’teka the priest of okro cast divination for okro,
A’teka the priest of garden egg cast divination for garden egg,
OLODUMARE IS EVERYWHERE TO BE FOUND
Posted on September 10, 2017
Aboru Aboye
Olodumare, the Source Supreme, exists everywhere. Olodumare is omniscient (all-knowing) and omnipresent (present everywhere). Olodumare Osin Imale (the supreme leader of divine and holy ones) is everywhere. If we have true devotion and unshakeable faith in Olodumare who is our Father, Mother and Beloved Friend, Olodumare can appear and manifest in our lives wherever we may happen to be. There is no need to travel here or there to find Olodumare. There is no necessity to search for Olodumare as if Olodumare were localized to one special place.
Olodumare is everywhere to be found. His presence and ase fills, permeates and encircles the entirety of the expansive creation. You can gain nearness to Olodumare, our tender, true and original parent at the place where you are currently reading these words. Whether sitting, standing or reclining, you can fully enjoy the nearness and presence of Olodumare. Olodumare is not a man or a woman. Olodumare is the Supreme Unique Spirit. Olodumare manifests to us as a Father, Mother, Friend and Companion of the Heart. But in truth, there is no word in any language to capture the uniqueness, great glory and wonder that is Olo-Odu-Mare, the Supreme Being. The only thing necessary to gain access to Olodumare is simplicity, sincerity, good will and a honest yearning and longing to meet and know Olodumare. Unshakeable faith and trust arises in us, as we come to more accurately know Olodumare and continually associate with Olodumare acquiring His noble qualities through the experience and descent of Olodumare-ase (divine grace, power and presence). There is no necessity whatsoever to run here and there in search for Olodumare (God). The only thing necessary is to light the lamp of inextinguishable love for Olodumare Oba Ire. When we approach Olodumare, with child like simplicity, good faith and a desire to love Olodumare and receive Olodumare’s love, —holy, approachable and royal Olodumare readily makes His presence felt in our hearts. His love for us becomes personally perceived and experienced, filling us with peace, confidence and optimism.
Olodumare only wants our love, gratitude and friendship. Obedience or compliance to the instructions of Olodumare, is the fruit of genuine trust and love. Our faith in Olodumare is not born from our own will or intelligence, but is born out of experiencing, of tasting and savoring the divine presence when it chooses to graciously make itself known to us. When we inwardly perceive the reality of Olodumare and His perfections, when we savor, taste and know the specific quality of the character and personality of Olodumare, trust then confidence and love for Olodumare spontaneously and naturally arises in us. True knowledge of Olodumare cannot be attained by the dry intellect, logic or reasoning. Second hand information about Olodumare is not adequate, neither is it the equal of first hand personal experience of Olodumare. Second hand information resides in the intellect whereas first hand personal knowledge of Olodumare resides in the heart. Genuine life means living from the heart or wholeheartedness. True knowledge is obtained when a genuine longing, yearning and desire to know our wonderful creator, friend and guide is developed in us. Olodumare cannot resist revealing Himself to His children when they call on Him with sincere yearning and longing. If we pray to Olodumare with sincerity, yearning and longing, He is bound by His loving nature to answer us wherever we may happen to be, because He is everywhere. In truth, Olodumare is more interested in revealing Himself to you and seeking you out than you are in seeking Him! Olodumare is not hiding from us but waiting for the right moment in which He might make Himself known to us. When we discover that just having things cannot satisfy our hearts and we discover that just filling our minds with all kinds of information and living a lif
Supreme One whom you are seeking, is looking for you! Before we call on Olodumare, we should make an honest effort to know and understand who it is that we are calling upon. We should know who we are calling. We should know and understand that He is the glorious, sublime and royal owner, master and nurturer of all things. He is the King over all kings. He is the Father of fathers. He is the Mother of mothers. He is pure, clean and filled with inconceivable wisdom and power. He is always happy, joyful, peaceful and full of divine dignity. He is the true friend and support. Nothing is hidden from His eyes. He fills all things with His ase. He knows and comprehends all things perfectly. He knows and has the solution to your problems before you even become aware of them. He Himself by Himself is the one able to satisfy our inner longings and desires for abiding divine communion, fulfillment and happiness.
mmunion, fulfillment and happiness.
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STAY ENCOURAGED AND NEVER LOSE HOPE
Posted on September 3, 2017
Ogbo Ato Asure Iwori-Wofun
Do not think or worry about who is on your side or who is not on your side while going about your service to Olodumare and Ifa. Just think about how and in what wonderful way the ase of Olodumare Enitolaaye will manifest in your life. Give space, time and occasion for the divine guiding power to manifest. When you do all things with care, love, respect, truthfulness and honesty, Olodumare takes personal and direct charge of all your affairs and causes all your doings to bring forth abundant and satisfying fruit. Do not worry yourself as to how, when and where the divine ase will manifest itself in your life. Do not see any secondary causes in your life. Just acknowledge and see Olodumare alone, the supreme controller, master and guide of all things. Do not consider people, places and things as the directors or determiners of your life. Above and behind all, see the gracious and loving hand of Olodumare at work in you and in your life to bring to you accomplishment, peace and prosperity.
Just be at peace and know with unshakeable and unwavering assurance that the divine ase will unfailingly manifest. Deepen your trust in Olodumare and let your actions be the expression of the flow of the gracefulness, pure energy and invigorating power of Eledumare. Do your best in all things, be inwardly still, tranquil and at peace. Exert yourself diligently as if all depended upon you but know in your heart that all manifests due to the ase, grace and presence of Olodumare.
Do not consider your actions and endeavors as something seperate from the actions and endeavors of Olodumare. Affirm and recognize your essential and qualitative oneness with the Source Supreme. Olodumare’s actioning is your actioning. Your actions are Olodumare’s actions.
May you be comforted, strengthened and empowered by these truths. You need not know how, when or where the relief and aid will come from. Why trouble yourself with what is not necessary, when you can be at peace through the power of faith, trust and confidence in the Divine leading you. Having entrusted your situation, problem or concern to Olodumare (Ifa), know that the answer and solution is en route and will reach you at the best and most propitious time.
You are perfection in the making. All precious, shining, resplendent and finely faceted diamonds start off as dark pieces of charcoal, but through the divinely established processes of programmed tensions, pressures and stressors it emerges a transformed, beautiful, peerless, translucent and luminous gem. Delight in your trials, glory in your challenges and thrive in your moments of adversity because that means that at any moment, the mystic, pure and holy gem within you is soon to emerge and be revealed. Your true divine identity is to be manifested! Do not exasperate yourself. Practice patience, gentleness and kindness towards yourself. By so doing, you will attain and obtain benefit and advancement beyond your personal hope and expectation, of this there is no doubt.
IFA/ORISA SEPTEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on September 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19. Sango/Oya
20. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
21. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
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STAY ENCOURAGED AND NEVER LOSE HOPE
Posted on September 3, 2017
Ogbo Ato Asure Iwori-Wofun
Do not think or worry about who is on your side or who is not on your side while going about your service to Olodumare and Ifa. Just think about how and in what wonderful way the ase of Olodumare Enitolaaye will manifest in your life. Give space, time and occasion for the divine guiding power to manifest. When you do all things with care, love, respect, truthfulness and honesty, Olodumare takes personal and direct charge of all your affairs and causes all your doings to bring forth abundant and satisfying fruit. Do not worry yourself as to how, when and where the divine ase will manifest itself in your life. Do not see any secondary causes in your life. Just acknowledge and see Olodumare alone, the supreme controller, master and guide of all things. Do not consider people, places and things as the directors or determiners of your life. Above and behind all, see the gracious and loving hand of Olodumare at work in you and in your life to bring to you accomplishment, peace and prosperity.
Just be at peace and know with unshakeable and unwavering assurance that the divine ase will unfailingly manifest. Deepen your trust in Olodumare and let your actions be the expression of the flow of the gracefulness, pure energy and invigorating power of Eledumare. Do your best in all things, be inwardly still, tranquil and at peace. Exert yourself diligently as if all depended upon you but know in your heart that all manifests due to the ase, grace and presence of Olodumare.
Do not consider your actions and endeavors as something seperate from the actions and endeavors of Olodumare. Affirm and recognize your essential and qualitative oneness with the Source Supreme. Olodumare’s actioning is your actioning. Your actions are Olodumare’s actions.
May you be comforted, strengthened and empowered by these truths. You need not know how, when or where the relief and aid will come from. Why trouble yourself with what is not necessary, when you can be at peace through the power of faith, trust and confidence in the Divine leading you. Having entrusted your situation, problem or concern to Olodumare (Ifa), know that the answer and solution is en route and will reach you at the best and most propitious time.
You are perfection in the making. All precious, shining, resplendent and finely faceted diamonds start off as dark pieces of charcoal, but through the divinely established processes of programmed tensions, pressures and stressors it emerges a transformed, beautiful, peerless, translucent and luminous gem. Delight in your trials, glory in your challenges and thrive in your moments of adversity because that means that at any moment, the mystic, pure and holy gem within you is soon to emerge and be revealed. Your true divine identity is to be manifested! Do not exasperate yourself. Practice patience, gentleness and kindness towards yourself. By so doing, you will attain and obtain benefit and advancement beyond your personal hope and expectation, of this there is no doubt.
Alafia
IFA/ORISA SEPTEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on September 1, 2017
1. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
2. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
3. Sango/Oya
4. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
5. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
6. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
7. Sango/Oya
8. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
9. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
10. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
11. Sango/Oya
12. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
13. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
14. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
15. Sango/Oya
16. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
17. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
18. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
19. Sango/Oya
20. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
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ITADOGUN READING (28-AUGUST-2017)
Posted on August 28, 2017
OTURA IROSUN
The Odu
Odu Ifa casted for today’s itadogun reading is OTURA IROSUN with blessing of victory over our enemy. Ifa said we should offer sacrifice to triumph over our enemy, Ifa said we should be careful in trusting people. Ifa said we should not be afraid of our enemy, no matter how powerful they are, we will triumph with the help of Ifa and Ebbo we do.
Ifa said and I quote:
Ifa said and I quoted here:
Ede alumo awo ile olupo
L’odifa fun olupo alaielu
Nijo ti ogun ibi ka won mole pitipiti
Won ni ebo ni kose
Nje, ero opo, ero ofa, e wa bani lanise ogun
Aruse ogun, n la ba ni lese oba orisa
ENGLISH VERSION
Ede alumo, the priest of olupo
Cast divination for olupo alaielu
IFA/ORISA DECEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on December 1, 2017
1. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
2. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
3. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko X
4. Sango/Oya
5. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
6. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
7. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8. Sango/Oya
9. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
10. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12. Sango/Oya
13. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
14. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
15. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
16. Sango/Oya
17. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
18. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
19. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
The Importance of Ifa/Orisa devotees uplifting and encouraging themselves as well as the downtrodden and misguided ones
Posted on November 17, 2017
Ifa/Orisa devotees who with love, compassion and understanding dedicate themselves to uplifting the downtrodden, misguided and demoralized ones are truly rare and great. Let us draw near to such great men and women and cleanse our lives by giving up our faulty and wicked tendencies. Ifa teaches us that if we practice, cultivate and do what is good we do so for our own benefit. If we practice, cultivate and do what is unjust, wrong and bad we do so to our own detriment, injury and downfall. Character is religion! The words of Ifa are clear and unambiguous! What is needed and required is the dedicated and consistent PRACTICE of the same. It is natural for water to flow downwards, similarly it is also the natural propensity of human life to be wrapped up in bad tendencies. This is why Ifa says that honest people in the world are rare and that truly good people are rarer still! To this end Ifa, like a wise and caring friend counsels us by saying that: Lying is unacceptable within Ifa circles. Treachery is disallowed in the midst of Ifa. If one is secretly practicing treachery a guilty conscience will forever be his tormentor. This was the divine message revealed for Akuko gagara (the big rooster) who was the friend of Eko (the earthworm). How unfortunate and regrettable that cheating has cut a lying friend to pieces [Ofun-Ogunda].
water has to be raised to a higher level then some special power in the form of a water pump has to be employed. Similarly the human life has to be firmly, enthusiastically and decisively uplifted and turned away from a mundane life (ogberi) towards the true life or divine spiritual life (awo and ogbon). It requieres patience and determination to live a truly divine, honest and spiritual life,especially in today’s world when ones sees deception, superficiality, corruption, insincerity and manipulation of all sorts surrounding one. The entry and attack of faults, unwholesomeness, wickedness, bad thoughts, impure intentions and sinful acts are a common experiential occurrence in a man’s life. When one comes under the attack, grasp and power of the inner defilements and antagonists [elenini] one goes on committing mean acts, sinful acts and shameful acts. Once in the grip of the inner ajogun and elenini, achieving freedom from them is very difficult. The mind itself goes constantly ahead on the path of downfall under the artificial shine and glamorous, intoxicating spell of pride, conceit, vanity, self-devotion, delusion and sinful acts.
Ifa offers us a remedy for this and a sure hope. The truth of the matter is that the divine Ori which we have received from Olodumare is filled with limitless strength, purity and wisdom. The ase and ire of Olodumare thoroughly permeates and fills our Ori. When a person wants to rise, change and truly transform his life he or she can do so practically instantly. We can then rise to the level of our true divine and noble nature and can say together with Ifa revelation: I behave according to the noble nature with which Olodumare created me. I do no evil. Neither do I harbor evil thoughts lest I die in a miserable and shameful state. For whatever we practice and cultivate in our youth will persist throughout our lifetime. This was the revelation and instruction of Ifa to the 401 Irunmole when coming from heaven to earth. Olodumare decreed that they MUST NOT EVER indulge in evil deeds. They MUST be TRUTHFUL at ALL times so that their lives would be prosperous. It was only Orunmila who took these words entirely to heart and practiced them which is why Orunmila triumphed by using truthfulness to overcome wickedness [Eji-Ogbe].
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Here in this Ifa verse we can see the true essence, foundation and power Olodumare has placed within us by which we can elevate and change our lives if we so choose and determine to do so. No man becomes permanently fallen by committing a bad deed or a sinful act once. There is no reason for disappointment. Ifa -the all powerful and reliable divine word of truth- assures us that the path to progress cannot be permanently blocked up because if one path closes, many other paths open up! The only requirement is that we change our attitude and disposition (repent) and that we make efforts for uplift with moral forbearance and that we sincerely make practical efforts to uproot and
IFA/ORISA NOVEMBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on November 2, 2017
1. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
2. Sango/Oya
3. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
4. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
5. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
6. Sango/Oya
7. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
8. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
9. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
10. Sango/Oya
11. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
12. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
13. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
14. Sango/Oya
15. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
16. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
17. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
18. Sango/Oya
ITADOGUN READING (15-SEPTEMBER-2017)
Posted on October 15, 2017
IWORI-IKA
The Odu ifa casted for today’s itadogun Reading is IWORI-IKA with Blessing of wealth. Ifa said we should make sacrifice to esu and appease Ogun on our day to day activities and business. Ifa said we he will make us prosper.
Ifa said and I quote:
“Bi a ba da iwori ayoka erin la rin
Adifa fun won ni ijebu mure, ogbonkan,
omo ako irin yebe yebe yari ogun,
Ebo ire, aje, omo ni won ni ki won se,
Won gbe ebo won rubo,
Nje, owo po, owo po ni ijebu, Iwori Ayoka,
Omo po, Omo po ni Ijebu Iwori Ayoka
Ire po, Ire po ni Ijebu Iwori Ayoka”
ENGLISH VERSION
“If we cast Iwori Ayoka, we start rejoicing,
Cast divination for the people of Ijebu Mure
IFA/ORISA OCTOBER CALENDAR (2017)
Posted on October 1, 2017
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
4. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
8. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
9. Sango/Oya
10. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun **
12. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun ***
16. Ogun/Osoosi/Orisa Oko
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja/Olokun
THE NATURE OF OLODUMARE
Posted on October 14, 2017
Olodumare is the supreme being and the fountain of life. He is the source and center of all things. Olodumare is the great glory. To come to know Him personally and comprehensively is our divine right, mission and privilege. Olodumare is not a ‘religious’ entity and is not relegated to just ‘religious matters’.
Olodumare is the source and originator of all sciences, fields of knowledge and satisfying endeavor. Olodumare is relevant to all aspects of our lives and is directly related to all aspects of knowledge like music, art, science, philosophy, religion, mysticism, medicine, psychology, architecture, astronomy, physics, chemistry etc.
Our privilege is to become intimately acquainted with the Wise Lord Olodumare, to understand his His ways and to integrate the light, power and presence of Olodumare in all the aspects of our lives.
A deliberate intention and effort to know and reach the confidential knowledge of Olodumare is essential on our part. Olodumare is unlike many human beings who long for people to praise and flatter them. Olodumare is not in need of our praise or flattery. Olodumare knows fully well who He is and He fully knows the excellences of His own being and glory. He need not be reminded. What Olodumare does want from us is that we intelligently draw near to him as friends, obedient children and participants of His initiatives.
ESIN ORISA IBILE IS A TRANSFORMING POWER
Posted on December 25, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela’boye. Ela ‘bosise.
It is not enough to profess belief. It is not enough to have mere surface intellectual knowledge. What is essential and indispensable is that we place practice of the principles of esin orisa ibile in the forefront and center of our personal lives. Unpracticed divine principles and knowledge becomes a dead weight and cancer in our lives.
A bonafide initiate or adept in the sacred mysteries and principles of esin orisa ibile should always feel the need to always press forward, to penetrate more deeply into the divine realities and always should aspire through practice and inquiry to rise higher in his or her practice of the moral-ethical and spiritual teachings and mysteries of Ifa. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of ennobling our lives, for gaining inspiration and motivation. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of having our understanding illuminated, corrected and empowered. The ase we receive joins itself to our intelligence, feelings and will so that we can live effective, positive and productive lives. The ase we receive enlightens and guided us along noble and dignifying paths. Contact with the Orisa and practice of the sound principles of esin orisa ibile helps us to ennoble our character and to nurture and develop an attitude that is full of dignity, contagious positivity, courage,love and enthusiasm.
ESIN ORISA IBILE IS A TRANSFORMING POWER
Posted on December 25, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela’boye. Ela ‘bosise.
It is not enough to profess belief. It is not enough to have mere surface intellectual knowledge. What is essential and indispensable is that we place practice of the principles of esin orisa ibile in the forefront and center of our personal lives. Unpracticed divine principles and knowledge becomes a dead weight and cancer in our lives.
A bonafide initiate or adept in the sacred mysteries and principles of esin orisa ibile should always feel the need to always press forward, to penetrate more deeply into the divine realities and always should aspire through practice and inquiry to rise higher in his or her practice of the moral-ethical and spiritual teachings and mysteries of Ifa. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of ennobling our lives, for gaining inspiration and motivation. Contact with the Orisa is for the purpose of having our understanding illuminated, corrected and empowered. The ase we receive joins itself to our intelligence, feelings and will so that we can live effective, positive and productive lives. The ase we receive enlightens and guided us along noble and dignifying paths. Contact with the Orisa and practice of the sound principles of esin orisa ibile helps us to ennoble our character and to nurture and develop an attitude that is full of dignity, contagious positivity, courage,love and enthusiasm.
Esin Orisa Ibile teaches us the path of self-perfection, renewal, growth and progress through dedicated and loving service towards others which will fill us with satisfaction and will permit us to decrease the focus of attention upon ourselves and thereby attenuating, reducing and ultimately eliminating the force, hold and strength of egoism in our own lives. Without practice we cannot truly understand the truth neither can we form a genuine and deep comprehension of divine realities independently of submerging ourselves in a life of practice. From practice personal verification and faith are obtained. From patient practice deep wisdom is gained and humility is cultivated.
Esin orisa ibile does not teach us to withdraw or run away from the world. It is by immersing ourselves in the reality of everyday living armed with divine understanding and wholesome Ifa outlook that we can grow, progress, mature and live truly enlightened and empowering lives. In isolation one cannot practice divine spirituality. We cannot be aloof from the needs, pains and suffering of our friends, family, neighbors and contemporaries. We must contribute to the benefit and uplift of our community by engaged and practical living. It is in serving and loving others and by being served and loved by others that fulfillment, contentment and satisfaction in life is gained. There is no true mastery without loving and productive service to others. There is no true mastery without responsible living.
Esin Orisa Ibile enjoins on us a vision of life and of our possibilities which are actual, realistic, balanced and satisfying. To help others who need our help. To come to the rescue of those who are reaching out to us for support and comfort. To share in the joys and sorrows of others. To give of yourself and time to benefit and uplift others. This is the heart of esin orisa ibile. If our religion is not practical then we have no religion. If our religion renders no benefit to ourselves or others then we have no religion.
Esin Orisa Ibile is the path and religion of the heart. The path of love, humility and respect. It is the path of good conscience and peace of mind.
ITADOGUN READING (18-DECEMBER-2017)
Posted on December 20, 2017
OTURA-MEJI
The Odu ifa casted for today’s Itadogun Ifa reading is OTURA MEJI with blessing of wealth and prosperity. Ifa ask us to make sacrifice to Esu and the river goddess. Ifa said many people/enemy has look down on us, Ifa said he will do good things in our life to suprise our enemy and make us prosper.
Ifa said and I quote:
“Pere n sele
Adifa fun otu
ti n se awo lo sode ijebu
Won ni ebo ni kose,
o’rubo,
Nje otu wo,
Otu to ru awun meji to la yebeyebe”
ENGLISH VERSION
“Pere n sele
Cast divination for otu
When he was embarking on a Journey to the city of Ijebu,
he was asked to make sacrifice,
Love, Dedication, Devotion and Respect towards the Irunmole/Orisa
Posted on December 16, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boye. Ela ‘bosise.
Do you love and revere the Irunmole/Orisa? Do you? Do your honor them and rightly represent them? Do you really? If the Irunmole/Orisa had a conversation with everyone whom you know and they were to disclose everything they know about your activities, thoughts and intentions for all to see, how do you think you would fare? Would your conscience and actions uphold and vindicate you or would you have to lower your head in shame and dishonor? What do you say?
What is the basis of your personal relationship with the Irunmole/Orisa? Are you mindful of them and aware of what their aims are? Do you share affinity with the Irunmole/Orisa and their aims? Or do you only draw near to them to ask for favors and benefits with a heart lacking in consideration, appreciation and love? Do the Irunmole/Orisa exist to serve you or should you be serving them and acquainting yourself with their program, plans and activities?
Do you think that you can secure the favor of the Irunmole/Orisa and bribe them with a sacrificial offering, offering of some fruits/vegetables and/or some other trinkets? Do you think and believe that the Irunmole/Orisa are really interested in these things and desirous of them? Do you think that Irunmole/Orisa are really dependent on you for offerings of water, liquor, meats and other eatables?
Are not the Irunmole/Orisa more interested in your quality of heart and manner of living? Is it not your genuine inner love, appreciation, awe and reverence (respect) for the Irunmole/Orisa the true ‘food and nourishment’ which causes their hearts to take delight in you and which strengthens them with enthusiasm, gratitude and care?
Do you think that the Irunmole/Orisa are partial and biased like ordinary human beings? Do you not know that the good actions of others which they reward will also be shared by you if you engage in the same good and honest actions? Do you not know that the same bad and dishonest actions that they chastise, discipline and punish in others will also be equally shared by you if you are engaging in the same bad, irreverent and dishonest actions?
What is the proof that you really love and care for the Irunmole/Orisa? Other than yourself who is benefiting from your love, awe, reverence and dedication to the Irunmole/Orisa? What are you gaining from your devotion to the Irunmole/Orisa? What are the Irunmole/Orisa gaining from your devotion and service to them? Are you really serving them or are you serving yourself in their name?
Are you truly honoring or praising them with your life and devotion or are you simply praising yourself and worshipping your ‘self’? Are you collaborating with the noble objectives of the Irunmole/Orisa or are you attempting to do the impossible, to use the Irunmole/Orisa for your own purposes and indulgence? What is your aim and purpose in your devotion and service to the Irunmole/Orisa? Do you in fact have genuine unselfish devotion to the Irunmole/Orisa and are you really serving them? Do people see, perceive and experience the nobility, truthfulness and sincerity of the Irunmole/Orisa in you and in your life or do they feel that you are just taking them along for a ride and attempting to pull the wool over their eyes?
Ponder these questions carefully and seriously? Self deception is the greatest tragedy. Artificial, ostentatious and fake piety is the greatest hypocrisy. Falsity is fatal to esin ibile.
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boye. Ela ‘bosise.
IFA/ORISA FESTIVAL AND LAUNCHING OF ANCESTRAL PRIDE FOUNDATION (2017)
Posted on December 11, 2017
REPORT FROM THE ANNUAL IFA/ORISA FESTIVAL AND THE LAUNCHING ANCESTRAL PRIDE FOUNDATION.
The program which lasted for seven days started on 19th November which happens to be Oluwo Fasola Faniyi’s Birthday where Oluwo and his Foundation Members visited Ijamido Orphanage Home to give them gifts including food and money. And 20th to 22nd include welcoming and feeding of all Orisas, while 23rd is cleansing and feeding of IFA, after that, Egungun was done in the afternoon while the Egbe (ancestral mate) prayer was done in the Night with a lot of prayer been render to all visitors and the country at large.
The Festival and Launching Party took place on the 24th of November, 2017 and it was so fantabulous. The event which summoned the presence of many reputable kings, queen and high chief’s from various town and also many invited guest from different part of the world.
SAHEED OSUPA who was the Guest Artist made the day even more Enthralling and Fascinating with his melodic voice and traditional way of music.
Kings that were at the event are:
Oba Wasiu Ogungbayi – Onitetiku of owode ota
Oba Awoyemi Oroja – Onimeran of Meran, Lagos
Important dignitaries – Executive Chairman Ado-Odo/Ota Local Govt. – Comrade Oladele Adeniji
Majority Leader of the House – Hon Abimbola Olaleye
Secretary to Ado-Odo/Ota Local Govt. – Comrade. Wale Dada (D Good)
WHAT IS MY WORSHIP AND RELIGION?
Posted on January 9, 2018
The personal thoughts of an Ifa devotee:
My worship and religion is to call white, white and black, black. My worship and religion is to be truthful, straightforward and honest. My worship and religion is to not intentionally injure anyone with my thoughts, words or actions. My worship and religion is to be true to my conscience. My worship and religion is to be true to myself and to not pretend to be other than who I am. My worship and religion is to stay far away from flattery, pretentiousness and haughtiness. My worship and religion is to exalt and promote true esin ibile.
My worship and religion is to point others to Olodumare and not myself. My worship and religion is to make disciples and students for Ifa-Olodumare and not myself.
My worship and religion is to inspire others to follow Olodumare and not to make them my followers. I honor Ifa-Olodumare by having and expressing gratitude for the many, good and wonderful things that life brings to me unsought for (OTURA OFUN) .
I honor Ifa-Olodumare by having and expressing gratitude to all that have helped, comforted and supported me. I thank and honor Ifa-Olodumare by exercising the privilege to live a progressive life of self-responsibility, initiative, honor, discreetness and self-restraint.
My worship and religion is to extend and render practical help, relief, support and encouragement to the best of my means and ability to all who solicit my help. My worship and religion is to have pure love and good will, to all without exception. If anyone directs envy, jealousy or ill feelings towards me I will not be moved, I refuse to respond in the same manner because it is I alone who chooses and decides the attitude, principle and disposition that rules my life and not others. My good will and sincere love is like an expansive ocean that is able to absorb and dissolve the salts of envy, jealousy or ill feelings.
The currents of my spirit, thoughts and feelings will remain clean, unperturbed and pure. When the malice and animosity of others towards me increases, my compassion, good will and sympathy for them will increase all the more because I understand that they are ailing and sick at heart. My worship and religion is not based on reciprocity. Reciprocity says, ‘If you do good to me then I will do good to you. If you do evil to me then be prepared to receive the unleashing of my anger, hate and ill will’. That is not my way, because eye for an eye will make all blind.
To conquer animosity with patience.
To conquer disillusionment with renewed hope.
To conquer untruth with gentle but firm truth, this is my religion and worship (IKAGBEMI) , this is how I honor Olodumare, this is how I pay homage to my guardian and companion Orisa.
To give honor and credit where honor and credit are due this my my worship and religion.
To remain free from extremes of all kinds and to be free of fanaticism is my worship and religion.
To be true to my root and origins but yet be open to new insights and unfoldment of truth this is my worship and religion (EJIOGBE) .
To never stand by idle but to press forward making continual progress and advancement this is my worship and religion.
To acknowledge and accept counsel offered in good faith by qualified elders and to have a teachable, meek and courageous attitude is my worship and religion My worship and my religion is to impartially and dispassionately unmask hypocrisy, abuse and deceit wherever it is found and by whoever these vices are practiced.
To promote the genuine good, peace and happiness of all, that is my religion, the only religion of Eledumare and of his noble representatives the divine Irunmole and Orisa. My worship and religion is to patiently cultivate and impeccably exhibit iwa in all I do, with love and gentleness, and to offer the prescribed sacrifice in good faith and at the proper time with love and reverence this is my worship and religion.
To exercise my intelligence, divine vision and spiritual powers (faculties) for the purpose of promoting the genuine good, and to obstruct, dissolve and hinder what is not good, that is my worship and religion.
To correct myself and develop my inner life and relationships this is my worship and religion.
To be a loyal, encouraging, truthful, responsible and appreciative friend, son, spouse and father this is my worship and religion.
My worship and religion is to extend respect and dignity to all, but to especially honor and respect reputable elders, genuine awo and all sincere and caring leaders who are living a useful and altruistic life of disinterested service to humanity. I have chosen truth and rectitude over convenience and transient pleasure. This is my path, the path that I have chosen, and the path that I will always walk on, today and always. This is the path of Olodumare. There is no other. Ase’ntedumare
Elaboru! Elaboye!! Elabosise!!!
ITADOGUN READING (03-JANUARY-2017)
Posted on January 3, 2018
OGUNDA-OFUN
The Odu ifa casted for today’s Itadogun Ifa reading and as the beginning of the year is OGUNDA OFUN with blessing of child. We are asked to feed Ifa with pig and make sacrifice to Esu and Obatala for the success of 2018. Ifa said we should not make attempt to terminate pregnancy as there will be blessing of children for the barren or people seeking to give birth to more children.
Ifa said and I quote:
“Gbabutuyeke
adifa fun ogun
to n lo re do efun ti n se omo Orisagbowuji,
Won ni ebo ni kose, O gbe’bo, O rubo
Nje, gbabutuyeke,
Ogun lo do efun loyun,
Gbabutuyeke”
ENGLISH VERSION
“Gbabutuyeke,
cast divination for ogun,
when he was going to impregnate efun,
IFA/ORISA JANUARY CALENDAR (2018)
Posted on January 1, 2018
1. Sango/Oya
2. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
3. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja ***
4. Ogun/Osoosi
5. Sango/Oya
6. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
7. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
8. Ogun/osoosi
9. Sango/oya
10. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
11. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
12. Ogun/Osoosi
13. Sango/Oya
14. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
15. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
16. Ogun/Osoosi
17. Sango/Oya
18. Obatala/egungun/iyaami/sanpanna
19. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja ***
20. Ogun/Osoosi
21. Sango/Oya
22. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
23. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
24. Ogun/osoosi
25. Sango/Oya
26. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
27. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
28. Ogun/osoosi
29. Sango/Oya
30. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Sanpanna
31. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemoja **
** = Ose Ifa (Ororun-un)
*** = Itadogun
MAKING A FRESH BEGINNING, UPLIFTING YOUR LIFE THROUGH THE WORDS OF IFA FOR A BETTER NEW YEAR 2018
Posted on January 1, 2018
The words of Ifá are the utterances and thoughts of Olodumare, the supreme Baba. Through the instructions of Ifá we get the best type of spiritual and material knowledge to guide us, improve our lives and to find fulfillment, joy and dignity in our lives. Regular study and reflection on the words of Ifá will keep us away from wrongdoing, sorrow and regret. Through regular study, reflection and practice of the divine instructions of Ifá our hope and joy in life will increase. When we live according to Ifá and we dedicate ourselves to practicing the training precepts of Ifá, Ifá will takes us away from impure, shameful and unwholesome paths and will lead us and establish us in paths of wholesomeness, safety, joy and peace making our lives pure and serene. Whenever our minds become agitated or disturbed Ifá will alert and guide us to the path of peace, serenity, harmony and wellbeing. We should study and consider the guidance of Ifá with at least an inititial measure of faith as a starting point. We should resolve in our own hearts to obey the wholesome, positive and uplifting injunctions of Ifá thereby following the example of Òrúnmìlà and proving ourselves his sincere pupils, children and followers. With great love and affection we should daily consider some teaching from Ifá.
You will find in Ifá immense help, clarity, insight and inspiration by which to brighten your present and future. Everyday, a deep study of just one ese Ifá, seriously thinking over its message joined to an honest and committed effort to put it into action will prove magical in a very short period. Nobody becomes a wise, virtuous and empowered person by mere luck or good fortune.
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One becomes wise, virtuous and imbued with divine power by virtue of ones qualities, deeds, excellence of nature and dedication of ones life to the welfare of others. These are the kinds of persons that draw the attention of the Irunmole and become recipients of the endowment of grace, authority and power that the Irunmole entrusts to worthy, reliable and honest human beings.
Owonrin Ogbe:
“Ifá I seek your protection; Ifá I cling to you tightly for health, strength and life…”
Iwori Meji:
“Ifá keep your watchful eye on me, and give me ire…”
Eji Ogbe:
“Ifá I am not the perfect organizer, you organize things better than anyone else.”
Oriki Ifa:
“To know Òrúnmìlà is to know eternal life…”
Oyeku Ogunda:
“Ifá is King. Orisa is special. Olodumare is the King worth depending upon. That is the message of Ifá, the sacred black ikin, the offspring of Ajaniwarun when traveling from heaven to earth. Behold! Of all human endeavors Ifá is the only one that has in its possession the most beneficial, advantageous and (spiritually) profitable ventures.”
Iwori Osa:
“Ifá is the one that saves mankind.”
IFÁ: THE PATH OF INTEGRITY AND WISDOM
Posted on December 31, 2017
Ela ‘boru, Ela ‘boye, Ela ‘bosise.
The desire for wisdom is in itself the most commendable of human emotions, but in too many cases this desire come to nought through ignorance and misunderstanding. We must not only earnestly and unselfishly desire truth, but we must create an ethical environment suitable for the reception of spiritual knowledge. If a building is to stand, it must be raised upon an adequate foundation; and if human character is to withstand the shocks of circumstances, it must also be built upon a firm and true foundation.
‘Ela may your beautiful reasoning, abiding purity and spirit of harmlessness illuminate us at this time. Ase.’
No man can ‘know’ more than he himself ‘is’. That which we understand is the measure of our understanding. Before it is possible for an individual to perceive clearly the mysteries of the inner life, he must develop the faculties for this perception. From ancient times the holy, venerable and reputable awo and ologbon were the custodians of the disciplines of the mysteries of the inner life. These disciplines were imparted only to disciples-students-initiates who have demonstrated integrity, strong determination, patience, reliability and overall fitness for such instruction. There is much to the study of the mysteries of the inner life than merely listening, reading and agreeing.
‘Ela may your ennobling presence, illuminating power and inspirational influence benefit us at this time. Ase.’
The first step in the study of the holy mysteries of the inner life and Ifá is not the immediate acquisition of knowledge but the preparation of oneself to beneficially receive this knowledge. The condition of ones hearts must be right, ones manner of living must be consistent with the divine pattern and ones basic character must be honest, sincere and clean before one embarks on the path of receiving divine knowledge which lead to understanding and power. This is where most adepts, students and initiates make their first mistake. With their eyes turned towards the heavens, they rush prematurely and without adequate development of morality and ethics towards the goal of gaining ‘illumination, authority and power’, only to become disillusioned, only to fail and stumble repeatedly into the muddy ditch of their own unpreparedness.
‘Ela may you carry and impress these facts deeply into our hearts and minds at this time. Ase.’
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There are a great many people who want to be wise, influential and authoritative, but very few of these people seem capable of understanding that before the acquisition of wisdom, authority and power there must first be the capacity for the reception and wielding of wisdom, authority and power. There must first be a sound and firm foundation in morality and intellectual-emotional maturity before one can enter into the sacred grove of the divine mysteries and gain true benefit. Illumination is possible only in a person who has fitted themselves for it. One does not qualify for true adepthood, neither can one fit oneself for true divine knowledge, power and authority by simply hoping, wishing and mere wanting. As an athlete must train himself in order to excel in bodily prowess, in like manner a student of Iwa and Ifa must put his thoughts, emotions and manner of living (acting) under specialized training if he is to develop morally, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. The student-disciple has to do more than just be willing to do the work, he must actually do it, with patience and perseverance. Without this work and commitment to continual moral regeneration, intellectual development, responsible living, integrity and gradual spiritual unfoldment no true headway can be made in the divine mysteries and no true wisdom and power can be gained. One has to qualify and be deserving of the authority, power and knowledge that one is entrusted with. The divine powers do not share their divine wisdom, power and authority with incapable, lax, immature and irresponsible people.
‘Ela, divine spirit of sound reasoning, truth, right guidance and irresistible power…you who are harmless, pure and irreproachable in conduct…you who are peerless in wisdom grant us the benefit of your association that these divine facts may penetrate our hearts deeply and permeate our lives. Ase.’
A DOSE OF MEDICINE: AN IFA REFLECTION
Posted on December 30, 2017
Ela ‘boru. Ela’boye. Ela ‘bosise.
During the lifetime of Orunmila upon this sacred earth, the holy sage and seer of Igeti, like all human beings, faced and experienced many difficulties, problems and unsavory moments in his life. Orunmila faced difficulties, unexpected changes and situations that were hard to endure and hard to make sense of. He experienced diverse kinds of turmoil in his life which often caused him to ponder and question the meaning and purpose of these things in the life of humanity and in his own life.
The concerns of Orunmila were so deep, profound and unique to himself that no one would be able to understand, comprehend or relate to what Orunmila was going through. He was really experiencing a dark night of his soul. During one of these periods in his life his good friend Ogun approached to inquire what was wrong with Orunmila and whether there was something he could do to help him or to make things better. Appreciatively Orunmila responded to Ogun that there are some things in life that ones friends, near-and-dear ones and family members cannot help or assist one with. He explained that there are confidential matters that our solely between oneself and Ifa-Olodumare and they only Olodumare can satisfactorily resolve. There are certain inner realities and experiences that one simply cannot share or reveal to others because no matter how well meaning others may be, the turn of the matter is that there are certain things that are beyond their power and ability to comprehend and remedy.
In our own lives there are things that no human being can help us with. We can shoulder a burden and responsibility or can find ourselves enduring an inner conflict or crisis that is beyond remedy of the human kind. There are things that only Ifa-Olodumare can understand. Only Ifa can fully sympathize and relate to our unique inner struggle or turmoil. Ifa-Olodumare alone can do something about it or Ifa-Olodumare alone can give us the strength, understanding and ability to endure or cope with the situation. There are thing to be remedied and corrected, and there are things to be endured for our own growth and benefit that might not be to our liking. This fact was the realistic and astute conclusion of Orunmila: Only Ifa can truly understand and sympathize with my inner feelings, conflict and pain. Only Ifa. Only Olodumare can do something about it. Only Ifa-Olodumare can give me wisdom, insight, inspiration and strength to endure and persevere this dark night of my soul until the sun of understanding, maturity and clarity emerges. This noble and lofty attitude of Orunmila is very revealing and sobering. This episode of Orunmila’s real life experiences shows that no matter who we are and no matter how many strengths we have or how many achievements we have to our credit that we are also vulnerable to many things in life. No one here is impervious to the onslaught of sorrows, confusion, inner strife, pain, suffering, conflict and turmoil. We all need help, support, comfort and assistance. No one here can go at it all alone.
This episode in the life of Orunmila teaches and enables us to not shirk away from the realities of our lives but to face and confront them courageously and to not deny our need for help, support and encouragement. Orunmila displayed great humility and meekness. He acknowledged that he inspite of being endowed with many divine graces, endowments and blessings he was not self-sufficient nor all knowing. Only Ifa-Olodumare holds the power of limitless understanding and immeasurable power. Orunmila just a humble but extraordinary and straightforward servant of Ifa-Olodumare. His wisdom and power was not his own but was derived from the Source Supreme, Olodumare. Getting back though to our original point we all are in constant need of help, support and encouragement of all kinds but most especially we are in need of divine support, guidance, comfort and understanding. There are things that you are now facing or will face that no other human being on this planet can help you with. The support and relief of family and friends will be appreciated and will benefit us but it will not be sufficient or adequate to remedy certain personal conflicts of the heart, mind and life. There are things that you are undergoing and experiencing that no other human being will possibly be able to understand, comprehend or relate with. These periods in our lives should cause us to divest ourselves of false pride, conceit and an attitude of self sufficiency. Even Orunmila could not cope with his unique inner turmoil, problem, questions and afflictions without the assurance and personal aid of Ifa-Olodumare. These periods should enable us to divest ourselves of all that is fake, artificial, petty and superficial.
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Like Orunmila we most learn to take our eyes and hopes off of men and place our sights and hopes solely on Ifa-Olodumare without any intermediaries or interpreters. Ifa-Olodumare can speak directly for himself and directly to us in countless and meaningful ways to address our questions, problems, sorrows, concerns and deep confidential needs. Ifa-Olodumare is a luminous and life-hope giving spirit everywhere present. Orunmila learned in this episode how to be humble, meek, honest and realistic. Orunmila learned in this episodes of his own limitations and the limitations of friends, family and elders. Orunmila learned in this episode and teaches us how to strengthen our own direct and personal connection and how to rely on our own relationship and bond with Ifa-Olodumare free from intermediaries, middle men and interpreters. Ifa-Olodumare is a living and loving spirit filled with limitless power, understanding and encouragement who is fully able and willing to succor us in our time of need, affection and inquiry.
This episode of Orunmila’s life is very deep and full of diverse and rich meanings and applications for our lives. May the spirit of Ifa-Olodumare benefit you with guidance, insight, humility and the willingness to practice and apply the wonderful lessons and principles imparted to us in this realistic, rich, benefit conferring and down-to-earth episode in the life of Orunmila our great, meek and humble teacher, exemplar and friend.
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘bosise.
AWO: THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS OF DIVINE AWARENESS AND POWER
Posted on January 20, 2018
Ogbo Ato Asure Iworiwofun
The ancient seers -ologbon- had throughout the ages developed special and sacred private societies, associations, guilds, schools and fraternities whose aim was to promote the sacred sciences of acquiring and drawing spiritual power from the Indescribable Supreme Power Olodumare for the purpose of acquiring new levels and qualities of spiritual energy, awareness, perception and power, that would enable them by entering these new and progressive states or fields of spiritual consciousness or pure awareness, to more readily develop and evolve intellectually, morally and spiritually. Together with this discovery and advancement the ancient seers also discovered, developed and gained the ability and power to perform tremendous miraculous feats and extraordinary demonstrations of spiritual power, like second sight, thought transference, mind reading, healings, seership and the ability to alter events for positive and wholesome ends. These diverse schools and the disciple-students which comprised them were called Awo. Awo means mystery. Awo also means special and sacred spiritual knowledge and power which is not known or had by the great majority of people. Awo also means one who has personally experienced, is experiencing and has been spiritually awakened, educated, trained and empowered by the Divine Powers, Sublime Energies, Pure Spiritual Intelligences and/or by other authentic and mature Awo. Among these Awo those who had a natural affinity for this study, peculiar manner of life and who displayed the beginnings of true divine power and spiritual intelligence were known as Oso.
These ancient seers vested with knowledge and power were known and called by various and diverse names. Among the most respected and revered names was Oso. The original precise meaning, dignity and value of this wonderful word today has been lost to most people and has been corrupted to mean a ‘sorcerer or witch’; and this in a bad, negative, superstitious and low sense. Even the contemporary words sorcerer or witch are not bad words if one truly understands what these words actually mean, embody and what they are actually referring to. The ancient peoples understanding, conceptual comprehension and definition of these words were not what people attach to them today. The words are the same but the meanings and values were and are different. The truth of the matter is that whenever extraordinary men or woman discovered the primordial laws of life, the laws of the spiritual world and the laws of power; ignorant and fearful people were quick to label them with derogatory and unbecoming words because of their insecurity and their ignorance of the reality of the spiritual realm and the laws which govern the spiritual realm. This is why today the great, extraordinary and wonderful word Oso is used mostly as a derogatory word by uninformed people but originally and anciently actually was and is a spiritual-scientific term which refers to spiritual-energetic-perceptive, intellectually gifted people possessing a peculiar and powerful inner magnetic force otherwise known as personal spiritual power. Of course this power and knowledge has to be clearly grasped and understood and one has to be educated, disciplined and trained in its culture. So as we have seen the true meaning of the sacred and honorable word oso (intelligent and wise seer, empowered man and spiritual traveler) became corrupted over time. and degenerated in its meaning, value and usage. This happened because the ones who were supposed to be the inheritors, guardians and teachers of the lineage of the sacred spiritual science became degenerate, undisciplined, conceited, pompous, pretentious and corrupt, thereby losing their spiritual intelligence and power, as well as losing and ruining the true meaning, intent, purpose and sentiment of the ancient original seers, spiritual scientists, empowered men, soul travelers and spirit[ual] investigators known as Oso.
It is known to the humble and authentic inheritors and guardians of these lineages today that the true meaning of oso referred to a unique body of disciplined, cultured and courageous visionary men who had learned the secret of volitionally or intentionally altering their spiritual state of inner energy, perception and/or consciousness to such an extraordinary and unanticipated degree that they could peer into the divine world and even travel there to perceive and slowly comprehend its mysteries. They were able to bring new and original things back from their spiritual journeys and travels which would contribute to the enhancement, progress and evolution of mankind. These rare and exceptional awo-ologbon-oso were the original spiritual scientists, researchers, philosophers, experimenters and developing-evolving seers of their time.
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There are three broad general categories of oso. There were those who main focus was the acquisition of power, authority and influence which they used for the purpose of altering, causing, hindering and controlling specific events and occurrences. They also used this power to influence, guide and even control people. So we can see how important and necessary it was for these men of knowledge and power to be good men, moral men, men of integrity, empathy and good disposition, otherwise their knowledge and its use could degenerate causing ruin, misery, sorrow and destruction to themselves and others. In fact this is what happened to some of the ancient awo. The ancient awo-ologbon-oso were beginning to understand and employ this field of spiritual science but not all of them were capable people of honor, good-will, character and integrity. Many of them lacked moral-ethical development, discipline, patience and maturity. The scope of their practices and knowledge degenerated into wars, fights and competitiveness which ultimately ruined and destroyed them because they sought to take credit for and ownership of a power, science and ability that was not their own but which was a bestowed trust or endowment conferred to them by the Indescribable Power, Olodumare Agotun. These uncultured, indifferent and unappreciative awo succumbed to moral-spiritual immaturity, greed for power, pride, heedlessness and longings for fame, self-worship, self adulation and undeserved titles or unmerited acknowledgments. They wanted people to fear and cower before them so that they might manipulate and intimidate the people for their own selfish and petty ends. Needless to say that the Great Power impartially and justly adjudicated these corrupt awo and took immediate steps to mete out to these reckless ones the corrective punishment and stern discipline that they earned for themselves.
The second general category of oso were those who discovered, studied and developed the ability to alter their spiritual consciousness and awareness and the spiritual consciousness and awareness of others so that they could gradually and progressively perceive, understand and apply the laws, principles and realities of the spiritual realm. Among these oso some sought to make advantageous, useful and beneficial use of the art of altering their spiritual awareness which enabled them to peer and even travel to the divine spirit[ual] realm where they were able to converse with divine powers and intelligences gaining wonderful information and useful knowledge. These oso also had the ability and divine power to travel long distances. They were formidable men of sagacity, courage and authority. Among these oso some also lost their way. Some also became filled with pride and conceit due to their grand discoveries and progressive attainments. Abandoning the humility, sincerity and good will with which they began their learning and training they too were ultimately consumed by the consequences of their callousness and abuses. Others lost their way in their musings and deep considerations of the profound experiences that that they had. They tried to prematurely enter into and understand what was beyond there present and actual need and capacity. They injured and hurt themselves. Others also lost their way by not incorporating and applying their findings for useful, practical, beneficial and progressive purposes. Due to lack of discipline, lack of patience, and impulsiveness some became lost in these divine realms of thought and contemplation thereby appearing to others as mad men, mentally unstable men, eccentric and/or irregular people. This is what happens when people unreflectively and pridefully insist on entering that for which they are unprepared and incapable.
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The third general category of oso were the wise, observant, meticulous and progressive seers who carefully integrated the best of the two features of wisdom, power and attainment of the two general lineages of oso; (1) those whose main interest and priority was to acquire power, influence and authority and (2) those whose main interest and priority was to gain understanding of the meanings and purposes of life in general and human life in particular. It must be said that in all the categories of oso there were kind, intelligent, progressive and good willed student-disciples-practitioners. The third general category of oso were especially wise, careful and discerning. They learned from the error and mistakes of their fellow awo-ologbon-oso initiates, brothers and companions. They made sure that they did not repeat the misguided activities of many who went the wrong way in their approach. They took the science and holy mystery of the awo-ologbon-oso to a new, refined, practical, orderly and moral-spiritual level. They formed, built and established private schools or associations for qualified, prepared and maturing individuals. These associations or fellowships were permeated with love, awe, enthusiasm, simplicity, honesty, mutual respect and honor among its integrants. Like all true students, observers and scientists they learned thru trial and error. They learned from experimentation, experience, reflection and observation; and were able thereby able to formulate and explicate the principles of their spiritual science or knowledge for themselves and future generations of students; and were able to progressively devise the best means to practice and cultivate the great science for the purposes of accomplishing the Great Work entrusted to them by the Marvelous Emanator, Enitolodu.
These sacred and private spiritual associations, fellowships and schools are among us today. They are known and called by different names but they are here. These associations and fellowships are not easily found because they are
AWO: THE MYSTERY SCHOOLS OF DIVINE AWARENESS AND POWER
Posted on January 20, 2018
Ogbo Ato Asure Iworiwofun
The ancient seers -ologbon- had throughout the ages developed special and sacred private societies, associations, guilds, schools and fraternities whose aim was to promote the sacred sciences of acquiring and drawing spiritual power from the Indescribable Supreme Power Olodumare for the purpose of acquiring new levels and qualities of spiritual energy, awareness, perception and power, that would enable them by entering these new and progressive states or fields of spiritual consciousness or pure awareness, to more readily develop and evolve intellectually, morally and spiritually. Together with this discovery and advancement the ancient seers also discovered, developed and gained the ability and power to perform tremendous miraculous feats and extraordinary demonstrations of spiritual power, like second sight, thought transference, mind reading, healings, seership and the ability to alter events for positive and wholesome ends. These diverse schools and the disciple-students which comprised them were called Awo. Awo means mystery. Awo also means special and sacred spiritual knowledge and power which is not known or had by the great majority of people. Awo also means one who has personally experienced, is experiencing and has been spiritually awakened, educated, trained and empowered by the Divine Powers, Sublime Energies, Pure Spiritual Intelligences and/or by other authentic and mature Awo. Among these Awo those who had a natural affinity for this study, peculiar manner of life and who displayed the beginnings of true divine power and spiritual intelligence were known as Oso.
These ancient seers vested with knowledge and power were known and called by various and diverse names. Among the most respected and revered names was Oso. The original precise meaning, dignity and value of this wonderful word today has been lost to most people and has been corrupted to mean a ‘sorcerer or witch’; and this in a bad, negative, superstitious and low sense. Even the contemporary words sorcerer or witch are not bad words if one truly understands what these words actually mean, embody and what they are actually referring to. The ancient peoples understanding, conceptual comprehension and definition of these words were not what people attach to them today. The words are the same but the meanings and values were and are different. The truth of the matter is that whenever extraordinary men or woman discovered the primordial laws of life, the laws of the spiritual world and the laws of power; ignorant and fearful people were quick to label them with derogatory and unbecoming words because of their insecurity and their ignorance of the reality of the spiritual realm and the laws which govern the spiritual realm. This is why today the great, extraordinary and wonderful word Oso is used mostly as a derogatory word by uninformed people but originally and anciently actually was and is a spiritual-scientific term which refers to spiritual-energetic-perceptive, intellectually gifted people possessing a peculiar and powerful inner magnetic force otherwise known as personal spiritual power. Of course this power and knowledge has to be clearly grasped and understood and one has to be educated, disciplined and trained in its culture. So as we have seen the true meaning of the sacred and honorable word oso (intelligent and wise seer, empowered man and spiritual traveler) became corrupted over time. and degenerated in its meaning, value and usage. This happened because the ones who were supposed to be the inheritors, guardians and teachers of the lineage of the sacred spiritual science became degenerate, undisciplined, conceited, pompous, pretentious and corrupt, thereby losing their spiritual intelligence and power, as well as losing and ruining the true meaning, intent, purpose and sentiment of the ancient original seers, spiritual scientists, empow
IFA KNOWLEDGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR SINCERE, TEACHABLE, SANE, STABLE AND HONEST PEOPLE
Posted on January 18, 2018
Ifá knowledge is intended only for sincere, teachable, sane, stable and honest people:
It is unwise, wearisome and a waste of time to invest ones time to instruct, enlighten and teach people who are insincere, incorrigible, stubborn and dishonest, the sacred and sublime teachings of Ifá. Such people are unfit, unprepared, undeserving and unworthy of Ifa instruction. These are people who behave and act as if they know something or everything but in fact they are dwelling in ignorance, foolishness and are trapped in a state of self-conceit, being driven here-and-there by the figments of their own imagination and their own vain desires. Deluded, insincere and unrealistic people make the worse students. Until they are willing to come out of their delusions and wake up from their unrealistic dream world they cannot learn or improve.
Ifá knowledge is real knowledge for real people. Ifá knowledge is for sincere, obedient, humble, grounded and honest people. Ifá knowledge is for the purpose of patient and persevering practice. Ifá teaching is first and foremost for self-cultivation, self-practice and self-mastery and then to be shared with others. Ifá is like a mirror where we can see and face ourselves factually where we truly are and as we presently actually are. Avoiding the extremes of inflating ourselves or berating ourselves, we can, through Ifá, see and assess ourselves honestly without comparing ourselves to anyone; we can be honest with ourselves about the pains, disappointments, dissatisfaction, troubles and sufferings we are experiencing and enduring. We can see and discern the drawbacks of our past actions and behavior and correct ourselves, thereby putting a stop to the dissatisfaction, sorrow, disorder, emptiness and conflict in our lives. This is what Ifá is for; and only humble, sincere, obedient and honest persons can apply and benefit from Ifa instruction, but stubborn, prideful, incorrigible and deluded people take a strange delight in being heedless, complacent and shameless. Why do we say that they are heedless, complacent and shameless, and therefore unfit for Ifá instruction? We say this because even though these people are familiarized with the content of Ifá instruction, and are even able on an intellectual level able to explain many things pertaining to the realm of Ifá moral-spiritual knowledge, yet their own hearts and minds are far away and heedless of the things they know and expound. The truths of Ifá are outside of them and do not dwell in theirs hearts, minds and practical life. When it is time to decide and take a course of action, the teachings and injunctions of Ifá do not register in the minds of these people, on the contrary, these people side with their selfish, petty, base wants and desires. The spirit and truth of Ifá (Orunmila) has not penetrated into their hearts, minds and life, because they resist it and do not allow it entrance. These people forget that Orunmila withdraws himself and puts distance between himself and such stubborn, selfish and unreasoning people. The truth of the matter is that these type of people who know a lot intellectually about Ifá and like to show off their intellectual knowledge of Ifá can be more stubborn and incorrigible than people who know a little. It is better to know a little of Ifá and practice it than to know a great deal and yet practice nothing. Knowing much but practicing little or nothing is the way in which such ignorant and foolish people become heedless and disrespectful towards Ifá. What they recommend to others they themselves do not practice and/or cultivate to any discernible and appreciable degree! How such a person can be called a knower of Ifa, I don’t know?! These are the same people that you later find full of negatively, speaking badly of others and complaining about their lot in life and how they are not benefiting from their Ifá initiations etc. etc. They spend their time sowing sour lemons and yet they want to reap sweet mangoes! They are always complaining, bickering, fault-finding and dissatisfied with everything and everyone except themselves. Instead of planting, tending to and cultivating their own garden they are busy trespassing in the gardens of others and busy uprooting the hard work, efforts and dedication of others. Can you believe these kinds of people and their great stupidity and blindness?! Then they dare ask and wonder why their lives are as they are, lacking in satisfaction, meaning, purpose and direction.
Let us ensure that our own lives are in keeping with the teachings of Ifá; and the example and experiences of Orunmila. Let us leave these troublesome, problematic and unreflective people to themselves so that perhaps they might learn from their own self-inflicted wounds, pains and sorrows. Let us not waste our time on insincere, incorrigible, useless and dishonest people. Instead let us give our time, attention, care and valuable Ifá knowledge and experience to good hearted, sensible, appreciative and practical people.
THE POWER OF FULFILLING OUR PLEDGE AND THE TRUE MEANING OF INITIATION
Posted on January 13, 2018
Ela ‘boru. Ela ‘boye. Ela ‘bosise.
What does it mean to fulfill our sacred vow, pledge or promise? What is the true meaning and essence of initiation? By fulfilling our sacred vows, pledge and promises ones receives honor, authority, worthiness and ever increasing divine power. The essence of vow power is truth and truthfulness. By truthfulness and integrity one becomes imbued with honor. From this honor, ones confidence, inner powers and faith grows and manifests in ones thoughts, words and actions. All learned persons, thinkers, sages, seers and great men of spiritual power have praised the grandeur of truth. Truth is more than an ideal or concept! Truth is a divine, living, self-aware dynamic power and active intelligence.
Does not Ifa say the truth is the character of Olodumare?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the invisible power which guides, develops and protects the creation?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the Great and Wise Oluwo in heaven governing, ruling and guiding all things?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the word (ultimate reality that is stable, reliable and dependable) that never wanes or changes?
Does not Ifa say that truth is the indestructible word and knowledge that Olodumare applies?
Great is the glory and limitless the power of truth. Truth is a living energy, power and intelligence. Truth is the cloth from which all things are made. True religion is truth. When one lives in the truth. one has and enjoys good conscience, long-life, health and an illuminated and empowered intelligence. Truthful behavior is the supreme ebo. Irunmole relentlessly pursue, honor, serve and bless the person established in truth. The entire world is based on truth. Truth is the supreme power which cannot be overturned, hindered and/or obstructed. We are one with the truth through fulfilling the directives of truth i.e. by fulfilling our divine vows, pledge and promises before Olodumare, which we made at the time prior to or during initiation into the sacred mysteries. The entire world is based on truth. In no field, whether social, economic, political or educational is progress possible without truthful conduct and fulfillment of ones promises and responsibilities. Truth is so gentle that it does not hurt the one who embraces it but truth can also be so penetrating and hard that it can bore through a rock if it needs to, so it can reveal and fulfill itself.
Only truth is victorious. One of the most secret, confidential, profound, and deepest teachings of Orunmila is that mankind’s union with Olodumare is achieved ONLY with TRUTHFUL CONDUCT and TRUTH FILLED CONSCIENCE. When we are joined to Olodumare by truth and truthful conduct. Though adherence to truth we become powerful, resilient, progressive and we cannot be conquered, hindered, obstructed or overturned by anything or anyone. Who does not like to have true mystical power? Who does not like to have affluence, charisma and charm? Who does not like to have authority? Who does not like to have the power of penetrating divine insight and divine vision. If we want to get to the center of ALL POWERS, we first of all, have to have a true, intense and fiery desire to know, receive and assimilate the truth and imbue our lives with it. We have to worship the truth and must with enthusiasm be willing to exert ourselves hard and diligently to practice it and give up all petty and secondary matters.
The sublime, pure and divine personalities like Ela, Obatala, Orunmila and Edan are intimately related to truth and are peculiarly bound to truth and to the dissemination of truth, its powers and benefits. They are entities made of the great energy, power and intelligence called TRUTH. These divine personages of great dignity, authority and power are always searching the earth to find qualified men and woman to initiate into the divine truth. When these Irunmole of truth perceive that people sincerely long to know the truth of life, they appear and teach them according to their capacities, peculiar affinities, disposition and unique temperaments. When people outgrow their spiritual immaturity and have entered into spiritual maturity they develop seeking spirit and long to realize their divine humanity. Ela, Orunmila, Obatala and Edan perceiving this longing spirit they respond.
Our Ori is the receiver, recipient and communicator of the truth, ase and power imparted by Irunmole. But if the the seeking spirit and spiritual longing of people is still weak and lacking in seriousness and sincerity then they do no manifest themselves to such people neither do they entrust their great secrets, teachings and powers to such ones but they will continue to guide, develop and nurture the spiritual longings of people of this caliber, and little by little will rear them to maturity. One can achieve truth only when the heart and mind becomes restless and is burning with the desire for knowing, understanding, assimilating and achieving the truth, the real truth and not conventional truth. To achieve this one most begin by living a life of good conscience and sincerity. One must be a keeper and doer of ones word. With this preparatory foundation one must undergo spiritual initiation. One must possess a generous spirit and one must have confidence and faith in the truth that one has received, is receiving and has been initiated into. What does it mean in its truest spiritual, esoteric or mystical purport to make a sacred vow, pledge, commitment or promise? This means to willingly give up bad tendencies and adopt good qualities through ones own initiative, free-will and motivation. This means that this obligation is not imposed from without but is one that one freely accepts as an expression of ones personal inner longing, will, determination, desire and decision. This means freeing oneself from unwholesome activities and adopting good qualities. One does this not for the purpose of conforming to social pressures. Neither does one do it to fulfill the expectations of others neither does one do it to maintain appearances! We do it because this is what we want, desire, yearn and long for more than any other thing. We do this willingly of our own free will and accord, so as develop, improve and perfect our conduct, thinking and manner of dealing with others. We do this to generate good resolve for the purposes of adopting a life that is clean, pure, high and great. Let us fulfill our special vows, promises and pledges that we made before Ifa, Edan, Egungun etc. Let us fulfill the vows made to our spouses, employers and community leaders.
Let us take and fulfill the pledge of giving up our addictions and let us excel in noble conduct and behavior. Let us take the pledge of helping others and serving our country. By undertaking such vows and fulfilling them our lives will be uplifted. If we cannot be people who can fulfill our words, commitments, obligations and responsibilities then by no means can we qualify and aspire for true spiritual initiation! Our willingness and commitment to sincerely fulfill our obligation, pledge and duty must precede any initiation because this is the requisite and foundational requirement and necessary mental-spiritual attitude. This attitude and disposition is what qualifies us and makes us worthy of initiation into any of the divine mysteries, schools and powers of truth. True initiation, and not merely formal initiation, means entry into the domain and rule of the divine powers powers who only allow direct contact and entry into their mysteries to those who share and have their affinities, values, aims and qualities. Initiation means to enter into the realm of refinement. Ones previous noble qualifications combined with empowered initiation gives one access to and the privilege to reach the court of truth. By staying in the court of truth with loving, wise and empowered people of proven noble character one develops morally and spiritually with rapidity and with ease. To be initiated means to make conscious, deliberate and direct contact with the divine energies, powers and intelligences. It means to be filled with the divine and living energies and to live by following its guidance, illuminating power and ennobling influence. One can experience and be initiated directly, personally by the divine intelligences and powers when the longing in ones heart is great and one is sincere. One can also be initiated through the instrumentality of other people. For the initiation conducted through the instrumentality of other people to be fruitful, legitimate, successful, effective and truly empowering the level and quality of divine life of the initiators or facilitators of the divine current and power, must be at a high and consistent moral, ethical and spiritual level. There is no power or energy they can be communicated to anyone by mere external theatrical performance of rite, ceremony and/or ritual alone. But when the lives of the initiators are in moral-ethical-spiritual harmony with the truth and the powers and divine intelligences of the divine realm then rite, ceremony and ritual become efficacious, legitimate and powerful means to initiate and empower aspirants with true light, divine power and supramundane intelligence. You cannot offer and bestow to another what you yourself do not have and are lacking. So, undergoing, participating in and experiencing an external and rote performance of rite, ceremony and ritual does not constitute in and of itself true initiation. There are many people who have undergone such formal initiations who yet remain unenlightned and who are yet morally and spiritually impotent. Their lives are disorderly and in shambles and they wonder why. The above explanations give the reasons for this. Divine illumination, intelligence and supramundane power can be communicated to others through rite, ritual and ceremony only if the one conducting is a qualified and illuminated, intelligent and empowered person and if the person petitioning for initiation has the basic qualifying truthful qualities bonded with fervent sincerity and interest. But mere external theatrical rites, rituals and ceremony’s cannot produce or generate divine life neither can it precipitate the descent and manifestation of divine power, intelligence and illumination. Divine power manifests and initiation occurs only when the moral-spiritual conditions and requirements established by divine law and divine intelligences are met and satisfied. Ceremony, rite and ritual is only a tool, a means. By undergoing such an authentic initiation we pro
Together with initiation and the keeping off or fulfilling of our SACRED VOWS follows generosity or the spirit that likes to give, share and serve. This attitude perfects our training and we experience a great welling up of wholesome self-confidence, intense joy and self-esteem because we can feel our inner spiritual power is alive, active and is growing! We have certainty and assurance that we can and will persevere on the path and that we will achieve our purpose. From these experiences and understandings true faith is aroused in us and empowers us with such confidence, authority, optimism and inner sweetness. Having this we make speedy progress and all past difficulties get swept away from our path and destroyed. And all of this originates from the divine power and intelligence that is truth (otito). Sincere and truthful conduct is the spiritual power and life of our character and spirit. Sincere and truthful conduct is the bond that joins, bonds and unites us with the divine powers, energies and intelligences. Sincere, truthful and persevering noble conduct activates and nurtures our interior divine powers and faculties. May this teaching be carried deeply into our heart, mind and life by the authority and power of Ela Omo Osin Asiwaju and the skillfulness of Orunmila Oba Atayese.
LOGICAL FACTS ABOUT IFA
Posted on January 12, 2018
The fundamental basis of divine culture according to Esin Ibile is IFA.
Ifa being divine and universal is for everyone. Ifa contains the highest levels of spiritual principles and knowledge for practical living and moral-intellectual-spiritual evolution, realization and accomplishment. Ifa has interesting, diverse and detailed information and instructions on all that is essential to human life and spiritual fulfillment.
– In Ifa one can find useful and inspiring information on the divine powers of the human soul and mind and how to cultivate our inner soul and mind powers and faculties.
– In Ifa we have revealed to us the science of making contact with the divine, guiding and protective energies of creation and how to receive the benefit of the influx of their grace, energy, intelligence and strengthening power.
– In Ifa one can find clarifying knowledge, doubt removing information; and masterfully laid out; information and examples for the progressive development of ones character.
The supreme and overarching purpose of Ifa is to bring about an uplifting, wholesome and transformative change in our attitudes, understanding, perception and thinking, thereby bringing about a deep and lasting moral-spiritual regeneration, renewal, refreshment and growth. Ifa offers to us good and sound knowledge on all necessary matters pertaining to the divine realm (OBARA NIKOSI) , divine personalies and powers, morality, spirituality and practical, enlightened and simple living. Ifa encourages, inspires and advises us to evolve to a higher spiritual level. Ifa challenges us to rise above mediocrity, pettiness, fickleness and complacency. Ifa would have us reach excellence, accomplishment and full development. For us to achieve this however, we have to change, adjust and correct our ways of thinking and our attitudes and be truthful (e je ka sotito, e je ka sododo) in all our endeavors – EJIOGBE. Not to mention our ways of conduct and living. This is what is very much needed and required today. This is the aim, emphasis and priority of the divine activity of Ifa in today’s world. Why? Because Ifa highlights and emphasizes that only through a qualitative change and deep, progressive and continual transformation in the individual person can change in the world and the prevailing collective attitudes be elevated, changed and corrected. To be able to firmly grasp the rope of life (purpose of life) and to make of this world a divine world of beauty, peace and goodness we have to change the present mentality of humanity which is more materialistic than spiritual. Through application of Ifa teachings and the personal reception of divine empowerment through Ifa, we must and can remove selfishness, narrow mindedness, stinginess, indiscipline, dishonesty, indifference and immorality which have spread their tentacles contaminating and corrupted everything. Then we must replace these unwholesome and defiling tendencies with good will, love, concern, generosity, good faith and good activities. This will not happen by mere listening, writing, reading, and theorizing. For this Ifa led endeavor to succeed people will have to be instructed and led to adopt a lifestyle in harmony with the pure, comprehensive and holistic Ifa point of view. Look in the mirror. This work begins with you and will gain momentum and accomplishment by how you live and develop your life. It is only by virtue of your own qualities, continual applied effort, excellence of character, integrity, deeds and inner development of your spiritual intelligence can the aims of Ifa be successful in your life and in the world at large. Every positive step we take and every subsequent level of progress we accomplish will benefit both ourselves and the world.
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THE TRUE GLORY, SIGNIFICANCE, PURPOSE AND HONOR OF BEING AN AWO
Posted on February 10, 2018
An awo is he who lives a quiet life, not intruding in the affairs of others. Awo is he who has dedicated himself to living a simple, clean and impeccable life. An awo is he whose tendency is to worship Olodumare Agotun constantly. One who is himself knowledgeable and by sharing-spreading that knowledge, is able to take hold of lost, confused and strayed ones and is able to establish them on the right and proper path of goodness, peace and satisfaction such a one is called an awo. Such rare awo come into this world to compassionately help, guide and assist others. An awo is a person whose life is permeated with the asé of Olodumare and whose character and personality exudes confidence, trust, divine warmth, tenderness, courage, friendliness, loyalty and truth. It is the responsibility and mission of divine awo to spread holy knowledge throughout the world. Rite, ceremony and ritual alone cannot produce a single genuine awo. An awo is born from sincerity, respect for and adherence to nature’s laws and purity of intention. There are many ceremonialized or ritualized awo who are morally-spiritually uneducated and who are lacking in love, sympathy and who are thieves, wicked, lechers, parasites, crooked and treacherous. These people are awo in name only, but lack the reality, power and virtue represented in the word awo.
In reality, an awo is one who is increasingly intelligent, god-like in character and personality, knowledgeable, pure, restrained and disciplined. An awo is joyfully served and acknowledged by the Irunmole. In high regard do Irunmole hold a legitimate awo because a legitimate awo is a living Orisa. The duty of the awo is to gather maximum divine knowledge, virtue and power to serve, guide and benefit others. An awo exists to lead a disciplined life and a worshipful life of dedication, love and service. A legitimate awo will never lack anything needful because he will be loved, upheld and supported by his friends, community and fellow awo. An awo is soft-hearted when it comes to sympathizing with the pains, confusions and sufferings of others. An awo is harder than steel when it comes to combating injustice, hypocrisy and deception. A legitimate awo cannot be bribed or blinded by flattery. A legitimate awo cannot be bribed or blinded by suggestive thoughts of monetary compensation. The gold and treasure of an awo is divine knowledge, asé, iwa, holy living and a joy filled good conscience. An awo is privileged to courageously shoulder the task of educating the public about divine matters, spirituality, ethics, morality and devotion. An awo is a living link, bridge, catalyst and channel, who is able to assist and make others able to perceive and experience the divine realm and guide them in ordering their lives accordingly.
A person who has been graciously and gratuitously endowed by Olodumare with asé, understanding and knowledge but who attempts to use those endowments for selfish achievements, sense-gratification, greedy commercialism, and who does not freely, generously impart saving knowledge to others is not fit to be called an awo. An awo’s nature must be gentle, quiet, patient and restrained. His life should be in harmony with nature, common sense, basic goodness, and the character of Olodumare. An awo should be able to calmly endure and diligently persevere in the midst of hardships, setbacks, confrontation and challenges. An awo must be resilient and firm, he must not be trapped in laziness and neglect. By virtue of continual self-reflection, self-correction and development of an Ifá trained conscience, he should enjoy freedom from deceptive thinking, possessiveness, controlling attitude, anger, wicked thinking and unwholesome/bad associations. An educated, developed and expert awo knows how to limit his wants, and knows how to joyfully carry on his life with the basic minimal fundamental requirements. An awo is upheld by his conscience, chiseled character and awareness of self-worth and dignity. The heart, mind and life of a bonafide awo is always permeated with the sentiment to sincerely and wholeheartedly serve and benefit mankind in whatever capacity of service and endeavor he finds himself in. An awo is always ready and prepared to give his all for the welfare, progress and safety of others. Olodumare established the divine spiritual lineage of awo to take on the responsibility for the welfare of the earth, of humanity and creation. There is nothing greater that we can aspire to than in being genuine awo-ologbon (wise, resourceful, kind, industrious and intelligent awakened and empowered The biggest and most dangerous enemies of the awo are arrogance, haughtiness, conceit, isolative consciousness and stubbornness. Because a genuine awo enjoys great respect, reverence and consideration he is prone to be tempted to think that he is somehow superior, more worthy, more deserving or better than others. If an awo allows himself to succumb to the attitude of conceit, haughtiness and vanity he will then lose his spiritual intelligence, power and discipline which will further open the door for the entrance of lust, anger, rage, attachment/possessiveness, greed and greater arrogance. Arrogance distorts and blinded ones judgment and ability to see and think clearly, dispassionately and impartially. Arrogance opens the door for the elenini of base and low sentiments and shameful practices to enter. This danger of arrogance is something that an awo must always be on guard of. The moment you start thinking that you have some quality, power or wisdom that sets you apart and makes you better than others at that moment know that you are being victimized by the elenini of arrogance and that you are on your way to imbalance/disharmony/confusion, and are on the route leading to be destruction of your intelligence, asé, reputation and virtues. As awo, it is our duty, responsibility and discipline to evolve and grow in our spiritual and honorable stature of awo. We must protect our awo spirituality, state and condition so that we can effectively serve, benefit and guide others.ones).
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