ODU IFA ODI OGBE /IDINGBE
/EDIGBE /ODI IWINLARA /IDI GBEMI DIVINE COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA -Obanifa extreme
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In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Odi
Ogbe also known as Odu Ifa Edigbe,Idingbe,Idin Iwinlara,Idi gbemi. This
current work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee who want to known about Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe. The
work will also be useful for those who imprint or born by Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu(Ifa
initiation), Who want to have detail knowledge and interpretations Of Odu Ifa
Odi Ogbe. It is instructive that any information reveals or commentaries made
during the course of this work is authoritative and can be rely on as a
practicing guide by any Babalawo or Ifa devotee in field of African Ifa
spirituality. The author of this work (Babalawo Obanifa) is an authoritative
leading Ifa and Orisa theologian so any knowledge reveals and document in this
work is for actual spiritual practice. This work shall examine among other
things: What is Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe? Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole
with Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe ? What are the
taboo of Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe?What are the area of Compatible profession or career
for those born under the star of Odi Odu
Ogbe .The likely names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe
during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for those born under star of
Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odu
Ifa Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe and commentaries on them. These aforementioned and more
will be the major focus of this current work.
What is Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe ?
Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe is one
of the Odu Ifa that fall into Amulu category among the 256 odu Ifa. Whether on dida
owo(divination chain throwing divination) or Onte ale(Ikin ifa consultation on
opon Ifa(Ifa divination tray) whenever you have one leg of Odu Ifa Odi meji on
the right and one leg of Odu Ifa Ejiogbe on the left such Odu Ifa is known as
Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe. The Babalawo do have other appellation for it . Other names for
Odi Ogbe in Ifa practice are : Idingbemi,Idingbe,
Idin Iwinlara,Edigbe,Idi gbemi.
Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with
Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe?
By this question we are referring
to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the other with
Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe , that those who were born under the star this Odu Ifa Odi
Ogbe during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye
can have along with their Ifa in other to have a very successful and problem
–free life. The outstanding identifiable Irunmole and Orisa in this Odu Ifa are
; Ifa, Ori,Esu Odara,, Ogun,Egbe,Oke,Sango, Obatala,Egungun ,Orisa Aje .each of
this Orisa and Irunmole have the function and purpose with the Odu
Ifa : Ifa function for guidance, peace of mind, direction,
elevation and destiny identification
Ori :Ori function for overall
success, fulfillment of destiny and elevation
Esu Odara :Esu Odara function for victory, sanctuary, protection and success
Egbe :Egbe function for general
success, comradeship and well-being
Ogun :Ogun for protection and direction
Oke : Oke function for long life and
vitality
Sango :Sango function for victory
over adversity and spiritual elevation
Orisa Aje :Orisa Aje function for wealth and success
Obatala : Obatala function for happiness,
children, elevation and support
Egungun : Egungun function for
ancestral support and elevation
Osun
: Osun function for victory over conspiracy, compatible spouse and success
What are the taboo of Odu
Ifa Odi Ogbe?
By this we are referring
to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star
of Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe during their
Itelodu or Ikosejaye must avoid in other to have a less problem free life.
Below are commonly Identifiable taboo for those born under this Odu:
They
must avoid using black clothe or sleep in darkness especially when they travel.
They
must avoid eating, use or kill rabbit to avoid losing those who could help h them
They
must not discriminate in the choice of
spouse - to avoid losing the spouse that has been destined for them
They
must not be too inquisitive -to avoid
losing one’s eyesight and lack of peace of mind
The
must not be killing rats and mice - to avoid losing important friends or well
wishers
The
must never put blood on their Ifa - to
avoid spoiling one’s life destiny
The
must not say what he/she is not sure of –
to avoid humiliation
What is the area of
Compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Odi Ogbe ?
Odi Ogbe children are usually successful business
person. , However the following area have been regarded and identifies as soft
landing for people born under the star of this Odu
Diviners such as been a
priest or priestess, Marketing, salesmanship, consultancy, trading, and
commercial enterprises. Tourism
The likely names that can
be given to those born by Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ?
By this question we are
referring to likely names that can be given to those born under the star of Odu
Ifa Odi Ogbe during Itelodu Or
Ikosedaye. The source of this name are derive from the positive
character from each stanza and story from Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe. Below
are some of the names available for this purpose:
Edi gbemi
Aikulola
Some sacred messages
Inside Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe as document By
Babalawo Obanifa
1.
Ifa says this person will be a successful
merchant. Ifa says he foresee the Ire of victory over enemies for the person to
whom this Odu is reveals. Ifa says that If this person want to embark on a
journey. He should offer ebo before he
embark on such journey. Though he may face some challenges in the course of the
journey, he will come back to establish a market. And when he is on such journey.
He should avoid sleeping in the darkness or use black clothes. There are
enemies who have said that this person will not be able to come back alive from
his or her journey. These set of people have put some mechanism in place to wreak
havoc on such person advise this person to offer ebo with sixteen yard of white cloth, 2000 unit
of money , . He complied. He went safely and return safely with a lot of goods.
He established market and begin to sell the goods. He became rich to the surprise
of his enemies. On this Ifa says:
Ile kookoko ni eye Agbe n dun
Awo Ontoku
Dia fun Ontoku
Ontoku ti n rajo
Won ni yoo rahun Ile pupo
Won ni sugbon yo da oja to ba de
Ibi dudu ni sokukun loju
Ibi funfun ni looye
Dia fun Ontoku ti n rajo
Ti Awon ota ni ko ni de mon
Ebo ni won ko se
O rubo
Ko pee.Ko jina
E w ani wowro Ire gbogbo
Translation
Ile kookoko ni eye Agbe n dun
This was Ifa message for Ontoku
Ontoku want to embark on a journey
He was told that he would face a lot
of challenges in the course of the journey
But he will come back to establish a
market
The dark place is not visible to the
eyes
The lighted place is well
illuminated
This
was Ifa message for Ontoku
The enemies said he will not come
back safely
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Not too long ,Not too far
Come and meet us in the midst
of all Ire.
2.
Ifa says that this person will
overcome untimely death. He should offer ebo with three mice and money. On this
Ifa says.
Odi Ogbe
Alaran Ogu
Bi ekule ile ba mogun moja
A dariku ji
Translation
Odi Ogbe
Alaran ogun
If mice know how to behave itself
He will ecsape death.
3.
Ifa foresee that the person to whom
this Odu is reveal will be able to overcome untimely death. He /she will be
able to unravel some hidden secrets that have been causing death and down fall
for some people close this person. Ifa advise this person to offer ebo with One
Egunsi Itoo and use it to cook ripe palm fruits soups. It will be taking To
Orita meta. This person will be able to unravel this secrets . On this Ifa
says:
Awon Akeresohun
Awon Adagba sohun
Dia fun Orunmila
Iku kan Ile baba ni lilo
Nijo gbogbo loja-loja lerinkin
-lerikin
Won mon Oruko Odun ti
Ti Iku pa won won kiri
Ohu le le ba won ku Iku owowo
Ni orunmila n dafa si
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Won ni ko ni Itoo sorita
O rubo
Gbogbo odun ti n koja
Ni won daruko ara won ki won wo je
Orunmila moruko Odun
Iku ko le pa Orunmila mon oo
Translation
Awon Akeresohun
Awon Adagba sohun
This was Ifa message for Orunmila
When death is approaching h is house
On the day that death is killing all
the influential people
Because they did not known the name
of Odun
This death will not be able to kill
me that is why is making consultation
He was advise to offer ebo
He complied
All the Odun that is passing by
mention their name to his knowledge
Orunmila knows the name of Odun
Death can no longer kill Orunmila
4.
Ifa says there is blessings for the
person to whom this Odu is reveals. Ifa says that this person will be successful
in life. But he should always venerate his Ori with cat fish ,pegion,kolanut
and money. On this Ifa says :
Idin gbenggbe
Awo Idin Gbengbe
Orisa ti a ni latete ko ju Ori enu
lo
Dia fun Aikulola omo oloro lapodi
Aikulola ma de oo
Omo oloro lakodi
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O rubo
Translation
Idin gbenggbe
Awo Idin Gbengbe
There is any Orisa above one’s Ori
This Ifa’s message for Aikulola
The child of the wealthy in the Akodi
Here comes Aikulola
The child of the wealthy in the
Akodi
He was advised to offer ebo
5
Ifa say there is Ire of blessing and
prosperity for the person to whom this Odu is reveals. Ifa says that this
person should offer ebo and always allow good talk to come out of his mouth. Ifa
says there is particular woman or person that this person intend to marry. Ifa
there are others competitors that have interest in that person as well,As a
result this people have connive together to ruin his reputation. Ifa says that
this person must offer ebo so that he can become succeful. If says is through
good utterance that he will use to gain the heart of the woman and prove his
competitors wrong. On this Ifa says
Idingba
Idingbe
Dia fun Igbin
Ti yo gba obinrin Orisa gbe
Ebo ni won ko se
Ko si loro Ire lenu
O rubo
Igbin gba Ogele Obirin Osa lagba gbe
Translation
Idingba
Idingbe
This was Ifa message for Igbin who
will snatch the woman Of Orisa
He was advise to Offer ebo
And make good utterances
He complied
Igbin have snatch Ogele the woman of
Orisa without Consequences
6.
Ifa says that it foresees the ire of
longevity for all person to whom this Odu is reaveal. Ifa advises that he/she need to offer ebo in order to enhance his long
life on earth. He should offer one
guinea fowl and money as ebo and feed Ifa with another guinea fowl. Once this
is done, longevity is assured by Ifa. on this Ifa says:
Ogereji-mogbo
Dia fun won n’iluu ibi a kii gbee ku
Won ni ki won ru’bo si laiku araa won
Won gb’ebo, won ru‘bo
Ko pe ko jinna
E waa ba ’ni l’aiku kangiri
Nje Ogereji-mogbo Awo ire ni o
Enikan kii da Idin‘gbe ko yan ku
Ogereji mogbo Awo ire ni o
Translation
Ogereji-mogbo
This was Ifa message for the the inhabitants of the town where longevity is
assured
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not too far
Come and join us where we enjoy long
live
Ogereji-mogbo, you are truly a good
Awo
One cannot cast Idin-Gbe, for one to
die prematurely
Ogereji-mogbo, you are indeed a
competent Awo.
7.
Ifa reveal that the person to whom
this odu is reveal is facing series of
tribulations and seemingly insurmountable crises at the moment. Ifa says
further that there are grand conspiracies and intrigues against all him /herIfa
says that the fiscal economic policies of most nations in the world will be
such that most Awo will find it difficult, if not altogether impossible to
succeed. Ifa however assures that he will spring out of any tribulations which they
may be facing. Ifa says that he will be
free of any form of conscription or forced labor that may confront him at the
moment. Ifa says that Osun will be
instrumental in setting him free and restore him into his rightful positions. Ifa says that he need to offer ebo and to propitiate Osun in
order to enjoy the favor of women folk. The ebo materials are as follows: two
pigeons, two hens, two roosters and money. On this Ifa says:
Idin gbe mi ki n gbe o
Orisa gbe mi l’atete o j’ori ako
esin lo
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti n loo ya’wo l’owo Iku
Ti n loo sin’gba l’odo Arun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Translation
Idin lift me up and let me lift you
up
“Orisa please lift me up” cannot be
higher than being placed on a horse
This was the message of Ifa for
Orunmila
When he was going to borrow money from Iku,
Death
And was also going to serve as the
pawn in the hands of Arun Ailment
He was advised to offer ebo
In this Odu, Orunmila was serving
under Iku and Arun in order to offset the debts that he owed them. Iku asked
Orunmila to work in his farm from morning till late afternoon every day. Arun
asked him to resume work in his own farm from late afternoon to the dead of the
night. By so doing, Orunmila had no time left for himself. One day, Orunmila
went to consult Ifa on how to be free from this forced labor. He was advised to
offer ebo and he complied. While he was offering the ebo, Iku and Arun had been
expecting him to come and work in their farms. When they did not see him, they
went to his house in search of him. On seeing them, Orunmila took to his heels
and they pursued him. He ran towards the stream. On getting to the stream,
Orunmila jumped into it and found Osun taking her bath inside the stream. He
begged Osun to come to his rescue. Osun covered him with her cloth.When Iku and
Arun got to the stream, they could not see him any longer. They asked Osun if
she saw Orunmila around the stream, she responded that she had been busy
swimming and cleaning herself up in the stream and she had no time to look at
anyone passing by the stream. The two of them were not convinced and they
waited a little bit further. That was when Osun accused them of trying to
indecently look at her naked body while she was taking her birth. Hearing this,
they reluctantly left the side of the stream. Thereafter, Orunmila thanked Osun
profusely and later got acquainted with her. They met together on several
occasions and she later conceived and gave birth to a baby. When the baby grew
up he was named by Orunmila as Idi-Gbemi, my genetalia gave me support.
8.
Ifa foresee Ire for the person to
whom this Odu is reaveal. The person to whom this Odu is reveals the
opportunities of becoming successful and. Ifa assures all Awo that they will
also be bestowed with honor and respect. In this wise, there is the need to
propitiate Oosa-Oke. Ifa says that there is a particular woman who is in dire
need of a child. The woman shall be blessed and shall bear a child. She needs
to offer one she-goat and 6oo units of currency in six places. Ifa also advises
all Awo not to allow themselves to be overwhelmed by anxiety. They shall
overcome their adversaries’ says that there is a particular Temple head,
community leader or national figure who has some people (about six) planning
evil against him/her. Ifa assures this person that these conspirators shall not
succeed. Ifa advises this leader to make a feast and invite several people to
the feast. Ifa says that the six people who are planning evil against him/her
are very close to him/her. They too shall attend the feast and will try to cast
a spell on this leader. Ifa assures this leader that the conspirators shall
fail woefully. On the above, Ifa says:
Ogbologboo yunyun nii d’ade
Agbalagba ejo ni o k’omo re l’eyin
yooyooyoo lo o je
Mariwo ope ba’le s’enu gbadu-gbadu
Dia fun Orunmila
Won ni oro o Baba o j’ebo
Bee ni o j’etutu
Ayaafi ko maa lo s’orun osan gangan
Translation
A big Yunyun tree it is that wears a
crown
The big snake does not wander about
with its offspring in search of food
The palm fronds drop down and reveal
their scattered mouth tips
These were Ifa’s messages for
Orunmila
When his Awo told him that he needed
not to offer ebo
Neither should he perform any rites
He only needed to proceed to heaven
unceremoniously
In this Odu, Orunmila took his one
she-goat and 600 units of cowries, the only possessions that he had in his
life, and headed for the house of Iroko-Agunregejege, his bosom friend in order
to bid him farewell before he proceeded on his journey to heaven. He told him
he would sleep overnight and the following day he would be on his way to
heaven. While going to heaven, he met Aruko-ya-legun-o-di-Oosa (Oosa Oke). She
asked Orunmila where he was going. He told her that he was going to heaven. She
asked why; and he narrated to her how Ifa was consulted for him and how he was
advised not to offer any ebo but to proceed to heaven. Aruko-ya-legun-o-di-Oosa
asked him to tell her what Odu was cast for him. He explained that it was Odi
Ogbe. She asked him to go back to his house. She told Orunmila that it was time
for him to be bestowed with the title and honor of his ancestors. She predicted
for Orunmila that he would be bestowed with the title of Alakotun. She then
advised him to bring one she-goat and 600 units of cowries for ebo. Orunmila
complied and then turned back to go home.As Orunmila was about to bring out his
snuff container from his cap where he had kept it, his Opele fell down and the
Odu Idin-Gbe was revealed again. Orunmila called Aruko-ya-legun-o di-Oosa, also
known as Orisa Oke back. He told her that she had never conceived or given
birth to any child before. He told her that if she could procure a she-goat and
600 cowries in six places, she would be able to conceive and give birth. She
went and bought another she-goat and gave it to Orunmila with 600 units of
cowries in six places. Orunmila offered ebo and made Ifa preparation for her.
She too offered ebo for Orunmila and both of them left for their respective
homes.When Orunmila got home, his family members had been looking for him to
come and receive the title of Alakotun.On the other hand, Oosa-Oke also
conceived and gave birth to a baby. Part of the messages of Ifa for Orunmila as
stated by Oosa Oke was that on the day that he would be conferred with the
title, six enemies would show up and would be praying negatively for Orunmila.
Truly, when Orunmila had been conferred with the title, the people showed up.
She had however told Orunmila to repeatedly say as follows;
Otun Awo won l’ode Aba
Osi Awo Abosise
Atotun, atosi kii ru’bo tire ko ma
fin
Atotun, atosi kii ru’bo tire ko ma
da
Asewele ni won se’fa fun
Tii s’omo’kunrin d’epe nu
A ba d’egun-d’epe l’awo l’ori, ko le
ja
Translation
Otun, Right, the Awo of the
inhabitants of Aba town
And Osi, Left, the Awo of Abosise
Both right and left do not perform
their ebo without being accepted
Both right and left do not perform
their ebo without being endorsed
They make Ifa divination for Asewele Who was also known as Omo’kunrin
D’epe nu
Even if curses and negative spells
are cast on Awo
They will surely amount to naught.
These six enemies came to visit him
and asked him to procure six kola nuts for them on the Ifa divination tray in
order for them to pray for him. They then started praying negatively for Orunmila
with the use of Ase. Esu Odara appeared on the scene and told Orunmila not to
keep quiet but to respond as he had been instructed by Oosa Oke. He began to
state as follows:
Asemoleri d’epenu (l’ee meji)
A ba d’egun-d’epe l’Awo l’ori ko le
ja
Asemoleri d’epenu
Egun, epe, isasi ko ma le ran mi
Asemoleri d’epenu
Translation
Asemoleri depenu
Asemoleri depenu
If curses and negative spells are
cast on Awo they can never be effective
Asemoleri depenu
Be it curses, spells, they cannot
have any effect on me Asemoleri depenu
One year after this incident,
Orunmila had become a prosperous man. He then decided to go and visit the woman
who made Ifa work for him that turned him to a successful person. He set out to
the house of Aruko-ya-legun-o-d’osa (Oosa-Oke).
On the other hand, the woman too
decided to go and visit Orunmila who made Ifa work for her that turned her into
a proud mother. The two of them took the decision, unknown to each other, on
the same day. They set out on their journey on the same day. They met each
other at the junction of the three crossroads. Orunmila chanted iyere, saying
thus:
Ta lo so mi d’oloba o
Orisa-Oke lo so mi d’oloba o
Orisa Oke
Translation
Who made me a king?
Orisa-Oke
She was the one who made me a king,
Orisa oke
Orisa-oke then responded with iyere
thus:
Ta lo so mi d’olomo o
Iba-Igbo
Ifa lo so mi d’olomo o
Iba-Igbo
Translation
Who made a proud mother?
Iba-Igbo
Ifa was the one who made a mother
Iba-Igbo
9.
Ifa advises all this person not to spill
blood on his/her Ifa whenever they want to offer any animal to Ifa. Ifa says
that they should spill the blood on the ground in front of Ifa or round the Ifa
container on the ground. Ifa says that spilling blood on Ifa Odi’Gbe is a
taboo. On this, Ifa says;
Ogereji mogbo, Awo won l’ode Ido
Dia fun won l’ode Ido
Ni’jo aye e won je, to ro
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Eyin l’eyin o mo’hun eewo
Igba eyin p’eran tanLe d’eje si
Idin-Gbe l’oju
Eyin l’eyin o mo’hun eewo
Translation
Ogereji-mogbo, the Awo in the town
of Ido
Make Ifa for the inhabitants of Ido
When their lives were completely
down and out
They were advised to offer ebo
It was because you could not
recognize what is forbidden
When you slaughtered a sacrificial
animal
You poured the blood on Idin-Gbe
It was because you have not
recognized your taboo
10
.Ifa advised and warn this person
not to be too money-conscious . Ifa says
that as important as money is, human relationship is more important than it. If
he/she develop very cordial relationship
with their fellow human beings, if they put human consideration in the front
burner in all their activities, the world will become a better place to live in
and there will be more joy and peace in the world than ever before. In the
same vein, Ifa says if this person
is a female or his/her daughters who plan to enter into any form of
sentimental relationship such as marriage, engagement or introduction should do
so with love and understanding. They should not give money any premium in their
considerations. It is a serious taboo for them to place money over human
consideration. This will prevent our female Awo and their female children from
experiencing pre-mature deaths.There is the need for each of those who are
about to enter into nuptial ties to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money
for each of their female Awo and/or children. On this aspect, Idin-‘Gbere says;
Bi a ba pe l’aye
A o l’owo
Bi a ba dagbadagbaa o l’oro
A o le ji ni kutukutuKa mo bi a ti
yan’pin eni o
Iwinlara ni won se’fa fun
Tii somo Ikin l’oke Apa
Eyi ti n lo ree fe eniyan
Tii s’omo Awujale
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Funfun l’owo fun
Owo o t’Eeyan
Eeyan l’omo Awujale
Translation
If we live long
We shall be rich
If we grow old
We shall be wealthy
We cannot wake up early in the
morning
And know exactly how our destinies
are chosen
These were Ifa’s message to Iwinlara
The child of Ikin at Oke Apa land
When going to marry Eniyan
The child of Awujale
He was advised to offer eb
oHe complied As important as money is
It is not as important as human being
Human being is the child of Awujale
I1.
Ifa says that prior to the time that this person is having
this Ifa consultation. There were nagging problems agitating their minds. Ifa
assures him/her that these problems had been resolved in his/her favor by the Deities when he
offer this Ifa consultation. Ifa also enjoins This person to get initiated into Ifa to do so as quickly as
possible in order for him/her to harness his blesings. Ifa however warns this
person not to turn his backs on the Awo
who initiated him when his fortunes arrive. Ifa says that This person shall become great and he will accomplish all his hearts’ desires. On
this, Ifa says;
Dugbedugbe laa lu’lu Ogun
Dugbedugbe laa lu’lu Ija
B’ekute ile ba mo’tan
To m’Ogun, to mo’ja
Aa da’ri iku jin-in
Dia fun isekuse t’oun Itekute
Won n lo ilu Agba Iresi
Won n loo te Obaleyo Ajori n’Ifa
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Nje Ifa kan ti mo te ni mo fi d’oba
Ifa kan ti mo te lo la mi
Ifa kan ti mo te lo so mi d’oba
Translation
With strength do one beat Ogun drum
With energy do one beat Ija drum
If a mouse knows the history
And understands the working of Ogun
and Ija
The mouse shall be spared of
untimely death
This was Ifa’s message for Isekuse
and Itekute
When going to initiate the Oba of
Oyo into Ifa
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
The Ifa initiation I underwent
turned me into a king
My initiation into ifa made me
prosperous
My Ifa initiation made me a king
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.Ifa says that this person need to
offer ebo for us not to be in bondage. Infact he need to offer this ebo on a
regular basis. He also need to offer ebo
to avoid a situation where illness will trap him/her down in one place.Ifa
advises all him to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money.They also need
to add one agbe, blue touracoo and on ealuko, maroon touracoo feather to the
ebo. After this, The Awo needs to grind
another agbe and aluko feathers together, mix the powder with ori, shea-butter,
and use the cream to rub every part of his/her body.Ifa also warns all him/her
not to allow anyone to snatch away what is very precious to them. Ifa advises
all him/her to strive to protect what is valuable and important to them in
order not to lose such things. At the same time, Ifa warns all him/her not to
covet anything that is precious to others. This includes spouses, properties,
jewelries, e.t.c. On this, Ifa says;
Butubutu ona Eyo, ab’ara lomulomu
Dia fun Alagotun Oke Apa
Won ni ko ru’bo
Ki Babalawo o ma gba obinrin re lo
Alagbede ni o kan’kun,
Awo ile Agbonniregun
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti n sun’kun alail’obinrin
Yoo loo ba Alagotun l’alejo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje aaro da won duro o o,
aaroButubutu ona
EyoDa won duro o o, aaro
Agbe gbe mi de’le o o, agbe
A kii r’ajo, ka ma de’le o o
Agbe gbe mi de’le
Translation
The sand on the road to Oyo land is
fine in texture
He cast Ifa for Alagotun of Oke Apa
land
When he was advised to offer ebo
So that a Babalawo will not snatch
his spouse from him
Alagbede ni o kan’kun, the resident
Awo of Agbonniregun
He cast Ifa for OrunmilaWhen
lamenting his inability to have a wife
And will be the guest of Alagotun
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now, aaro, please tie them down,
aaro
The sand on the road to Oyo land
Tie them down, aaro
Agbe, please carry me home, agbe
We cannot go on a journey
Without returning home
Agbe, please fly me home, agbe
12
Ifa says that this person shall be blessed with long life and victory.
Even though threat to life will come from many angles, he will nonetheless overcome them all.
Ifa advises this person to procure two brown rats (eku emo) and money.
He will need to use the brown rats to rub every part of his body. After this,
they will place them on Esu. Any time that they feel that there is any threat
to their lives, that is what they need to do and the threat will disappear
instantly. For ebo, they need to offer ebo with one bearded he-goat and money.
That is the message of Idin-Iwinlara On this Ifa says;
Ariri Mariya
Ariri Mariya
Arira nii g’ori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija Awo Oko
Dia fun Orunmila
Ni’jo ti Baba n lo ree wo’lero isu tuntun
l’odun
Won ni oro o Baba ko gba ebo
Bee ni ko gba etutu
Ayafi ko maa lo s’orun osan gangan
Agija Awo Oko lo ni ki Baba lo ree
wa nnkan ebo wa
Baba gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Baba ko waa ku moNje Ariri
MariyaAriri
MariyaArira nii g’ori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija
Awo OkoIfa da Idin-‘Gbere s’odun
Translation
Ariri Mariya
Ariri Mariya
Arira nii gori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija Awo Oko
They were the Awo who make Ifa for Orunmila
When he planned to celebrate the
Annual New Yam festival
They declared that his matter did
not need any ebo
Neither did it require any etutu
He only needed to proceed to heaven
unceremoniously
Agija Awo Oko was the Awo who
advised Orunmila to procure ebo materials
And Orunmila complied
The threat of death then disappeared
Now, Ariri MariyaAriri MariyaArira
nii gori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija Awo Oko
Ifa cast Idin-‘Gbere for his Annual
Festival celebration
14
Ifa advises all this person to seek
Ifa’s opinion on any journey that he/she may wish to undertake before they embark on
such journey. No matter how important the journey may be, as long as Ifa
advises the this person not to go, he should heed the warning c stay at home. Ifa this person is planning to go on a trip to offer
ebo with two mature he-goats and money. They also need to feed Ogun with one
rooster, palm-oil, two snails, one land tortoise, roasted yam and corn,
palm-wine, raffia-palm, a small amount of shea-butter and money. On all these,
Ifa say:
Iku d’eyin Awo Etu
Dia f’EtuIku d’eyin
Awo Oloburo
Dia fun Oloburo
Won ni ki won ru’bo si l’aiku ara a
won
Oloburo nikan nii be l’eyin ti n
s’ebo
Iku waa p’Etu
Oloburo a si gbe’le
Nje Iku d’eyin, Idin-‘Gbe!
Translation
Iku deyin, the Awo of Etu,
Make Ifa for the Antelope
Iku deyin, the Awo of Oloburo
Make Ifa for Oloburo
They were advised to offer ebo
Only Oloburo complied
Death snatched away Etu, the
Antelope
Only Oloburo was spared of untimely
death
Behold, Iku-deyin, Idin’Gbe!
15.
Ifa warns all male this person nt to
be too inquisitive about the movements of their spouses. At the same time, Ifa
says that they do not need to doubt the fidelity or otherwise of their spouses.
Ifa admonishes them to leave all those to Ifa to judge. Ifa will always provide
solutions for all Awo to understand better the kinds of women that they have
chosen as wives.Ifa advises each of the male who are in the marriage market to feed Ifa
with melon soup cooked with lot of beef and pounded yam. They also need to
offer ebo with black-eyed peas, cotton wool, one medium sized basket and money.
The cotton wool will be placed at the bottom of the basket; the black-eyed peas
will be poured on top until the basket is full of the peas. It will then be
placed under the foot of Iroko tree or by Esu shrine. If this is done, the person will be spared the agony of losing their eyes,
their wife, their peace of mind and space. On this, Ifa say:
O lè beere nibeere-kubeere
O le bèèrè nibèèrè-kubèèrè
O le beere oro de’bi okooroko
gbale-gbale
Dia fun Olofin ota’ja-t’oju
Ni’jo ti Oju oun Aaye aya re e nu u
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’boMo r’Aaye,
mo R’Oju oMo r’Aay
eEni ti ko r’Oju kii s
’Edu oMo r’Aaye, mo r’Oju
Translation:
You can ask too many questions
You can ask incessant questions
You can ask questions to the very
limit
These were Ifa message to Olofin, who would sell his goods
together with his eyes
When his eyes and Aaye his wife got
missing
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now I have seen Aaye, my wife and
Oju, my eyes
I have seen Aaye
Those who have no peace of mind
Cannot have time to serve Ifa
I have space, and I have peace of mind.
Copyright :Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile Ife
osun state Nigeria.
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