In this
current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin -also known as Odu Ifa Ofunwonrin . This current work will be useful to any
practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee who want to have detail knowledge of Odu
Ifa Ofun Owonrin . The work will also be
useful for those who imprint or born by Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu(Ifa
initiation) who want to have detail
knowledge and interpretations of it. 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 Ofun Owonrin ? What are the
affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin? What are the taboo of
Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin?What are the area of compatible profession or career for
those born under the star of Ofun Owonrin. The likely names that can be given
to those born by Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of
messages for those born under star of Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Some sacred
messages in Odu Ifa Ofun -Owonrin and
commentaries on them. These aforementioned and more will be the major focus of
this current work.
What is Odu Ifa
Ofun Owonrin?
Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin
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 Ofun meji on the right and one leg
of Odu Ifa Owonrin meji is on
the left such Odu Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin. The Babalawo do have
other appellation for it . Other names for Ofun Owonrin in Ifa practice is Ofunwonrin
What are the
affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin?
By this
question we are referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in
one way or the other with Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin
that those who were born under the star
of this Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin
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, Egungun,Edan and Oro. Each of
this Orisa and Irunmonle have specific function
Ifa- Ifa
function for divine providence enemies
Ori- Ori for wealth accumulation and success
Egungun -Egungun function for seeking divine ancestral support.
Edan – Edan
function for fulfillment of spiritual goals and journeys in life
What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Ofun
Owonrin?
By this we are
referring to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born
under the star of Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin
during their Itelodu or Ikosejaye must have in other to have a less
problem free life. Below are commonly Identifiable taboo for those born under
this Odu
They must avoid
too known or frequent argument to prevent avoidable and preventable disaster.
They must endeavor
to avoid greed in other not to become victim of disaster
They must avoid
using clothe they inherits from the dead or second handed clothe of another
person in other for them to avoid untimely death.
What is the
area of Compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Ofun Owonrin?
Ofun Owonrin children are usually successful as Ifa/Orisa Priest, Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess,
as health practitioners such as medical and para-medical field.
The likely
names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin 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 Ofun Owonrin during Itelodu Or Ikosedaye. The source of
this name are derive from the positive character from each stanza
and story from Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin . Below are some of the names
available for this purpose:
No name found
in this odu..
Some sacred
messages Inside Odu Ifa Ofun Owonrin
1.
Ifa advise you to
offer ebo.You will come across one woman that ought get marry long ago . The
woman is already over-age for marriage. Ifa advise you to offer ebo that the
cohabitation of both of you will be fine
and prosperous and comfortable till old age. Ifa advise you offer ebo with two
hen and money. Ifa say that when you come across such woman you should marry
her;
Oferee pa mi lerin
Owonrin pamilerin
Ti a eni to fe ara
won ba pade
Won a rinrin
Dia fun Okolo
Ti n se omo won
lalede Oyo
Ni jo ti yo fe
sebeje
To ti n runle
Ebo ni won ni ko
se
O si gbo ebon be
O rubo
Ko pe ko jina
E wa bani ni
jebutu Ire
Translation
Oferee make me to
laugh
Owonrin make me to
laugh
If two people who
love each other meets
They will burst
into excessive laughter
This was Ifa’s
message for Okolo
Who is their child
in the city of Oyo
When he will marry
Sebeje
An already overage
woman for marriage
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Not too long
Come and meet us
in the midst of blessings
2
Ifa advised this
person to always be grateful to those who have help them in one way or the
other. Ifa advise you that if you help some one as well and they did not appreciate
you. You should not get angry. Ifa said it is olodumare(God) that will reward you. You
have been helping people and you have
not been getting rewards. It is Olodumare that will help you and reward you. Ifa
advise you to offer ebo with Ripe palm
kernel fruits and eggs and money. On this
Ifa says
Ofun Owonrin
Awo Asore kiri
Dia fun Sore-Sore
Ti o ri ere
To ni ohun ko sore
mon
Ebo ni won ni ko
se
O si rubo
Olodumare ni esan
Ore
Translation
Ofun Owonrin
The Awo of good
doers around the words
This was Ifa
message for good doers
When he say he
will no longer do goods again
Who is doing good
without any benefit accruing to him
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Olodumare is the
reward of all good deed.
3
Ifa says that you
need to perform the annual rite of your family very well. Ifa says that you are
a delegate of the Irunmole from heaven. The more you perform the assignment of
the Irunmole the better your life will be. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with
four rats, four fish, four hens,f our guinea-fowls, four pigeons, four ducks,
four roosters and money. You also need to feed all the Orisa and Irunmole in your
household as appropriate. On this, Ifa says
Eyi winniwinni
laso eya
Eyi winniwinni
laso ekun
Afokun-sokun laso
agbonrin
Dia fun Edan
Abu fun Alaworo
Ebo ni won ni ki
won waa se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Edan waa de o, Edan
"laworo
Ojise Irunmole nbo
Translation
The skin of the
tiger is spotted
And the skin of
the leopard is also with spots
That of the deer
is decorated with stripes
This was Ifa’s
messages for Edan
And also for Alaworo
They were advised
to offer ebo
They complied
Here comes Edan, Edan
and "Aaworo
The delegates of
Irunmole are coming
4
Ifa says that you
are eating your meals without soup now.Ifa says that with time you will begin
to eat what you want and with abundant soup in your life. Ifa urges you to be patient
because it is just a matter of time before you becomea highly successful
person. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with four pigeons and money. You also need
to feed Ifa with pounded yam. On this, Ifa says;
Mo sanyan-sanyan
mo feeeku
Dia fun orunmila
Tifa a di olobe
lola
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Oba "lade wa
dolobe na o
Gbudugbada, nla o
maa yo fun ikin
Translation
I ate pounded yam
without soup for so long that I nearly died
This was Ifa’s
message for Orunmila
Who will become
the soup owner tomorrow
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
The crown king now
becomes the owner of soup
Let everyone come
and celebrate with Ifa
5
Ifa says that for
you, there is no half measure in your service to Ifa and Irunmole. You cannot
pay lip service to Ifa. This is totally against your destiny. Ifa says that you
must completely dedicated to the service of Irunmole. Ifa advises you to offer
ebo with two pigeons, two guinea-fowls and money. You also need to feed Ifa
with eight rats, eight fish ,plenty of palm-oil and alcohol. On this, Ifa says
Aja lawo arun-ungun
Aguntan lawo ajegboro-dagba
Orile-die okoko
lawo aruugbado lagboro kirikiri
Dia fun orunmila
Nijo oun akapo o
re un jo nsegbenu
Bi o se tifa, e se
tifa
Eni ti o se tifa
ko fi tope sile
Gbogbo eni ti yoo
sowo edu
Ki e yee se iye meji
Translation
The dog is the awo
that eats bones
The ewe is the Awo
that roams the streets
The hen is the Awo that consumes corn grains abouts
This is Ifa
messages for Orunmila
When he and his Akapo
were not in good terms with each other
He was advised to
offer ebo he complied
If you want to
serve Ifa, do so diligently
Those who are not
ready to do so, should leave Ifa alone
All those who want
to be Ifa devotees
Do not have doubt
or double mind
6
Ifa says that
there is the need for you to offer ebo together with your spouse. Ifa warns you
never to allow your spouse o dissuade you from offering ebo whenever you are
asked to do so. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with two roosters and money. You
also need to feed Oro with one rooster. On this, Ifa says
Ewe amuyan-an nii
bo juu, bo juu laarinigbe
Dia fun
oyeepolu-agbe
A bu fun
o&iyan ayaa re
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
Oro gbojiyan aya
re
Oro gbojiyan aya
re
Oyeepolu o de mo
yeee
Oro gbojiyan aya
re
Baba oro wa n so
wipe
O gbaya re si O gbaya
re si
Oro gbe onijomo o
Translation
The Amuyan tree
uses its leaves to create a big shade in the forest
This Ifa’s message
for Oyepolu-agbe
And also for Ojiyan
is wife
They were advised
to offer ebo
They refused to
comply
Now, Oro took away
Ojiyan his wife
Ad Oyepolu too did
not return
he took away his
wife too
Oro took away Onijomu
7
Ifa warns you
never to use any clothe that you receive as legacy from a deceased person. You
also need to avoid using any dress that you purchased as second hand. This is because
using such dresses may lead to your untimely death. Ifa advises you to offer
ebo with three roosters and money. On this, Ifa says
Ona dorita-meta
poruu ruu
Dia fun ojonnaki
Ti yoo kaso oku
lori
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
Ojonnaki, oku mama
nrannii pe o lorun
Ojonnaki, oku
lohun o fun o logun oun je o
Translation
The road becomes
confusing at the three cross road
This was Ifa’s
message for Ojonnaki
Who will be
wearing a dead man’s dress
He was advised to
offer ebo
Ojonnaki, the
deceased is sending someone to come and call you from heaven
Ojonnaki, the
deceased says that he is not prepared to give you his property.
8
Ifa says that
anytime your father dies, you must always propitiate your father as prescribed.
If your father is dead already then your deceased father is asking for something
from you. You must identify what your father wants and give it to him
accordingly. On this, Ifa says
Ojo paro ma dahun
Dia fun ologbo o
koto
Tii se baba pepeye
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
A ri baba wa loju
ala o
A ri baba a wa o
Ojo paro ma dahun
A ri baba a wa o
Translation
Ojo paro ma dahun
This was Ifa’s
message for the cat inside the grave
Who is the father
of Pepeye the duck
He was advised to
offer ebo
He have seen our
father in our dream
We have seen our
father
Ojo paro ma dahun
We have seen our
father
9
Ifa says that there
is the need for you to be very careful in order for you to avoid a situation
were a woman will take yo uaway completely from all your loved ones and you won’t
be able to do anything about it. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured
he-goat and money. You must also avoid eating snails. On this, Ifa says
"kuko gagaraga
Dia fun laarogan
Ti n lo oko alero
lodun
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O koti ogbonyin
sebo
Obinrin-binrin
lgbe laarogan so sigbaa rook o
Transaltion
Akuko gagaraga
This was Ifa’s
message for Laarogan
When going on
annual farm cultivations
He was advised to
offer ebo
He refused to
comply
Behold it was a
woman who carried +Larogan in a basket to the farm
10
Ifa says that
there is the need for you to warn your wife against excessive greed. Ifa says
that this greed may lead to disaster for her. Ifa advises you to offer ebo for
your wife with one matured he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says
Otu peyin
Oro peyin
winniwinni
Dia fun otupo
Tii sobinrin ode
Ebo ki okanjua ma
paa ni won ni ko se
O koti ogbonyin
sebo
Translation
Otu peyin
Oro peyin winniwinni
Ifa’s message for
Otupo, the Cockroach
The wife of the
hunter
She was advised to
offer ebo so that avarice will not kill her
She refused to
offer ebo
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