In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon also known as Odu Ifa Ofun-Mutaba
fie-fie . This current work will be useful to any
practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee who
want to know about Odu Ifa Ofun- Oturupon . The work will also be useful
for those who imprint of or born by Odu Ifa Ofun- Oturupon during their Ikosedaye or
Itelodu(Ifa initiation), Who want to have detail knowledge and interpretations.
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-Oturupon? What are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon
? What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Ofun- Oturupon?What are the area of Compatible
profession or career for those born under the star of Ofun-Oturupon The likely
names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon during Ikosedaye
or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for those born under star of Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon
during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon and
commentaries on them. These aforementioned and more will be the major focus of
this current work.
What is Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon
?
Odu Ifa Ofun -Oturupon 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 Oturupon-meji on the left
such Odu Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon. The Babalawo do have other
appellation for it . Other names for Ofun-Oturupon in Ifa practice is : Ofun-Mutaba fie-fie
Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with
Odu Ifa Ofun- Oturupon ?
By this question we are
referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the
other with Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon, that those who were born under the star this
Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon 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,Osun,sango and Orisa Aje .each of this Orisa and Irunmole
have the function and purpose with the Odu
Ifa – Ifa function
for direction, success, elevation,
progress, victory, contentment, and general wellbeing .
Ori – Ori function for guidance,
direction, protection, victory, success, fulfillment of destiny and self
actualization
Esu Odara- Esu function for
sanctuary, for victory, progress, financial success, elevation, leadership,
contentment, and overall success
Ogun- Ogun function for
victory, progress, leadership, elevation, contentment, and general wellbeing .
Sango -Sango function for
victory over
Osun- Osun function
for compatible spouse, childbearing, childrearing, general wellbeing
Aje function for
financial success, leadership, contentment, general wellbeing
What are the taboo of Odu
Ifa Ofun -Oturupon ?
By this we are referring
to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star
of Odu Ifa Ofun- Oturupon 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:
1.They must avoid
eating garden egg or using it for Ifa medicine
2.They must never
be in a hurry to succeed– to avoid missing their success chances
2. They must
never be too fond of the opposite sex – to
avoid the problem of unconsummated fortune, failure regrets and sexually
transmitted diseases
What is the area of compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Ofun- Oturupon
?
Ofun- Oturupon 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,, Farming, Fishery Oceanograph.
Diviners such as been a priest or priestess,, Farming, Fishery Oceanograph.
The likely names that can be
given to those born by Odu Ifa Ofun- Oturupon 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-Oturupon during Itelodu Or Ikosedaye. The source of
this name are derive from the positive character from each stanza
and story from Odu Ifa Ofun-Oturupon . Below are some of the names
available for this purpose:
1.
Makanjuola –
do not be in a hurry to acquire success
2.
Ajijola- she who enjoys honor at all time
Some sacred messages
Inside Odu Ifa Oturupon Obara as document By Babalawo Obanifa
1.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of prosperity for a couple. Ifa says that both of them will
succeed together. Ifa also says that both of them are having the same problem
and the problem is not unrelated to how to succeed in life. Ifa advises the
couple to stop being in a hurry for success. They should offer ebo with three
pigeons and money. On this Ifa says:
Ka m’oju
ko’be ka j’efo
Gbogbo re nii fii
jo kooko
Dia fun Kanjuola Ti yoo s’oko Kanjuola
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni
jebutu ire
Translation:
Let us overlook it
and eat the vegetable
This is because
all vegetables look like grasses
This was Ifa’s
message for Kanjuola
Who was the
husband of Kanjuola
They were advised
to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not
too far
Join us in the
midst of all ire of life
2.
Ifa says that it
foresees success and accomplishment for this person outside his/her locality
that he/she plans to go. Ifa warns this person not to eat where he/she is
going. It is advisable for this person to take along with him/her the food that
he/she will eat where he/she is going. He should offer ebo with two guinea fowls, and money. One of the two
guinea fowls will be slaughtered and this person will be given one lap, one
wing and the breast of the guinea fowl to take along on the trip for
consumption. On this Ifa says:
Ile laa je asa
Ita gbangba laa je
awodi
Eni ti iba je’gun
Nbe l ‘alade orun
Dia fun Aridegbe
Ti nlo orun are bo
Ti nloo won iyo wa’
le aye
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
Nje ibi won nta
eyinla ni igbio
Won nfi eji
aguntan s’ enii re
Won fun mi l’eran
igun
Emi o je
Emi gb’eran etu mo
fi jeun
Translation:
It is in the house
that we consume the hawk
And we consume the
eagle outside in the open
He who dared to
consumed the vulture
The person is in
heaven
This was Ifa’s
message for Aridegbe
When going to
heaven to return
He was going to
buy table salt and bring back to earth
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Where the dwarf
cow is sold for only 200 cowries
And they add two female
sheep as bonus
I was offered the
flesh of the vulture
I refused to eat
I ate the flesh of
the guinea fowl instead
3.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of child bearing for a woman here where this Odu is reveal.
Ebo should be offer with the following:one pack of tobacco leaves, two hens and
money. On this Ifa says:
Ofun mu taba
nturu-nturu
Ofun mu taba
nturu-ntuye
Dia fun Olukoti
Omo a-gun-aran
Ogodi nitori omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko
jinna
E wa ba ni ni
jebutu omo
Jebutu omo ni a n
a bani lese ope
Translation:
Ofun consumed tobacco
with joy
Ofun consumed
tobacco with satisfaction
This was Ifa’s
message for Olukoti
She who offered
tobacco leaves as ebo for child bearing
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not
too far
Join us in the
midst of many children
It is in the midst
of children
4.
Ifa says that it
foresees the ire of child bearing for a woman in need of this blessing. She should offer with: two parrot tail feathers (ikodide), two
hens and money.The woman will use one ikodide and one hen to feed Osun.
On this Ifa says:
Inu ni o run’mo
Ko fi de gbongbolo
itan
Ooyi ni o kun’mo
ni’badi ranyin-ranyin
Dia fun Aridegbe
Omo arikoo b’Osun nitori
omo
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni
jebutu omo
Jebutu omo la n
beni lese obarisa
Translation
A child cannot
feel the pain of stomach ache In the region of his thigh
A child cannot
feel dizziness in area of his waist
This was Ifa’s
message for Aridegbe
She who has
ikodide to feed Osun in order to beget a baby
She was advised to
offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not
too far
Join us in the
midst of many children
It is in the midst
of amany children you will meet us at the base of Ope
5.
Ifa advises this
person to offer the ebo of prosperity and at the same time, offer the ebo of
longevity. Ifa says that as there is prospect of success, so also is there
problem of premature death. Again, wherever he/she goes, he/she must not eat
there. He/she must make provisions for his/her food before leaving the house. He
should offer ebo with :two guinea fowls, one female sheep and money. One guinea
fowl will be used to feed Ifa.the lap of the guinea fowl will be given to this
person together with eko, corn meal for consumption. On this Ifa says:
Ile laa j’asa
Ode gbangba laa
j’awodi
Eni yoowu to
je’gun
O d’ode orun
gbako-gbako
Dia fun Aridegbe
Ti nr’ orun Atuba
Ti nlo ree won
Ileke
Ekun araa wa la n
sun
Aawe araa wa la n
gba
Ti a fi nra’ja l’awin
Taa sin’raa wa l’owo
tirimo-tirimo
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti’fa nloo ba won
na ’ja a Kom’ori-de’le
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Aridegbe o ma
ku abo
Koromajogbo o ma
ku atuba orun
Ajijola o ma ku
abo
Koromajogbo o ku
atuba orun
Olunloyo o ma ku
abo
Koromajogbo o ku
atuba orun
Translation:
It is in the house
that we consume the hawk
And we consume the
eagle outside in the open
He who dared to
consumed the vulture
The person is in
heaven
This is Ifa’s
message for Aridegbe
When going to
heaven to return
He was going to
buy beads
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
They were only
weeping over themselves
And lamenting over
their plight
That was why we
were buying on credit
And we were
drawing the money with force
This was Ifa’s
message for Orunmila
When going to
transact business where people never returned
Where the sell 20
dwarf cows for 200 cowries
And the added 40
female sheep as bonus
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Aridegbe, welcome
back home
Koromajogbo,
welcome back from heaven
Ajijola, welcome
back home
Koromajogbo,
welcome back from heaven
Olunloyo, welcome
back home
Koromajogbo, welcome
back from heaven
6.
Ifa says that this
person, if a man, loves to associate with women so much. He also loves to have
love relationship with many women at the same time. He should offer ebo with one
she goat and money.He also needs to feed Ifa with another she goat and feed
Osun with hen, akara and maize beer. On this Ifa’s says:
Ona to tarara ma
ya
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti yoo maa sore
Aridegbe
Aridegbe nloo wo’ lero
isu tuntun l’odun
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Aridegbe o,
ore mi ni
Imule mi ni
Osun Aridegbe o,
ore mi ni
Imule mi ni
Translation:
The straight
unbending road
Ifa’s message for
Orunmila
Who would be the
friend of Aridegbe
When Aridegbe was
to celebrate the annual yam festival
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Now, Aridegbe is
my friend
She is my
confidant
Osun Aridegbe is
my friend
And she is my
confidant
7.
Ifa says that this
person must never contemplate separation or divorce from his/her spouse. Both
of them were made for each other from heaven. Ifa says that they were both dark
skinned in complexion. Separation or divorce will lead to untold hardship and
anxiety. He should offer ebo with one she goat and money. On this Ifa say:
Ogongo-ntona
Dia fun Sunnsun-un
awo eba ona
Ekun obinrin lo
nsun
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ibi a ba r’o ko laa
ri’yawo
Ogongo-ntona
Translation
Ogongo-ntona
This was Ifa
message for Sunnsun-un, the Awo of the Road-side When weeping that he had no
woman
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Wherever we find
the husband is where we will find the wife Ogongo-ntona
8.
Ifa urges this
person to follow Ifa in all his/her undertakings. Ifa promises that all evil
will be blocked out of his/her life and success chances will be created for
him/her. He/she should offer ebo with three
pigeons, three guinea fowls, three roosters and money. He/she also needs
to feed Ifa with one she goat. This person need to procure Idi leaves and pound them with soap for
bathing. On this Ifa says:
Agija gogoogo awo
abe owu
Dia fun Orunmila
Yoo yi’ ta di ’ na
iku f ’ omo re
Ebo ni won ni ko
waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ifa lo wa d’
ewe oludina t ’ emi
Ona iku ni ki o di
Koo ma ma di’na an
t’ ifa
Translation
Agija Gogoogo, the
Awo of the foot of the cotton tree
This was Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When going to
block the path of death for his children
He was advised to
offer ebo
He complied
Ifa declared that
I now have my own path blocking leaves
Block the path of death
And leave open the
path of success
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location Ile Ife osun state Nigeria.
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