IFA ÌKÁ ÒFÚN/ÌKÁ’FÚN/ÌKÁ FÚNFÚN COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa extreme documentaries
In this
current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún also known as Odù Ifá Ìká’ fún,Ika funfun. This
current work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo and Ifá devotee who want to have detail knowledge of Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún . The work will also be useful for those who
imprint or born by Ifá Ìká- Òfún during their Ikosedaye or Ìtèlódù (Ifá 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 Ifá devotee in field of African Ifá spirituality. The author of this work (Babalawo Obanifa) is
an authoritative leading Ifá and Òrìsà theologian so any knowledge reveals and document in this
work is for actual spiritual practice. This work shall examine among other
things: What is Odù Ifá Ifá Ìká- Òfún ? What are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Ìká-
Òfún What are the taboo
of Odù Ifá Ìká-
Òfún?What are the area of compatible profession or
career for those born under the star of Ìká- Òfún. The likely names that can be given to those born by Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for
those born under star of Odu Ifa Irosun-Ika during Itelodu or
Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún and
commentaries on them. These aforementioned and more will be the major focus of
this current work.
What is Odù Ifá Ìká-
Òfún?
Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún is one of the Odu Ifá
that fall into Amulu category among the 256 Odù Ifá. Whether on dida owo(divination chain throwing
divination) or Onte ale(Ikin ifa consultation on opon Ifá (Ifá divination tray) whenever you have one leg of Odu Ifá Ìká
meji on the right and one leg of Odu Ifá Òfún meji is on the left such Odù Ifá
is known as Odù Ifa Ìká- Òfún. The Babalawo do have other appellation for it . Other names for
Irosun Ika in Ifá practice is : Ika’fun,Ika funfun
What are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odù Ifá Ìká-
Òfún ?
By this
question we are referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in
one way or the other with Odù Ifá Irosun Ika that those
who were born under the star of this Odù Ifá Irosun Ika during their Ìtèlódù or Ikosedaye can have along with their Ifá in other to have a very successful and problem –free life.
The outstanding identifiable Irunmole and Òrìsà.I
n this Odù Ifá
are ; Ifá, Orí , Èsù Òdàrà, Sàngó, Osun,
Obàtálá, Ajé
1. Ifá - For
guidance, direction, protection, success, elevation and
general
well-being.
2. Orí - For
prosperity, protection, success, elevation,
realization
and self-actualization.
3. Èsù Òdàrà
- For support, victory, success, protection, guidance,
direction,
elevation, home protection and well-being
general.
4. Sàngó -
For support, health, prosperity, victory over
enemies,
elevation, guidance and direction.
5. Osun -
for compatible wife, motherhood, support in
parenting.
6. Obàtálá
–For leadership, Victory over enemies,
protection,
elevation and prosperity.
7. Ajé - For
prosperity, support, self-fulfillment and above all
financial,
economic comfort.
What are the taboo of Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún ?
By this we are referring to both animate and inanimate object or
behavior that those born under the star of Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún 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 Odù.
1. They must avoid
eating or drinking hot substances – to avoid
bad luck, due to the influence of Obàtálá.
2. They must
avoid eating or drinking anything that
comes from the Guinea corn - to avoid sad events.
3. They must
avoid eating or using brown rat (Eku
Emó) – To avoid problems with the Ìyàmi (Old women of the night)
4. They must
avoid eating or using Eye-àwòko
(Nightingale Bird) - to avoid being considered a talker (this bird
also sings
at night).
5. They
should never be in a hurry, or do prohibited things for the acquisition of
wealth in life - to avoid failures, losses and short life
6. They should never be a stubborn person - to avoid loss
of children one after another
7. They should never taste or drink palm wine - To
avoid undeserved punishments or unforeseen bad
8. They
should always wear white or light colored clothes
9. They
should never go hunting, or do anything you have to do with hunting - to
prevent your children from being annihilated by the Ìyàmi (Elders of the
night).
What is the area of compatible profession or career for those born
under the star of Ìká-
Òfún ?
Ìká- Òfún children are usually successful as
Ifa/Orisa Priest, Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess Import and export business,
work in the wood, sale of water
The likely names that can be given to those born by Odù Ifá Ìká-
Òfún during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ?
By this
question we are referring to likely names that can be given to those born under
the star of Odù Ifá Ika-Ofun their
during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. The source of this name are derive from the
positive character from each stanza and story from Odù Ifá Ika-Ofun . Below are some of the names
available for this purpose
1. Òrìsàkémi
- Òrìsà pampers me.
2.
Ifápamilèrín - Ifá makes me laugh.
3.
Mákànjúolá - Don't be in a hurry to get wealth
Some
sacred messages Inside Odù Ifá Ìká- Òfún
1.
Ifá says that she
anticipates Ire of achievement for this person, Ifá says that she anticipates the
success over failures for whom this Odù is revealed, during the consultation or
Ìtèlódù. Ifá advise he /she should offer with 1 Rooster, 1 Pigeon, Kola Nut (Obì
Àbàtà), Bitter Kola (Orógbó), Drinks and
money. On this Ifá says:
Ìká fúnfún
sèsè
Babalawo
eyín lo d’ifa fún eyín
Èyí tí ó
n’fi ohun gbogbo s’ówó àmúbó
Ebo ni wón
ní kó waa se
Ó gbé’bo, ó
r’bo
Ohun eyin mu
Kó máa mubo,
kó máa ma muti.
Translation:
Ìká is amazingly
white
The Awo of Eyín
(Tooth) the divination made for Eyín
When Eyín
was doing all the things without success
He was
warned to perform Ebo
He complied.
In any case,
Eyín (Teeth) began to obtain achievements.
2.
Ifá says that he
foresees successes for this person . Ifá says he must go to a tree
and do him service (Offering), any tree of ìrókò, àràbà, or any type of
large tree, so he/she can achieve his
wishes. Ifá advises him to offer Ebo with 2 Roosters, 2 Guinea Hens, 2
Pigeons, Kola Nut (Obì Àbàtà), Bitter Kola (Orógbó), Gin and lots of
money. On this Ifá says:
Efinrin igbó
wón ò gbó ohun igbó
Efirin òdàn
wón ò gbó ohun òdàn
Aáyán ilé
wón ò gbó ohun olúweri nínú omi
Adifá fún
oní sànpàrá
Omo abo’gi
ri’re
Ebo n’wón ní
kó se o
Ó gbé’bo, ó
r’bo
Kò pé kò
jìnnà
E wá bá ni
bayò e wá wo’re o
Translation:
The jungle
bush does not hear the voice of the jungle
The bush of the
field grass does not hear the voice of the grass of the countryside
The house roaches
do not hear the voice of the river goddess (Olúweri)
This was the
divination made for Onísànpàrá
He who
fosters the giant tree without fail
He was advise
to perform Ebo and he complied
Not too long
Come and see
me in the midst of many good things.
3.
Ifá says that
there is Ire of children (Pregnancy) for this person . Ifá
advised this person to offer Ebo with 1 Goat or 2 Chickens, 4 rats, 4
fish, Kola Nut (Obì Àbàtà), Bitter Kola (Orógbó), Gin and Money. On this
Ifá says:
Ìkaa mi fun
Ìkaa mi
kunna
Adifá fún
Gbere lékò
Ó féyìn tí
mojú ekùn sùnráhùn t’omo
Ebo n’wón ní
kó se o
Ó gbé’bo, ó
r’bo
Kò pé kò
jìnnà
E wá bá ni
jèbútú omo
Translation:
Ikaa Mi Fun
Ikaa Mi
Kunna
This was the
divination made for Gbere lékò
When she
cried for not having children
She was warned to
offer Ebo
He Complied
Not in a
long time
Come and
join us in the midst of many children.
4.
Ifá says that this
person has chosen as part of his destiny to be a
Leader.
Young and old will submit to his command. Ifá advise him to propitiate
Òòsà nlá, and to wear very often white clothes. Ifá warns to offer
Ebo with 2 pigeons, 2 hens of Guinea, Kola Nut (Obì Àbàtà), Bitter Kola
(Orógbó), gin and money. On this Ifá says:
Ka k’efun
nílé
Ka le sègi
lojà
Adifá fún
Òòsà nlá
Íyí tí n
r’ayé àpésìn pitipiti
Ebo n’wón ní
kó se o
Ó gbé’bo, ó
r’bo
Kò pé kò
jìnnà
E wá bá ni
bayò e wá wo’re o
Translation:
Let's take
Efun (traditional chalk) for the house
Let's go and
show the traditional accountants in the market
This was Ifa Divination
made for Òòsà nlá
When it came
from heaven to earth
And he chose
to be a leader constantly as part of his destiny
surrounded
by all things
He was advised
to offer Ebo and he complied
Not long long
, Not too far
Come and
join us in the midst of many blessings.
5.
Ifá says that he
anticipates Victoria over a very close woman, the which is similar to a mother
or older than the person to which this Odù has been revealed; this
person is standing as an obstacle to achieving your personal success (Opposition).
Ifá warns of offering Ebo with 1 goat, Kola nut (Obì Àbàtà), Bitter Kola
(Orógbó), gin and money. On this Ifá says:
Gbongbolo
gb’ókó
Gbòngbòlò
gb’ókò
Òòsà ló fi
inú ejò gbé okó
Ló fi ti
alágemo gbé poósí ide
Adifá fún
abiawe
Tí se yèyé
Òrúnmìlà
Gbirari
ní’fá ó f’òtá se
Translation:
Gbongbolo
gb’ókó
Gbòngbòlò
gb’ókò
Òòsà ló fi
inú ejò gbé okó
Ló fi ti
alágemo gbé poósí ide
It was the
ifá divination made for Abuwe
Who was the
Mother (Godmother) of Orúnmìlà
Mercilessly
ifá will stand in front of enemies.
6.
Ifá says that
there is a close relative or someone from the nucleus family, which has been
seen by everyone as a bad person, they have even wanted his death, bad things
or punishment. Ifá describes this person as a person who speaks too
much. Ifá says that this is not a bad person. Ifá says that this person
will have a long life but warns that Ebo must be offered by this person
with 2 Roosters, 2 Pigeons, 2 Guinea Hens, Kola Nut (Obì Àbàtà), Bitter
Kola (Orógbó), drink and money. This is why Ifa says:
Ká ri ni ká
wí
Àìwí ní ò
sunwòn
B’eni bá wí
ni lawí ju
Eni a
d’àwòko
A difa fún
ìká
Tí won ó máa
wo tikútikú
Ìká ò kú mo
o
Orí ìká
funfun
Translation:
If we see,
we can say
Shooting
with the mouth negligently is not correct
If you talk
to them nonstop
We will be
considered as Parrots
This was the
Ifá message for Ìká
To whom
people would have bad thoughts towards him
He was
warned to perform Ebo
He did it
Ìká will not
die
Ìká's head
will turn gray
7.
Ifá foresees many
blessings for the person to whom this Odù has been revealed. Ifá says
that you have chosen as part of your destiny to be a leader and have leadership
responsibilities.Ifá advised that you should offer of Ebo with many foods. On this Ifá
says:
Ìká funfun
sèsè
Adifá fún
lékèélékèé
Èyí tí
n’seye olu òrun
Lékèélékèé
gbarada tán o
They make it
ku
Tiwa le o ma
gba yewo
Translation:
Ìká funfun sèsè
The Ifá
divination made for lékèélékèé (The bird of feathers
white like
the gruya)
He who is
the king bird in heaven
lékèélékèé
has succeeded
He has
overcome all his enemies
It is in the
form of what we do that they always imitate.
8.
Ifá advise that
you should ooffer Ebo to profit economically.
Ifá warns of offering Ebo with 4 Doves 2 Guinea fowl, and money. Ifá also
warns of feeding (Propitiate) his Orí. On this Ifá says:
Ikaa ni
n’fun
Ikaa ni
n’kuna
Adifá fún
Òrúnmìlà
Baba
n’sùnkún òhun ò lájé lówó
Ebo n’wón ní
kó wáá se
Ó gbébo ó
rube
Ajé wáá je
dérùbú awo
Ìwìnìwìnì.
Translation:
Ikaa ni
n’fun
Ikaa ni
n’kuna
Divination
made for Orúnmìlà
Who cried
and lamented for not getting Ire Ajé (Well-being
financial)
He was advised
to perform Ebo
He did it
Ajé now
lives in the house of the Awo
Ìwìnìwìnì.
9.
Ifá advised that
Ebo must be performed for a child in particular so that he/she does not die prematurely. You must propitiate Egúngún abundantly to be able to
evade the disaster. Ifá advised to offer Ebo with 1 goat, Walnut Kola (Obì Àbàtà), Bitter Kola (Orógbó), drink and money. It must
be served to Egúngún with all the things that are favorites, On this Ifá says:
Gbongbolo
gb’ókó
Gbòngbòlò
gb’ókò
Òòsà ló fi
inú ejò gbé okó
Ló fi ti
alágemo gbé poósí ide
Adifá fún
Eni-tan-wi-loran-ti-o-fee
Tí ó ma dún
eégún lábé aso
Gbogbo Ìsòwò
Òpè
Eni gb’ébo
n’bè kó ru’bo
Translation:
Gbongbolo
gb’ókó
Gbòngbòlò
gb’ókò
Òòsà ló fi
inú ejò gbé okó
Ló fi ti
alágemo gbé poósí ide
Divination
performed for who has been warned about part
of disasters
Who will
respond within the masquerade
All Ifa
practitioners who reveal this must tell them
to comply.
10.
Ifá says that to
the person to whom this Odù has been revealed , you must be careful with
what you eat or what drink, to avoid being poisoned. Especially When you
have to leave home for a meeting, You must be careful with what you
consumed. Ifá advised you to offer Ebo with 1 goat, Kola Nut (Obì
Àbàtà), Bitter Kola (Orógbó), Gin and money. On this Ifá says:
Ká ri ni ká
wí
Àìwí ní ò
sunwòn
B’eni bá wí
ni lawí ju
Eni a
d’áwòko
A difa fún
olórí akin
Tí n’je
aáyán
Gbogbo Ìsòwò Òpè
Eni gb’ébo
n’bè kó ru’bo
Translation:
If we see,
we can say
Negligently
shooting with the mouth
It's not too
fair
If you talk
to them nonstop
We will be
considered as parrots
This was
divination made for a ruthless person,
stubborn and
tough head.
Who will eat
food with an unpleasant odor
All Ifa
practitioners to whom this is told should
comply.
11.
Ifá warns the
person to whom this Odù is revealed, that he must be persistent day to
day in following the course of his destination. Ifá says that the person
should not go beyond what that it has been predestined. Everything this
person need is to make constant sacrifice. If this is done, success
will be assured, and longevity will be assured. Ifá warns to offer Ebo
with 2 Roosters, 2 Hens, 2 Pigeons, 2 Guinea Fowl, 4 Rats, 4 Fish, Kola Nut (Obì
Àbàtà),Bitter Kola (Orógbó), drink and
money. On this, ifá says:
Ajé bori
ogbón
Òtòsì so òpò
òrò
Abuni l’ole
or mo’hun ti n’seni
A kúnlè a
y’eda
Adélé ayé
tán
Ojú n’kan
gbogbo wa
Ádá o see
pádà lo yan òmíràn
Ayaafi ètùtù
lo kan.
Translation:
Ajé (Money)
replaces wisdom
The damned
only talk useless things
The one who
accuses one of being too lazy
Don't know
what's really going on
Destiny had
been chosen from heaven
When we get
to earth we always act in a hurry
Forgetting
what has been predestined for us
It is
impossible to go back to heaven and choose another new destination
The only way to
move forward is through sacrifice.
12.
Ifá foresees
longevity ire for the person to whom this Odù has been revealed. Ifá
warns that this person Must offer Ebo for a long life. He will
be accomplished, long life and
prosperity will be assured. Ifá advise him to offer Ebo with red cloth, 1
Male Goat, Kola Nut (Obì Àbàtà),Bitter Kola (Orógbó), Rats, Fish, Palm oil, Drink
and money. On this, Ifá says:
Orí ìká fun
Orí ìká yò
13. Ifá foresees
Ire de Victoria sure and expiration on a
group of
enemies to the person to whom this Odù has been
revealed,
Ifá says that it doesn't matter that they are conspiring
against this
person as this person will have the
guaranteed
maturity. Make Ebo with a ram to Òrìsà
Sàngó.
On this Ifá says:
Ofiri kojá
lónà, mo b’emó ni
Adúfa fún
Olúkòso làálú
Bambí omo a
ri’gba ota ségún
N’gbà t’
n’bè làárin ota
Ebo lawo ní
ó see
Ó gb’ebo ó
rubo
Kí lárìrà fi
s’eté
Igba ota or,
lárìrà fi s’eté, igba ota.
Translation:
When looking
at an object in the blink of an eye
I thought it
was a brown rat
This was the
ifá divination for Olúkòso làálú
The son of
who uses 200 stones to fight for victory
When I was
in the midst of enemies
He was
warned to offer Ebo
He fulfilled
What did
Àrìrà (Sàngó) use to fight for victory?
200 stones,
this is what Àrìrà used to fight for victory.
14.
Ifá advise the person to whom this Odù has been revealed,
to offer Ebo together with his/her
partner if you want to get married. Ifá says they are
compatible. Ifá advised they should offer Ebo with 1 Goat, plenty of
firewood, plenty of palm oil. After the sacrifice, the firewood must be
burned, and the Palm oil should be gradually poured. On this, Ifá says:
Riru omi ni
n’yaná
Ìdí beere ò
kò ìlèkè
Buruku gold
ko kun ni lorun
Adifá fún
iná
Èyí tí yóó
ma lo gbe’gi n’íyàwó
Ebo l’awo ní
ó se
Ó gbebo ó
rubo
N’íjó ìpònrí
iná ba gb’epo
Iwaa won
kasai ma r’oke
Translation:
Boiling water is
the result of burning fire
Big buttocks
don't reject bead decorations
No matter how
cruel and ambiguous it is spoken (abuse)
A neck can
never be kept (hidden)
This was the
Ifá divination for Iná (fire)
He who wants
to meet Igi (firewood) as his partner
lifetime
Behold,
every time a burning fire comes in contact with the
Palm oil
The strength
of the flame is strengthened.
15.
Ifá advised the person to whom this Odù has been revealed,
to offer Ebo to have stability in his profession. Ifá says he/she will achieve all his heart's desires through his profession.
But he/she should not forget these things
and follow Ifá's advice, so you can have the best results. If this is
done, the goals are insured. Ifá advise of offering Ebo with 2 Doves, 2 Hens, 2 Guinea
Hens, 4 Rats, 4 Fish and money. About this, Ifá says:
Ìká fín-ìn-ín
Awo emó lo
difa fún emó
Emó n’lo
s’oko ìwájé
Ebo l’awo ní
kó see
Ó fi etí
òtún gb’ebo, ó fi t’ósì dàá nù
Ó ní ohun o
ba ti mò
Ohun ba ti
s’ebo Ìká fín-ìn-ín.
Translation:
Ìká
fín-ìn-ín
The priest
of the Emó rat (Brown rat)
He
prophesied ifá for the Emó rat (brown rat)
When the Emó
rat was going out to his usual activities
(job)
He was
advised to do ebo
He refused
to do it
He said, if
he had known
He would
have done the Ebo of Ìká fín-ìn-ín.
16.
Ifá warns the
person for whom this Odù Ifá has been revealed, do Ebo for the whole family, to
ensure that all the members have long life and do not die early. Ifá
warns that each member of the family must do Ebo with 2 Chickens and
Màrìwò (Leaves
Palm tree)
This (Màrìwò) will be used to sweep the dust from their respective homes, both
the roof and the Soil will be included in this Ebo. If this is done, the longevity will be assured. On this, Ifá
says:
Iná jó igi
méjì
O kù gbòngbò
Adún fún wón
l’óde itile
N’íbi wón
gbé n’fi irun dúdú s’ori kú
Ebo n’wón ní
kó wá se
Wón gb’ébo,
wón rubo
Awa o tun
r’ibi lóde ilè yi mo o
Màrìwò òpè
ma dún yeeyee
L’ajogun ba
péyìnda.
Translation:
The fire
burns the trees two by two
Left only
the roots
Divination
of ifá for the inhabitants of Itile
Where they
always died prematurely
They were
warned to offer Ebo
They did it
Màrìwò
(Young Palm Leaves) sounds incessantly
So the
disaster is no longer in our lives.
Copyright :Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile Ife
osun state Nigeria
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