IFA IKA-OGBE COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa extreme documenatries

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IFA IKA-OGBE COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa extreme documenatries
                                 

In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa  Ika-Ogbe also known as Odu Ifa  Ika-Gbemi. This current work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee who want to know about Odu Ifa  Ika -Ogbe. The work will also be useful for those who imprint  or born by Odu Ifa Ika Ogbe  during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu(Ifa initiation), Who want to have detail knowledge and interpretations of Odu Ifa Ika-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  Ika Ogbe? What are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Ika-Ogbe ? What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Ika -Ogbe?What are the area of Compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Odu Ifa Ika Ogbe. The likely names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Ika -Ogbe during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for those born under star of Odu Ifa  Ika -Ogbe during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odu Ifa Ika -Ogbe and commentaries on them. These aforementioned and more will be the major focus of this current work

What is Odu Ifa  Ika-Ogbe?                         

Odu Ifa Ika-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 Ika  meji on the right and one leg of Odu Ifa Ogbe meji/Ejiogbe  on the left such Odu Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Ika -Ogbe . The Babalawo do have other appellation for it . Other names for Ika-Ogbe  in Ifa practice are : Ikagbemi, Ikagbe.

Who  are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Ika Ogbe?

By this question we are referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the other with Odu Ifa Ika-Ogbe , that those who were born under the star of this Odu Ifa  Ika -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 , Ibeji 

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 well being.

Sango -Sango function for success and victory and to avoid the wrath of fire outbreak

Osun- Osun function  for compatible spouse, childbearing, childrearing, general wellbeing 7.

Orisa Oko- Orisa  Oko  function for  success in farming activities and Agro allied industry

Orisa Aje function for financial success, leadership, contentment, general wellbeing

What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Ika -Ogbe?

By this we are referring to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star of Odu Ifa Ika-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

1. They must never doubt the efficacy of Ifa – to avoid unconsummated fortune

2. They must never consume heir or rabbit – to avoid the problem associated with childbearing or childrearing

Compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Ika-Ogbe.?

Ika-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 an Ifa/ Orisa priest or priestess, Military or Paramilitary outfit such as Police, Army, Air Force, Secret Service, Security or Secret Service .

The likely names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Ika-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 Ika-Ogbe  during Itelodu Or Ikosedaye. The source of this name are derive from  the positive character  from each stanza and story from  Odu Ifa Ika- Ogbe. Below are some of the names available for this purpose:

 Durooriwa – wait and fulfill your destiny

Some sacred messages Inside Odu Ifa Ika-Ogbe

1.

Ifa says that this person will be have victory from Ogun so also will Ifa be protecting him/her against all the evil imaginations of your enemies. No matter the efforts of his/her enemies to bring him/her  down or destroy him they will fail and then frustration will be their gain. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with three roosters, three hens, eight rats, eight fish and money. He also need to feed Ifa with four rats, four fish and one hen. On this, Ifa says:

Ika gbe mi n o joba Ila

Ika o gbe mi, n o joba Ila

Ika gbe mi, Ika o gbe mi

N o je Oloja kan banta-banta

Dia fun Orunmila

Ifa nbe nirangun ota omo araye

Ifa ji, Ia nfi ojoojumo kominu ogun

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Ko pe, ko jinna

E wa ba ni laruuse ogun

Ajase ogun lawa wa

Translation:

If wickedness supports me, I will become the Oba of Ila

If wickedness fails to support me, I will become the Oba of Ila

Whether wickedness supports me or not, I will become a market leader of

great importance

Ifa’s message for Orunmila

When he was in the midst of enemies

And he woke up in constant fear of uprising

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Before long, not too far

Join us in the midst of victory

In the midst of victory is where we reside

2.

 Ifa says that a time will come in this person  life when  he will be having grudges against Ifa because some of the things that he is  asking from Ifa have not manifested. Ifa says that keeping grudges against Ifa will not help him to achieve your heart desire. Rather, you need to offer ebo that will accelerate the manifestation of his  heart desire. And he also need to offer ebo so that Ifa will forgive him over his reaction against Ifa. There is the need for him to offer ebo with two hens and money. After this, he will dig a hole of about 12 inch long, 6inch dip, and 4 inch wide. he will place his Ikin inside the hole that he have dug. You will feed Ifa inside the hole there with kolanut and one hen. He  will cover the hole with sand. On the seventh day, He  will go and remove the Ikin inside the hole and cast it again. he will then offer the ebo that Ifa recommends in the Odu that was revealed. Doing this will make Ifa to forgive completely and at the same time to ensure that his prayers are answered. On this, Ifa says:

Ika gbe mi n o joba Ila

Ika o gbe mi, n o joba Ila

Dia fun Orunmila

Tohun akapoo re jo nse egbe nu

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Ifa ni e je ka bo ikin eni gbooro

Ko le ba gbe’ni gbooro

Translation

If wickedness supports me, I will become the Oba of Ila

If wickedness fails to support me, I will become the Oba of Ila

Ifa’s message for Orunmila

When he and his Akapo were keeping malice

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Ifa advises us to propitiate our Ikin in an elongated manner

So that it will give us an elongated support

3.

 Ifa says that a time is coming in this person life when he  is  going to become the most influential among his  friends, family members and close community. That is the time that he need to continue to offer ebo so that his life will not be terminated prematurely. For this reason, Ifa advises him to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. This ebo is meant for him to continue to be the umbrella that will cover those who are close to you and give them sanctuary. Ifa says that if he  should die many people will suffer. That is why he must protect his life, if not because of himself but for the sake of those who are close to him . On this, Ifa says:

Akagbe-akagbe ni won nkala

Akagbe-akagbe ni won nkakan

Akagbe-akagbe ni won nkaso o

Oku lo ku

Lo maso oku b’oku labe

Won dale lu gburugudu-gburugudu

Dia fun Ofafa

Tii somo leyin igi

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se 

Nje igi nla subu

A ridii Ofafa

Translation

With support does one pluck okra

With support does one pluck garden eggs

With support does one fold dresses

When someone dies 

All is dresses were folded under him

And a dip grave was dug

Ifa’s message for Ofafa

The tree hyrax

Who enjoys the support of the shade of the big tree

The big tree had fallen

The secret of the tree hyrax had been exposed

4.

Ifa says that it is a serious taboo to attend any funeral ceremony. It is also a taboo for  this person  to cry when anybody dies no matter how close the person maybe to him. Ifa says that if he  must cry it must be inside his  own house, he must not cry in the house of the departed because it will lead to serious misfortune for him. Ifa also says that if there is any form of anger he  must always listen to appeal as soon as he  is begged. If he refuse to accept the plea of those begging him it may lead to a situation where he  will be removed among the community of society. On this, Ifa says:

Ba ti lowo lowo mo laa yan’ko mo

Iwon taa mo laa j’abula

Eepo epa o jo posi eliri

Adigbonnaku o fara jo imumu

Dia fun Agbigboniwonran

Yoo sunkun ana wogbe lo 

Ebo ni won o waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Nje Agbigboniwonran o o seun

Agbigboniwonran o o seeyan

Iwo wa ti se ti o fi wa sunkun ana wogbe lo.

Translation

How much money we have determines the quantity of cornmeal we can

purchase

Our size determine how big Amala we can consume

The peanut pud resembles the coffin of Eliri rat

And Adigbonnaku resembles a tamarind fruit

Ifa’s message for Agbigboniworan

Who will lament the death of an in-law into the deepest part of the forest

He was advised to offer ebo

Agbigboniworan you have not done well

Agbigboniwonran you have behave improperly

Why did you lament the death of your in-law into the deepest part of the

forest

5.

 Ifa assures  this  person that he shall perform wonders in his life. Ifa says that all the great things of life that he  achieve will never get spoiled when he  was  still alive. For this reason, Ifa advises him  to continue to offer ebo to prevent a situation where any event, thing or person will be the cause of  his achievement in life being spoiled for him. Ifa advises him to offer ebo with two pigeons, two roosters and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ikagbe, Ikagbe nlaa ka’la

Ikagbe, Ikagbe nlaa ka’kan

Oku lo ku, la daso oku b’oku labe

Won da’le lu gburugudu-gburugudu

Dia fun Elenpejiga, omo Atuloko

Omo walami, tii ba won gb’eti Oya

Ebo aseyori ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Ara ti Elenpejiga nda ko lee baje lailai

Bojumo ba mo

Agun regesege loju omi

Iwa a temi, kasai gun rekete lese Obarisa

Translation

With support does one pluck okra

With support does one pluck garden eggs

When someone dies 

All is dresses were folded under him

And a dip grave was dug

Ifa’s message for Elenpejiga, the expert boat rower

He who maneuvers with dexterity in Oya river

He was advised to offer the ebo of accomplishment

He complies

The wonders of Elenpejiga can never go into ruins 

Early in the morning he appears majestically in the river

My destiny shall be agreeable and achievable with the support of Ifa

6.

Ifa assures him that he  shall succeed and become very prosperous in life. Ifa says that his  success will come from his  profession which looks like a wicked person’s profession or that of someone who loves to inflict pains or discomfort on other people. Ifa advises  him  to offer ebo with three pigeons, three hens, three guinea-fowls, three roosters and money. On this, Ifa says:

Obe’su, be’ka,be’gbado

Osika la t’eree danu

Dia fun Oloola

Ti yoo maa loo sa’mo olomo logbe gbowo

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Ko pe, ko jinna

E waa ba ni ba’yo

E waa wo’re

Translation

He who peels yams, guinea-corns and maize

Only the wicked peels away the beans 

Ifa’s message for the human tattoo designer

Who would be inflicting wounds on people and gets payment for doing so

He was advised to offer ebo 

He complied

Before long, not too far

Join us in the midst of joy

Come and behold all ire of life

7.

 Ifa reiterates the fact that  his success will come from a seemingly wicked act or profession. He  will succeed beyond his  wildest dream if he  offer ebo the appropriate ebo in this stanza. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, seven pebbles, two batons and money. You need to throw the seven pebbles either at a market place or where there is a crowd of people such as a stadium, rally or procession. On this, Ifa says:

Ika gbe mi, n o joba Ila

Ika o gbe mi, n o joba Ila

Dia fun Rooruwa

Ti nloo fikaa soba lalade Oyo

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Nje Ika ni mo fi ya

Ika ni mo fi ra

Ika ni mo fi nire gbogbo bawonyi berere

Translation

If wickedness supports me, I will become the Oba of Ila

If wickedness fails to support me, I will become the Oba of Ila

Ifa’s message for Rooruwa

Who would display wickedness to the Oba in Oyo town

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

My wickedness made me credit worthy 

My wickedness gave me means to purchase items

It is with wickedness that I am able to achieve all the things that I possess

8.

 Ifa assures this person  that he will be blessed with many children. There is the need for him  to offer ebo and propitiate Ibeji, the Twin Deity in order for him to have the children. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured she- goat, two hens, one big basket and money. He  also need to propitiate Ibeji as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:

Pawu ike

Akanmole apere

Dia fun Ehoro

Ti nrenu igbe loo dakesi nitori omo

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Ejigbede-mejimeji lehoro nbi

Translation

Pawu ike

Akanmole apere

They cast Ifa for Ehoro, the Hare

Who went into the forest to lay quietly because of children

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied

In twos do the hare give birth to children

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