ODU IFA IWORI OYEKU COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA –Obanifa extreme documentaries-Reformed Africa Ifa Spirituality (RAIS) – Odu Ifa Series

ODU IFA  IWORI OYEKU COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA –Obanifa extreme documentaries-Reformed Africa Ifa Spirituality (RAIS) – Odu Ifa Series

In this piece of work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa  Iwori  Oyeku  also known as Iwori o ru Eku . The work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo or Ifa devotee who want to have an extensive knowledge of detail interpretations of Odu Ifa  Iwori Oyeku for purpose of practicing or personal use. The work will also be useful in providing detail knowledge of this Odu Ifa for those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku during their Itelodu(ifa initiation) or Ikosedaye (First Ifa consultation for new born baby).  The author of this work Babalawo Obanifa is a practicing diviner and an authoritative leading Ifa and Orisa theologian so any knowledge  and commentaries in this work is for actual spiritual practice. The work will examine among other things. What is Odu Ifa  Iwori Oyeku meaning and symbol?, Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku?  What are the taboos of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku? What are the favorable occupation or profession for those born under the star of Odu ifa Iwori Oyeku during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye? What  are the names that can be given to those born under the star Of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku During their Itelodu Or ikosedaye? Basic summary of information available for those born under this Odu Ifa Iwori –Oyeku during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Compehensive detail of some sacred information availiable inside Odu Ifa Oyeku Iwori and commentaries Babalawo Obanifa divine commentaries on them.   These aforementioned will be discuss in detail in seriatim in this work. 

What is Odu Ifa  Iwori Oyeku meaning and symbol?

An Odu Ifa  will be said to be Iwori Oyeku whenever we have one leg of Odu Ifa Iwori –Meji  on the right and One leg of Odu Ifa Oyeku Meji on the left side. The amalgamation of the two to become one  is what is refer to as Odu Ifa Iwori –Oyeku. Though Babalawo do nickname this odu Ifa as Iwori o ru Eeku.When during Ifa consultation either via ohun-n –te-ale(Ikin ifa consultation using Iyerosun and opon Ifa) or Opele(ifa divination chain) if the symbol that appear is a reflection of one leg of Odu ifa Iwori meji on the righ side and one leg of Oyeku meji on the left side  such symbol is what is known as Odu ifa Iwori Oyeku in Yoruba Ifa spirituality. Below are image  Babalawo Obanifa personal depiction of image of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku on how it can appear on Ifa divination tray or Opele(divination chain).
                                 

image of symbol of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku on Opon Ifa 

Image of symbols of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku on opele (divination chain) 

Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku? 

By this question we are referring to other divinities or deities –Orisa and Irunmole  that those born under the star of Ifa Iwori Oyeku during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye can harness their energy  along with Ifa in other to have successful and less problem free life. The commonly Identifiable divinities that their energies can easily be harness with Odu Ifa Iworo – Oyeku are: Ori,Ifa,Egungun,Egbe,Esu odara,Ogun,Gelede,Yemoja,Osun. Each of these divinities have specific function they perform. Let examine each in turn:

Ori – Ori function for fulfillment of destiny, protection, victory, success, accomplishment, contentment, peace of mind, harmony, and self actualization 

Ifa – Ifa function well for giving direction, guidance, victory, success, protection, elevation, and overall wellbeing

Egungun- Egungun function for attainment and retaining of position of leadership , success, victory, elevation, ancestral support, financial wellbeing, love and having of likeable personality.

Egbe- Egbe function well for avoidance of premature death of children

Esu Odara –  Esu odara function for protection, sanctuary, elevation, progress, joy, and general wellbeing

Ogun- Ogun function for victory over enemies and adversities  

Gelede-Gelede function for success in trade of music or showmanship

Yemonja_Yemonja function well for overcoming fertility problem

Osun-Osun function for overcoming child bearing problem

What are the taboos of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku?

 By this question we are referring to those animate and inanimate object such as plants and animal and behavior or traits that those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku must avoid in other to haves succeful,healthy and less problem in their life. Below  are some of the identifiable taboo for those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku:
They must avoid eating mutton (sheep) or uses of it for akose ifa (ifa medicine) to prevent them from backwardness and affliction from diseases
They must be generous and avoid selfishness when they occupy position of leadership to avoid  be disgrace and demotion or outright removal from the position of leadership
They must avoid leaking or exposing the secret their spouse or friend keep with them to external party to avoid humiliation and downfall of both of them
They must avoid taking or choosing any illicit or antisocial work such as fraudster, gambling ,stealing.etc it will lead to their humiliation and downfall.
They must not eat duck or use it for any Ifa medicine to prevent other to be keeping their secrets
They must not think they have grown above learning so that they don’t end losing all the knowledge they previously have.
They must never carry Egungun or Gelede costume to avoid unconsummated fortune

 What are the favorable occupation or profession for those born under the star of Odu ifa Iwori Oyeku during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye?

By this question we are referring to area or field of professions  where people that were born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku can chose and achieve success and comfort in life. People born under the star of this odu Iwori Oyeku  are more better in Politic,Administrator,running of charity and NGO, Music and theatre, Ifa and Orisa Priest and priestess ,modeling.

What  are the names that can be given to those born under the star Of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku During their Itelodu Or ikosedaye?

By this we are referring to the likely name that can be given to those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori –Oyeku. These names are derive from the positive character in different stanza of Odu Ifa Iwori Oyeku. They exist in both male and female category respectively. Some easily identifiable one are:

MALE

Oloje-one who practice Egungun  and theatre trade

1. Oladejobi – Wealth has surrounded us

FEMALE

1.      Ifakemi – Ifa pampers me

2.      Oja-

Compehensive detail of some sacred information available inside Odu Ifa Oyeku Iwori and commentaries Babalawo Obanifa divine commentaries on them

(i)

Ifa say that the person whom this Odu ifa is reveals for, must offer ebo to prevent loss of benefits and opportunity. This person must also learn not to be too greedy and selfish. If he/she is in any position of leadership he should learn to be able to share whatever gain he made with his subordinate. He must also not as a result of greed and selfishness refuses to delegate part of his duties to his subordinates. On this Ifa says;

Pere nidi ope

Okookan la hera

Eni he meji a sojooro

Dia fun  Alagbaa omo  amore siwaju Egungun

Ola ti ohun n je la bahun kale ni n da ifa si

Ebon i won ni ko se

O koti ogbon si ebo

Translation

Pere nidi ope

It is one by one that we pick palm fruit

He who pick two at once have engage in act of cheating

This is Ifa messages for Alagba one who carry cane in front of Egungun

Would he be able to enjoy the affluence of his position for long

That is his essence of Ifa consultation

He was advised to offer ebo

He refused to complied.

 In the day of the old . Alaagba was selected as the head of Egungun cult. He is getting a lot of money, gifts and benefits from his position as a leader of the egungun cult. He felt threating that some people were about to take this position away from him. He went therefore to consult the awo mentioned earlier. The awo advised him that if he did not want to lose this position and the benefit that come along with it the way the people before him have do. He should offer ebo  and also avoid act of greed and selfishness .He should imbibe the habit of sharing whatever they get from with his followers . And he should learn to delegate his duties by sending his follower to some place like where funeral rite is been conducts, whatever report and proceeds  they give back to him he should be satisfied by it. He refused  this advised and called  the babalawo a rogue .He said it from his lineage they have always choose the leader of Egungun cult and that whatever gifts or benefit that accrue to him that he is entitle to it without sharing it with anybody. This selfish behavior is what prompt his follower to conspire against him and have him removed from his position of leadership consequently he lost all the benefit along. They install other Alaagba in replacement of him ,he also behave in similar manner they have him removed too. The chose almost six person for this role after this they equally behave in similar manner.  This what make them think who again can we consider for this role .Then they remember that there still an old man known by name  Alapini. They went to Alapini.Alapini accept the role , But  he went for Ifa consultation with same Babalawo that other people have previously went to. The awo advised him to offer ebo with one basket of wrap corn meal Eko,plenty of beans cake, Plenty of olele(grounded beans food) one he-goat and money. He complied with the ebo. The awo equally advised him that he should not  be following Egungun out ,He  should stay at home when his follower do that and bring back the proceed of their outing to him, he should also not follow them to place of funeral rite rather than he should delegate such deities. He should also learn to share gift and benefits that accrue to him with his followers and subordinates. He  complied with all these directive. When the festive period come. He delagted the role to his follower. When they are coming back home .They actually  divide the proceed to two equal part. The only give the half to Alapini  thinking that he will not share out it with them as his predecessor. But is he is different. Before they arrived Alapini wife have cooked  foods of various sort and make drinks available .When they arrive Alapini cap it by Killing an He-goat for them. They ate and drink and all happy. When they deliver the money they laimed the make to him. He said they should divide it into four Equal parts, They should give one to the drummers, one part  for the people who wear mask of masquerade, and one path for themselves and women that follow them he Alapini take the fourth part. They were all surprise non of their leader have ever do this before. They don’t have option than to confess and even give him the rest of the money they are hiding without wanting him to share it with them. They were highly surprise by his magnanimity. That is how Alapini become father of all Egungun up till today.

(ii)

Ifa say this person is going or travelling somewhere either for work or business.  There is already paln by enemies to cause obstruction against him with Ajogun. He /she should offer ebo for victory.He/she need to offer ebo to overcome six ajogun(malevolence spiritual ). Which are Iku (death) Arun(diseases) Ofo(loss) Aseeri(abortive effort), Afaato(spirit of accomplishment) Idiwo(spirit of dealy) he need to offer ebo with six rooster, Six okete(giant rat) six bundle of money. Through  this ebo he will be able overcome all the six ajogun. On this Ifa says:

Bi ogbo ba tan ninu awo a di eke

Bi oro ba dun agba ladunju a dosika

Agbalagba to dagba to ni ohun o ko ifa mon

Bo pe titi Ogbon inu re a run susu

Dia fun Orunmila

Baba n sawo lo si ode Osoko

Ebo ni won ni ko se

O rubo

Translation:

Ifa an awo exhaust his knowledge he will become a liar

An elder that feel excessively aggrieved will become a wicked person

An elder that grown up that feel he have outgrown learning of Ifa

With time his previous knowledge will be destroy completely

This was Ifa message for Orunmila

Baba is going on Ifa mission to the city of Osoko

He was advised to offer ebo

He compiled

Orunmila  was the one who is going on Ifa mission to the city of Osoko.He went to the awo  mention above to know how successful his mission will be . They told him that there are six Ajogun in place that have already plant by the enemies to make sure he did not even get his way to the city. However  he was advised that if he can offer ebo with six rooster, Six okete(giant rat) six bundle of money. He will be able to overcome the obstacle he should also imbible the spirit of generosity. He complied. When he was going he came across Ajogun Iku(death) , When Iku accost him ,he give one cock,one okete(giant rat) and one bundle of money to  Iku. Iku said you can go on your way. That is how Orunmila move on  , after some miles Ajogun Arun(diseases ) also obstruct Orunmila.Orunmila give him  one cock,one okete(giant rat) and one bundle of money.When ajogun Ofo(loss) obstruct Orunmila too ,Orunmila gave him Orunmila give him  one cock,one okete(giant rat) and one bundle of money. Same gift was present by Orunmila to Aseeri(abortive effort), Afatato(spirit of accomplishment) Idiwo(spirit of delay). When they attack Orunmila. That is how Orunmila was able to get to Ode Osoko. He made a lot of money and have a successful mission . He was happy he said that is exactly what his Babalawo have predicted:

Bi ogbo ba tan ninu awo a di eke

Bi oro ba dun agba ladunju a dosika

Agbalagba to dagba to ni ohun o ko ifa mon

Bo pe titi Ogbon inu re a run susu

Dia fun Orunmila

Baba n sawo lo si ode Osoko

Ebo ni won ni ko se

O rubo

O lanu koto

Orin Awo ni n ko

Emi won ni imule oo

Emi won ni imule oo

Iku gba okete owo mi o to

Emi won ni nimule

Emi won ni imule oo

Emi won ni imule oo

Arun gba okete

Owo mi o to

Emi won ni imunle

Ofo gba okete owo mi o too

Emi won ni imule oo

Emi won ni imule oo

Aseiri gba okete owo mi o to

Emi won ni imule oo

Emi won ni imule oo

Afaato gba okete owo mi o too

Emi won ni imunle

Idiwo gba okete owo mi o too

Emi won ni imunle

Translation:

Ifa an awo exhaust his knowledge he will become a liar

An elder that feel excessively aggrieved will become a wicked person

An elder that grown up that feel he have outgrown learning of Ifa

With time his previous knowledge will be destroy completely

This was Ifa message for Orunmila

Baba is going on Ifa mission to the city of Osoko

He was advised to offer ebo

He compiled

He open his mouth

The song come forth

I have make covenant with them

Iku (death) have taken Okete he cannot afflict me

I have make covenant with them

Arun(diseases) have take Okete,he cannot afflict me

I have make covenant with them

Ofo (loss) have taken Okete,he cannot afflict me

I have make covenant with them

Aseiri(spirit of accomplishment) have taken Okete,he cannot afflict me

I have make covenant with them

Idiwo(spirit of delay) have taken Okete ,he cannot afflict me I have make covenant with them

I have make covenant with them

(iii)

Ifa say the person whom this odu is reveals have Egbe( astral mate ). He should  offer ebo against premature death. Also Ifa see a parent here that have four children.All these four children have astral mates .Ifa said that ebo should be offer so that these four will not die prematurely on the same day. They should offer ebo with plenty of clothe, food items ,red cloth and red flower and money. They should also venerate egbe . on this ifa say:

Eruko ode o late’da

Eruko baba o late’ya

Ka gbe ori aga j aka sebi oba

Dia fun Oja ti se omo Elesiku

Won ni ko rubo nitori iku omo

Ayunaha ni se omo Alara

Kinfeku ni se omo Ajero

Koitooju ni se omo orangun ile Ila

Sogunrun sege ni se omo Orunmila

Won ni ki iya won Oja rubo nitori iku  won

Translations:

Eruko ode o late’da

Eruko baba o late’ya

Ka gbe ori aga j aka sebi oba

This was ifa message for Oja the child of  Elesiku

She was advised to offer ebo against  premature death of her children

Ayunhaha the child of Alara

Kinfeku the child of Ajero

Keitojue the child of Orangun Ile Ila

Sogunrunsege the child of Orunmila

Their mother Oja was advised to offer ebo against their premature death

(iv)

Ifa says that the person to whom this Odu is reveals must offer ebo for success and accomplishments in life. He /she should also imbibe the spirit of tolerance to others people irrespective of their tribe, culture, religion, profession or philosophy. He/she should offer ebo with three rooster and money. On this Ifa says:

Iwori Oyeku

Eegun ko gbodo na babalawo

Babalawo ko gbodo duro de Egungun

Dia fun agbagba merindinlogun

Awon leni ni aseyori ni won ndafa si

 Ebo ni woni ki won o se

Ki won o si ma soro bob a se ri

Translation

Iwori Oyeku

Eegun (masquerade) is forbidden from beating Babalawo

Babalawo must also not treat egungun with contempt

This was Ifa messages for Agba merindinlogun(16 elders)

They are consulting Ifa on how they can achieve success

They were advised to offer ebo

And also be frank in dealing with people

The agba merindinlogun(the sixteen elders) been refer to here are the 16 principal Odu Ifa (oju odu merindinlogun) .They were the one who go for consultation on  how they can achieve success .They were advised that if they can offer ebo mention earlier and act according to the instruction of Ifa they will definitely become successful. They complied. And everything goes well for them.

(v)

Ifa advises a barren woman to offer ebo of childbearing. The ebo materials here are: four tied hens, plenty of Akara, and plenty Yanrin vegetable and money. This person will use the Akara, vegetable and one of the tied hens to feed Osun. On this, Ifa says:

Lankalankaoriigiko see so f’Eegun

Ka fi gbohun Eegun

Abe itiniko see pooyi danyin-danyin f’Oro

Ka fi gbohun Oro

Dia fun Yeyee mi OtooroEfon

O feyinti pere

O n moju ekun sunrahun tomo

Eboni won niko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Nje e lo ba mi sipef’Osun o

Alakole o fagadarela

E lo ba mi sipef’Osun

Iyaa mi tookinbi o tookimorol’Efon

Iyaa mi t’Aladenbi o t’Alade

Omukemuke, ajemo bi Itale

Iyaa mi tookinbi o tooki o

Eporogun too ki o

Translation

It is not possible for an Egungun to jump and dangling on a tree 

For people to hear the voice of Egungun

It is not possible for an Oro to swirl round and round a creeper 

In order to hear the voice of the Oro

Ifa’s message for my mother the holder of Otoro title in Efon land

When she reclined and was weeping in lamentation of her inability to have

her own babies

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied

Please help me plead with Osun

The Alakole who never uses a broad sword to cut okra

Please help me plead with Osun

Is my mother worth saluting or not

The holder of Moro title in Efon land

Is my mother worthy of being crowned or not

Omukemuke, we suck like insect

Is my mother worthy of salutation or not

My mother Eporogun is worthy of salutation

(vi)

 Ifa says that the job that somebody is doing will turn to a failure and disappointment for the person. There is need for this person to offer ebo and feed Ifa in order for Ifa to show him/her the way. If this person is a  man, he needs to be initiated into Ifa, and if a woman he needs to become and Apetebi. He/she must never do any job that is illegal or where public opinion is divided. For example he/she must never be a swindler, gambler, fraudster, magician, or engage in prostitution, child abuse, or homosexuality. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says:

Mahunyin awo ale odo

Dia fun Oloje

Ti n loo ra Igede leru

Eboni won niko waa se

O koti ogbonyin sebo

Ero Ipo ati Ofa

Nje Gbangba l’Ogedengbe nsawo

Translation

Mahunyin the awo of river bed

He cast Ifa for Oloje

When going to buy Igede, the power of the spoken word as slave

He was advised to offer ebo

He refused to comply

Traveler to Ipo and Ofa land

The business of Ifa is practiced in the open

(vii)

 Ifa says that this person is going to receive benefit and favors from other people. This benefit will make him/her succeed in life. Ebo materials here are four white pigeons, four guinea-fowls and money. He/she needs to feed Ifa with eight rats and eight fish. He/she also needs to feed his/her Ori with one pigeon and one guinea-fowl. This person needs to stay close to his/her home for 17 days and if he/she must go out at all those who are close to him/her must know his/her where about On this, Ifa says:

Kooroko

Dia fun won nijuOnroko

Nibiti won nsunkunalairifa je

Eboni won nikowaa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Njekilawa o je nileyiilola o?

IfakanKenke

Nlawa o je nileyiilola o

IfakanKenke

Translation

Kooroko

He cast Ifa for inhabitance of the farmers settlement

When they were lamenting their inability to receive the blessing of free gift

They were advised to offer ebo

They complied

What is it that we are going to benefit from tomorrow

It is a big gift 

That we are going to benefit in this land tomorrow

It is a giant gift

(viii)

Ifa says that there is the need to feed Ogun in order to secure victory over adversity where this Odu is revealed. The ebo materials here are one matured he-goat, one matured dog, two roosters, roasted yam, roasted maize, raffia palm-wine, liquor, palm-oil and money. After the ebo, he/she needs to feed Ogun comprehensively. 

Itikorobi awo abe ota

Dia fun Ogun Onija Oole

Ejemu Oluwonran

Otele girigiri rebi ija

Igbati n gbogun lo Ejigbomekun Eseji

Ebo ni won ni kowaa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Kope, kojinna

E waba ni laruuse ogun

Translation

Itikorobi the awo under the rock

He cast Ifa for OgunOnijaOole

The holder of Ejemu title in Oluwonran land

He who matches forcefully to the venue of confrontation

When he was going on military campaign to Ejigbo mekun Eseji land

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Before long, not too far

Join us in the midst of victory

(ix)

Ifa says that it foresees the Ire of prosperity and all ire of life for this person. Ebo materials here are 16 rats, 16 fish, 16 hens, 16 guinea-fowls, 16 pigeons and money. He/she also needs to feed Aje as appropriate.  If this Odu is revealed during Ikosedaye or Itenifa this person must never carry the Egungun or Gelede costume. However, if the Odu was revealed during routine Ifa consultation the person may carry the costume if he so desires. On this, Ifa says:

Iworiwar’Eku o

Emi o r’Eku

Dia fun Orunmila

Ifa n sunkun oun o lajelowo

Ebo ni won niko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Ajewa je derubu awo

Owenne wenne, aje je derubuawo

Owenne wenne

Translation

Iwori come and carry Egungun costume

I am not carrying the costume

Ifa’s message for Orunmila

When lamenting his inability to receive the blessing of financial prosperity

He was advised to offer ebo and to feed Aje

He complied

Aje came trooping to the home of Awo

Owennewenne

Aje came trooping to the reach of Awo

owennewenne

(x)

 Ifa says that it foresees ire of success for this person where he/she is going. Ifa advocate patience for this person. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with one she-goat and money. on this, Ifa says:

Dakejejeeje

Awo Pepeye lo dia fun Pepeye

Nigbati n soje e lo sode Oyo

Ebo ni won niko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

O ni dake jejeeje ni Pepeye n wi

Translation

Please keep mute

The awo of Pepeye the Duck

Cast Ifa for the Duck

When going on Egungun business to Oyo land

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

The language of Pepeye is keep mute

(xi)

Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with four rats, four fish, one matured she-goat and money and to also feed Yemoja as appropriate in order to receive the blessing of the fruit of the womb. On this, Ifa says:

Iwori o reku

Eegun o gbodo na Babalawo

Dia fun Pepeye

Ti yoo todo komo wale

Ebo ni won ni kowaa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Kope, kojinna

E wabani ni jebutu omo

Translation

Iwori does not carry Egungun costume

Egungun never beat a Babalawo

Ifa’s message for Pepeye, the duck

When going to the river side to carry her children back home

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied

Before long, not too far

Join us in the midst of several children

(xii)

 Ifa says that one of this person’s dead ancestors is angry where this Odu is revealed. The reason why this ancestor is angry is that he/she had not yet been given the proper burial rite that he/she deserves. It is in the interest of this person and all the other members of his/her family to do so as quickly as possible. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. He/she needs to feed the spirit of this ancestor with one rooster and to also complete the burial rite of this person.

Pako o je n raye o gese

Ese o je n raye o g’araba

Araba o je n raye n gun Toto

Dia fun Woruku aye

Ti won nikosoro fun torun daadaa

Eboni won nikowaa se

Ki tetesoronaa

Nje nitori Woruku Aye

La se n soro gun torun daadaa

Translation

Pako tree does not give me the chance to climb Ese tree

Ese tree does not give me the chance to climb Araba tree

Araba does not give me the chance to climb Toto tree

Ifa’s message for Woruku Aye, human being

Who was advised to perform decent rite for Woruku orun, dead ancestor

He complied

It is because of Woruku Aye human being

That we need to give decent burial rite to the ancestor

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