ODU IFA IWORI –IRETE/IWORI-WOLE/IWORI –ATE COMMENATRIES
BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa Extreme Documentaries-Reformed
Africa Ifa Spirituality(RAIS)- Odu Ifa Series
In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Iwori -Irete -also known as Odu Ifa Iwori-Wole/Iwori- Ate.This current work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo and Ifa
devotee who want to have detail knowledge of Odu Ifa Iwori Irete . The work will also be useful for those who imprint or born by Odu Ifa Iwori-Irete 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 Iwori Irete ? What
are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Iwori Irete? What are the
taboo of Odu Ifa Iwori Irete?What are the area of compatible profession or
career for those born under the star of Iwori Irete. The likely names that can
be given to those born by Odu Ifa Iwori Irete during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages
for those born under star of Odu Ifa Iwori Irete during Itelodu or
Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odu Ifa Iwori Irete and commentaries
on them. These aforementioned and more will be the major focus of this current
work.
What is Odu Ifa Iwori
Irete?
Odu Ifa Iwori Irete 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 Iwori meji on the right and one leg of Odu Ifa
Irete meji is on the left such Odu Ifa is known as Odu Ifa
Iwori Irete. The Babalawo do have other appellation for it . Other names for
Iwori Irete in Ifa practice are: Iwori-wole,Iwori -Ate.
What are the affiliated
Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Iwori- Irete?
By this question we are
referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the
other with Odu Ifa Iwori Irete that those who were born under the star of
this Odu Ifa Iwori Irete 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, Osanyin. Each of this Orisa
and Irunmole have important function
they perform.
Ifa- Ifa function for divine guidance and general wellbeing
Ori – Ori function for the
fulfillment of destiny, support, victory, elevation, escape from problems and
promotion to the position of honor.
Esu Odara – Esu odara
function for general safety
Osanyin -Osanyin function
for healing and victory over enemies
By this we are referring to both animate and
inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori
Irete 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.
They should not abuse their power or use their
position to steal in other not to suffer public disgrace at the end of their
life.
They should
avoid eating food without having
drinking water by their side to avoid
untimely death
The should take uncalculated risk or sleep with
the wife of fellow initiate to avoid unconsummated fortune
What is the area of Compatible profession or
career for those born under the star of Iwori Irete ?
Iwori Irete children are usually successful
as Ifa/Orisa Priest, Ifa/Orisa ,Medical / Paramedical herbalist,
spiritual healing. Politician ,Administrator or state man.
The likely names that can be given to those born
by Odu Ifa Iwori Irete 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 Iwori Irete
their during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. The source of this name are derive
from the positive character from each stanza and story from
Odu Ifa Iwori Irete . Below are some of the names available for this purpose:
There is no name derive from this odu
Some sacred messages Inside Odu Ifa Iwori -Irete
as narrated and Document by Babalawo Obanifa
1.
Ifa says there is Ire for the person to whom this
Odu is reveal. Ifa says that he/she will
be elevated to the position of honor and authority. Ifa says he should offer
ebo so that he/she will not be subject to humiliation and disgrace at the end
of his /her life because of abuse or misuse of power. If this Ifa is reveal for
anybody in position of authority whether elective or hereditary or
administrative. Ifa warn him or her to be very cautious not to do evil. Ifa
says if he /she do evil. He will reap the reward of his evil deed before he
died via disgrace and humiliation. He should be very careful so that his life
will not end in disgrace. Iwori -Irete says that this person should offer ebo
with plenty of pigeon and Guinea fowl,snails ,cat fish and a lot of money. Ifa
say he should also feed Ifa . On this Ifa say:
Iwori ate
Irete ate
E rore te won
Dia fun Alagbara
Aye nigba Iwase
Won ni ki won rubo ki won ma ba
te
Won ni ki won mon jale mon
Won ko won o gbo
Translation
Iwori ate(Iwori will be disgrace )
Irete ate(Irete will be disgrace )
Humiliate them in moderation
This was Ifa’s message for Alagbara aye (the
mighty) in the ancient time
They were advise to offer ebo so that they will
not suffer disgrace
They were equally advised not to use their power
to steal again
They refuse to comply with any of the advice
In ancient time. There was certain group of the
mighty known as Alagbara aye. They are fond of using their power to steal and
oppressed the weak. They went for Ifa consultation that year. Ifa advises them
that they should stop the act of abusing their power and stop stealing. Ifa
advised them to offer ebo as I explained above.
They refuse to comply. Ifa advise to stop stealing. They refused. They
continue in their act of stealing until they suffer public disgrace in the end.
They said that is exactly what their
Babalawo have said .
Iwori ate
Irete ate
E rore te won
Dia fun Alagbara
Aye nigba Iwase
Won ni ki won rubo ki won ma ba
te
Won ni ki won mon jale mon
Won ko won o gbo
Eni ba jiwon legberun owo
A sofo Egbaa
Esu airiu
Egba aitu
E o ri bi Ifa Awo ki ti n se
Translation
Iwori ate(Iwori will be disgrace )
Irete ate(Irete will be disgrace )
Humiliate them in moderation
This was Ifa’s message for Alagbara aye (the
mighty) in the ancient time
They were advise to offer ebo so that they will
not suffer disgrace
They were equally advised not to use their power
to steal again
They refuse to comply with any of the advice
Those who steal one thousand cowries
Will suffer loss of ten thousand cowries
Failure to comply with the terms of the ebo
Failure to comply with the terms of the Etutu
Don’t you see how Ifa’s prediction come to pass
2.
Ifa says that this person is in midst of family battle. If a group
of people such as an organization, a town or
nation have this kind of consultation and Odu Ifa that comes up is Odu
Ifa Iwori Irete. If the Odu Ifa come out
with Ibi. The Ifa is telling them offer Obe and be very careful to overcome
war.Ifa advise them that they should offer ebo with plenty of stone,gun powder
and money. Ifa say that they should feed Ifa with Iyan(pounded yam) . On this
Ifa says:
Iwori wole
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba yo tu Isu sodo
Yo gbe olonde sorun
Won ki lode
Orunmile ni e wole
Se e ni e rogun ni popo
Translation:
Iwori wole(Iwori be observance)
This was Ifa’s message for Orunmila
Who will put pounded yam in
fire to prepare pounded yam
He at the same time fortify himself with Olonde in case of any
physical arm
They demand for the reason
He said don’t you Observe
That there is war going on the street.
3.
Ifa advise this person to always eat and have water nearby when
he/she want to eat to avoid untimely death. She avoid eating pounded yam.Ifa
advise this person to offer ebo will a lot of snails palm wine and water. she
should also ask Ifa what the mother earth will take and feed mother earth. On
this Ifa says:
Iwori wate ki ara ko ro
Dia fun Olabahu to ko
Ti ko rubo Okele meji
O gbe Iyan sile
Ata sapa lori
O b agba ibe ku gbornagandan
Ero Ipo
Ero ofa
Eni gbo ebo nibe
E ni ko rubo
Translation
Iwori wate ki ara ko ro
This was Ifa message for Olobanhun (tortoise)
Who refuse to offer two morsel of food as ebo
He prepare to eat pounded
yam
He forget to have drinking water ready
He experiencing discomfort with pepper in the process of eating
He died as a result
People of Ipo
People of Ofa
Those who head of ebo thee
Let them comply
4.
Ifa advise the person to whom this Odu is reveal to offer ebo for
protection and safety. He should equally face his/her work with full attention.
He should not he should not take
uncalculated -this is necessary for the sake of his life.He should not sleep
with other people wife. He should not swim in the river.Ifa advise him that if
have not undergo Ifa initiation.He should undergo Ifa initiation . On this Ifa says:
Iwori teju mon ohun to seni
Ti a ko ba teju mon ohun to seni
Awo a ma fi eja ope gun ope
Iwori teju mon ohun to seni
Ti a ko ba teju mon ohun to seni
A o ma fi aimon we be lu odo
Iwori teju mon ohun to seni
Ti a ko ba teju mon ohun to seni
Awo a ma fi ibinu fa obey o
Iwori teju mon ohunto seni
Ti a ko ba teju mon ohu to seni
Awo a ma san ibante awo
Ero Ipo
Ero ofa
Eni gbo ebo be
Eni ko rubo
Translation:
Iwori concentrate on what is affecting you
Ifa we did not concentrate on what matter to us
Awo will be using a broken belt to climb palm tree
Iwori concentrate on what is affecting you
Ifa we did not concentrate on what matter to us
Awo will be jumping to the river to swim without knowing how to
swim
Iwori concentrate on what is affecting you
Ifa we did not concentrate on what matter to us
Awo will be removing knife to stab out of anger
Iwori concentrate on what is affecting you
Ifa we did not concentrate on what matter to us
Awo will be sleeping with the wife of other Awo
People of Ipo
People of ofa
Those who heard of the ebo
Led them comply
5.
Ifa advise the person to
whom this odu is reveal to offer Owu Egungun. Ifa said this person should offer
ebo. Ifa says those people who have done evil to this person in dark places.
Ifa says that all their secret will blown into the open. He should also
venerate Esu odara . On this Ifa says:
Iwori-Sete
Awo Beere lo di fun Beere
Lojo ti n be ninu Idamu Aaye
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O si rubo
Ko pe o
Ko jina
E wa bani larusegun
Translation:
Iwori-Sete
Awo of Beere make Ifa for Beree
When he was in the midst of trouble of people of this world
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Not too far
Not too long
Come and meet us in the midst of victoty
6.
Ifa advise the person to whom this Odu is reveal to offer ebo so
that he can overcome sickness. If the person to whom this Odu is reveal is a
Babalawo or medical doctor or herbalist , If say that this person is a born
healer. He should offer ebo so that he /she will be able to healed any kind of
diseases that will be bring to him . Ifa advise the person to whom this Odu is
reveal to venerate Osanyin. On this Ifa says:
Omi ni mo te ki n to te
yarnin
Dia fun Iwori ti yo lo wo ere larun
O gbo ebon be
O rubo
Igba Iowri wo ere larun
Ni ara da saka
Ero ipo
Ero ofa
Eni gbo ebon be
E ni ko sebo
Translation
I step on water before stepping on the sands
This was Ifa message for Iwori
Who is going to heal Ere of his diseases
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
It after Iwori
Have healed Ere of his diseses
That is when he got healed completely
O gbo ebon be
People of Ipo
People of Ofa
Let those who heard of ebo
Let them comply
7.
Ifa advise the person to whom this Odu is reveal to venerate
Ifa and his/her Ori with big catfish.
Ifa advise him to be good to people
under him .If he is a ruler he need to be nice to people under him/her he /she did not need to exhibit cruelty of
any kind. Ifa advise that the person to whom this odu is reveal no matter how
lowly place in life . He/she will attain
position of honor and authority. On this Ifa says
Ori wo Ibi rere gbemi de
Ese wo ibi rere simi re
Ibi ori gbemi re
Ese lo mon
Dia fun sarosore ti o bori Ewi lado
Ebo ni won lo se
O rubo
Ero Ipo
Ero ofa
Eni gbo ebo nbe
Eni ko rubo
Translation
Ori wo Ibi rere gbemi de
Ese wo ibi rere simi re
Ibi ori gbemi re
Ese lo mon
This was Ifa message for Sasore
Who will venerate Ori for Ewi in Ado
He was advised to offer ebo
He comply
People of Ipo
People of Ofa
Those who heard of ebo should comply
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