ODU IFA IWORI OWONRIN COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa
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In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make comprehensive commentaries on Iwori Owonrin ,also
known as Odu Ifa Iwori –Elerin,Iwori wa rein-eri o peyin,Iwori oderin. This
piece of work will be useful for any practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotees that
want to have detail knowledge of the interpretations of Odu Ifa Iwori
Owonrin either for purpose of divination practice or personal use. The work
will also be useful for those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori
–Owonrin during their Itelodu(Ifa initiation) and Ikosedaye(Ifa
initiation). The author of this work (Babalawo Obanifa ) is an
authoritative leading Ifa and Orisa theologian and established authority
in field of Yoruba herbal medicine and spirituality so any piece or
information and divine commentaries in this work can be authoritatively
rely upon by any beginner and advance Ifa practitioner for purpose of spiritual
practice. This work will examine among other things ; What is odu ifa
Iwori Oworin meaning and symbol? Who are the affiliated Orisa and
Irunmole with Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin? What are the taboos Odu Ifa Iwori
Owonrin? What are the favorable occupation or profession for those born
under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin during their Itelodu or Ikosedaye. What
are the names that can be given to those born under the Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrini
during their Itelodu Or Ikosedaye? Basic summary of information of Odu Ifa
Iwori-Odi for those born by Iwori Owonrin Itelodu or Ikosedaye? Comprehensive
detail of sacred messages contain inside Odu Ifa Iwori-Owonrin and Babalawo
Obanifa divine commentaries on them. All these aforementioned will be the major
focus of this work. The work extensively examine Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin in
eighteen different stanza base on applicability of it and interpretation
of it for clients and initiates over the centuries.
What is odu ifa Iwori Owonrin meaning and
symbol?
Whenever we have one leg of symbol of Odu Ifa Iwori-meji on right
hand and one leg of Odu Ifa Owonrin -meji on the left during Ifa consultation
via ohun-te-ale(Ikin ifa divination on ifa divination tray) or dida
owo(ifa divination with opele). The amalgamation of o one leg of symbol of Odu
Ifa Iwori-meji on right hand and one leg of Odu Ifa Owonrin-meji on the left
during Ifa consultation is what is known as symbol of Odu Ifa Iwori –Owonrin. Though
this Odu Ifa have other alias known as Iwori Owonrin ,also known as Odu Ifa
Iwori –Elerin,Iwori wa rein-eri o peyin,Iwori oderin This Odu Ifa fall into
category of Odu Ifa known as Amulu. Below are Babalawo obanifa image depiction
of how Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin can appear on opon Ifa (ifa divination tray
and via opele (ifa divination chain).
Who are the affiliated
Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin?
By this we are referring to the divinities that those
born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin during their itelodu or
ikosedaye can harness their energies in other to have successful life. Some
time they can seek initiation into this Orisa or have consecrated element of
this Orisa along with their Ifa. Some of the identifiable orisa and
irunmole that are affiliated with Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin are
:Ori,Ifa,Egungun,Esu odara,Egbe,Yoemoja and Osun. Each of this Orisa have their
individual function to the clients.
Ori- Ori function for compliance with the destiny,
elevation, victory, protection and success
Ifa –Ifa function for guidance, peace of mind and successes well as
achievement.
Egungun- Egungun function for protection against spiritual attack,war,kidnaping
as well as
Esu Odara-- Esu Odara function well for f success,
t joy, elevation and progress
Egbe – Egbe function for good child upribringing,peace of mind and
attainment of position of leadership
Iyemoja- to facilitate procreation, attainment of[position of
leadership,succees and honor
Osun – Osun persfor same function as Yemoja explain above..
What are the taboos Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin
By this question we are referring to both animate and inanimate
object and behavior that those born of Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin must avoid from
doing, using or doing in other to have successful and less problem free life.
Their major taboo are:
The must not eat sheep, use it for akose or rear it to avoid
premature death
The must not starve theirs spouse with sexual intercourse to avoid
untimely death
The must never underestimate woman so they can attain and maintain
competitive position of leadership
They must avoid intake of excessive alcohols to avoid losing
fortune
They must avoid eating or using lizard for anything to avoid been
disgrace
They must not lie or cheat others to avoid been victim of their own
plot
They should not rely on charm above good character in other not to up
been disappointed
The shoud never pay good with evil to avoid deadly retaliation
What are the names that can be given to those born under the Odu
Ifa Iwori Odi during their Itelodu Or Ikosedaye?
By this question we are referring to the names that can be given to
those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Odi during their Itelodu and
Ikosedaye. These names are derive from positive character from various stanza
of Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin.example of such name are:
Male
Seewo- child with good upbringing
Ifagbamila – Ifa comes to my rescue
Olaninkun - honour is abundant in my home
Ifasegun – Ifa is victorious
Female
Seewo- child with good upbringing
Ifasomo – Ifa bring this baby
Orimidara – my destiny is good
Ifadun – Ifa is interesting
What are the favorable occupation or profession
for those born under the star of Odu Ifa Iwori Owonrin during their Itelodu or
Ikosedaye
By this we are
referring area of vocation and profession that people born under
the star of Odu ifa Iwori Owonrin can engage in to become successful quickly
and with relative ease in life. Some of the area of vocation for people
under this Odu are :Politican,stateman,administrator,sales and marketing,lawyer,wefare
officer,hoteliaer,Spiritualist,Business person,
Comprehensive detail of sacred messages contain
inside Odu Ifa Iwori- Owonrin and Babalawo Obanifa divine commentaries on them.
(i)
Ifa says that this person should offer ebo against having a child
that will be a problem to his/her life. Ifa said the ebo should be offer so
that he /she can get a child that will be source of sadness for him/her. Ifa
said if this person has already had the child that creating problem for him or
her it is the same ebo that he will still need to offer. He should offer ebo
with 8peigion, 8 eights snails and, money. On this ifa says
Iwori wa rerin
Eri op’eyin
Dia fun Olori Egbe
Ti yoo bi Seewo
Won ko rubo ko ma ba bi Emere lomo
O rubo
Kop e ko jinna
E w aba ni ni Jebutu Ire gbogbo
Translation
Iwori wa rerin
Eri op’eyin
This was Ifa message for Olori egbe
Who will beget Seewo as child
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Not too long, Not too far
Join us in the middle of Blessings
(ii)
Ifa say where this Odu is reveals certain Item or human being is
missing. And they are all in the search to find it.Ifa says they should offer
ebo .They will find the missing item or the person. They should offer ebo with
4 goats,4 hen,4 pegion,and feed Egungun with food items .they will get the
require items. On this Ifa says:
Iwori wa rerin
Eri op’eyin
Dia fun won lotu Ife
Nibi Irunmole ti gbe gbe omo eniyan bi eni gbe eran
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Transaltion
Iwori wa rerin
Eri op’eyin
This was Ifa message for them in Out Ife
Where Irunmole is kidnaping them as if their animal
They were advised to offer ebo.
(iii)
Ifá says that when the person to whom this odu if is
reveals is coming from heaven to earth he/she have chosen all
the great things of life and he/she will definitely acquire all good
things of life. Ifa however insist that he should offer ebo and that
there is a need for him /her to be extremely careful in
selecting lover or wife. Ifa reveals that this person stand the chance of
chosing a promiscuous wife or husband if due diligent is not taking. This is
the reason why he/she must be cross examined and verified thoroughly before
taking a decision. If Ifá throws any doubt about any woman or man for the
person to whom this odu is reveals It is advisable for
this client to run away from such man or woman. Ifá advised this
client to offer ebo with a matured goat and money. On this, Ifá says:
Nba je obinrin ara kan ni da n ba da
N ba se ileke titi lo de idi bebere
Ma fi gbogbo ara hu'run titi lod e
Itan nba ponpo boju w'abe wo
Ma bu serin
Iku dedeede nbe labe aso
Orisa ti kii jomo okunrin o lee tojo
Dia fun Gbongan-Iroko
Oloboo yerep
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Nje Gbongan-Iroko
A ri or rewa
Ka ri or r'omo Tuntun
Translation
If I were to be a woman I would have perform woneder
I would have adorned my waist with the beads to
the base of the buttocks
I would have grown my hair in every part of my body to the
internal cavity of
My thigh, if I look at my genital
I smiled with satisfaction
I declare that death is under my dress
The orisa that does not allow a man to grow up to the
the height of his old age
This was Ifa message for Gbongan Iroko
Owner of the itching vigina
You were advised to offer ebo
Now gbongan Iroko we have seen your shocking beauty
Please let us see babies too
(iv)
Ifá says that the person to whom this Odu is reveals is
a child of Orunmila from heaven that is the reason why he/she will enjoy
the full protection of Ifá in this lifetime. Though many people
without reason will be looking for his downfall ,However, they will not
succeed. Ifá advised this client to offer ebo with 400
rats, 400 fish, 400 birds, goat and the money. It is also
necessary to prepare a lot of food to be used to feed Ifa[h1] ,the people and all the
Babalawo present . On this, Ifá says:
Enu je irinwo eku
Enu je irinwo eja
Enu mi je irinwo eye
Enu mi je irinwo eran'
Iwori owonrin ara ode Egun
Aase ba finu sele
A fi eyin se ode
Dia fun Ajijobe
Tii somo bibi inu Agbonniregun
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Ifá ma jee ki Ajijobe omo re o ku o
Ijebe awo kii ku boroboro
Translation
My mouth is to eat 400 rats
My mouth is to eat 400 fish
In addition, about 400 birds
And 400 animals
Iwori Owonrin the indigenous of th Egun land
If you use a large door of your interior to protect the
house
will use its exterior to secure the main road
This was Ifa messages for Ajijobe
The biological son of Agbonniregun
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Please, ifá do not allow Ajijobe your son to die young
Those who eat Ifá soup doesn't die easily
(v)
Ifa says that the person to whom this is reveals will be blessed
with compatible spouse. Ifa says ifa this client is a man he need to
be very careful is selecting a spouse. He will marry a spouse that will the
envy of the whole community. Ifa says that if this odu is reveal to a married
woman ,ifa said such woman should be advised to always dress well and behave
herself in dignified manner to ring success and glory to her husband
and children. Ifa advised him to offer ebo with two chickens, eight
rats, eight fish and money. He/she also need to feed Ifa with
a chicken, four rats and four fish On this, Ifa says:
O ri bi Iko
Iko lalala mi
Dia fun Iwori
Ti nsawo lo sode Elerin
Ebo ni woni ko se
O gb'ebo, orru'bo
Aya-Iwori Owonrin yo bi Iko loreere
Translation
She appeared like royalty
She appeared with elegance
This was Ifa message for Iwori
When going on Ifa mission to Elerin
land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied She introduced herself
Iwori Owonrin's wife appeared as a royalty in the main
road
(vi)
Ifa advises this person to offer ebo against
premature death .Ifa says that it is not good for this person to rear
sheep .he/she must avoid condition to raise a sheep. This
is because doing so can expose conditions that can lead to death,
premature and sudden death. Ifa says if this client have any
sheep at the time of the ifa consultation it must be sacrificed as
ebo immediately together with an lots of money. On this, Ifa says:
Araaraa ni MoroAaraaraa ni Moro
Dia fun won ni Moro Ataku boogo
Ibi aguntan n gbe pe Iku tanatan
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won ko eti ogbon si ebo
Gbogbo isowo ope
Eni gbebo nibe ko wa rubo
Gbogbo isowo opa
Translation
Araaraa ni moro Aaraaraa ni moro
This was Ifa messages for people of Moro Ataku
Where the sheep is summoning death several times to their domain
They were advised to offer ebo
They refused
All the followers of Ifa
That those who were advised offer ebo should complied
All the follower of Ifa
(vii)
Ifa says there is need for the person to whom this odu is reveals
to offer ebo in order for him not to lose his sexual potency. Ifa also
advised the woman here to offer ebo so that she will not suffer sexual
deprivation from his spouse. Ifa says there is need for this person to offer
ebo with the coconut, machete, a goat mature, three clubs and money. on
this, Ifá says:
O yo bi iko
Iko laalaa yoo
Dia fun Elerin Atata giegie
Ti yoo mogboo yoo muu hanranhanran
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O koti ogboin si ebo
Isowo opa
Eni gbebo nibe eni ko wa sebo
Translation
She appeared like royalty
She appeared with elegance
This was Ifa message for Elerin giegie
Weak man who knows how use a baton so effective
He was advised to offer ebo against impotence
All Ifa followers
Those who heard of advice to offer ebo should complied
All Ifa followers
(viii)
Ifa advised this person to be very generous at every time.
Ifa says that his generosity will help him live long on
earth. Ifa says that there is a particular position that many people have
aspire to attain and some time if they attain it they don’t enjoy it for
long. Ifá says that with his generosity he will enjoy the position for
long. Ifa also says that in no condition must he underestimate the
ability of women. Women will help him to achieve and
keep the position. Ifa advises him to offer ebo
with two rams, two male goats, two sheep and money. There's
also need to do Ipese the intestine of these animals,
since all are going to be slaughtered . Remember that the Ipese is for
Iyaami. on this. Ifá says:
Araaraa ni Moro Aaraaraa ni Moro
Dia fun Elerin Kiini
Dia fun Elerin Keji
Dia fun Elerin keta
Dia fun Elerin Kerin
Dia fun Elerin Karun
Dia fun to fun Elerin Kef
Dia fun Elerin keje
Elerin keje nikan ni n be leyin
Ti n sebo
Won ni ko si fimo Awon
obinrin yes
Ko pe, ko Jinna
E wa ba ni laruuse Ogun
Translation
Araaraa ni MoroAaraaraa ni Moro
This was Ifa message for the first Elerin
Ifa message for the second Elerin
Ifa message for the tird Elerin
Ifa message for the fourth Elerin
Ifa message from Ifa for the fifth Elerin
Ifa message for the sixth Elerin
Ifa message for the seventh Elerin
They were all to offer ebo
And to put the opinion of
women in consideration
Elerin the seventh complied with the ebo
Not too soon
Join us in the middle of the victory
(ix)
Ifa says the person to whom this Odu is reveals will become very
successful and he will be blessed with all the ire of life. Ifa advised him to
be well behave and he will be well known and famous. he need
to offer ebo with three pigeons, three chickens ,3 Guinea fowl and
money. About this, Ifá
He says:
Funfun niyi eyin
Gaagaa ni iyi Oyan
Ka ri ni lokeere sariya
O yo ni o ju onje
DÃa fun Iwori
Ti nloo ba won na'ja Elerin
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Elerin ti daja sile ki Iwori to de
Iwa niwori fi gba oja lowore
Translation
Whiteness is the prestige of the teeth
To be well fit is the prestige of the breast
A well hospitality from afar is more satisfactory than food
This was Ifa message for Iwori
When is going to do business with them
in the Elerin market
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
It is the inhabitant of Elerin who had founded the market
before the arrival of Iwori
It was with a good character that Iwori use
to took the market from them
(x)
Ifa davised the person to whom this Odu is reveals to always show
appreciation to whom oferr help him or bestow any act of kindness on
him. Ifa says that if this person refuses to show appreciation and express
gratitude to those who help him. He may find it difficult to get other help or
blessing from people. He should shun any act of wickedness or evil his life
will be good. He should also offer ebo with three galls of Guinean fowl,
three pigeons and money. On this, Ifá says:
Eni ti a ba se lore ti ko mon
E je ki a fi ika se wo
Ika yoo dun-un \oore ni ko nii Ranti
Dia fun Iwori
Nijo de nlo ree na'ja Elerin
Ebo ni ko se
O gb'ebo, or ru'bo
Translation
The one that one’s does a favor to but failed to appreciate
it
Let give him a dose of evil
The evil that we do will pain him but the good
thing we have done for him is what he would not remember
This was ifa messages for Iwori
When he was going for commercial transactions in
the Elerin market
He was advised offer ebo
He complied
(xii)
Ifa advised this person to never plan to
fool , deceive anyone who is older than him/her or anyone who
found in a disadvantage in situation .In whatever
guise. Ifa also says that anyone who try to cheat or defraud
this person or take advantage of him will regret such action. Ifa advised
this person not to be greedy. Ifá advise that he should offer offer
ebo with three roosters, Pigeons and three of money. this, Ifa says:
Omo kekere ni pin
Ki agba to pin
Dia fun Iwori tii segbon
Owonrin Nijoo baba won ku
Ti won fe pin'gun-un won
Won ni ki ki Iwori rubo
KI won ma bee je mogun
O gb'ebo, or ru'bo
Ni n o koo o
Ti egbe re ni n o ko
Translation
Let the proportion of young people
And that the elders choose first
This was Ifa message for Iwori
Who was the older brother of Owonrin
When his father died
And they want to share t his father's belongings
He was advised to offer ebo
For him, not to be fooled by his younger brother
Now that is what I am going to choose
It's the one by your side that I'm going to choose
Iwori Odanrin has no eyes
It’s about those who
I will pick up
(xiii)
Ifa foresee ire of blessing, honor and prosperity to the person
whom this Odu is reaveal.He will attain lofty height of honor in life .he
should offer ebo with three pigeons, three ducks and
money. On this, Ifá says:
Ese amumu ni dun karaka lor I ewe
Dia fun Bebe ti n sawo rode Oyo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbo ebo n n be o rubo
Kop e ko jina e wa bani ni jebutu ire
Translation
The legs of the lizard make noise on the dried leaves
This was Ifa message for Ibembe
When Ihe was going on mission to Oyo
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
In a short time, not too far
Join us in the middle of plenty wealth
(xiv)
Ifa says this perso will receive blessing through his association
with the people in the community.He will be love by every one and be favor Ifa
advised him to offer ebo with Ebo with three pigeons and money.
On this, Ifá says:
Iwori Odanrin
Kobi fun day
Ti nsawo rode Oyo
Ebo neither won nor ko waa yesO gb'ebo,
or ru'bo
Translation
Iwori Odanrin
This was Ifa message for Kobi
When he was going on Ifa mission to the land of Oyo
He was advised to offer ebo
(xv)
Ifa predict ire of longevity of life for the person to whom this
odu is reaveal.Ifa says this person will be protected and be immune against
food poison. He should also be careful of eating from untrusted source from
occasion. Ifa advised that he should prepare plenty of food to feed Ifa says
that he should offer ebo with three hen and money on this
ifa says.
:
Iwori Odanrin awo Elegun-MajoDÃ
Dia fun Elegun Majo
Tii saayo Elewii
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
A Kii ha kuku a too much kuIku-LENU-jebe n ku he NNI
Translation
Iwori Odanrin Awo of Elegun-Ma jodi
Make Ifa for Elegun -Majodi
Who was Elewiie's favorite
He was advised h to offer ebo
Can't you see that
We don't have to fight before the death lo
Iku jebe is being
slowly dying LENU
(xvi)
Ifa says that the best wife this person can
get in his life that will him more than any other
woman on earth will have a deformed in one form or
the other. For example, this woman can have a bad leg, or a bad leg hand
or son or a bad ear or something bad in the form of deformity.
Ifa assures the client hat the this woman's spirit will bring him the
prosperity, great children, , joy and elevation. Ifá advises you to
offer ebo with three Hens and money. On this ifa says
Iwori-Owonrin Majonigun
Dia Lakanluyata
Ti nwa oko imoran-kiri un yan
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Ko pe, ko Jinna
E wa ba ni ni wowo Ire
Translation
Iwori-Owonrin Majonigu
This was Ifa messages for Lakanluyata
Crab when looking for an ideal husband
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
In a short time, not too far
Join us in the middle of
all the wealth of life
(Xvii) Ifá says that you know will become a great
success in them life and prosperity do not know
limit. However, Ifá says that you have the tendency to
say lies and be false. Ifá says that you must stop all
these negative characters As well should feed your
Ori with regularity. Ifá says that if you have some strong charms
in his house. Please go throw everything. This is because it
is not going to work for you more. Ifá le advised to offer
ebo with two pigeons, two guinea fowl and money.It is also
necessary to feed his Ori with a Pigeon and a guinea fowl. On this,
Ifá says: Boti ba kunnu
Oti un pa'ni boogun
Oogun a soni di danidani
Bi a ba legberun oogun
Ti lekee a ba ko nii je je o
Ori eni nikan he je Lo
Dia fun Iwori oderin
Ti wo nmoju Ekun sungbere ire gbogbo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O rubo
Ko pe, ko Jinna
E wa bani ni jebutue ire
Translation
If the stomach is filled with liquor it will
be intoxicated if one has an excessive charm
Excessive charm turn crazy
If we have 1,000 different charm
And if one is false
The charms will not be effective
It is unique Ori that works and Effective
This is more than 200 different herbs
This was Ifa message for for Iwori Odanrin
When the crying and lamenting inability to get Ire
all of Ire of life
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
In a short time, not too far
Meet us in the middle of blessing
(xiv)
Ifa says that the time is coming, in the life of this
client when he/she fight for something with someone
more powerful, more influential and more important than him
It's maybe a property, land, or position., title ,Ifa advises him to
offer ebo with a mature male goat and money for him to be
victorious on this, Ifa says:
Esin gori odo
Se sangele-sangele
to funny ElerinEyi or mogbo mu
Ebo neither won nor ko waa yes
Or gb'ebo, or ru'bo
Elerin e sinmi Ogun oba a ba he
won or
Translation
When the horse mounted a mortar
It shake it tail nervously
This was ifa message for Elerin
Who knows how to scream from in fearful way
He was advised to offer ebo
Elerin please stop going on the
military campaigaing
Xx
. Ifa says there is need to feed Esu Odara on
a regular basis with kolanuts with three lobes. Ifa says that Esu Odara
is responsible for his prosperity an success in
general As consequence of this, the Esu Odara feeding with
the kola nut with three lobe will help him or her achieve all
his Heart's wishes. Ifa advise him to offer ebo with
a matured goat, three cocks and money. Also needs to feed Esu
Odara with two kolanuts with three lobes one. On this, Ifa says:
Orita Abidi yakata
Dia fun Esu Odara
To ni ohun o je obi oloju merin Ayaafi meta
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Won fi NkoleWon fi nrale
Wonfi nbimo won fin ñirre gbogbo
Translation
The center of the three crossroads with wide base
This was Ifa message for Esu Odara
Who insisted that he did not want eat kola nut with four
lobes
Save the one with three lobes
He was were advised to offer ebo
He was complied
He stated that he eats kolanuts with three lobes
And people receive the blessing of the property and plots and
many children were blessed also with all the
wealth of life
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