ODU IFA ODI OGBE
/INDINGBE/ODI IWINLARA /IDI GBEMI DIVINE COMMENTARIES 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 Odi
Ogbe also known as Odu Ifa
Edigbe,Idingbe,Idin Iwinlara,Idi gbemi. This current work will
be useful to any practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee who want to known about Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe. The
work will also be useful for those who imprint or born by Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu(Ifa initiation), Who want to have detail knowledge and interpretations Of Odu Ifa
Odi 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 Odi Ogbe? Who are the affiliated Orisa and
Irunmole with Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe ? What
are the taboo of Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe?What are the area of Compatible profession or
career for those born under the star of Odi
Odu Ogbe .The likely names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa
Odi Ogbe during Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for those born
under star of Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe during Itelodu or Ikosedaye. Some sacred
messages in Odu Ifa Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe and commentaries on them. These
aforementioned and more will be the major focus of this current work.
What is Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe ?
Odu Ifa Odi 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 Odi meji on the right and one leg of Odu Ifa Ejiogbe on the left such Odu
Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe. The Babalawo do have other appellation for it
. Other names for Odi Ogbe in Ifa practice are : Idingbemi,Idingbe, Idin
Iwinlara,Edigbe,Idi gbemi.
Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with
Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe?
By this question we are
referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the
other with Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe , that those who were born under the star this Odu
Ifa Odi 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 Odara,, Ogun,Egbe,Oke,Sango, Obatala,Egungun ,Orisa Aje
.each of this Orisa and Irunmole have the function and purpose with the Odu
Ifa : Ifa function for guidance, peace of mind, direction,
elevation and destiny identification
Ori :Ori function for
overall success, fulfillment of destiny and elevation
Esu Odara :Esu Odara
function for victory, sanctuary,
protection and success
Egbe :Egbe function for
general success, comradeship and well-being
Ogun :Ogun for protection and direction
Oke : Oke function for
long life and vitality
Sango :Sango function for
victory over adversity and spiritual elevation
Orisa Aje :Orisa Aje
function for wealth and success
Obatala : Obatala
function for happiness, children, elevation and support
Egungun : Egungun
function for ancestral support and elevation
Osun : Osun function for
victory over conspiracy, compatible spouse and success
What are the taboo of Odu
Ifa Odi Ogbe?
By this we are referring
to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star
of Odu Ifa Odi 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:
They must avoid using
black clothe or sleep in darkness especially when they travel.
They must avoid eating, use or kill rabbit to avoid losing those who could help h them
They must not discriminate in the choice of spouse - to
avoid losing the spouse that has been destined for them
They must not be too inquisitive -to avoid losing one’s
eyesight and lack of peace of mind
The must not be killing
rats and mice - to avoid losing important friends or well wishers
The must never put blood on their Ifa - to avoid
spoiling one’s life destiny
The must not say what he/she is not sure of – to avoid
humiliation
What is the area of
Compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Odi Ogbe ?
Odi 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 a priest
or priestess, Marketing, salesmanship, consultancy, trading, and commercial
enterprises. Tourism
The likely names that can
be given to those born by Odu Ifa Odi 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 Odi Ogbe during Itelodu Or
Ikosedaye. The source of this name are derive from the positive
character from each stanza and story from Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe. Below
are some of the names available for this purpose:
Edi gbemi
Aikulola
Some sacred messages
Inside Odu Ifa Odi Ogbe as document By
Babalawo Obanifa
1.
Ifa says this person will
be a successful merchant. Ifa says he foresee the Ire of victory over enemies
for the person to whom this Odu is reveals. Ifa says that If this person want
to embark on a journey. He should offer
ebo before he embark on such journey. Though he may face some challenges
in the course of the journey, he will come back to establish a market. And when
he is on such journey. He should avoid sleeping in the darkness or use black
clothes. There are enemies who have said that this person will not be able to
come back alive from his or her journey. These set of people have put some
mechanism in place to wreak havoc on such person advise this person to offer
ebo with sixteen yard of white cloth,
2000 unit of money , . He complied. He went safely and return safely with a lot
of goods. He established market and begin to sell the goods. He became rich to
the surprise of his enemies. On this Ifa says:
Ile kookoko ni eye Agbe n
dun
Awo Ontoku
Dia fun Ontoku
Ontoku ti n rajo
Won ni yoo rahun Ile pupo
Won ni sugbon yo da oja
to ba de
Ibi dudu ni sokukun loju
Ibi funfun ni looye
Dia fun Ontoku ti n rajo
Ti Awon ota ni ko ni de
mon
Ebo ni won ko se
O rubo
Ko pee.Ko jina
E w ani wowro Ire gbogbo
Translation
Ile kookoko ni eye Agbe n
dun
This was Ifa message for
Ontoku
Ontoku want to embark on
a journey
He was told that he would
face a lot of challenges in the course of the journey
But he will come back to
establish a market
The dark place is not
visible to the eyes
The lighted place is well
illuminated
This was Ifa message for Ontoku
The enemies said he will
not come back safely
He was advised to offer
ebo
He complied
Not too long ,Not too far
Come and meet us in the
midst of all Ire.
2.
Ifa says that this person
will overcome untimely death. He should offer ebo with three mice and money. On
this Ifa says.
Odi Ogbe
Alaran Ogu
Bi ekule ile ba mogun
moja
A dariku ji
Translation
Odi Ogbe
Alaran ogun
If mice know how to behave
itself
He will ecsape death.
3.
Ifa foresee that the
person to whom this Odu is reveal will be able to overcome untimely death. He
/she will be able to unravel some hidden secrets that have been causing death
and down fall for some people close this person. Ifa advise this person to
offer ebo with One Egunsi Itoo and use it to cook ripe palm fruits soups. It
will be taking To Orita meta. This person will be able to unravel this secrets
. On this Ifa says:
Awon Akeresohun
Awon Adagba sohun
Dia fun Orunmila
Iku kan Ile baba ni lilo
Nijo gbogbo loja-loja
lerinkin -lerikin
Won mon Oruko Odun ti
Ti Iku pa won won kiri
Ohu le le ba won ku Iku
owowo
Ni orunmila n dafa si
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Won ni ko ni Itoo sorita
O rubo
Gbogbo odun ti n koja
Ni won daruko ara won ki
won wo je
Orunmila moruko Odun
Iku ko le pa Orunmila mon
oo
Translation
Awon Akeresohun
Awon Adagba sohun
This was Ifa message for
Orunmila
When death is approaching
h is house
On the day that death is
killing all the influential people
Because they did not
known the name of Odun
This death will not be
able to kill me that is why is making consultation
He was advise to offer
ebo
He complied
All the Odun that is
passing by mention their name to his knowledge
Orunmila knows the name
of Odun
Death can no longer kill
Orunmila
4.
Ifa says there is
blessings for the person to whom this Odu is reveals. Ifa says that this person
will be successful in life. But he should always venerate his Ori with cat fish
,pegion,kolanut and money. On this Ifa says :
Idin gbenggbe
Awo Idin Gbengbe
Orisa ti a ni latete ko
ju Ori enu lo
Dia fun Aikulola omo
oloro lapodi
Aikulola ma de oo
Omo oloro lakodi
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O rubo
Translation
Idin gbenggbe
Awo Idin Gbengbe
There is any Orisa above
one’s Ori
This Ifa’s message for
Aikulola
The child of the wealthy
in the Akodi
Here comes Aikulola
The child of the wealthy
in the Akodi
He was advised to offer
ebo
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Ifa say there is Ire of
blessing and prosperity for the person to whom this Odu is reveals. Ifa says
that this person should offer ebo and always allow good talk to come out of his
mouth. Ifa says there is particular woman or person that this person intend to
marry. Ifa there are others competitors that have interest in that person as
well,As a result this people have connive together to ruin his reputation. Ifa
says that this person must offer ebo so that he can become succeful. If says is
through good utterance that he will use to gain the heart of the woman and
prove his competitors wrong. On this Ifa says
Idingba
Idingbe
Dia fun Igbin
Ti yo gba obinrin Orisa
gbe
Ebo ni won ko se
Ko si loro Ire lenu
O rubo
Igbin gba Ogele Obirin
Osa lagba gbe
Translation
Idingba
Idingbe
This was Ifa message for
Igbin who will snatch the woman Of Orisa
He was advise to Offer
ebo
And make good utterances
He complied
Igbin have snatch Ogele
the woman of Orisa without Consequences
6.
Ifa says that it foresees
the ire of longevity for all person to whom this Odu is reaveal. Ifa advises
that he/she need to offer ebo in order
to enhance his long life on earth. He should
offer one guinea fowl and money as ebo and feed Ifa with another guinea
fowl. Once this is done, longevity is assured by Ifa. on this Ifa says:
Ogereji-mogbo
Dia fun won n’iluu ibi a
kii gbee ku
Won ni ki won ru’bo si laiku araa won
Won gb’ebo, won ru‘bo
Ko pe ko jinna
E waa ba ’ni l’aiku
kangiri
Nje Ogereji-mogbo Awo ire
ni o
Enikan kii da Idin‘gbe ko
yan ku
Ogereji mogbo Awo ire ni
o
Translation
Ogereji-mogbo
This was Ifa message for
the the inhabitants of the town where
longevity is assured
They were advised to
offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not too far
Come and join us where we
enjoy long live
Ogereji-mogbo, you are
truly a good Awo
One cannot cast Idin-Gbe,
for one to die prematurely
Ogereji-mogbo, you are
indeed a competent Awo.
7.
Ifa reveal that the
person to whom this odu is reveal is
facing series of tribulations and seemingly insurmountable crises at the
moment. Ifa says further that there are grand conspiracies and intrigues
against all him /herIfa says that the fiscal economic policies of most nations
in the world will be such that most Awo will find it difficult, if not
altogether impossible to succeed. Ifa however assures that he will spring out of any tribulations which
they may be facing. Ifa says that he
will be free of any form of conscription or forced labor that may confront him
at the moment. Ifa says that Osun will
be instrumental in setting him free and restore him into his rightful positions. Ifa says that he need to offer ebo and to propitiate Osun
in order to enjoy the favor of women folk. The ebo materials are as follows:
two pigeons, two hens, two roosters and money. On this Ifa says:
Idin gbe mi ki n gbe o
Orisa gbe mi l’atete o
j’ori ako esin lo
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti n loo ya’wo l’owo Iku
Ti n loo sin’gba l’odo
Arun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Translation
Idin lift me up and let
me lift you up
“Orisa please lift me up”
cannot be higher than being placed on a horse
This was the message of
Ifa for Orunmila
When he was going to borrow money from Iku,
Death
And was also going to
serve as the pawn in the hands of Arun Ailment
He was advised to offer
ebo
In this Odu, Orunmila was
serving under Iku and Arun in order to offset the debts that he owed them. Iku
asked Orunmila to work in his farm from morning till late afternoon every day.
Arun asked him to resume work in his own farm from late afternoon to the dead
of the night. By so doing, Orunmila had no time left for himself. One day,
Orunmila went to consult Ifa on how to be free from this forced labor. He was
advised to offer ebo and he complied. While he was offering the ebo, Iku and
Arun had been expecting him to come and work in their farms. When they did not
see him, they went to his house in search of him. On seeing them, Orunmila took
to his heels and they pursued him. He ran towards the stream. On getting to the
stream, Orunmila jumped into it and found Osun taking her bath inside the
stream. He begged Osun to come to his rescue. Osun covered him with her
cloth.When Iku and Arun got to the stream, they could not see him any longer.
They asked Osun if she saw Orunmila around the stream, she responded that she
had been busy swimming and cleaning herself up in the stream and she had no
time to look at anyone passing by the stream. The two of them were not
convinced and they waited a little bit further. That was when Osun accused them
of trying to indecently look at her naked body while she was taking her birth.
Hearing this, they reluctantly left the side of the stream. Thereafter,
Orunmila thanked Osun profusely and later got acquainted with her. They met
together on several occasions and she later conceived and gave birth to a baby.
When the baby grew up he was named by Orunmila as Idi-Gbemi, my genetalia gave
me support.
8.
Ifa foresee Ire for the
person to whom this Odu is reaveal. The person to whom this Odu is reveals the
opportunities of becoming successful and. Ifa assures all Awo that they will
also be bestowed with honor and respect. In this wise, there is the need to
propitiate Oosa-Oke. Ifa says that there is a particular woman who is in dire
need of a child. The woman shall be blessed and shall bear a child. She needs
to offer one she-goat and 6oo units of currency in six places. Ifa also advises
all Awo not to allow themselves to be overwhelmed by anxiety. They shall
overcome their adversaries’ says that there is a particular Temple head,
community leader or national figure who has some people (about six) planning
evil against him/her. Ifa assures this person that these conspirators shall not
succeed. Ifa advises this leader to make a feast and invite several people to
the feast. Ifa says that the six people who are planning evil against him/her
are very close to him/her. They too shall attend the feast and will try to cast
a spell on this leader. Ifa assures this leader that the conspirators shall
fail woefully. On the above, Ifa says:
Ogbologboo yunyun nii
d’ade
Agbalagba ejo ni o k’omo
re l’eyin yooyooyoo lo o je
Mariwo ope ba’le s’enu
gbadu-gbadu
Dia fun Orunmila
Won ni oro o Baba o j’ebo
Bee ni o j’etutu
Ayaafi ko maa lo s’orun
osan gangan
Translation
A big Yunyun tree it is
that wears a crown
The big snake does not
wander about with its offspring in search of food
The palm fronds drop down
and reveal their scattered mouth tips
These were Ifa’s messages
for Orunmila
When his Awo told him
that he needed not to offer ebo
Neither should he perform
any rites
He only needed to proceed
to heaven unceremoniously
In this Odu, Orunmila
took his one she-goat and 600 units of cowries, the only possessions that he
had in his life, and headed for the house of Iroko-Agunregejege, his bosom
friend in order to bid him farewell before he proceeded on his journey to
heaven. He told him he would sleep overnight and the following day he would be
on his way to heaven. While going to heaven, he met Aruko-ya-legun-o-di-Oosa
(Oosa Oke). She asked Orunmila where he was going. He told her that he was
going to heaven. She asked why; and he narrated to her how Ifa was consulted
for him and how he was advised not to offer any ebo but to proceed to heaven.
Aruko-ya-legun-o-di-Oosa asked him to tell her what Odu was cast for him. He
explained that it was Odi Ogbe. She asked him to go back to his house. She told
Orunmila that it was time for him to be bestowed with the title and honor of
his ancestors. She predicted for Orunmila that he would be bestowed with the
title of Alakotun. She then advised him to bring one she-goat and 600 units of
cowries for ebo. Orunmila complied and then turned back to go home.As Orunmila
was about to bring out his snuff container from his cap where he had kept it, his
Opele fell down and the Odu Idin-Gbe was revealed again. Orunmila called
Aruko-ya-legun-o di-Oosa, also known as Orisa Oke back. He told her that she
had never conceived or given birth to any child before. He told her that if she
could procure a she-goat and 600 cowries in six places, she would be able to
conceive and give birth. She went and bought another she-goat and gave it to
Orunmila with 600 units of cowries in six places. Orunmila offered ebo and made
Ifa preparation for her. She too offered ebo for Orunmila and both of them left
for their respective homes.When Orunmila got home, his family members had been
looking for him to come and receive the title of Alakotun.On the other hand,
Oosa-Oke also conceived and gave birth to a baby. Part of the messages of Ifa
for Orunmila as stated by Oosa Oke was that on the day that he would be
conferred with the title, six enemies would show up and would be praying
negatively for Orunmila. Truly, when Orunmila had been conferred with the
title, the people showed up. She had however told Orunmila to repeatedly say as
follows;
Otun Awo won l’ode Aba
Osi Awo Abosise
Atotun, atosi kii ru’bo
tire ko ma fin
Atotun, atosi kii ru’bo
tire ko ma da
Asewele ni won se’fa fun
Tii s’omo’kunrin d’epe nu
A ba d’egun-d’epe l’awo
l’ori, ko le ja
Translation
Otun, Right, the Awo of
the inhabitants of Aba town
And Osi, Left, the Awo of
Abosise
Both right and left do
not perform their ebo without being accepted
Both right and left do
not perform their ebo without being endorsed
They make Ifa
divination for Asewele Who was also
known as Omo’kunrin D’epe nu
Even if curses and
negative spells are cast on Awo
They will surely amount to naught.
These six enemies came to
visit him and asked him to procure six kola nuts for them on the Ifa divination
tray in order for them to pray for him. They then started praying negatively
for Orunmila with the use of Ase. Esu Odara appeared on the scene and told
Orunmila not to keep quiet but to respond as he had been instructed by Oosa
Oke. He began to state as follows:
Asemoleri d’epenu (l’ee
meji)
A ba d’egun-d’epe l’Awo
l’ori ko le ja
Asemoleri d’epenu
Egun, epe, isasi ko ma le
ran mi
Asemoleri d’epenu
Translation
Asemoleri depenu
Asemoleri depenu
If curses and negative
spells are cast on Awo they can never be effective
Asemoleri depenu
Be it curses, spells,
they cannot have any effect on me Asemoleri depenu
One year after this incident,
Orunmila had become a prosperous man. He then decided to go and visit the woman
who made Ifa work for him that turned him to a successful person. He set out to
the house of Aruko-ya-legun-o-d’osa (Oosa-Oke).
On the other hand, the
woman too decided to go and visit Orunmila who made Ifa work for her that
turned her into a proud mother. The two of them took the decision, unknown to
each other, on the same day. They set out on their journey on the same day.
They met each other at the junction of the three crossroads. Orunmila chanted
iyere, saying thus:
Ta lo so mi d’oloba o
Orisa-Oke lo so mi
d’oloba o
Orisa Oke
Translation
Who made me a king?
Orisa-Oke
She was the one who made
me a king,
Orisa oke
Orisa-oke then responded
with iyere thus:
Ta lo so mi d’olomo o
Iba-Igbo
Ifa lo so mi d’olomo o
Iba-Igbo
Translation
Who made a proud mother?
Iba-Igbo
Ifa was the one who made
a mother
Iba-Igbo
9.
Ifa advises all this
person not to spill blood on his/her Ifa whenever they want to offer any animal
to Ifa. Ifa says that they should spill the blood on the ground in front of Ifa
or round the Ifa container on the ground. Ifa says that spilling blood on Ifa
Odi’Gbe is a taboo. On this, Ifa says;
Ogereji mogbo, Awo won
l’ode Ido
Dia fun won l’ode Ido
Ni’jo aye e won je, to ro
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa
se
Eyin l’eyin o mo’hun eewo
Igba eyin p’eran tanLe
d’eje si Idin-Gbe l’oju
Eyin l’eyin o mo’hun eewo
Translation
Ogereji-mogbo, the Awo in
the town of Ido
Make
Ifa for the inhabitants of Ido
When their lives were
completely down and out
They were advised to
offer ebo
It was because you could
not recognize what is forbidden
When you slaughtered a
sacrificial animal
You poured the blood on
Idin-Gbe
It was because you have
not recognized your taboo
10
.Ifa advised and warn this
person not to be too money-conscious .
Ifa says that as important as money is, human relationship is more important
than it. If he/she develop very cordial
relationship with their fellow human beings, if they put human consideration in
the front burner in all their activities, the world will become a better place
to live in and there will be more joy and peace in the world than ever before.
In the
same vein, Ifa says if
this person is a female or his/her daughters who plan to enter into any form of
sentimental relationship such as marriage, engagement or introduction should do
so with love and understanding. They should not give money any premium in their
considerations. It is a serious taboo for them to place money over human
consideration. This will prevent our female Awo and their female children from
experiencing pre-mature deaths.There is the need for each of those who are
about to enter into nuptial ties to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money
for each of their female Awo and/or children. On this aspect, Idin-‘Gbere says;
Bi a ba pe l’aye
A o l’owo
Bi a ba dagbadagbaa o
l’oro
A o le ji ni kutukutuKa
mo bi a ti yan’pin eni o
Iwinlara ni won se’fa fun
Tii somo Ikin l’oke Apa
Eyi ti n lo ree fe eniyan
Tii s’omo Awujale
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Funfun l’owo fun
Owo o t’Eeyan
Eeyan l’omo Awujale
Translation
If we live long
We shall be rich
If we grow old
We shall be wealthy
We cannot wake up early
in the morning
And know exactly how our
destinies are chosen
These were Ifa’s
message to Iwinlara
The child of Ikin at Oke
Apa land
When going to marry
Eniyan
The child of Awujale
He was advised to offer
eb
oHe complied As important
as money is
It is not as important as
human being
Human being is the child
of Awujale
I1.
Ifa says that prior to
the time that this person is having this Ifa consultation. There were nagging
problems agitating their minds. Ifa assures him/her that these problems had
been resolved in his/her favor by the Deities when
he offer this Ifa consultation. Ifa also enjoins This person to get initiated into Ifa to do so as quickly as
possible in order for him/her to harness his blesings. Ifa however warns this
person not to turn his backs on the Awo
who initiated him when his fortunes arrive. Ifa says that This person shall become great and he will accomplish all his hearts’ desires. On
this, Ifa says;
Dugbedugbe laa lu’lu Ogun
Dugbedugbe laa lu’lu Ija
B’ekute ile ba mo’tan
To m’Ogun, to mo’ja
Aa da’ri iku jin-in
Dia fun isekuse t’oun Itekute
Won n lo ilu Agba Iresi
Won n loo te Obaleyo
Ajori n’Ifa
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa
se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Nje Ifa kan ti mo te ni
mo fi d’oba
Ifa kan ti mo te lo la mi
Ifa kan ti mo te lo so mi
d’oba
Translation
With strength do one beat
Ogun drum
With energy do one beat
Ija drum
If a mouse knows the
history
And understands the
working of Ogun and Ija
The mouse shall be spared
of untimely death
This was Ifa’s message
for Isekuse and Itekute
When going to initiate
the Oba of Oyo into Ifa
They were advised to
offer ebo
They complied
The Ifa initiation I
underwent turned me into a king
My initiation into ifa
made me prosperous
My Ifa initiation made me
a king
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.Ifa says that this
person need to offer ebo for us not to be in bondage. Infact he need to offer
this ebo on a regular basis. He also
need to offer ebo to avoid a situation where illness will trap him/her down in
one place.Ifa advises all him to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and
money.They also need to add one agbe, blue touracoo and on ealuko, maroon
touracoo feather to the ebo. After this, The
Awo needs to grind another agbe and aluko feathers together, mix the
powder with ori, shea-butter, and use the cream to rub every part of his/her
body.Ifa also warns all him/her not to allow anyone to snatch away what is very
precious to them. Ifa advises all him/her to strive to protect what is valuable
and important to them in order not to lose such things. At the same time, Ifa
warns all him/her not to covet anything that is precious to others. This
includes spouses, properties, jewelries, e.t.c. On this, Ifa says;
Butubutu ona Eyo, ab’ara
lomulomu
Dia fun Alagotun Oke Apa
Won ni ko ru’bo
Ki Babalawo o ma gba
obinrin re lo
Alagbede ni o kan’kun,
Awo ile Agbonniregun
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti n sun’kun
alail’obinrin
Yoo loo ba Alagotun
l’alejo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje aaro da won duro o o,
aaroButubutu ona
EyoDa won duro o o, aaro
Agbe gbe mi de’le o o,
agbe
A kii r’ajo, ka ma de’le
o o
Agbe gbe mi de’le
Translation
The sand on the road to
Oyo land is fine in texture
He cast Ifa for Alagotun
of Oke Apa land
When he was advised to
offer ebo
So that a Babalawo will
not snatch his spouse from him
Alagbede ni o kan’kun,
the resident Awo of Agbonniregun
He cast Ifa for
OrunmilaWhen lamenting his inability to have a wife
And will be the guest of
Alagotun
He was advised to offer
ebo
He complied
Now, aaro, please tie
them down, aaro
The sand on the road to
Oyo land
Tie them down, aaro
Agbe, please carry me
home, agbe
We cannot go on a journey
Without returning home
Agbe, please fly me home,
agbe
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Ifa says that this
person shall be blessed with long life
and victory. Even though threat to life will come from many angles, he will nonetheless overcome them all.
Ifa advises this person
to procure two brown rats (eku emo) and money. He will need to use the
brown rats to rub every part of his body. After this, they will place them on
Esu. Any time that they feel that there is any threat to their lives, that is
what they need to do and the threat will disappear instantly. For ebo, they
need to offer ebo with one bearded he-goat and money. That is the message of
Idin-Iwinlara On this Ifa says;
Ariri Mariya
Ariri Mariya
Arira nii g’ori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija Awo Oko
Dia fun Orunmila
Ni’jo ti Baba n lo ree
wo’lero isu tuntun l’odun
Won ni oro o Baba ko gba
ebo
Bee ni ko gba etutu
Ayafi ko maa lo s’orun
osan gangan
Agija Awo Oko lo ni ki
Baba lo ree wa nnkan ebo wa
Baba gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Baba ko waa ku moNje
Ariri
MariyaAriri
MariyaArira nii g’ori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija
Awo OkoIfa da Idin-‘Gbere s’odun
Translation
Ariri Mariya
Ariri Mariya
Arira nii gori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija Awo Oko
They were the Awo who
make Ifa for Orunmila
When he planned to
celebrate the Annual New Yam festival
They declared that his
matter did not need any ebo
Neither did it require
any etutu
He only needed to proceed
to heaven unceremoniously
Agija Awo Oko was the Awo
who advised Orunmila to procure ebo materials
And Orunmila complied
The threat of death then
disappeared
Now, Ariri MariyaAriri
MariyaArira nii gori Agia
Ogbo ona a jin koto
Awon Agija Awo Oko
Ifa cast Idin-‘Gbere for
his Annual Festival celebration
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Ifa advises all this
person to seek Ifa’s opinion on any journey that he/she may wish to undertake before they embark on
such journey. No matter how important the journey may be, as long as Ifa
advises the this person not to go, he should heed the warning c stay at home. Ifa this person is planning to go on a trip to offer
ebo with two mature he-goats and money. They also need to feed Ogun with one
rooster, palm-oil, two snails, one land tortoise, roasted yam and corn,
palm-wine, raffia-palm, a small amount of shea-butter and money. On all these,
Ifa say:
Iku d’eyin Awo Etu
Dia f’EtuIku d’eyin
Awo Oloburo
Dia fun Oloburo
Won ni ki won ru’bo si
l’aiku ara a won
Oloburo nikan nii be
l’eyin ti n s’ebo
Iku waa p’Etu
Oloburo a si gbe’le
Nje Iku d’eyin,
Idin-‘Gbe!
Translation
Iku deyin, the Awo of
Etu,
Make Ifa for the Antelope
Iku deyin, the Awo of
Oloburo
Make Ifa for Oloburo
They were advised to
offer ebo
Only Oloburo complied
Death snatched away Etu,
the Antelope
Only Oloburo was spared
of untimely death
Behold, Iku-deyin,
Idin’Gbe!
15.
Ifa warns all male this
person nt to be too inquisitive about the movements of their spouses. At the
same time, Ifa says that they do not need to doubt the fidelity or otherwise of
their spouses. Ifa admonishes them to leave all those to Ifa to judge. Ifa will
always provide solutions for all Awo to understand better the kinds of women
that they have chosen as wives.Ifa advises each of the male who are in the marriage market to feed Ifa
with melon soup cooked with lot of beef and pounded yam. They also need to
offer ebo with black-eyed peas, cotton wool, one medium sized basket and money.
The cotton wool will be placed at the bottom of the basket; the black-eyed peas
will be poured on top until the basket is full of the peas. It will then be
placed under the foot of Iroko tree or by Esu shrine. If this is done, the person
will be spared the agony of losing their eyes, their wife, their peace
of mind and space. On this, Ifa say:
O lè beere
nibeere-kubeere
O le bèèrè
nibèèrè-kubèèrè
O le beere oro de’bi
okooroko gbale-gbale
Dia fun Olofin
ota’ja-t’oju
Ni’jo ti Oju oun Aaye aya
re e nu u
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’boMo
r’Aaye,
mo R’Oju oMo r’Aay
eEni ti ko r’Oju kii s
’Edu oMo r’Aaye, mo r’Oju
Translation:
You can ask too many
questions
You can ask incessant
questions
You can ask questions to
the very limit
These were Ifa message to Olofin, who would sell his goods
together with his eyes
When his eyes and Aaye
his wife got missing
He was advised to offer
ebo
He complied
Now I have seen Aaye, my
wife and Oju, my eyes
I have seen Aaye
Those who have no peace
of mind
Cannot have time to serve
Ifa
I have space, and I have
peace of mind.
Copyright :Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile Ife
osun state Nigeria.
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