ODU IFA ODI OBARA /IDIN BARA / IDI OBARA COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-
Obanifa Extreme Documentaries – Reformed Africa Ifa Spirituality (RAIS)- Odu
Ifa Series .
NB‘’ Babalawo Obanifa is an authoritative leading Ifa and Orisa
theologian, A living established authority in the field of Yoruba herbal
medicine and spirituality . Any work document in this work can be
authoritatively rely upon as practical guide for spiritual and herbal practice.”
In this current work Babalawo Obanifa
will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Odi Obara also known as Odu Ifa Edi Obara,Idin Obara, Idi Obara .
This current work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee
who want to know about Odu Ifa Odi Obara. The work will also be useful
for those who imprint or born by Odu Ifa Odi Obara during their Ikosedaye or Itelodu(Ifa initiation), Who want to have detail knowledge and
interpretations Of Odu Ifa Odi Obara. 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 Obara? Who are
the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Odi Obara ? What are the
taboo of Odu Ifa Odi Obara?What are the area of Compatible profession or career
for those born under the star of Odi Obara .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 Obara during Itelodu or
Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odu Ifa Odu Ifa Odi Obara and commentaries
on them. These aforementioned and more will be the major focus of this current
work.
What is Odu Ifa Odi Obara?
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 Obara meji on the left such Odu Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Odi Obara. The
Babalawo do have other appellations for it . Other names for Odi Obara in Ifa
practice are : Idin Obara,Idi Obara,.
Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Odi Obara?
By this question we are referring to other divinities that have
nexus and affiliated in one way or the other with Odu Ifa Odi Obara , that
those who were born under the star of this Odu Ifa Odi Obara 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, 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
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
Egungun : Egungun function for ancestral support and elevation
What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Odi Obara?
By this we are referring to both animate and inanimate object or
behavior that those born under the star of Odu Ifa Odi Obara 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:
People born under the star of Odi
Obara must avoid working in the rain to avoid unconsummated fortune.
They must avoid killing or eating
worm or use it for Akose Ifa to avoid fertility problem and diseases.
They must avoid any unethical
conduct to avoid been the victim of shame.
What is the area of Compatible profession or career for those born
under the star of Odi Obara ?
Odi Obara 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,Other area of work is
medical and paramedical field ,herbalist.phaamarcists,medical doctor.
The likely names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Odi Obara
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 Obara during Itelodu Or
Ikosedaye. The source of this name are derive from the positive
character from each stanza and story from Odu Ifa Odi Obara. Below
are some of the names available for this purpose:
Ifa dara _Ifa perform wonder
Ifalola – Ifa bring honor
Some sacred messages Inside Odu Ifa Odi Obara as document By
Babalawo Obanifa
1.
Ifa says that there is Ire of having children for
the person to whom this Odu Is reveal. Ifa says that If the person to whom this
Odu is sterile. He/she should offer ebo with Awusa (Africa walnuts) Obi (kola
nuts), Emu aran (palm wine obtain from palm tree). Ifa says that the person to
whom this Odu is reveal must offer ebo must feed Osun. Ifa see Ire of blessing
of Six children for the person to whom Odu Ifa
Odi Obara is revealed . Ifa says that this person is going to be successful
in life. Ifa warn a parent where this Odu Is reveal to offer ebo so that
his/her children will be able to be in friendly interaction with one another.
Ifa advise the person to offer ebo with dove and money. Ifa as well advise that
such parent should teach the children to love one another and maintain strong
family bond. On this Ifa says :
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
Dia Fun Agere
To n sunkun alairibi
O gbaruwe alairipon
Ebo ni won ko ko le bimon
Translation:
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
This was Ifa’s message
for Agere
Who was lamenting her
inability to have children
He was sad because she have no child to strap at her back
She was advise to offer
ebo
Agere was sterile woman . she have try everything possible
to have children of her own but all to
no avail. She then approach the aforementioned
Babalawo (Idibaradi) who make Ifa consultation who advise her to offer ebo with
Awusa (Africa walnut) and money . She
was Equally advise to feed Osun. She complied. The Awo predict that she will
beget six Children. She beget them.
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
Dia fun Agere
Ti o bi mefa
Ti won ni korubo ki
Olodumare mase won ni omo Awusa
O koti Ogboin sebo
Translation:
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
This was Ifa’s message
for Agere
Who will beget six
children
He was advise to Offer
ebo so that they will not have strain relationship
He refused
When Agere beget the
children as predict by Babalawo during Ifa consultation. She was advise to give each of them different names
and equally offer ebo with Awusa (Africa walnut ) again . And should warn her children not to eat
walnut. But Agere refused to complied. Thinking that since she have the children
no need to offer ebo. The consequence is that children are so close but they never have any smooth relationship.
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
Dia Fun Agere
To n sunkun alairibi
O gbaruwe alairipon
Ebo ni won ko ko le bimon
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
Dia fun Agere
Ti o bi mefa
Ti won ni korubo ki
Olodumare mase won ni omo Awusa
O koti Ogboin sebo
Ero Ipo
Ero Ofa
Eni gbo ebon be
E ni ko se ebo
Translations :
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
This was Ifa’s message
for Agere
Who was lamenting her
inability to have children
He was sad because she have no child to strap at her back
She was advise to offer
ebo
Idibaradi
Idibaradi
This was Ifa’s message
for Agere
Who will beget six
children
She was advise to Offer
ebo so that they will not have strain relationship
She refused
People Of Ipo
People Of Ofa
Those who heard of ebo
Let them comply
2.
Ifa advise the person to
whom this Odu is reveal to offer ebo so that thieves or fraudster will not successfully
cart away his farm produce, money or goods. Ifa says that the person to whom
this Odu is reveal must offer ebo with a knife, gun, and net and money. Ifa says that the person to whom this Odu is
must offer ebo. Ifa is also saying here that where this Odu is reveal that there
are two people that are trying to steal other’s good or property. Ifa say that
if they offer ebo they will be able to commit the theft successfully. Items of
ebo for this purpose is One needle with thread tie to and money. The should equally
venerate Esu with Item necessary to venerate Esu . On this Ifa says:
O se mi loju wuye-wuye
nibi oju
O se mi milikolomilikolo
lona ofun
Dia fun Omo Onyagbe
Ti won ni ko rubo
Ki won ma ba ji ni eru ko
O koti ogboin sebo
Idi baradi
Idi baradi
Dia fun Odi
Ti yo pon Obara lo ko eru
loko oloko
Ebo ni won ko se
O si gbo ebon be o rubo
Translations:
O se mi loju wuye-wuye
nibi oju
O se mi milikolomilikolo
lona ofun
This was Ifa’s message for Onyagbe(farmer)
He was advised to offer
ebo
So that he will become
victim of thefts
He bluntly refused
Idi baradi
Idi baradi
This was Ifa’s message for Odi
Who will aid and abet
Obara to steal from another man’s farm
He was advise to offer
ebo
He heard of ebo and
complied
Onyagbe was a very successful
farmer. It is the harvest season of the year. He has harvested a lot of yam in
his barn. He was then advised to offer ebo so that thieves will not cart away
his farm produce. But he refuse . Odi
and Obara too were thieves under this stanza. They went to their own Awo to
consult to known how they can be successful on their mission to steal and cart away
other’s people goods. They heard of the ebo and complied. They equally feed Esu.
Esu make the farmer undergo intensive sleep when Odi and Obara carry away all
the goods . They said that is exactly what their Awo have predicted :
O se mi loju wuye-wuye
nibi oju
O se mi milikolomilikolo
lona ofun
Dia fun Omo Onyagbe
Ti won ni ko rubo
Ki won ma ba ji ni eru ko
O koti ogboin sebo
Idi baradi
Idi baradi
Dia fun Odi
Ti yo pon Obara lo ko eru
loko oloko
Ebo ni won ko se
O si gbo ebon be o rubo
Riru ebo ni gbeni
Airu ebo ki gbeniyan
Ero Ipo
Ero Ofa
Eni gbo ebo nibe
Eni ko rubo
Translations:
O se mi loju wuye-wuye
nibi oju
O se mi milikolomilikolo
lona ofun
This was Ifa’s message for Onyagbe(farmer)
He was advised to offer
ebo
So that he will become
victim of thefts
He bluntly refused
Idi baradi
Idi baradi
This was Ifa’s message for Odi
Who will aid and abet
Obara to steal from another man’s farm
He was advise to offer
ebo
He heard of ebo and
complied
It is compliance with the
term of ebo that bring favor
Failure to offer
prescribe ebo bring ruin
People Of Ipo
People Of Ofa
Those heard of ebo
Let them complied
3.
Ifa see Ire of victory for the person to whom
this Odu is reveal. Ifa is telling this
person to offer ebo so that he/she will not end up been in servitude of woman
all in the name of relationship, friendship or marriage . Ifa says that if this
person is a man . Ifa says that this person must be very careful about woman so
that he will not end up be a victim or tools that women will be using for their
purpose . On this Ifa says that this
person should offer ebo with knifes and blades and money . On this Ifa says:
Idi baradi
Idi baradi
Dia fun Agere
To n lo si Ogun Ilubinrin
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O koti Ogboin si ebo
Esu airu
Igba aitu
E o ri bi Obirin se n lu Agere kiri
Translations:
Idi baradi
Idi baradi
This was Ifa’s message
for Agere
Who is going on Mision to
Ilubinrin (city of women)
He was advised to offer
ebo
He refuse
Failure to complied with
the term of ebo
Failure to complied with
the term of etutu
Don’t you see how Agere
is been humiliated by women around
4.
Ifa says that the person
to whom this Odu is reveal is about to travel ,or embark on a project or mission.
He is now doubting whether he /she will be successful in his mission or not.
Ifa says that there is blessing for the person to whom this Odu is reveal. He
/she should offer ebo. He /she shou remove all doubt he /she is going to be successful
in whatever he does . Ifa says there a lot of blessing for the person to whom this Odu is reveal in another city or
town , even abroad . On this Ifa says:
Idin n semi gele gele
Olobara n semi gala-gala
Dia fun Orunmila
Nijo ti Baba n sawo lo si
ode Enpe
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Translation:
Idin n semi gele gele
Olobara n semi gala-gala
This was Ifa ‘s message
for Orunmila
When he was going on mission
to the city of Enpe
Orunmila was the one that
is going to the city of Enpe . But he was in doubt as regards his chance of success
when he get there. As a result he went for Ifa consultation. He was assure that
there is plenty of fortune for him. He advise to offer ebo with two pigeon, two
guinea fowl . He was equally advised not to argue with anybody. He complied
with the term of the ebo.He did not argue with anybody. If they say it is A .He
will say it is A. If they yes ,it is yes. If they no it is no. Life pleases
him. He get all the good fortune .He said that is exactly what his Babalawo
have predicted :
Idin n semi gele gele
Olobara n semi gala-gala
Dia fun Orunmila
Nijo ti Baba n sawo lo si
ode Enpe
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbo ebo n be
O rubo
Woni ki n rubo
Mo rubo
Won ni keni o ma jiyan lenpe
Nje Odi Ojiyan ni a fi
Awo da
Ki eni o mon jiyan lenpe
Translation:
Idin n semi gele gele
Olobara n semi gala-gala
This was Ifa ‘s message
for Orunmila
When he was going on mission
to the city of Enpe
He was advised to offer
ebo
I was advised to offer
ebo
I complied
They said we should not engage
in argument
The Ifa divination made
in Enpe is about total avoidance of argument
We should not engage in
argument in Enpe
4.
Ifa says the person to whom this Odu is reveal
is consulting as regards his /her business or work. Ifa says this person want
to known what he/she need to do to be making money, progress, and resources
from his work . Ifa says that the person to whom this Odu is reveal need to
offer ebo so financial and success opportunities that can come to him through
his job may not slip from his hand. He /she should feed Orisa Aje. Plenty fishes
hooks and money is the items of Ebo. On this Ifa says:
Idi bere
Ko gbe pon-pon
Dia fun Asa
A bun fun Awodi
Ti won lo oko Iwaje
Ire o bo lowo won ni won
n dafa si
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Translation:
Idi bend down
And pick it quick-quick
This was Ifa’s message
for Asa (Hawk)
Same divination was made
for Awodi( Eagle )
When they are going to
hunting in search of food
Would their prey not slip
away from their hand is the purpose of their consultation
The were advised to offer
ebo
Asa (the hawk) and Awodi
(Eagle ) were the one who want to embark on hunting mission. They went for Ifa consultation to known what
they need to do to achieve the desire success, because previously their prey has
been slipping away from their hand. They were advised to offer ebo with Emu Alagbede
and money. They comply. In the end their prey cannot slip from their hands
again. They were happy they says that is exactly what their Awo have says:
Idi bere
Ko gbe pon-pon
Dia fun Asa
A bun fun Awodi
Ti won lo oko Iwaje
Ire o bo lowo won ni won
n dafa si
Ebo ni won ni ki won se
Won gbo ebon be won rubo
Won o mu amubo mon
Ijo ni won n jo
Ayo ni won n yo
Won ni be ni Awon Awo
awon so
Asa ki bale ko sanwo
Awodi ki bale ko pofo
Translation:
Idi bend down
And pick it quick-quick
This was Ifa’s message
for Asa (Hawk)
Same divination was made
for Awodi( Eagle )
When they are going to
hunting in search of food
Would their prey not slip
away from their hand is the purpose of their consultation
The were advised to offer
ebo
They heard of the ebo and
comply
Their prey can not escape
from their mind again
They were happy
They said that is exactly
what their Awo have predicted
Hawk will not perch on
ground and come up with empty hand
Eagle will not come down
and record loss on the target prey
5.
Ifa say this person want
to embark on certain business or adventure ,Ifa say that there Ire (blessing ) of prestige and honor to the
person to whom this Odu is reveal.. If say that the person should offer ebo
with bundle of Oguso (local candles stick). Ifa says he should equally offer
ebo with nine a lot of cooked food such as Moinmoin,Eko and plenty of drinks.
Apart from the ebo make this person equally need to venerate Egungun with
moinmon,Eko, Akara , and gin. On this
Ifa says.
Idi bara
Awo Egungun
Dia fun Egungun
O sawo re Igbo Iragbiji
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O sigbo ebon be
O rubo
O si gbo ebon be
O rubo
Ko pe ko jina
E wa bani ni wowo Ire
Translation
Idi obara
The Awo of Egungun
Make Ifa divination for
Egungun
When he was going on a mission
to Iragbiji
He was advised to offer
ebo
He complied
Not to long
Not too far
Come and meet us in the
midst of blessing
6.
Ifa says the person to
whom this Odu is reveal is very industrious. He/she is making a lot of efforts.
But he is losing a lot as well .He /she is experiencing loss. Ifa advise the
person to whom this Odu is reveal to offer ebo with a rooster.He /she should
equally feed Sango . Ifa says that life will please him. Ifa says that this
person should avoid working inside the rain anaymore. On this Ifa says :
Agbaro Ojo ko ni o nile wo
Onile ni o ni gba
Dia fun Aikara ti gbogun
re Ilu Ilomi
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
Esu airu
Egba aitu
E o ri agbara Ojo
Se nba omi lo
Translations:
The rain erosion did not
say he will not collapse the house
It is the house owner that
will refuse such
This was Ifa Message for
Aikara(empty calabash) that is going to the city of Ilomi
He was advised to offer
ebo
Failure to comply with
the term of the ebo
Failure to comply with
the term of the Etutu
Don’t you see how Erosion
is sweeping away the calabash
Copyright: Babalawo Pele
Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145, location Ile Ife
osun state Nigeria.
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