Contents
Cosmology
This is a brief summation of the Yorubá Cosmology. We believe it is very important tounderstand ones’ relationship in the order of the universe.
Creation I
In the beginning, there was nothing but the greatness of Olódumare, so powerful that IT created and there was.
Creation II
The saga continues. More to think about.
Elá
Ela, that which was at creation, “Eleeri-ipin,” the Witness to Creation. “Let US create in our image”. The essence of Ifá and spirit of Orúnmilà.
Ese tayé
The first treading of the world. The contact between spirit and Orisa.
Ibà
Humility brings honor Iba (“EE-BAH”) is a prayer of praise for those that were responsible for Creation. Again a beginning that can be used as a guide to connect.
Íwà
Twelve Odù Ifa. The guides of the Elders. I use these in my continued efforts to develope Iwà. This is not a pinprick of the wisdom shared by the Ancestors. Listen, apply and be blessed.
Libation
This is the first prayer given to me by Olówó Babalosa Odórosimi Akinwálé Dósú/Davis, Ibaiyé, tonu. It can be a guide for a beginning and more can be
added as one grows in the tradition. We must start at a beginning with clearing and cooling out the hearts to connect with the Oris.
Lifes’ Circle
Let us voyage on the Opón Ifä, the circle of life and see the development of destiny. We are responsible for our deeds and contact with the Irunmoles begin before our coming into the world
Modakéké
“Dead from the neck up.” If one doesn’t connect or link with their Ori to Olódùmaré, they become dead from the neck up. If one seeks the fulfillment of worldly desires, they become “dead from the neck up.” Modakeke, the disrespect of the guides of our Ancestors and Elders. Seek truth and the fulfillment of Olódúmare. “The werld is a marketplace, heaven is home.”
Morning Prayer
This is a prayer that is being used by the Orunmila
Youngsters in Benin, West Africa. researched by
C.O. Ibie, it can be found in his work, Ifism: The Complete Works of Orúnmilà under the Oyekú Meji chapter. This was shared while living with the President of the Benin charter, Enjoy and apply, Ase o
Muddy Waters
More than a “blues” singer, Imule, the convenant between the Orisá /Onile. There is no need to fear the “African.” We are all Omo Olódùmarè (Children* of the Creator). Now is the time to fulfill the contract.
Ori
Ori lonise, Ayanmó ntéda ó, Ori mi sin mi délé ó,
Ajô ni mó wa O! My Spiritual Guide is of my chosing.
May It allow me to overcome the trappings of this world and find IRÉ, IRE, IWA!
Orúnmilà
The Holy Prophet of the Origa. The repository of Odi.
The Incarnation of Elá in this world. We can use the teachings of Iti and re-ORientate back to the Source Being.
Osun
Yee-yea OlIt Mother of Fresh/Cooling Waters. Emulated, but never surpassed in Her beauty, Incarnated in Venus, Aprodities and Love. Compassionate Mother of Children. lyami, whe sits on thethrone at night. Mother grant us your blessings and not your anger. Ye Ye-O!
Òtitó
“Do good, speak the truth, that is what the Origa supports.” Sometimes we find it trying to walk the path.
Temptations abound in this world, but each will be accountable for their deeds in this world. More from Awò S. Pópóolas*, Editor-in-chief of the Orinmila Magazine, research.
Suúrú
Suuri ni bàbà Iwa. Sometimes we run so quickly that we miss the rewards of our journey in this world. Check out how one can gather the important tools to achieve ones’ destiny. This is one of many Ods that was gathered by Babalawò S. Solagbadé Pópóola and has been published in a new book.
Relationships
Odù Qyệkú Meji ni, Ökan sósó póró l’obirin dùn mo
Towó oke. Bi wön ba di meji wón a d’ojówu. Bi won ba di méta won a d’éta ntúle.”
“One only is the best number of women that should be in a man’s home. Make them two and you bring in jealousy, if they become three they throw the house in disorder.”
Arabà Of Ile -Ifé
Who is the Arabä? What is His role in Ifá/Öriga tradition? Brief description of current Spiritual Head of If “world wide”
Obatálá
Father of the White Clothe,
guides us with your morality and patience. Give us the wisdom to achieve destiny with the grace of Olodumare.
ibejì
Taiwó and Kehindg, spirits that walks together as one.
Smule as you walk pass. Bless us with the strenght of your Father. May we forever have the support of these Örisa in the world:
Onile
We walk without giving praise to the Elders. We must respect those that supports us. The One that has the power to overcome the birds. The children are forgetting the sacrifices at the Parents.
Ìyámi
My Mother, misunderstood and blamed for het “evil” that men do. Tyimi brought into the world for a special task. The Owner of hte bird that flies ni the night. My Mother grant us hte wisdom to make the choices for life.
Women in Ifá
lyánifa, the women of Ifä. There si much controversy as
to the role of women and why they cannot se Odú. Those that are secure ni hte teachings of I f understand the importance of balamice.
Astrology
Many have used our teachings nad altered them ot met
their needs. I wish ot discuss, briefly, astrology and its birth from Odú. What came first the science or Olódumare?
Imule
Covenant with eht Elders fo this world. Can one walk without touching and being supported yb htsi Elder?
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