If we take a wooden object made from ragba to strike the calabash, let us hail iwa. Oriki ifa books by egbe iwapele online store powered. Ile ori lagba is a site for african tradtional religion, orisa worship, lucumi, santeria, ifa, orisha, yoruba religion, divination, initiation and learning. An interpretation of ifa that recognizes that the teachings of ifa allow that only a man can be initiated as a babalawo. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Ifa books by egbe iwapele online store powered by storenvy. Ifa orisa books and training material online store powered by storenvy. Ebora the metaphysical foundations of ifa book 2 by falokun fatunmbi. In this book, awo falokun fatunmbi continues to make lasting contributions to our understanding of the yoruba cosmos. Secrets of the odus of ifa 3 when this odu is seen, the clients body is cleansed with anil bluecolored mineral balls mixed with water and that water is also thrown onto the floor, is left there for a short while, and finally, it is mopped up. Iyami aje is a yoruba term of respect and endearment used to describe a woman of african ancestry who is considered to be an aje, a woman who wields myriad arcane creative biological, spiritual, and cosmic powers. Also discusses the concept of predestination in yoruba belief as well as in the yoruba cosmos. The second part of the book is an analysis of the form of ifa texts, including the stylistic features of the poetic language. Ifa says that we should all be appeasing orisa aje wealth with 2 bananas.
I have written this book to provide you with instructions on practice as well as to. The yoruba concept of ola in african society world scientific news. Ifa and orisha temple in arcata, humboldt county, northern california a peaceful place for divine worship tag archives. Early oriki little prayers and stories suggest that at one time it was sango.
Awo falokun fatunmbi has compiled over 140 oriki in this comprehensive volume. These three books are a foundation for learning the art of divination and for using effective prayers and invocations in the process of making offerings. Itefa is the first stage where one if given some seeds and ifa is invoked into them, youll then. Ori o, when i look for my path, it is you who walks beside me may we walk in harmony and not stumble upon each others feet. The first part of the book deals with the cultural background, and explores the divining process. In ebora, awo falokun provides an in depth explanation of the often misunderstood topic of spiritual warriors in ifa. In this series i have spoken about the relationship between iwaju and the place in the physical body where human consciousness connects with various forms of spirit consciousness. Also in odu ifa ogunda meji, ifa teaches us that ori is the only orisa that can be with us and accompany us through all of lifes journeys. Ifa divination will be performed every itadogun every 17 days and information will be posted detailing what offerings should be made following each itadogun. Containing over 1,024 verses of ifa from all 256 odu ifa, in english and yoruba, this book is a much needed resource for all ifa. Prayer and ori in the ifa tradition cowrieshell divination.
The verse speaks of someone who has good fortune but is having difficulty holding on to it. Who is jewesun in odu oyekumeji and owonrin sogbe religion. It is through rigorous study, guidance, and practical application over a period of time that an initiate can learn the necessary ebo sacrifice and oogun medicine that are within each of the verses or ese of ifa. A literary analysis of the yorba oral tradition known as ifa.
The odu ifa are patterns of binary code, opened and closed nodules, which represent all of the energies contained in igba iwa, the calabash of existence, or the universe. The majority of the books i have written are on the theology of ifa and the meaning of liturgical yoruba words. Irosun meji is the yoruba word for menstrual blood and menstrual blood is the vehicle of ancestral inheritance. Ifa divination trays from isaleoyo openedition journals. Awo, dafa and oriki and different in that they focus on the use of ifa sacred technology. No orisa helps an individual without the consent of his or her ori. Kindle ereaders free kindle reading apps kindle ebooks kindle unlimited prime reading deals on kindle ebooks best sellers indian language ebooks kindle exam central kindle etextbooks content and devices kindle support. I i i i i i i i 1 ogbe meji ejiogbe 2 i i i i ii ii ii ii 5 irosun meji ejiirosun 6 i i i i i i ii ii 9 ogunda meji ejiogunda 10 i i ii ii. I have suggested that the ifa concept of iwaju is similar to the hindu concept of chakras. With 18 verses of ifa, combined with exploration of jungian archetypes, step by step methodology for dream analysis and proven strategies for effective dream interpretation, this is a truly one of a kind resource for anyone who is interested in understanding the power of dreams, according to orisa lifestyle. Here is another oriki written by me which you can feel free to use when praising your own ori. Obara is the odu that incarnates humility in the struggle with arrogance. Oriki awon orisa by obafemi origunwa paperback lulu.
I am interested in purchasing an exploration of odu ifa i am a future awo, and i love reading the poetry and understanding the lesson within the odu ifa. Set to the rhythm of the universal heros journey, baba takes us on a voyage into the yoruba spiritual world. Oriki orunmila orunmila ooo agboniregun orunmila, small man of igeti town who stands on 16 ikin to peer over mountains husband of odu, whos children leave footprints in the sand only to be washed away by the waves of eternity chief, who leads by following ifa s wisdom. Invocation for good fortune odi meji, odi meji, odi meji, the seal, the seal, the seal.
The term oworin iwori a is the odu ifa verse that emerges after the divination has been. Liturgical yoruba language the symbolism of odu ifa part 10 ogbe osa by awo falokun ogbe osa from the elision o egbe o sa meaning the spirit of consciousness leads to disruption. Odu ifa is an element that comes from the heavens and is used by. I have no animosity towards any gender or sexual orientation. When one understands their place in the universe along with all the irunmole, it is only natural or with a little practice, to give thanks for everything one has, no matter how small. The next 240 odu ifa are combinations of the first 16. Irosun from the elision i ro osun meaning the spirit that protects the head descends. Oyeku ofun temple ifa and orisha temple in arcata, humboldt county, northern california a peaceful place for divine worship book now available. As ive mentioned in the past, oriki are praise poetry used when greeting orisa, egun, etc see my oriki orunmila.
Ifa books awo study bundle 3 books ifa books by egbe. The first in a series of odu books from the ifa corpus as used and translated by jaap verduijn, with illustrations by brenda beek. Impacting knowledge about ifa and orisha,herbal remedies, a reliable link for. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Although verses of ia are learned via the teacher student relationship through oral transmission in nigeria, awo falokun in his. A women or homosexual is excluded by the ifa odu s. It is through these odu ifa that priests and priestesses of ori. In ifa cosmology osun is the spirit who protects the head ori. Its just that a women or a gay man can never fulfil all the requirements and obligations of ifa priesthood. The second in our series of odu ifa books from jaap verduijns ifa corpus, with illustrations by brenda beek. It is complete with oriki in english as well as yoruba with grammatical emphasis marks to ensure proper pronunciation of the. Awo falokun fatunmbi has compiled over 140 oriki i.
The each of the 16 major odu is sub divided into fifteen sub chapter each, making the totality of the amulu in odu ifa 240. Oturuponirosun june 14 18 22 26 30 july 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 august 1 5 9 17 21 25 29 september 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 october 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 november 1 5 9 17 21 25 29 december 3 7 11 15 19 23 27 31 january 4 8 12 16 20 24 28. The traditional theologians and the practice of ori. For followers of ifa, known as elesin ibile, prayer is a daily practice. Obara meji as documented by baba ayo salami ibae egbe.
It is expressed through chanting or singing and is used by ifa orisha initiates as words of power in ritual and ceremony. Probably, by the creation of the myth of descent of the orisa, ifa. Can you recomend me a book in english where the 256 odu are describen fully. This is where olofin abandoned the earth, because of the smoke coming from the newly. Oriki is the praise poetry and invocations of the yoruba people. In page vi of oju odu, he wrote in the book that orunmila does not have bone in his body. If we take a wooden object made from ragba and strike it against the calabash, let us hail iwa. May olodumare, orunmila, the orisha, and our egun continue to bless all the members of oyeku ofun. For those who are struggling to find abundance cleaning away the.
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