In this book, awo falokun fatunmbi continues to make lasting contributions to our understanding of the yoruba cosmos. Spiritual disciplines orisha sweet life destiny dolce vita. The upright that are on earth number less than twenty, the wicked ones therein they are so many, they number many more than forty thousand, commentary. It also refers to the verses of the literary corpus that is known as odu ifa.
Eji ogbe odus eji ogbe,ogbe meji in every yoruba word, the meaning is always embedded in the. Ifa books awo study bundle the majority of the books i have written are. Salvador, brazil, february 11, 1996 was a photographer, selftaught ethnographer, and babalawo yoruba priest of ifa who devoted most of his life to the study of the african diaspora the slave trade, the africanbased religions of the new world, and. Baba ejiogbe odu ifa learn about the first of the 16.
Ancient afrikan sacred text is a collection of 255 of the 256 odu ifa sacred verses there are no verses from ofun ogbe as taught in the isese ifaorisha tradition of the yoruba. In addition to receiving isefa hand of ifa, one will receive an odu and a reading of that odu that will give on very important information that will guide ones life. The knowledge and secrets of each odu ifa and the creation and history of each of the sixteen major odus, called oju odu. There are sixteen major books in the odu ifa literary corpus. This continues throughout the rest of the 16 major odu ifa. This article provides information about the odu ifa known as ejiogbe, which may also be referred to as baba ejiogbe, eji ogbe, ogbe meji and eyiogbe. There are sixteen major books in odu ifa literary corpus. In addition to receiving isefa hand of ifa, one will receive an odu and a reading of that odu that will give on very important information that will guide ones life to achieve their greatest highest. The divinity of odu ifa was captured in the account of karenga.
During this initiation one receives their 1st ifa shrine. Sometimes the solution is cryptic or indirect and is suggested by inference. The others soon heard the news on the road that eji ogbe had reached ife before them, and he had been crowned as leader of all the odu ifa. How the kolanut was created and the odus of iwori ogbe to iworiofun are presented in detail with the significance of the odu at divination, initiation together with corresponding sacrifices. In cosmogenic terms, ejiogbe is the primary impulse of expansion, evolution and ascension. Balancing our forces as afrikan and new nu afrikan. Interpreting odu ifa by awo falokun glossary of liturgical yoruba eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami interpretations by awo falokun fatunmbi irete ogbe how odu became orunmilas wife part 1 by awo falokun irete ogbe is described in ifa scripture as. Orunmila was the one who started codifying all the insights he received from akamara, and also the results of the experiences of the other irunmole into various compartments of ifa. Eji ogbe baba ifa symbolizes all that is known and unknown in the universe.
Jaap does not practice inside the usual orunmila system, but operates as an independent diviner. A tree knot fears no rain cast ifa for olodumare agotun the ruler who created the wellbalanced earth that cannot be. The following story is from the odu ogberoso that has been translated by english by a famous author c. Ogundabede is odu ifa that works for people who must or is involved in not a legal business. According to ifa, how does a true human being behave and interact with his or her family, community, nation, and world. I hope you enjoy the story and can learn something from it. Ifa yoruba religion is practiced not just among the yorubas in nigeria but also throughout west africa, the americas and the canary islands. Many people borrowed from kemet but ifa and vodun are original because it was our ancestors who created kemetic science, the knights templar and jews all copied the teachings and made them demonic. He was born into ifa and has been practising ifa since chilhood. Over the past 30 years, chief solagbade popoola has traveled the world, spreading the sacred holy scriptures odu ifa of the yoruba people.
Ifa ogberoso odu ifa blog ifa blog a great wordpress. The others soon heard the news on the road that ejiogbe had reached ife before them, and he had been crowned as leader of all the odu ifa. Jul 02, 2014 eji ogbe, the head of all ifa corpuses by olalekan oduntan. Oloye bafagunwa awo agbaye passing it on odu recitation lesson duration. Oct 23, 2015 eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami ibae interpretations by. Simply put the odu ejiogbe ancient elder teaches us as afrikan and new.
Furthermore, odu ifa is referred to as the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of the yoruba people karenga 1999. Iwe odu ifa contains four verses of ogbe oyeku, the first combination series of the two hundred and fifty six 256 chapters of odu ifa. Odu ifa corpus learn about the foundation of ifa religion. Ejiogbe, oyekun meji, iwori meji, idi meji, irosun. The odu verses presented are insightfuland necessary especially because there are so many ethical lapses with. If you have been working in a company you are only wasting your time. Interpreting odu ifa by awo falokun glossary of liturgical yoruba eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami interpretations by awo falokun fatunmbi ireteogbe how odu became orunmilas wife part 1 by awo falokun ireteogbe. Just as many books have smaller sections within each chapter, so does each odu have smaller divisions. Ebooks, fantasy, fiction, graphic novels, historical fiction, history. This collection, with full detailed examinations, analysis, stories, tabu, rituals and names, from the major odu ifa. Im no fan of karenga and i was hesitant to purchase because of other suggestions that it is a copy of sacred ifa oracle. It has influenced the growth of similar systems within a broad range of peoples in subsaharan africa and is very visible outside africa among both people of african descent and enthusiasts from other ethnic groups. Odu ifa project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read ebooks. When this odu is seen, the person must stay in their home and not make any unnecessary trips out onto the street for a period of 7 days, between the hours of 12 noon and 6 p.
In ebora, awo falokun provides an in depth explanation of the often misunderstood topic of spiritual warriors in ifa. Sep 26, 2009 chant from eji ogbe he, who shines light on aje wealth is what we call ifa he, who disperses people so he may kill a lion ekun, is the name we call esu odara mother of childreniyaami who uses her spiritual eye mystical power to take home money from diverse sources, is the name. There are sixteen major odu books in the odu ifa literary corpus. Eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami ibae egbe. Set to the rhythm of the universal heros journey, baba takes us on a voyage into the yoruba spiritual world. What others are saying pierre verger, the photographer pierre edouard leopold verger, alias fatumbi or fatumbi paris, november 4, 1902. This odu is the first one of the 16 meji or 16 principle odu. Oct 18, 2015 eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami ibae interpretations by. Chant from eji ogbe he, who shines light on aje wealth is what we call ifa he, who disperses people so he may kill a lion ekun, is the name we call esu odara mother of childreniyaami who uses her spiritual eye mystical power to take home money from diverse sources, is the name. These compartments include the major odu and all the combinations arranged in chapters from ejiogbe to ofunose two hundred and fiftysix chapters in total. Ifa assures you of its support every time of your life.
Jul 11, 2014 recently ifa was divined for someone, the odu which came down was eji ogbe, ejiuggbeh, the word eji is a derivative of meji which means two, while ogbe means light, broken down it literally means two lights, this odu, odu is often times referred to as ifa eefah, is the oldest odu of the 256 odus. Eji ogbe healing center was established in 2009, run by awo fayemi, after being called to the practice alter, to deliver, heal, guide and direct towards ifa practices and principles. This 735page book, with 1,200 verses many odu including both yoruba and english, provides a good and reliable source of ifa and is a culmination of seven years of compiling and 16 years of. The sixteen 16 major odu ifa from ileife 9789783737662 by chief adedoja e. This odu explains that both good and bad aspects of life are interconnected in fulfilling our destiny. Seek wisdom beyond sacrifices, sit down with spiritual teachers. Ogundabede was a thief that was successful in his business. Each is a part of a spiritual family linked by the parent odu that gave it birth, just as each subheading of a. Kingsango lot of dumb blacks think freemasonry comes from kemet, but hell ifa and vodun comes from kemet. Recently ifa was divined for someone, the odu which came down was eji ogbe, ejiuggbeh, the word eji is a derivative of meji which means two, while ogbe means light, broken down it literally means two lights, this odu, odu is often times referred.
Apr 14, 2015 eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami interpretations by awo falokun fatunmbi the upright that are on earth number less than twenty, the wicked ones therein they are so many, they number many more than forty thousand. 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. Aluko and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The others from oyeku meji to ose meji then spoke among themselves and praised eji ogbe on his great achievement, but ofu meji was ashamed and he was the last odu ifa to praisee him. Yoruba religion ifa history and interesting facts in 2019. Awo falokun fatunmbi the upright that are on earth number less than twenty, the wicked ones therein they are so many, they number many more than forty thousand, commentary. A comprehensive collection of the major odu ifa 16 primary olodu, from eji ogbe through orangun meji. This is a benevolent universe on this odu ifa oyekulogbe says. Which we all know the europeans stole many books and scrolls from ancient kemet which was hermetic knowledge. Eji ogbe speaks of the positive and negative forces that permeate the earth. Jan 11, 2016 jaap verduijns odu ifa collection in sixteen volumes. The others from oyeku meji to ose meji then spoke among themselves and praised ejiogbe on his great achievement, but ofu meji was ashamed and he was the last odu ifa to praisee him. Written in true hillbilly style, and with an authentic voice, by the author, who currently resides in kentucky. Ifa the tradition of sacrifice embracing spirituality.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. When combined, there are a total of 256 odu a collection of sixteen, each of which has sixteen alternatives. Jaap verduijn has been a student of ifa since 1982, becoming an avid collector of ifa texts ese odu ifa almost immediately, and a practicing ifa diviner not much later. When ogbeirosun got to the world, he began to practice ifa art as he did in heaven but he had initial setbacks. We give first hand diagnosis to life issues, fact find solutions and give guidances as necessary. This collection, with full detailed examinations, analysis, stories, tabu, rituals and names, from the major oduifa. Odu ifa africas sources of knowledge digital library. See more ideas about books, orisha and yoruba religion. Invocation for good fortune mo be yin, kiegbe mi kimi niyi, ki e egbe mi kimi nola, ifakifa kiiniyi koja ejiogbe. Ejiogbe represents the birth of life, it opens the path to knowledge with an objective language, it evokes the light which illuminates the physical and spiritual universe. Ifa says that you will be greater than most of your contemporaries because ifa will always give you all the necessary backing that you need in your life.
Eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami ibae interpretations by. I beg you, be with me that i may have honor, be with me that i may have respect, there is no odu more honored and respected than the supporter. Awo falokun fatunmbi the upright that are on earth number less than twenty, the wicked ones therein they are so many, they number many more than forty thousand. It has influenced the growth of similar systems within a broad range of peoples in subsaharan africa and is very visible outside africa among both people of. Ebora the metaphysical foundations of ifa book 2 by falokun fatunmbi. One translation of eji ogbe is eji n mo gbe n go gbe enikan i support the positive and negative dimensions of every issue in life. Oct 01, 2017 this feature is not available right now. It is an introductory shrine that will bring many blessings to ones life. Ogbe meji or eji ogbe speaks of the beginning of creation and as well of the beginning of all things in the universe. In this odu, it is prohibited to smoke in the igbodu ifa. In the structure of ifa scripture the name of the diviner is the solution to the question being asked. Eji ogbe as documented by baba ayo salami ibae egbe iwapele. These ese come from wande abimbola, a prominent ifa scholar and priest.
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