ODU IFA OYEKU-LOGBE- BABALAWO OBANIFA COMMENTARIES ON ODU IFA OYEKU
–LOGBE
In this current work, Babalawo Obanifa
will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Oyeku Ogbe which practicing
Babalawo popularly called Oyeku-logbe.
This work will be useful to any practicing Babalawo , Ifa devotes either the
beginner or advance practitioners who want to have deep knowledge and
interpretations of Odu Ifa Oyeku-Logbe. The work will also be useful for any
individual who imprint Odu Ifa Oyeku –Logbe during their Ikosedaye( first Ifa
consultation for new born baby or Itelodu(Ifa initiation) to have detail
knowledge of who they are and what this Odu Ifa is saying about them. The work
will examine inter alia. The meaning Odu Ifa Oyeku –Logbe. Who are the
associated or affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe?
What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe for those born by this Odu during
Itefa or Ikosedaye? What are the most compatible favorable profession or
occupation for those born by Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe during Ikosedaye or Itelodu?
What are the likely names that can be given to those born by this Odu Ifa
either during Ikosedaye or Itelodu?.Some sacred messages inside Odu Ifa
Oyeku-logbe and commentaries on them. The entire aforementioned will be the
major preoccupation of this work.
The meaning Odu Ifa Oyeku –Logbe.
Oyeku Ogbe is one of the Odu Ifa known as Odu Amulu among the 256
Odu Ifa. When among the pair of symbol that make up Odu Ifa , if the symbol on
the right is Ogbe and one of the left is Oyeku .The combination Of the two is
what is known as Oyekulogbe. Below are the image of how Odu Oyeku-logbe do
appear on Opon Ifa (ifa divination tray) and how it can appear with
Opele(divination chain).
Who are the associated or affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with
Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe?
By these we are referring to list of Orisa and Irunmole that those
born by Odu Ifa Oyeku Meji during Ikosedaye and Itelodu can have their
consecrated element along with their Ifa and venerate appropriately in
other to have problems -free life. It is believe that the following Orisa and
Irunmole are spiritually affiliated to Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe. They are:
Ifa,Ori,Obatala, Esu Odara,Egungun,Egbe,Sango Ogun. It is believe that each of
this Orisa have specific function they perform.
Ifa is needed to give right direction and guidance,
victory, success, elevation, protection and overall wellbeing in life.
Ori
is needed to facilitae the fulfillment of destiny, success, protection, and
victory over enemies Ori will also give direction and aid
self-actualization of dream
Obatala will aid ascension
of position of leadership, honor, victory and self-actualization of dream in
life.
EsuOdara will aid in
acceptance of prayer request and grant victory, success, protection where
necessary
Sango will
facilitae success, elevation, harmony, and protection from enemies
Egungun veneration will guarantee ancestral
support and assistance where necessary ,it will also grant longevity of life
Egungun festival in my
home town (Ijero Ekiti)
Egbe veneration will bring
success in relationship stable marital life and guarantee ascension of position
of leadership and success in all other sphere of life.
Ogun veneration will assist in opening of road for
success in life
What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe for those born by this Odu
during Itefa or Ikosedaye?
By taboo of Oyeku-logbe we are referring to both animate and
inanimate substances such as plant , animals and behavior that those born
by Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe during their Itefa or Itelodu must avoid in other to
have a problem free life. The following has been gathered from different
scriptural stanza in Odu Ifa Oyeku –logbe as a taboo to avoid:
(i)
They must avoid to wear red or black dresses to avoid failure to achieve
their desire success or fortune in life
(ii)
They must avoid adultery and any form of promiscuity in other to avoid shame,
untimely death and disaster in their life.
(iii)
They must avoid using vulture either for Akose Ifa or any medicine; This is to
avoid premature death and ill health.
(iv)
They must avoid greediness and avoid short cut way to wealth. They need
patience in accumulation of wealth. Too much haste can lead to disaster.
(v)
They must show respect to elder and constituted authority so that they don’t
end up in problem in life.
(vi)
They must learn to trust other so that opportunity did not elude them in life.
What are the most compatible favorable profession or occupation for
those born by Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe during Ikosedaye or Itelodu
By this question we are referring to the most favorable work or
occupation that people that are born under the star of Odu Oyekulogbe can
engage in in life and be successful with ease. It is believed that people born
under the star of Odu Oyeku-logbe can success in field of spirituality such as
been a Babalawo,Iyanifa,Spritualist, Soothsayer etc., They will equally be
successful in the field of medicine, Medical and paramedical field, Politic and
other administrative position, The are equally good in field of sport such as
been a footballer,athelete, a couch and instructor. Field of guidance and
counseling is not equally left out.
What are the likely names that can be given to those born by this
Odu Ifa Oyeku-Logbe either during Ikosedaye or Itelodu?
By this question we are referring to the names that can be given to
those born by Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe.These names are names deduce from the
positive character in different scriptural stanza of Odu Ifa Oyeku-Logbe.
These names exists in both male and female category respectively.
Male
1. Owolope : Ifa is worthy of honor
2. Makanjuoro : don’t be in haste to achieve wealth
3. Ilesanmi : peace of mind is better than chieftaincy title
Female
1. Makanjuola : don’t be in a hurry to achieve wealth
2. Orisabunmi –:Orisa gives this baby to me
3. Ayekopa –:The world abhor coercion
Some sacred messages inside Odu Ifa Oyeku-logbe and commentaries on
them
(i)
Ifa says that it foresees the ire of honor and chieftaincy
title for this person. Ifa says that though many people did not like the person
for whom this Odu is revealed but nonetheless, he/she will be the
one to be conferred with the exalted title in question no matter the fight,
dispute or hatred he/she may face. However Ifa advises this person to
offer ebo with four pigeons, four hens, four roosters and money, for this ifa
prediction to materialize. On this, Ifa says:
Yekuyeku
Logbelogbe
Dia fun Awonrinwon
Ti n tin sawo tie loko
Ebo ni won ni kowaa se
O gb’ebo nbe, o ru’bo
Awonrinwon wale o, awo oko
Won npe o nipe oye koo wale
Translation:
Yekuyeku
Logbelogbe
Ifa message for Awonrinwon, (the Alligator)
Who had been practicing as Awo in the village
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Awonrinwon please come to the city, the awo of the village
They are calling you to come and accept a title, please come home
Awonriwon was a very humble Awo who practice on his farm. The
new of his great work have reached the nook and cranny of the city. It now
happens at one point in time that there was vacancy chieftaincy administrative
position in his clan. Many people were competing to ascend this chieftaincy
title. Some people thought that Awonriwon will be in better position to hold
such title because of the positive contribution and benefit that will come to
generality of people if he hold that position. They went to Invite Awonriwon
from the farm. But his competitors for the title are many. And some of them are
very wealthy and they have a lot of followers. Many are despising Awonriwon
they ssaid he is a practicing Awo in the bush. Nothwithstanding a lot of
distraction Aworinwon went to Yekuyeku Logbelogbe for Ifa
consultation.The Odu Ifa that was reveal is Oyeku-logbe. He was advised to
offer ebo with with four pigeons, four hens, four roosters and money. he
complied. After Esu Odara have eating Ebo he has no option that to work in his
aid. Those who had previously abhor him begin to admire him and he was crown as
the Oba (king) of his clan.
Commentaries
The stanza of Oyeku-logbe just narrated above emphasizes on the
importance of self-confidence. Self-confidence is the most attractive quality a
person can have, because there is now how anybody can see how great you are if
you don’t see it yourself.
(ii)
Ifa says that this person shall be given the favors that he/she had
been seeking. Ifa however says that after receiving this favors he/she must not
fail to show gratitude. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two pigeons,
two roosters and money. on this, Ifa says:
Osusu owo abenu jaajaa
Dia fun Onikeere
Omo ajoye mu poroporo gbale ile baba re
Nijo ti n du Oye Ile Baba
Ebo ni won ni kowaa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Onikeere to o ba la tan
Koo ma gbagbe Awo
Translation:
The bunch of broom with scattered tip
Ifa’s message for Onikeere
He who celebrated his title by using guinea-corn stem to sweep the
floor of his paternal ancestor’s home
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Onikeere when you succeed
Do not forget the Awo
Onikere been discussed in this stanza is in mists of financial
struggling and he is also at the same time trying to ascend his father throne.
He went to Osusu owo abenu jaajaa for Ifa consultation. Odu Oyeku-logbe appears
for him. He was advised to offer ebo with two pigeons, two roosters and money;
He was equally advised that when he became successful he should not forget to
show appreciation for those who help him to the top. He complied and Offer the
ebo. He became extremely successful. When he ascends the throne he begins to
rule with iron hand, shown lack of appreciation to those who help him to attain
the height. This turns many people against him and he begins to loss at all
front. He quickly flash back that he was warn aginst lack of appreciation. He
made amendment where necessary to gain his balance.
Commentaries
As some has rightly opine that if the only prayer you say is thank
you, That will be enough .gratitude is essential in making life work. A person
who feels appreciated will always do more than necessary. This stanza depict
and emphasizes on the importance of appreciation as one of the key to success
or down fall of any body.
(iii)
Ifa says that it foresees the ire of long life for this person. Ifa
assures this person that he/she shall live long and grow old. Ifa advises
him/her to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. on this, Ifa says:
Ahohol’ahohoomode
Ija o tan boro awoAlare
Ire lo tikekere ta kese-ija-mese-mejeeji-danhin-danhin
Dia fun Gunnugun tii somo Olojogbonloro
Ti won nikorubo si aiku ara re
Gunnugun kiiku lewe
Kangere, ma dagba ma darugbo, kangere
Translation:
Ahohol’ahohoomode
Ija o tan bor awo Alare
The cricket used the rein from his youth
Ifa’s message for Gunnugun, the Vulture
The offspring of Olojogbonloro
He was advised to offer ebo of long life
He complied
No gunnugun dies in his youth
Old and feeble, I will grow old and become frail.
(iv)
Ifa advises this person to be careful with extra marital
affair of promiscuity,Ifa says that this may lead to untold consequence if
he/she fails to stop. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two roosters,
two hens, eight rats, eight fish and money. on this Oyeku-Logbe says:
Eni lailai eni igbahun
Eni igbahun leni igba iwase
Dia fun Ologberi ti n yo obinrin Edu fe
Ebo ni won ni kowaa se
O koti ogbonyin sebo
Ifan bowa o
Ifari won
Oyekusubul’Ogbe o o
Ifa de!
Translation
The person of yore
The person of the very beginning of time
This was Ifa divination for the uninitiated
Who was having clandestine love affair the wife of Orunmila
He was advised to offer ebo
He refused to comply
Ifa is coming
Ifa had seen them all
Oyeku fell on Ogbe
Here comes Ifa!
Ologberi (an uninitiated) is having secret love affairs with
the wife of Edu. And He a He has been warned to avoid this shameful act so that
both of them don’t end up disgracing themselves. But he refuses. He continues
his secrets sexual affairs with Edu’s wife. Edu wife on her part has also be
warned against adultery and promiscuity. She also refuses. Edu have offer ebo
to Esu Odara to reveals their secret to the public. The subsequent secret
sexual affair between the duo is a disaster. They glue together and were
unable to separate till Edu arrived and invite everyone to take a look at them
. Edu was Happy he said that is exactly what Ifa have said
Commentaries
90 percent of marriage that end in divorce do involve i infidelity
at some point. Apart from shame and disgrace that come with adultery ,it is
number latent factor that place curse of divorce on marriage.
(v)
Ifa says that there is the need for the person for whom this Odu is
revealed to offer ebo and prepare a costume for Egungun where this Odu is
revealed. There is a child where this ifa is reveal, Ifa warns this child
to be careful and to do away with misconduct. Ifa advises this person to offer
ebo with two rams and money. one of the rams will be used to feed Egungun for
the child. A bundle of white clothe is to be given to the Egungun while a
rooster is to be used to feed Esu. On this, Ifa says:
Gunnugunni o lo’gbaaso
Akala ni o loso ofa
Itentere ni o loso oodunrun
Dia fun Olofin to jinni kutukutu owuro
Ti nba omo Eegun sere
Ebo ni won ni kowaa se
O koti ogbonyin sebo
Nje kojon poru
Kojonp’otu
Kojonpe o teteseb oOyeku-Logbe
Translation:
Gunnugun does not use 200 clothes at a time
And Akala does not use 120 clothes
Tentenren does not use 300 clothes
Ifa’s message for Olofin
Who woke up early in the morning?
And was playing with Egungun
He was advised to offer ebo
He refused to comply
It was not as if he offered ebo
And not as if he did Etutu
He was not sure whether he quickly offered the ebo of Oyekulogbe
(vi)
Ifa says that this person shall become a leader and a popular
person in the community. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with four pigeons,
four roosters and money. on this, Ifa says:
Asesekoro ojo nii koraaraabori
Dia fun Giigii
Ti nlo joye oju ode
Eboni won nikowaa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Kope, kojinna
E banibajebutu ire
Translation
The first rainfall is it that gathers a lot of debris
Ifa message for Giigi
When going to receive the title of the main frontage
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
(vii)
Ifa says that it foresees victory for this person. Ifa
advises him/her to offer ebo with three roosters and money. he/she also needs
to feed the Ori of one of his/her siblings as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:
Irawe oke to loun o boo doloju
Toun omi ni won jo nlo
Dia fun Oyeku
Ti nse omoleyin Ogbe
Won niki won rubo si aikuaraa won
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Njepe kuku le
Eni to naOyeku a rijaOgbe
Pee kuku le
Translation:
The leaves droppings which planned to slap the stream in the face
It will go with the stream
Ifa’s message for Oyeku
The younger siblings of Ogbe
They were both advised to offer ebo against untimely death
They both complied
Now, pe kuku le
Whoever beats Oyeku will face the wrath of Ogbe
Pe kuku le
(viii)
Ifa says that it foresees the ire of prosperity for this
person. Ifa assures this person that he/she shall be very successful. His/her
matter shall return to joy. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one pig,
two pigeons and money. on this, Ifa says:
Oyekulogbe AwoYalumo
Dia fun Yalumo
Ti nfomiojusunrahun ire gbogbo
Eboni won nikowaa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Yalumo jo, boo jooYahumo
Translation:
Oyekulogbe the awo of Yalumo
He cast Ifa for Yalumo
When lamenting his inability to receive all Ire of life
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now dance Yalumo, if you feel like dancing
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