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ODU IFA OFUN-IWORI/OFUN-GANDO
DIVINE COMMENTARIES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA -Obanifa extreme documentaries
In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will make exhaustive commentaries on Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori also known as Odu Ifa Ofun-Gando,
Ofunwori. This current work will be useful to any
practicing Babalawo and Ifa devotee who want to know about Odu Ifa Ofun Iwori.
The work will also be useful for those who imprint of or born by Odu Ifa Ofun
Iwori during their Ikosedaye or
Itelodu(Ifa initiation), who want to have detail knowledge and interpretations
of it. 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 Ofun-Iwori? What are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole
with Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori ? What are the taboo of Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori?What are the
area of Compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Ofun-Iwori.
The likely names that can be given to those born by Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori during
Ikosedaye or Itelodu ? Synopsis of messages for those born under star of Odu
Ifa Ofun_Iwori during Itelodu or
Ikosedaye. Some sacred messages in Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori and commentaries on them.
These aforementioned and more will be the major focus of this current work.
What is Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori?
Odu Ifa Ofun Iwori 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
Ofun meji on the right and one leg of
Odu Ifa Iwori meji on the left such Odu
Ifa is known as Odu Ifa Ofun -Iwori. The Babalawo do have other appellation for
it . Other names for Ofun Iwori in Ifa
practice are : Ofun-Gando ,Ofunwori.
Who are the affiliated Orisa and Irunmole with
Odu Ifa Ofun Iwori?
By this question we are
referring to other divinities that have nexus and affiliated in one way or the
other with Odu Ifa Ofun Iwori, that those who were born under the star of this
Odu Ifa Ofun Iwori 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, Obatala, Sango,Osun, Oke (mountain), Iyami
(the witches) and Orisa Aje .each of
this Orisa and Irunmole have the function and purpose with the Odu
Ifa – Ifa function
for seeking divine direction, guidance, peace and success in marriage, and
general wellbeing.
Ori – Ori
function victory, success, fulfillment of destiny and self-actualization
Esu Odara- Esu
function for victory, progress, financial success, and losing of financial
opportunities.
Obatala – Obatala function
for progress and attainment of leadership , attraction of follower.
Sango – Sango function
for victory over enemies and subdue of rebellion
Osun - Osun function for
compatible spouse, childbearing, childrearing, general wellbeing .
Oke (Mountain)- function
for accomplishment of leadership role and attraction of follower.
Iyaami- Iyaami function
for prevention of untimely death and catastrophe
Orisa Aje - function
for financial success, and attainment of prosperity
What are the taboo of Odu
Ifa Ofun -Iwori?
By this we are referring
to both animate and inanimate object or behavior that those born under the star
of Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori 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.
1.They must avoid given
birth to children in different marriage and different men to avoid problems of
disunity among the children after they have died
2. They must avoid disobeying
instruction to offer ebo to avoid unconsummated fortune
3.They must avoid eating snake,
killing it or suing it for anything like medicine or Akose Ifa.
4.They must sell to
people on credit to avoid unconsummated fortune
5. They must not forcefully try to
recover debt or serve as debt collector -to avoid be implicated in manslaughter.
6.They must not be a beans cake
seller or baker to avoid unconsummated fortune
What is the area of
Compatible profession or career for those born under the star of Ofun -Iwori?
Ofun-Iwori children can be successful in any sphere of business
or profession with exception of work that may require them to sell on credit,
they cannot be money lender, Pawn or beans cake seller or baker.
The likely names that can
be given to those born by Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori 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 Ofun-Iwori during Itelodu Or
Ikosedaye. The source of this name are derive from the positive
character from each stanza and story from Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori. Below
are some of the names available for this purpose:
Alara-Megu
Sekere
Mapowa
Some sacred messages
Inside Odu Ifa Ofun-Iwori as document By Babalawo Obanifa
1.
Ifa foresees Ire of wealth for the person to whom this Odu
is reveal, Ifa advices the person to make ebo and feed Orisa Aje. If the person
has chance and can afford it, it is advisable for the person to have Aje shrine
at home or even get Ifa. If the person
has been initiated to Ifa.Ifa says this person want to travel somewhere and he
need money, Ifa says he will be blessed with money. He should offer ebo with :
2 Guinea Fowl (Etu), 4 white pigeon, 200 cowries N.B. It is this cowries to be
used not obi when making ebo. He /she should equally feed Aje with : 1 Pigeon,
Ekuru, Honey (Oyin), 10 Banana, Obi, Oti and Orogbo. On this Ifa says:
Ofun Paa
Iwori Warara
Apa ni f’omo tire
ka bo
Eruwa susu ni
f’omo tire k’aju
Dia fun sekere
Tii nlo sile Oloyo
Sekere ma ti yan Okun
mo
Ara re loko, Ara
re laje nso”
Translation:
Ofun Strikes
Iwori spit open
Apa uses to spread
its seed throughout the bush
Grass leaves
spread throughout the grass land
This was Ifa’s
message for Sekere
When it was going
to the house of Oloyo
He was asked to make ebo
He complied
Sekere do not cry
from string anymore
You are the owner
of string that tie Aje (cowries) together”
Sekere was going
to the house of Oloyo to felicitate with him, but sekere has no money to buy
good dress to wear to the place. But it has to go, sekere went to Oloyo’s house
fully covered with cowries and people hailed sekere as majesty with wealth.
2.
Ifa foresees Ire
omo (children) for a woman where this Ofun Iwo is reveal., but Ifa advices her
to make ebo so that she could born all the children in one place, instead of
having children for different father. Ifa says the essence of the ebo is to
make sure that when she died there not discord among her children ,which may even
affect his burial. Because giving birth to different father may pose problem
for her children when she dies. And If she had already given birth to different
father. He should offer ebo so that her
children will be in unity. She should offer ebo with : Rooster, Pigeon, Money
and also feed Ifa with 2 fishes and rat and gin. On this Ifa says:
Ofun lawo Igando
Iwori lawo Igando
Eeyan gando gando
nib a won de isa ejo
Dia fun Alara-Megu
O fekun surahun
Omo
Ebo omo ni won ni
kose
O si gbo ebo nbe O
rubo
O bi Ofun sile
Onigando
O bi Iwori sile
Onigando”
Translation:
Ofun is the Awo of
Igando
Iwori is the Awo of Igando
It is a worthless
person that hunt snake around
This was Ifa’s
message for Alara-Megu
When she has no
child of her own
She was asked to
make ebo
She complied
She bore Ofun for
Onigando
She bore Iwori for
Onigando”
Alara-Megu was
childless, so she seeks Ifa service of the two Awo Ofun and Iwori, who advices her to make ebo,
but she need to be careful and tolerant so that she may born all her children
to a man. But she only made ebo to have children and jettison the other ebo.
This resulted to her born Ofun and Iwori to different men. So when she died,
she was buried in her father’s compound since she did not live with any man
till her death. She was regretting and saying that is exactly what her Awo have
predicted
Ofun lawo Igando
Iwori lawo Igando
Eeyan gando gando
nib a won de isa ejo
Dia fun Alara-Megu
O fekun surahun
Omo
Ebo omo ni won ni
ko se
O si gbo ebo nbe o
rubo
O bi Ofun sile
Onigando
O bi Iwori sile
Onigando
Ofun lawo Igando
Iwori lawo Igando
Eeyan gando gando
nib a won de isa ejo
Dia fun Alara-Megu
Won ni ko rubo ko
ma ba bimon inu re kiri
O koti ogboin sebo
Esu ai sebo
Igba aiteru
E o ri bi Ifa Awo
ti n se
Alara-Megu iwo
seni
Iwo lo seniyan
O bati fi owo se
Arufin ebo
Translation:
Ofun is the Awo of
Igando
Iwori is the Awo of Igando
It is a worthless
person that hunt snake around
This was Ifa’s
message for Alara-Megu
When she has no
child of her own
She was asked to
make ebo
She complied
She bore Ofun for
Onigando
She bore Iwori for
Onigando
Ofun is the Awo of
Igando
Iwori is the Awo of Igando
It is a worthless
person that hunt snake around
This was Ifa’s
message for Alara-Megu
She was advise to
offer ebo so that she can have all her children for one husband instead of many
men
She refuses to
complied
Failure to comply
with term of Ebo
Failure to comply
with term of Etutu
Don’t you see how
Ifa’s prediction come to pass
Alara-Megu you are
the one who is at fault
You are the one
who is not human enough
You will have use
money to offer the prescribe ebo
3.
3.
Ifa foresees ire
isegun (victory) for the person, Ifa advise the person to make ebo and feed
his/her Ori and Sango. Ifa says some people talk ill of the person. He should
offer ebo with : 4 Akuko (rooster), 2 mirror, 4 ota (stone). He /she should
equally feed Sango with : 1 Rooster, 200 ota and 2 Orogbo, He should equally
feed Ori with : 1 Rooster, 2 Obi and 4 Orogbo(bitter kola). On this Ifa’s say:
Ofun Paa
Iwori Warara
Dia fun Olukoso
lalu Arabanbi
Omo a ri igba ota
segun
Omo a fi iri wowo
ojo sete
Nijo to nje
nirogun ota
Won ni ko rubo
O rubo
Translation:
Ofun strikes
Iwori spit open
This was Ifas
message for Olukoso lalu Arabambi
One who uses 200
stone against his enemies
One who use drizzle of rain to subdue rebellion
When he was in
midst of the enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Sango was been
surrounded by enemies. He always has persistent bad dreams, so he went for Ifa
divination. The sAwo told him to make
ebo and feed His Ori. Sango complied. He made ebo with 200 stones. It was these
stones that he uses to subdue His enemies. He was happy. He said that is
exactly what his Babalawo have predicted :
Ofun Paa
Iwori Warara
Dia fun Olukoso
lalu Arabanbi
Omo a ri igba ota
segun
Omo a fi iri wowo
ojo sete
Nijo to nje
nirogun ota
Won ni ko rubo – o
rubo
Talo peri Oba
Too! E mi o peri
re Alado
Ki loni arira fi
s’ete
Igba ota larira fi
s’ete”.
Translation:
Ofun strikes
Iwori spit open
This was Ifas
message for Olukoso lalu Arabambi
One who uses 200
stone against his enemies
One who use drizzle of rain to subdue rebellion
When he was in
midst of the enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Who is that person
that talks ill of the King
Nil I do not talk
ill of you
What did Arira use
to get victory over his enemies
200 stone is what
Arira used against his enemies
4.
Ifa says the
person should not demand for any debt owed him/her now with force. And if the
person borrows anything now, the person should try to return it back to the owner.
Because such creditor or the person who borrow him that things want to use violence
that may result to lost of life to get it back. Ifa foresees long live for the
person. He should offer ebo with : He-goat, 25 cowries. He should appease
Iyaami with one giant rat and red palm oil and porridge. To be serve separately.
On this Ifa says:
Iyi Winniwinni
labo adan
Dia fun Iya
Alakara
Eyi ti yoo tori
egbaadogbon pomo olomo je
Won ni ko rubo
O ko ko rubo
Nitori egbaadogbon
O si pomo olomo
je”.
Translations:
Bat feather resemble
a velvet
This was Ifa’s
message for Iya-Alakara (Beans Cake seller)
Who will kill
someone’s child because of 25 cowries
She was asked to
make ebo
She failed
Is it because of
25 cowries
You kill someone’s
child”
Someone bought an
Akara (beans cake) that worth 25 cowries from the seller. And refused to pay,
so one day, when the child of the debtor was passing, the bean’s cake seller
grabbed him, beat him and the child died. This made people around said the last
two verse to her.
5.
Ifa advices two
persons to make ebo for their life, so that calamity may not befall them. These
two people that Ifa is refereeing to here may be husband and wife, it may be
master and their subordinate, It may parent and children relationship. But one
thing that is certain is that one of the two depend on the other. And the death
of one will affect the other. They should offer ebo with 2 He-goat and money.
They should equally feed Sango with : 2 Ram, 10 Orogbo(bitter kola) .They should
equally feed Iyami with one giant rat (Okete ) and red palm oil. On this Ifa
says:
Ofun pa
Iwori warara
Dia fun Igbi
A bu fun eye
ori re
Won ni ki awon
mejeji rubo si laiku ara won
Ipin aisebo
Egba ai teru
Iji de
Igi sidi o wo lule
Eye o ni ‘bugbe
mo.
Translation:
Ofun strikes
Iwori spits open
This was Ifa’s
message for Tree
Same Ifa’s message
was made for Birds that rest on tree
They were asked to
make ebo for their lives
They both declined
to make ebo
When wind storm
strike
The tree was uprooted
Bird has no abode
to live”.
Tree and Bird were
friend both depends on each other for survival. Both further dreamt of
impending calamity. They went for Ifa consultation, they were asked to make ebo
and feed Sango and Iyami. They refused, so when windstorm struck, it uprooted
the tree and Bird has no place to rest again. They are in state of regret. They
say that is exactly what their Babalawo have predicted
Ofun pa
Iwori warara
Dia fun Igbi
A bu fun eye
ori re
Won ni ki awon
mejeji rubo si laiku ara won
Ipin aisebo
Egba ai teru
Ija de
Igi sidi o wo lule
Eye o ni ‘bugbe mo
Riru ebo ni gbeni
Airu ki gbeniyan
Ero Ipo
Ero Ofa
Eni gbo ebon be
E ni ko sebo
Translation:
Ofun strikes
Iwori spits open
This was Ifa’s
message for Tree
Same Ifa’s message
was made for Birds that rest on tree
They were asked to
make ebo for their lives
They both declined
to make ebo
When wind storm
strike
The tree was
uprooted
Bird has no abode
to live
It is compliance
with advise to offer that bring favor
Failure to comply
to offer ebo bring discomfort
People of Ipo
People of Ofa
Those who were advise
to offer ebo
Let them comply
6.
Ifa advices the
person to make ebo, against unforeseen disappointment. Ifa says a big blessing
is coming. The person should make ebo so that the blessing may not miss the
person. He should offer ebo with : He-goat (Obuko), Money. He should equally
feed Esu Odara with : Rooster 1, Obi, Orogbo. He/she should Equally venerate Ifa
with Ifa: 4 Rat (Eku), 4 Fish (Eja), Hen
. On this Ifa says:
Ofun lawo Igando
Iwori lawo Igando
Dia fun
Aberepete-eba-ona
O fojojumo kominu
ire gbogbo
Won ni ko rubo
O rubo
Ifa ma je ki ire o
gbon lo nile mi
Rekureku oko kii
fa ko koja oju ona”
Translations:
Ofun the Awo of
Igando
Iwori the Awo of
Igando
This was Ifa’s
message for Aberepete-eba-ona
Who always miss
incoming blessings?
He was asked to
make ebo
He complied
Ifa may you not
allow ire to pass over me
Rekureku, a land
of leave, does not pass a road
Baba
Aberepete-eba-ona always bends down or shies, to show up anything a blessing is
coming to him. Yet, he was angry that the blessing always misses him. This made
him to visit Awo who to him to be appearing or make himself know to people to
know that he is still existed. He complied and misses ire no more.
7.
Ifa foresees honor
for the person. Ifa advices the person to make ebo and feed Obatala. He/she
should offer ebo with : 4 Roosters, 4 Guinea Hen, Money. He should Equaly
feed Obatala with :Guinea hen, 1
She-goat, 16 Efun, 16 Snails, Sheabutter, 10 yards white material. On this Ifa says:
Ofun lawo Igando
Iwori lawo Igando
Dia fun Oke-kan,
Oke-kan
Nijo ti o nraye
apesin pitipiti
On ni ko rubo
o rubo
Orisa oke ba mi bu
si
Translations:
Ofun the Awo of
Igando
Iwori the Awo of
Igando
This was Ifa’s
message for Oke-kan, Oke kan
When it was coming
to this world to enjoy large follower
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Deity that resides
above, may you bless me more.
Oke-kan (Mountain)
was alone, it has nobody around it, to use it as a shed or worship it. It was
surprise that, Afterall, it has made ebo before coming to the world. But Esu appeared
to it and re-assured it that it would soon enjoy large followership. Soon,
people come to Okan for festival and for special prayer. And Oke was happy.
8. Ifa foresees
ire, Ifa says this person must be initiated or marry Ifa, if she is a woman. Ifa says the person is Ifa’s
offspring. Ifa foresees breakthrough, multiple blessing and general-well being
for the person. He/she should feed Ifa . On this Ifa says:
Ofun lawo Igando
Iwori lawo Igando
Dia fun Mapowa
Tii se omo
Orunmila
Nijo to fekun
sunrahun ire gbogbo
Won ni ko rubo – O
rubo
Iku ma pa Mapowa
omo Orunmila
Mapowa o de o
Omo Orunmila”.
Translation:
Ofun the Awo of
Igando
Iwori the Awo of
Igando
This was Ifa’s
message for Mapowa
The child of
Orunmila
When He was crying
for wants
He was adviced to
make ebo
He complied
Death (etc) do not
kill Mapowa
The child of
Orunmila
Here comes Mapowa
The child of
Orunmila”
Mapowa, the child
of Orunmila was crying for wants. He seek the service of Ofun and Iwori, both
of them told him to go home and feed the Orisa of his father, which he has
neglected.
Mapowa did as he
was directed and has a breakthrough in all his
Endeavor.
Copyright:
Babalawo Pele Obasa Obanifa, phone and whatsapp contact :+2348166343145,
location Ile Ife osun state Nigeria.
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