Compared by henry louis gates jr, to the homeric epics, the bible, and the koran, the ifa oracle stands as a monument to human imagination, poetry, and will. This last is the ultimate character for ifa is the universality, that the yoruba say that orunmila ifa talks in all languages, lives within all religions, that none is distant, because ifa. Millions of ifa orisa devotees worldwide celebrated the coming of obara ogunda to the earth with the mission of restoring cosmic harmony to our planet. Twentyfive hundred years ago, sun tzu wrote this classic book of military strategy based on chinese warfare and military thought. Tablero 1a free download as powerpoint presentation. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Ifa and the spirit of iron is a great introduction to ogun. The second in our series of odu ifa books from jaap verduijns ifa corpus. This book takes the inclusive energy of ifa to a new level by offering simple, comparative excerpts from religious texts from differing religions, even a list of chakras and their yoruba counterparts. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. From the ifa oracle, the following recommendations and warnings are issued that.
Ogbe ogunda oyeku ofun temple ifa and orisha temple in. Ogunda meji occupies the ninth position within the order of odu ifa in yorubaland, west. Ifa advises that there is the need to procure one hen and eight fresh eggs. Oluwo irawoifa at odun ifa 2015 selected messages from ogunda masa ogunda osa. The opon ifa or tray and iroke ifa or tapper are used in ifa divination, a central ritual within ifa tradition. All across the globe devotees were engaging the return of the irunmole to ile ife according to their understanding and the regional variations in welcoming this moment. This tray, adorned with carved images and dusted with powder, serves as the template on which sacred signs odu related to the personal concerns of a diviners client are traced as the point of departure for analysis. English an additional spanish edition will be released in the near future 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 diviners and.
An exploration of odu ifa presented by oyeku ofun temple available on amazon on orisha marketplace and other retailers about the book. Oluwo irawoifa at odun ifa 2015 selected messages from ogunda. The principal of ifa and in the religion of the yorubas is sacrifice. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Orunmila is identified as the grand priest, as he is who revealed divinity and prophecy to the world. Since that time, all levels of military have used the teaching on sun tzu to warfare and cilivzation have adapted these teachings for use in politics, business and everyday life. The book provides coverage of ifa history, and an extensive sample of ifa verses, both in the original yoruba and in english translation. Obi divination in theory and practice by baba osundiya spook who sat by the door african american life series by sam greenlee awakening osiris. This book lays out the 256 odu of ifa, specializing in four of their principal components. Ifa says that many disasterous things will happen in the year that will spare the old and snuff out lives out of young ones. Ogunda says that the successful child will be praised by the mother. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Yoruba spirituality submitted by thedockbookshop on wed, 01072015 7. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it.
Download this books into available format 2019 update. Obi divination is a quick and easy form of fortunetelling comprising a cast or thrown reading determined by four coconut pieces, four cowrie shells that have had their tops cut off, or four coins. This is the reason why youths should live their lives with extremely caution and avoid taking undue risks in order not to lose their lives. If the composite odu itself is okana ogunda, not only can the.
This tray, adorned with carved images and dusted with powder, serves as the template on which sacred signs odu related to the personal concerns of a diviners client. We are an ifa and orisha temple located in arcata, humboldt county, california. Mar 03, 2017 we are an ifa and orisha temple located in arcata, humboldt county, california. John mason books orisha orisa studies elegba ogun chango ifa silekun inc. Get all dice ifa ofun ogunda books in pdf for free.
Includes the major considerations for sacrifice, providing the diviner with ways to placate and supplicate the afrocuban deities known as orishas. A collection of verses from the 256 ifa odu with commentary by fasola, awo fategbe fatunmbi isbn. Popular ifa books showing 150 of 106 the way of orisa. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts ifa karade. Free downloads here is an everchanging assortment of reading material that will introduce you to the psychology of meaningful change. Ogunda says there is a taboo against anger, and a taboo against harsh judgments. Ifa, a system of divination, is one of the cults comprising the traditional religion of the yoruba. Ogunda says there will be a blessing of good fortune, children and a long life for those who embrace patience. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book sized computer the is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook.
Tablero1a free download as powerpoint presentation. Download dice ifa ofun ogunda free e book in your computer and read it. Marking the eboses, or remedies for odu in chapter 1 of this book. Orisha says that patience brings a blessing of appreciation. Now, for the first time, all 256 sacred stories of this ancient oral tradition have been translated into english by dr afolabi epega, a fifth generation babalawo, or ifa priest. Oluwo irawoifa at odun ifa 2015 selected messages from.
This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the widget. Here, you need to click the read online button or download button link that will redirect you to the book page. They are available to read and download irete ogunda pdf download in our website. Empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa by philip j. Odi bara, obara di, odi kana, okana yekun, okana sa, ogunda fun, odi. John mason books orisha orisa studies elegba ogun chango ifa. Empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa paperback by. Now, for the first time, all 256 sacred stories of discover answers to lifes questions using the ifa oracle an ancient african divination tool and the spiritual foundation for. May 15, 2020 as ogun is the orisha responsible for civilization, he embodies all of the aspects of civilization. Embedded in this journal are the very emotions, ideas and changes in his psycheand the healing of soul that occured on this journey. Orunmilas words dont touch the floor ifa odu synthesis.
Messenger of the yoruba tradition by baba ifa karade. Iwori obara iwori okana iwori ogunda iwori osa iwori ika iwori batrupon iwori. Though other configurations of the obi may be used in various ways, it is the four lobed obi, also known as iya obi the mother obi, that will be the focus of this study module. Its a collection of essays and ebooks that address yoruba cosmology, the jungian approach to human development and the interesting ways in which i combine them in my own practice. Obi abata that is a staple ingredient in most sacred ifa orisa rituals and celebrations. Ogunda y omoluos by ernesto valdes jane, 9781105074202, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Odun ifa is the annual ifa festival, during which rites and ceremonies are performed. It will ease your ways to obtain the book and all benefits. Download ojuani ogunda or read online here in pdf or epub. Afrocuban religious experience cultural reflections in narrative. Aug 31, 2015 oluwo irawoifa at odun ifa 2015 selected messages from ogunda masa ogunda osa. There are sixteen major books in the odu ifa literary corpus. Messenger of the yoruba tradition is a journal of the daytoday activities and rituals that karade encountered in his quest for priesthood in the yoruba religion. He represents huge forces and energies of nature, the strength of an earthquake, a tidal wave, volcano lava flowing heavily into the ground rising to the surface, the force that spins the universe and the earth him. D o c u m e n t o s p a r a l a h i s t o r i a y l a c u l t u r a d e o s h ai f. Only with sacrifice or offering to the orishas can a man live well on the earth. Discover everything scribd has to offer, including books and audiobooks from major publishers. Okonran meji okana apadrino a okana 1 oyekun meji apadrino a ejioko 2 ogunda meji apadrino a ogunda 3 irosun meji apadrino a irosun 4 oshe meji apadrino a oshe5.