Odu Ogbe Osa: Meaning, Stories & Interpretation

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa Orunmila and the Spirits of Misfortune

The hand sees pounded yam, the hand lifts it upward
It is the thumb that sees same day harvested corn, that was joyful
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
When he send his child to the forest to escape death.

Orunmila became suspicious of his enemies as they plotted against him, So he bow down and called on the Awo (priests). They cast Ifa and advised him to offer a sacrifice.

They prescribed the sacrifice, and he made the offering. At the time when his enemies sent the spirits of misfortune after him, They could not reach Orunmila's house, his child, nor his wife.

Instead, the spirits of misfortune turned back upon his enemies. And Orunmila said:

The hand sees pounded yam, the hand lifts it upward
It is the thumb that sees same day harvested corn, that was joyful
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
When he send his child to the forest to escape death.
Death entered my house but did not touch me
The gourd of the spirit of emptiness died midway
Illness entered my house but did not touch me
The gourd of the spirit of emptiness died midway
All the spirits of misfortune entered my house but could not touch me
The gourd of the spirit of emptiness died midway.

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa Orunmila Who Went to Farm and Became Wealthy

A damaged money does not get thrown away
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
On the day he was going to farm to become wealthy.

Orunmila had planned to go perform spiritual work in the countryside, but he was hesitant, unsure whether to go or stay.
So he bowed down, and summoned the Awo (priests).

They cast Ifa, and told him to offer a sacrifice, stating that Orunmila would return home safely and with wealth.
They prescribed the sacrifice, and Orunmila made the offering.

When he arrived at the place, he helped those in need by casting Ifa for them, and one by one, people began to prosper. As a result, they gathered gifts and tribute for Orunmila, and he returned home wealthy from the farm. He said:

A damaged money does not get thrown away
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
On the day he was going to farm to become wealthy.
He said, "Ogbe Sa (Ogbe ran away)
Ogbe overcame
Ogbe safely returned from the farm."

Divination Instruction

Ifa decreed that he should offer the sacrifice so that he could receive abundant blessings.

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa For Many Followers (Gbomu-Gbomu Sigidi)

Ifa declared that the one who cast Ogbe-Sa will have many followers; they must offer a sacrifice.

Gbomu-Gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi Gbomu-Gbomu
This was the Ifa cast for the king of Oyo,
The one who carries snails to offer calmness
Gbomu-Gbomu-Gbomu.

The king of Oyo, whom this Ifa refers to, had no followers, so he called on the Awo (priests) to investigate the cause. They told him he must offer a sacrifice, specifically to offer two hundred snails to the Odu Deity, and they promised that he would gain many followers.

The sacrifice was prescribed, and the king made the offering. After he made the sacrifice and offered the snails to the Odu, it didn't take long before the king of Oyo began gaining followers.

Alara sent a follower to the king of Oyo, Ajero also sent one, and Owarangun followed suit. Soon, the king of Oyo had many followers.
He praised the Awo, and the Awo praised Ifa. He said:

Gbomu-Gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi Gbomu-Gbomu
This was the Ifa cast for the king of Oyo,
The one who carries snails to offer calmness
Gbomu-Gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi Gbomu-Gbomu.
Alara will serve,
Gbomu-Gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi Gbomu-Gbomu.
Ajero will serve,
Gbomu-Gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi Gbomu-Gbomu.
Owarangun will serve,
Gbomu-Gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi Gbomu-Gbomu.

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa Oridara

The Allied Hornbill of Benin
Ostrich of Ijamo
The african grey hornbill of Iwonran
These were the ones who performed Ifa for the king One after the other.
This was the Ifa cast for Oridara,
A servant of The First Osorun

Oridara, who Ifa speaks of here, was very poor and destitute, his life was full of struggles, and he was also a servant. He decided to think about what he could do, and what path he could take to improve his situation.

He thought the best thing for him was to leave his town and go somewhere else. However, before leaving, he decided to consult with the Awo (priests).

The Awo told him that before he leaves, he must offer a sacrifice so that his destiny can lead him to a place where he will prosper.
He heard the advice, offered the sacrifice, and the sacrifice was accepted.

Oridara then set off. When he reached his destination, his destiny blessed him, and he began to prosper. Oridara became joyful, and his heart was filled with happiness. He praised the Awo, and the Awo praised Ifa. And the Awo said:

The Allied Hornbill of Benin
Ostrich of Ijamo
The african grey hornbill of Iwonran
These were the ones who performed Ifa for the king One after the other.
This was the Ifa cast for Oridara,
A servant of The First Osorun
The good place where destiny carried me, I did not know it
The gentle breeze carried the Allied Hornbill of Benin
The good place where destiny carried me, I did not know it.

Divination Instruction

Ifa decrees that the one who cast Ogbe-Sa must offer a sacrifice so that their destiny will lead them to a place of blessing.

YORUBA Translation

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa Orunmila Ati Awon Ajogun Ibi

Owo ri iyan, owo y'oke
Atanpako lo ri agbado ojo lo se mulunku mulunku
A d'Ifa fun Orunmila
Yi oo gboomo re sa gaja nitori iku.

Orunmila ni o fura si awon ota nigbati won nba a ja, ni o ba gbe okeiponri re ka'le o pe awon Awo, won ba da Ifa. Won ni eb ni ki o ru.
Won yan-an lebo, o ru'bo. Asiko ti awon ota ba nran awon ajogun ibi, won kii ba Orunmila ni ile, won ko ni ba omo re, bee ni won ko ni ba iyawo re. Ni awon ajogun ibi ba nfi abo s'ori awon ota Orunmila. O ni:

Owo ri iyan, owo y'oke
Atanpako lo ri agbado ojo lo se mulunku mulunku
A d'Ifa fun Orunmila
Yi oo gbomo re sa gaja nitori iku
Iku wole mi ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo o ma ku arin nu
Arun wo'le mi ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo o ma ku arin nu
Gbogbo ajogun ibi wole mi won ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo o ma ku arin nu

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa Orunmila To Roko Ree La

Ibaje owo ko lasanu
A d'Ifa fun Orunmila
L'ojo ti o n roko ree la.

Orunmila ni o fe sawo lo si igberiko, ni ominu wa nko o wipe abi ki oun o lo tabi ki oun o ma lo. Ni o ba gbe okeiponri re kale, o pe awon Awo, awon Awo ba da Ifa, won ni ebo ni Ki o ru wipe Orunmila yi oo la wale Lati ibe ni.

Won ba yan Orunmila leb. O rub. O de ibe, eni ti ko ri se, Orunmila se Ifa fun won, onikaluku bere si ri se.
bayii ni won se nko eru Ko eni fun Orunmila ti o si ti oko la wale. O ni:

Ibaje owo ko lasanu
A d'Ifa fun Orunmila
L'ojo ti o n roko ree la.
O ni Ogbe sa ooo
Ogbe la
Ogbe lo roko ree la

Ase: Ifa pe ki o ru'bo ki o le ba ni ire lopolopo.

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa Gbomu Gbomu Sigidi

Ifa pe eni ti o da Ogbe-Sa, Ifa pe yi oo ni olusin lopolopo, eb ni ko ru.

Gbomu-gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi gbomu-gbomu
A d'Ifa fun oba l'Oyoo
omo amugba igbin pero loye
gbomu-gbomu-gbomu

Oba l'Oyoo ti Ifa nso yii ko ni olusin, ni o ba pe Awo wipe ki won o ba oun se iwadii re ohun ti o faa. Won ni eb ni ki o ru, ki o fi igba igbin bo Odu, won ni yi oo ni olusin. Won yan an lebo. O rubo.

Won ba fi igba igbin bo Odu. Ko i pe ni oba loyoo ba bere si ni olusin. Alara fi olusin ranse si oba l'Oyoo, Ajero naa fi ranse, Owarangun naa bee, bayii ni oba loyoo bere si ni olusin lopolopo. O wa nyin Awo, Awo nyin Ifa. O ni:

Gbomu-gbomu Sigidi
Sigidi gbomu-gbomu
A d'Ifa fun oba l'Oyoo
omo amugba igbin pero loye
gbomu-gbomu sigidi
Sigidi gbomu-gbomu
Alara a o sin
gbomu-gbomu sigidi
Sigidi gbomu-gbomu
Ajero a o sin
gbomu-gbomu sigidi
Sigidi gbomu-gbomu
Owarangun a o sin
gbomu-gbomu sigidi
Sigidi gbomu-gbomu

Ogbe Osa, Ogbe Sa: Ifa Oridara

Atioro Ibini
Ogongo Ijamo
Agbigbo ni Iwonran
Awon ni won sawo oba 'Leyo kankan
A d'Ifa fun Oridara
Tii se eru Osorun akoko

Oridara ti Ifa nso yii, talaka ni, ko ri se, oju npon gidi gidi, eru tun ni O wa pinu wipe kinni oun le se, ati wipe ona wo ni oun le gba
ti yi oo fi dara fun oun. O ni ohun ti oun le se ni wipe ki oun o fi ilu sile lo si ibomiran.

Sugbon ki oun o to lo, oun o se iwadii. Ni o ba lo si odo awo. Awon Awo ni ki o to lo, ki o rubo, ki ori re le gbe de ibi ti yi oo ti la. O gbo riru ebo o ru. Ebo fin, ebo da, ni o ba gbera o lo.

Igbati Oridara De ibe, ese re gbe de ibi ti yi oo ti la. Oridara bere si nii yo. Inu un re dun. n yin Awo, awon Awo n yin Ifa, ono bee lawon Awo wi:

Atioro Ibini
Ogongo Ijamo
Agbigbo ni Iwonran
Awon ni won awo oba Leyo kankan
A d'Ifa fun Oridara
Tii se eru Osorun akoko
Ibi rere tori ngbe mi re, nko mo ibe
Efufu lele lo ti ngbe atioro re Ibini
Ibi rere tori n gbe mi re, nko mo be

Ase: Ifa pe eni ti o da Ogbe-Sa, Ifa pe ebo ni o ru, ki ori i re le ba gbe de ibi ire ti yio ti la.