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Odu Okanran Osa: Meaning & Interpretation

In Odu Okanran Osa, Ifa reveals a message of potential prosperity and good fortune (ire). However, Ifa also instructs that sacrifices or offerings are...

Odu Okanran Osa: Meaning & Interpretation
Odu Okanran Osa: Meaning & Interpretation — Fafore

This Odu speaks of perseverance in the pursuit of goals, affirming that with dedication and respect for Ifa's guidance, success is achievable.

Odu Okanran Osa is one of the 240 secondary Odu, also known as Amulu-those with distinct patterns on each half. In this case, Okanran forms the right side, while Osa forms the left.

Odu Okanran Osa also underscores the importance of spiritual support, encouraging individuals to seek balance and fortify themselves against obstacles. When this Odu is revealed, it often calls for offerings to address specific challenges or bring forth prosperity.

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Odu Ifa Okanran Osa

Ifa pe eleyiun o nii ku ni kekere

Okanran sale koo sakuuta
Awo Oko lo dia fun oko
Oko nii somo Oniree Sanbe
Won ni Ki Oko o rubo
Won ni yoo moo gbo ni
Enikan o nii gbo iku e
Okanran sale koo sakuuta
Awo Aso lo dia fun Aso
Aso nii somo Oniree Sanbe
Won ni Ki Aso o rubo

Won ni yoo moo gbo ni
Enikan o nii gbo iku e
Okanran sale koo sakuuta
Awo Ile 16 dia fun Ile
Ile nii somo Oniree Sanbe
Won ni ki ile o rubo
Ile naa rubo
Won ni won o nii gbo ikuu won
Aye ye won
Won o ku

Emii won gun
O daa fun on
Ni won wa i jo ni won n yo
Won n yin awon Babalawo
Awon Babalawo n yin Ifa
Won ni bee lawon Babalawo tawon wi Okanran sale koo sakuuta
Awo Oko lo dia fun ko
Won ni o sa kaale ebo ni o se
Oko gbebo nbe o rubo
Okanran sale koo sakuuta

Translation

This person would live to become old

Okanran, hit the ground and hit stones
The priest of the Hoe casts divination for the Hoe
The Hoe is a child of Oniree Sanbe
He was asked to perform sacrifice
They told him he would become old
Nobody would hear of his death
Okanran, hit the ground and hit stones
The priest of the Cloth casts divination for the Cloth
The Cloth is a child of Oniree Sanbe
He was asked to perform sacrifice

They told him he would become old
Nobody would hear of his death
Okanran, hit the ground and hit stones
The priest of the Mother Earth casts divination for the Mother Earth
The Mother Earth is a child of Oniree Sanbe
He was asked to perform sacrifice
The Mother Earth performed the sacrifice as does others
They said nobody would hear of his death
Life pleased them all
They did not die

They had long life
It was fine for them
They then started to dance and rejoice
They were praising their Babalawo
Their Babalawo was praising ifa
They said it was as their Babalawo had said Okanran, hit the ground and hit stones
The priest of the Hoe cast divination for the Hoe
He was asked to take care of the ground and perform sacrifice
The Hoe heard about the sacrifice and performed it
Okanran, hit the ground and hit stones

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Okanran Osa Awo Ejo

Okanran Osa, awo Ejo

Adia fun ejo

Ejo nbe laarin ota

Nigba iwase

Ejo ko loro

Itakun ni ejo, won fi ndigi lati oko wale

Ejo to awon babalawo lo

Won ni ko bo ori

Ejo bo ori

Won ni ko rubo okini

O rubo

Ejo di oloro

Ejo di ohun iberu

Ori kan ti ejo ni

Nii fi tugba ori ka

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Translation

Okanran Osa is the divination for the Snake

The Snake consulted ifa for solution

He was amidst enemies

At the time of creation

Snake was harmless

Snake was used for tying firewood

Snake could no longer contain this insult, he went to the diviner

He was asked to sacrifice in honour of his head

He performed the sacrifice

He was asked to sacrifice needle

He did

Snake became poisonous with venom

It became frightful

A snake has only one head

Yet, its appearance sends several heads restless

Okan wele wele Babalawo ejo lo se fa fun ejo. Bi ko ba si ori, a ba mejo di igi. Ori ejo lejo fi segun.

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I'm a writer and cultural enthusiast with a keen interest in exploring traditional African spirituality, particularly the rich heritage of Ifa divination.

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