Ogbe Odi: Meaning, Stories & Interpretation

Ogbe Odi, Ogbe Di: Ifa for Olukonjo Who is Seeking a Child

Today is full of challenges, Ogbe-Di
Tomorrow is full of challenges, Ogbe-Di
The large bird uses its wings to fly with grace
The inexperienced one (Ope) carries the burden awkwardly
This was the Ifa cast for Olukonjo
Who was suffering from infertility
She was told to offer a sacrifice so she could become a mother.

The Olukonjo that Ifa refers to is a woman who could not conceive a child. Each month, she would experience her menstrual cycle without fail, and her hopes of having a child were constantly dashed.

Olukonjo is not naive and understands that what she is experiencing goes beyond the ordinary. One day, her situation worsened, and she sought the help of a Babalawo (diviner).

A divination was cast, and she was told that she would conceive a child, but only if she made the prescribed sacrifice. She agreed and offered the necessary sacrifice. After the ritual was performed and accepted by Ifa, she waited.

Soon, her menstrual period, which had been so regular, ceased. On the first day, second day, and eventually, it never came again. She realized she was pregnant. When the time came, she gave birth to a child.

Thus, Olukonjo's journey to motherhood was successful. In appreciation, she praised her Babalawos with the following words:

Today is full of challenges, Ogbe-Di
Tomorrow is full of challenges, Ogbe-Di
The large bird uses its wings to fly with grace
The inexperienced one (Ope) carries the burden awkwardly
This was the Ifa cast for Olukonjo
Who was suffering from infertility
She was told to offer a sacrifice so she could become a mother.
The blood we see monthly must end.
Let her offer the sacrifice and become a mother.

Divination Instruction: You must consult an expert Babalawo or Iyanifa to prescribe necessary sacrifice for Infertility and your prayer will be answer.

Ogbe Odi, Ogbe Di: Ifa For Dundun Drum That Wanted to Be Favored Among Peers

Ogbe-Di
Ogbe-di
I will not use my words to jest
I will not use my words to bring illness
This was the Ifa cast for the Dundun drum
That was heading to the land of Oyo.

In ancient times, when the king of Oyo wanted to select a prestigious drum that would be played exclusively for him, he sent out a call to all type of drums to come to Oyo.

Before the appointed day, the Dundun drum sought the counsel of a Babalawo (diviner), asking how it could gain favor in Oyo and be chosen as the royal drum. A divination was cast.

It was revealed that Dundun would indeed be favored, but it had to offer a sacrifice. The necessary sacrifice was prescribed, and the Dundun drum made the offering. Afterward, a ritual was performed to seal the outcome.

On the appointed day, all the drums gathered at the palace in Oyo, and the king summoned each one to play before him.

The Bata drum played, the Gangan drum followed, and others too, but when the Dundun drum played, the sound resonated deeply with the king, in accordance with the Ifa divination.

The Dundun drum's performance pleased the king the most, and it was declared that the Dundun drum would be the only one played for the king of Oyo.

Since then, the Dundun drum is the one played for the Alaafin of Oyo, and it has become a symbol of prestige in the royal court.

Divination Instruction: Ifa advises that whoever receives the Ogbe-Di should make the necessary sacrifice so that they may be honored and distinguished among their peers.

They must consult an expert Babalawo or Iyanifa to prescribe necessary sacrifice to be favored among their peers.

Ogbe Odi, Ogbe Di: The Ifa of the Restless Dove Without a Place to Settle

Ogbe-Di
Ogbe-di
This was the Ifa cast for the restless dove
Who will wander aimlessly across the earth
It was told to offer a sacrifice for success.

The dove in this Ifa verse has no place to settle and no peace of mind. It went to consult with a Babalawo (diviner). The dove was advised to offer a sacrifice for success.

The sacrifice was prescribed, but the dove, in its stubbornness, refused to offer the sacrifice.

As a result, the dove became one without a home and without any success. If you see the dove here today, by tomorrow it will be somewhere else. It will always wander. The verse goes:

Ogbe-Di
Ogbe-di
This was the Ifa cast for the restless dove
Who will wander aimlessly across the earth
It wandered into the territory of a dog
It wandered into the footsteps of a chicken
It said, "I am a restless dove,
And I have never found a place to call home."

Divination Instruction: Ifa warns that whoever receives the Ogbe-Di must not be disobedient. They must consult an expert Babalawo or Iyanifa to prescribe sacrifice to find a stable place of peace.

For a woman, this sacrifice will ensure a secure home. For a man, the sacrifice will prevent him from moving from one woman to another and will grant him stability in his relationships.

Ogbe Odi, Ogbe Di: Ifa Jaramo Tesun for Orunmila Seeking Peace of Mind

Ifa declares that it is calling for peace of mind for the one who receives Ogbe-di. Ifa states that a sacrifice must be offered.

The Oro Jaramo Tesun
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
Who was instructed to appease the restless spirit of Esu Odara's mother.

Orunmila, when his mind was restless and he had no peace, called upon the Babalawos (priests). He presented his concerns to them, and they consulted Ifa. Ifa revealed that Orunmila would not find peace until he made an offering to the restless spirit of Esu Odara's mother.

Orunmila followed this advice and made the required offering. After the sacrifice, his mind became calm, and he began to experience peace. He praised the Babalawos, the Babalawos praised Ifa, and Ifa praised Eledumare, the Supreme God:

The Oro Jaramo Tesun
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
On the day he was instructed to appease the restless spirit of Esu Odara's mother.

Divination Instruction

Ifa indicates that someone has recently passed away or is about to die for the person who receives this Odu.

It is important to go to the deceased burial ceremony, give alms and perform the necessary rites. A sacrifice should be made to ensure that the deceased can rest in peace.

The person that received this odu in Ifa divination should consult a professional Babalawo or Iyanifa to help them with this sacrifice. Ifa advises offering a dog as part of the sacrifice.

YORUBA Translation

Ogbe Odi, Ogbe Di: Ifa Olukonjo Tio n Wa Omo

Oni wiriwiri Ogbe-Di
Ola wiriwiri Ogbe-Di
Eye nla ni fi apa sogan
Oku Ope nii hu mu l'orun
A d'Ifa fun Olukonjo
Ti yi oo ma s'orou l'ososu
Won ni ko rubo, ko le baa di olomo.

Olukonjo ti Ifa nso yii, Obinrin ni, ko ri omo bi ni, ososu nii maa ri eje, tii maa se nkan osu. Oju omo po gidi. O di ojo Kan, o mu eeji kun eeta, o lo oko awo.

Won da'fa, won ni yi Oo bi'mo wipe ebo ni ko ru. Yi oo di olomo rere. Won yan an l'ebo o ru'bo. Lehin irubo, won se Ifa fun, o je e.
Ko pe, akoko tii ma ri nkan osu de, o reti wipe boya oun ori, jo Kinii, Ojo keji, titi ko ri nkan osu, o ti di oyun.

O di akoko ibimo, omo lo fi bi. Bi Olunkonj se bere si ni bi'mo niyi. O ni bee l'awon Awo oun wi:

Oni wiriwiri Ogbe-Di
Ola wiriwiri Ogbe-Di
Eye nla ni fi apa sogan
Oku Ope nii hu omu l'orun
A d'Ifa fun Olukonjo
Ti yi oo ma 'orosu l'ososu
Won ni ko ru'bo, ko le baa d'olomo
Owo eje ta nse l'ososu yii.
E je ki ru'bo ko d'omo

Ifa Dundun Tio Fe Gbayi Lawujo Ilu

Ogbe-Di
Ogbe-di
Emi o f'oro mi s'awada
Emi o f'oro mi sayanrun
A d'Ifa fun dundun
Ti nl s'ode Oyo.

Ni aye atijo, ni igbati oba l'oyoo fe yan ilu ti yi oo ma lu aayo, ilu ti yi oo gbayi ti won o ma lu fun oba l 'Oyoo, ni o ba ranse pe gbogbo ilu si Oyo.

Ki ojo to pe ni dundun ba gbera,o lo s'oko awo, o bere bi oun o se gbayi ni Ode Oyo, ti won yo fi yan oun laayo lohun lo wa da Ifa si.
Woni ni yi oo gbayi, won o si ya an laayo, wipe ebo ni ki o ru.

Won yanan l'ebo; o ru'bo. Won se Ifa fun, ojo ti won da pe, gbogbo ilu lo s'ode Oyo, ni Oba l'Oyoo ba npe won ni okookan lati wa ma a dun.

Bata bo sibe, gangan ati be bee'lo bo si. O kan dundun, gegebi irubo Ifa, Ilu dundun ni o dun l'eti oba l'Ode Oyo. Idi re ti o fi je wipe dundun ni won ma nlu fun Oba l'Oyoo. Ilu dundun ni Alaafin Oyo n jo.

Ase: Ifa pe eni ti o da Ogbe-Di, ki o ru'bo ki o le baa niyi laarin Awon egbe e re yoku.

Ogbe Odi: Ifa Adaba Susu ti Ko ni Ibujoko

Ogbe-Di
Ogbe-di
A d'Ifa fun adaba susu
Ti yi oo ma na'ja kiri aye
Won ni ki o ru'bo aseyori

Adaba ni Ifa nsoro nipa re. Adaba ti Ifa wi yii ko ni ibujokoo, ko si ifokanbale fun, lo ba l oko awo. Won ni ko ru'bo aeyori,
won yan an l'ebo, Adaba fi gbigbo se aigba, ko ru'bo.

Bi adaba se di alaini ibugbe niyi, ti ko si ni aseyori Kankan, ti a ba ri adaba nibiyii l'onii, ibomiran ni a o ti ri l'ola. O ni:

Ogbe-Di
Ogbe-di
A d'Ifa fun adaba susu
Ti yi oo ma na'ja kiri aye
Oun kiri de egba aja
Oun kiri de ese adie
O ni oun adaba kelukelu
O ni ko sile t'oun ko de ri.

Ase: Ifa pe ki eni ti o da Ogbe-di ki o ma se aigboran, ki o si ru'bo ki o le ba ni ibujokoo rere ti o ba jee Obinrin, bi o si jee Okunrin ko rubo, ko yee ma si kuro lori obinrin kan si obinrin keji. Ki o le laaya ni odee ree ti yio ba ka le.

Ogbe Di: Ifa Jaramo Tesun Fun Orunmila To n Wa Ifokanbale

Ifa pe oun pe ire Ifokanbale fun eni ti o da Ogbe-di. Ifa pe ebo ni ko ru

Oro jaramo tesun
A d'Ifa fun Orunmila
Ti yi oo sin 'ku aisinmi iya Esu Odara.

Orunmila ni o funra nigbati okan re ko bale, ti ko ni isinmi, ni o ba pe awon Awo, o gbe oke iponri re ka'le, awon Awo ba bere lowo Ifa.

Won ni Orunmila yi oo ni isinmi, wipe ki o lo sin'ku aisinmi iya Esu Odara, ko setutu fun iya Esu Odara. Ni Orunmila ba se etutu yii, okan re bere si ni bale. O bere si ni Isinmi. O nyin Awo, awon Awo nyin Ifa. Ifa nyin Eledumare oba l'orun:

Oro jaramo tesun
Lo d'Ifa fun Orunmila
Ni'jo ti yi oo sin 'ku aisinmi iya Eu Odara.

Ase: Ifa ni oku kan oo ku tabi eyan kan sese ku laipe fun eni ti odu yii jade fun, to ye ki o na'wo nibe. Ko se saara fun oku naa ko le ni isinmi. Ifa pe ko fi aja kan ru'b.