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    The document discusses an Ifa divination ritual performed by Obara Meji. It describes the ritual procedures, sacrifices recommended by Ifa ("ebo"), and spiritual messages communicated. Specifically: 1) Ifa predicts "ire" or troubles and recommends certain sacrifices ("ebo") to address the situation. 2) The ritual involved the 16 principal Odu who were on a spiritual mission to the palace of Olofin at Ifa's direction. 3) Eji Obara was the only one who fully followed Ifa's instructions by performing the recommended sacrifices, which resulted in his prosperity and wealth.

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    Chief FAMAS Ifa Class (Obara Meji)

    11/30/2012 8:04:30 AM Obara Meji #1 Ifa predicts Ire (Ifa dice Ire)on. Ebo Akuko meji ni ebo, etcobuko meji ni ebo, etc. Owo ni enu Oluwo, ase ni enu Ifa, aruda ebo ni odo Esu. Kiki b r p Difa fun Oloba Abd Omo a yn knn-knn bo omo ni enu (bomo lenu) Ni ojo ti o feyin ti, ti o nfi ekun sun irawun ti omo Won ni ki o kara nile o jare, ebo ni ki o se O gbebo, o rubo O gbru, o teru Nje, iwo eeru Oloba Emi eeru oloba Iwo eebi oloba Emi eebi oloba Oloba de ni oni o (lonii o), a o gbadi jore (a o se ipade jore). Ase: Ifa ni ti eni ti a da Ifa Obara Meji fun b f di olomo, ki o m gba omo olomo.etc. Itan Riro Ase (PatakiDiasporal; AuthorityEnglish): Ijo ni Oloba njo, ayo ni nyo, o ni oun ma tu ebo ru, won ni a kii tu ebo ru, Babalawo ni a nyin, babalawo a maa yin Ifa. O ni: Kiki (Concluding Kiki) b r p Difa fun Oloba Abd Omo a yn knn-knn bo omo ni enu (bomo lenu) Ni ojo ti o feyin ti, ti o nfi ekun sun irawun ti omo Won ni ki o kara nile o jare, ebo ni ki o se O gbebo, o rubo O gbru, o teru Nje, iwo eeru Oloba Emi eeru oloba Iwo eebi oloba Emi eebi oloba Oloba de ni oni o, a o gbadi jor. Eyin eebi oloba Eyin eeru oloba Oloba de ni oni o Omo ni ko je njo o.

    Chief FAMAS Ifa Class (Obara Meji)


    English Obara Meji #1 Ifa foresees ire for the person for whom Obara Meji is revealed, etc. Ebo Akuko meji is for ebo. Ideallyetc. Oluwo has authority on the cost of ebo, Ifa has control over ase (manifestation), and Esus complex influence on the ebo is duly recognized [Oluwo will perform Ifas spiritually ordained injunctions; after which Odumare, via Orunmila and Esu, will seal the ebo with manifestation. Kiki A palm tree whose tap roots have been cut to prevent it from growing Divined for Oloba* Abedu A loving and patient parent, particularly when dealing with children When he was distressed because he had no children He was counseled to be happy, but was also encouraged to consult Ifa and to make prescribed ebo He provided Ifas prescribed material He complied with the requirements for etutu You are a member of Olobas family I am a member of Olobas family. You are a member of Olobas domestic staff I am member of Olobas domestic staff Today, Olobas day, we will merry, we will be friendly, and will be one big family family. Ase: Ifa says if the inquirer for whom Obara Meji is revealed. Itan Oloba was a king. A big family and a large size of domestic staff. Kiki (Reversed Kikichant) A palm tree whose tap roots have been cut to prevent it from growing Divined for Oloba* Abedu A loving and patient parent, particularly when dealing with children When he was distressed because he had no children He was counseled to be happy, but was also encouraged to consult Ifa and to make prescribed ebo He provided Ifas prescribed material He complied with the requirements for etutu You are a member of Olobas family I am a member of Olobas family. You are a member of Olobas domestic staff I am member of Olobas domestic staff

    Chief FAMAS Ifa Class (Obara Meji)


    Today, is Olobas day, and my children have taken over the dancing floor, thereby joyously reducing my space on the dancing floor.

    Song:
    You, members of Olobas family You, members of Olobas domestic staff Today is Olobas day And my children have joyously reduced my space on the dancing floor.

    Chief FAMAS Ifa Class (Obara Meji)


    Obara Meji #2 Ifa ni oun wipe Ire. Ebo Ni ibi ti a gbe ti ri Obara Meji, Ifa wipe. Ase: Ifa ni owo.. Kiki Ifa ni: Ai lw lw ni obinrin o se sege-sege seni A difa fun Erindinlogun Odu Won nse awo lo si ile Olofin A da Ifa fun Eji Obara O nse awo o re ile Olofin. Itan Awon Erindinlogun Odu ni won fee lo ba Olofin pesan Odun.Ijo ni o njo, ayo ni o nyo. O ni oun maa tu ebo ru, won ni A kii tu ebo ru, Babalawo ni a nyi, Babalawo a ma a yin Ifa. O ni: Ai lowo lowo ni obinrin o se sege-sege seni A da Ifa fun Erindinlogun Odu Won nse awo lo si ile Olofin A da Ifa fun Eji Obara O nse awo o re ile Olofin Won ni ki won kara nile o jare, ebo ni ki won o se Eji Obara nikan ni mbe leyin ti o ntubo Nje, kinni o ta, ti o fi ni aje Elegede mere ni mo ta ni mo fi ni aje Elegede mere Nje, kinni o ta, ti o fi ni ire gbogbo Elegede mere ni mo ta ni mo fi ni ire gbogbo.

    Chief FAMAS Ifa Class (Obara Meji)


    English
    (Obara Meji) #2 Ifa says Ire in Obara Meji. Ifa Ebo In Obara Meji, Ifa. Ase Ifa says the inquirer. Kiki Lack of money begets disrespect from women (from men, too) Ifa was consulted for the Sixteen Principal Odupersonified They were on Ifas spiritual mission to Olofins palace Ifa was consulted for Eji Obara He was on Ifas spiritual mission to Olofins palace. Itan: The Sixteen Principal Odu were on their way to Olofins palace..In his joyful state, Eji Obara said thathe would repeat the ebo. He was told that an ebo that has already manifested is never repeated. That, instead, the Babalawo who did the reading/performed the ebo is usually praised/compensated. Also that the Babalawo would in turn thank Ifa for the manifestation of the spiritual dealing. Eji Obara said: Kiki Lack of money begets disrespect from women (from men, too) Ifa was consulted for The Sixteen Principal Odupersonified They were on Ifas spiritual mission to Olofins palace Ifa was consulted for Eji Obara He was on Ifas spiritual mission to Olofins palace They were told to make ebo Eji Obara was the only one who actually followed Ifas instructions The question was, What did you sell that enriched you? [How did you come into your sudden riches?] Special pumpkin, it was a special pumpkin I sold and I became rich Special pumkins Tell us, What did you sell that made it possible for you to have all ire? [How did you come into your wealth?] Special pumpkins. The special pumpkins I sold brought me all IREgood fortune Special pumkins. Note: The treasure in reference in this verse is purely figurative. It should not be stretched out of context.

    Chief FAMAS Ifa Class (Obara Meji)

    Obara Meji, #3 Ebo: Eku ila. Ase: Ka ru'bo.

    (Bonus verse)

    Eefi k'ori aja o ru gobu-gobu Eefi ipk ni nri koroy-kry D'Ifa fu Okanmbi Ti won fi ld oye Ti won o pin l'ogun Eyi ti o ma wa fi gbog araye se ogun je E ya wa, e wa sin Gbogbo omo eni E ya wa e wa sin. Orin: E ya wa e wa sin o Gbogbo omo eni o E ya wa e wa sin o.

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