Ori Guide Me: 256 Meditations On The Holy Odu Ifa

De: Philip Ryan Deal, Ifágúnwà Omilana Ifabileke, Imọlẹ̀gbọ́n Awolowo Ifabileke

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The Odu Ifa is the sacred foundation of the Yoruba religion, a collection of 256 verses of profound wisdom and prophecy used for divination. Each verse, or Odu, is filled with mystical and ethical teachings, serving as a framework for understanding the universe. Performing an Odu Ifa divination is a complex process carried out by a trained priest—a Babalawo (for men) or an Iyanifa (for women). The priest invokes Orunmila, the Orisha of wisdom, using sacred palm nuts or a divination chain called an Opele. The resulting combination of sacred markings generates one of the 256 Odu, and the priest then interprets its associated verse to offer wisdom, advice, or prophecy to guide the person seeking divination in their life's path. This book is a philosophical reflection on the key principles of each Odu and an exploration of its application in the modern world. It is specifically written to provide initiated practitioners with material for discussion and meditation, allowing them to add their own understanding based on their specific lineage. This text is an exploration of how the energy of each Odu manifests in the world, and it is not intended to replace the direct guidance of a Babalawo.