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Thanks Ifayemi,
 I don't actually have a better answer for your question but I have a link which I think will help and develop your understanding about Esu.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eshu

Orunmila A'Gbe Wa Ooo (Ashe)

Ogbo Ato Oloponda,

Great ese Odu!
Question; Are Esu and Orunmila the one and same?? Use Ogbon!

Awo Ifayemi

Ifa says:

Lazy men live by their wisdom
Only fools do not know how to manage their affairs
3200 divinities were going to their father’s house to receive their powers
Esu has no farm, he has no river;
He has no work to do
So he got there before the others
When he came to their father
He met Father where he was carving
If Father took time, he accepted it;
And he helped him and he stayed with him for sixteen years
When the others came, they stayed about eight days and then left
And some stayed four days and left.
Esu did not leave; Esu learned how Father made hands
Esu learned how Father made feet
How he made mouths, how he made eyes
Esu learned it all
Afterward Father said “All right” he said “Go and sit in the crossroads;
He said “Everyone who is coming to see me
He said If he does not give you something
He said do not let him pass
He said Do not let him come
Esu went and he sat down in the crossroads.
Everyone who was coming to see Father would give Esu something
And anyone who was returning from Father
Must give him something
Of all the things that Father gave him
And Esu became wealthy, he became wealthy

This is why Esu is greater than all his seniors.


I love this particular verse of Odu. This is one of the reasons my Ile is called Ogbon.

Ogbon inu ole ni ole fi njeun;
Asiwere enia ni ko mo ero tire gba
Lazy men live by their wisdom;
Only fools do not know how to manage their affairs.

Esu spent time with Olodumare, learning as time went by. The other Irunmole did not think it was important for them to stay so long. They did not want to stick around to be taught anything, so they left empty handed. They were not around when Father did his work, to learn what they needed to know.

Aboru Aboye,

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Akose (medicine) for Ose Obara;

Ewe odundun, ewe esan, ewe esinsin, ose dudu (black soap) mix everything together and sacrifice a eyele (pigeon) and use the soap until it is gone.

Ose Obara sent by Chief S. S. Popoola.

Ifa of the Year for all Ifa/Orisa practitioners all over the world revealed at Oke Itase, Ile-Ife on the 5th of June, 2010.
Ifa says that it foresees ayewo of arun (Affliction). For the first time in so many years, Ifa of the year fails to foresee ire. The significance of this is that extra caution needs to be taken in handling our day to day affairs this year. Ifa however recommends for every devotee to propitiate his/her Ori with one guinea fowl and palm oil. Instead of using water, palm oil is to be used. Water is not to be used at all. There is also the need for every one of us to propitiate our ancestors as appropriate.

The Arun which Ifa refers to has a lot to do with man-woman relationship. The types of arun which Ifa is referring to include sexually transmitted diseases, emotional trauma resulting from disappointments, failure of relationships, deceit, infidelity and separations. There is also the need for men to take good care of their sexual potency in order not to record failure with their loved ones. The ebo for this is either a rooster or a matured he-goat.

Main messages:

1. Ifa says it foresees recognition, honor, victory and dignity for Ifa and Orisa devotees this year. Ifa says that our efforts in the communities, groups, environments, countries and even in the world at large shall not only be recognized, they shall also be rewarded. Ifa advises each and every one of us to offer ebo with two ducks, two pigeons and money. Each person also needs to feed his/her Orisa/Irunmole (the deities in their household) with plenty of cooked black eyed peas. (How you prepare them is up to you) On this, Ifa says:

E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele
Dia fun Ose
Ti won o mu joye Oloba
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
A m’Ose j’Oloba lonii o
E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele

Translation:
E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele
Consume black eyed peas to your satisfaction
This was the Ifa message for Ose
The one that would be installed as the king of Oba town
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
We have installed Ose as Oloba (king of Oba) today
E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele
Consume black eyed peas to your satisfaction

2. Ifa advises all devotees to offer ebo with four rats, four fish, two pigeons, two hens, two guinea fowls, two roosters and money. We also need to procure itoo melons to cook plenty of snails and shea butter for Obatala; use the same itoo melons to cook dried fish for Osun; use itoo melon to cook guinea fowl for Ifa; use itoo melon to cook rooster for Egungun; use itoo melon to cook beef for all the other Irunmole/Orisa. (The Itoo melon should be cooked in the form of soup) Ifa assures all Irunmole/Orisa devotees that if these can be done, there is no ire of life that any of the devotees will lack. On these, Ifa says:

Ose bara mu ta
Dia fun won ni Ibarapa
Omo afitoo bo ohun gbogbo nitori ire gbogbo
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ba jebutu ire gbogbo

Translation:
Ose bara mu ta (alias of an Awo)
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ibarapa
Those who use itoo melon to propitiate all deities for the attainment of all ire of life
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire

3. Ifa says that all devotees shall succeed together with their friends and loved ones this year. Ifa says that the degree of success will depend entirely on their level of devotion to the cause of the Irunmole/Orisa. It goes without saying therefore that Ifa expects each and every one of us to work harder than ever before in order to improve our ratings in the sight of the divinities. Ifa advises each individual to look for his/her best friend in order to feed their Ori together. Ifa does not allow an individual to feed his/her Ori alone. Propitiation materials: one guinea fowl for each person, palm oil, kolanuts, bitter kola, gin excluding water. On this, Ifa says:

Ose bula lago
Dia fu Ina
Tii s’akogun Olodumare
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
Bi ipori ina ba gbepo je
Iwa a re a si goke

Translation:
Ose bula lago
He cast Ifa for Ina, fire
The head warrior of Olodumare
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
If palm oil is added to fire
His destiny will rise up more prominently

4. Ifa says that all the weak, defenseless and helpless people shall be given the protection of Olodumare this year. Ifa warns all oppressors to desist from their nefarious acts in order not to incur the wrath of Olodumare. Ifa advises all oppressed to offer ebo with either one rooster or one he-goat and money. Each person also needs to offer ebo with two round wooden basins of about 40cm in diameter each. On this, Ifa says:

Ose babaaba
Obara babaaba
Okunrin babaaba leyin efon
A ri baba a se bi Eegun ni
Dia fun Alabahun Ajapa
Omo arinlosin, omo agbenu opon yan
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Esu lo so Alabahun di apata
Esu lo so Alabahun di oko

Translation:
Ose babaaba, the sturdy Ose
And equally powerful Obara
A strong and powerful in hot pursuit behind a buffalo
We saw an old man and mistook him for an Egungun, the ancestor
Ifa cast for Alabahun Ajapa, the tortoise
He who walks majestically and resides inside covered basins
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
It is Esu Odara who turned Alabahun Ajapa into a solid rock
It is also Esu Odara who turned Alabahun into granite

The story: Hitherto Alabahun Ajapa, the tortoise and all his children were being picked for consumption by all the birds. There was nothing that Alabahun Ajapa could do to protect himself and his family against the activities of the bird. Tired of this type of living, Alabahun went to a Babalawo for Ifa consultation in the home of the Awo mentioned above. He was advised to offer ebo as stated above together with all the members of his family. He complied. After this, the officiating Awo placed Alabahun Ajapa in between the two wooden basins, his limbs, head and anus were given space to come out and go inside the basins. Esu Odara glued the rest together. From that day henceforth, Alabahun ajapa was given protection against all the birds. Any bird that attempted to eat Alabahun Ajapa will have its beak broken to pieces.

5. Ifa says that those in helpless positions especially financial helplessness shall be raised up and be removed from their position of helplessness and be financially empowered. Ifa says that many devotees who find themselves in position of want shall have cause to be grateful to Olodumare because they will be moved to the position of abundance this year. Ifa advises each of such people to offer ebo with two pigeons, honey and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ose nii segi ninu igbo
Olobara ni nhokun lodan
Dia fun Moja
Tii seru Alake
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ifa ma fi mi seru enikan
Eeyan to lowo kii seru enikookan

Translation:
Ose is he who cuts wood in the forest
Olobara is he who twists the rope in the savanna
Ifa’s message for Moja
Who was enslaved by Alake?
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Ifa, please don’t make me a slave of anyone
Whoever is financially stable cannot be enslaved by anybody

6. Ifa says that all devotees especially leaders among them need to offer ebo against enemies and uprisings. Ifa says that this person needs to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. At the same time Ifa urges these leaders to propitiate their ancestors the Oro style with one matured ram. Ifa explains that the type of crises of conspiracy, opposition and uprising being faced by these devotees had earlier been faced by their ancestors until they died. These ancestors will now give them all the necessary support in order to give a resounding victory. On this, Ifa says:

Igbo nla mumo ni mu’ri
Okunkun mu ni morun eni
Dia fun Omumuyeye
Ti nbe nirangun ota
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Omumuyeye iyee
Baba wa rorun koi bo

Translation:
A thick forest consumes a child completely
And the darkness also consumes one totally
Ifa’s message for Omumuyeye
When in the midst of enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Omumuyeye iyee!
Our father has gone to heaven and is yet to return

7. Ifa says that devotees shall sparkle this year. They will hold vantage positions that will make them the envy of others. Ifa urges all devotees to be pure in their thoughts, speeches and actions. Ifa says that the purer they are, the more recognition they will get. Ifa however warns that they need to be careful with the negative designs of envious and jealous people. There is the need to offer ebo in order to prevent their white garment being soiled by those who are jealous of their achievements in life. Ifa advises each person to offer ebo with three roosters, three hens, three bar soaps (any kind of soap) and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ose bara
Awo Aso funfun lo dia fun Aso funfun
To nlo sode eye
Eyi ti yoo ba won keye bo wa ‘nu ile
E waa se tan
Ni won ni o dori aso funfun
Gbogbo isowo Ope
Eni gbebo nibe ko sebo
Gbogbo isowo Ope

Translation:
Ose bara, the Awo of Aso funfun, white garment
Cast Ifa for Aso funfun, white garment
When going on an outing of prestige and honor
And who will return with honor and prestige to his home
After this was done
They now vowed to go after the white garment
All Ifa devotees
Let those advised to offer ebo comply accordingly

8. Ifa promises that two great ire shall be awaiting all Ifa devotees this year. Ifa however warns these devotees against being avaricious in order not to miss this ire. Ifa also warns against indecision at the right time. Ifa says that avarice and indecision can make devotees to lose their opportunities. Ifa advises each devotee to offer ebo with two roosters and money. There is also the need to feed Esu Odara with one rooster. On this, Ifa says:

Gbedo gbedo kan o gbe koto
Dia fun Ose
Tii somo won lode Ilogbo
Aroleke kan o ro baba
Dia fun Obara
Tii somo won lode Ilogbo
Esinsin nii ji nii fowo rawo ibeje-ibeje
Dia fun Alabahun Ajapa
Tii sore Obara
Ebo ni won o waa se
Ose p’erin si Ilogbo
Olobara p’agbo ni Ilogbo
Nje ona s’alabahun deji
Ewo ni n ba lo

Translation:
No mortar carver can carve a calabash pot
Ifa’s message for Ose
Their offspring in Ilogbo Land
No bead maker can fashion a guinea corn
Ifa’s message for Obara
Their offspring in Ilogbo land
The housefly is it that wakes up and rubs its hand gingerly together
Ifa’s message for Alabahun Ajapa, the tortoise
Who was the friend of Obara?
He was advised to offer ebo
Ose killed an elephant in the forest in Ilogbo
And Olobara killed a big ram in Ilogbo
Indecision turned the road into two for Alabahun
Which way will I take out of the two?

9. Ifa warns all devotees against infidelity and extra-marital affairs. Ifa warns that this may lead to embarrassments, disaster and even untimely deaths. Loyalty to ones loved ones must be taken seriously this year and all times. Ifa advises each devotee to offer ebo with one mature bearded he-goat. On this, Ifa says:
 
Sa’yi rodorodo fe
Sa’yi rodorodo fe
Dia fun Esinsin
Ti n sale osan
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Iworo sope
Eni gbebo nibe ko sebo

Translation:
Make love to the beautiful dark skin ones
And make love to the pretty fair skinned ones
Ifa’s message to Esinsin, the housefly
When going to be the secret lover of a star mango
He was advised to offer ebo
All devotees of Ifa!
Whoever is advised to offer ebo should comply

10. Ifa says that there are some Irunmole/Orisa devotees who had benefited greatly from Ifa/Orisa. Unfortunately however, they are the same people complaining more than anyone else that Ifa has not favored them the way they would have expected. Ifa says that this year, many of them will abandon Ifa/Orisa in order to go and embrace another faith. Ifa says that nobody needs to persuade these people against taking such decision. Ifa says that all the ire that they want in life is in the hands of Ifa/Orisa. Abandoning Ifa/Orisa means moving away from all their ire in life. Ifa advises whoever is contemplating such a thing to offer ebo with three pigeons, three hens, three roosters, and money. They also need to feed Ifa with one matured pig. On this, Ifa says:

Elegbo ni o sanwo omi
Agbalagba ni o di’yo eepe
Agba to diyo eepe ni yoo gbowo okuta
Dia fun won niluu Ede
Nibi won lawon o nii sin Ikin mo
Ebo ni won ni o waa se
Eyin ara ilu ede ti e leyin o sin ‘kin mo
Abuku araa yin lo wa

Translation:
Mashed corn seller does not dip her hand inside water
An elder does not sell sand
An elder who sells sand as salt will be paid with stones
Ifa’s message for the inhabitants of Ede land
Where they had decided not to worship Ifa anymore
They were advised to offer ebo
They refused
And everything went wrong for them
You, inhabitants of Ede land who declared that you will no longer
Serve Ifa
Disgrace and embarrassment are all yours

AFFILIATED IRUNMOLE/ORISA
1. Ifa for support
2. Ori for elevation and support
3. Esu Odara for protection
4. All other known Irunmole/Orisa
5. Egungun for ancestral support
6. Oro for ancestral support

TABOOS OF OSE OBARA FOR THE YEAR
1. Must not be avaricious - to avoid unconsummated fortune
2. Must not practice infidelity or extra marital affair – to avoid disaster or untimely death
3. Must not be too loose with one’s tongue – to avoid financial problem and business failure
4. Must not consume roasted corn – to avoid unconsummated fortune
5. Must not abandon Ifa/Orisa for any other religion – to avoid disgrace and embarrassment
6. Must not cheat or enslave others – to avoid incurring the wrath of the divinities

Aboru Aboye.
Solagbade Popoola
Chairman, Ethics and Scripture Committee

English translation continued from previous,

I have been to the house of Oniregbire, Orunmila sang
Orunmila, I have prayed for them there
And consequently I too did not die again
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
It was when I got to the house of Oniregbire
That I obtained the fortune of wealth
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
Orunmila who prayed for the there
He too did not die again
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
It was when I got to the house of Oniregbire
That I got the right spouse to marry
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
Orunmila who prayed for them there
He too did not die again
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
It was when I got to the house of Oniregbire
That I got chidren to nurse
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
Orunmila who prayed for them there
He too did not die again
It was when I got to the house of Oniregbire
That I could build my own house
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
Orunmila who prayed for them there
He too did not die again
It was when I got to the house of Oniregbire
That I defeated all my obstacles and enemies
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
Orunmila who prayed for them there
He too did not die again
It was when I got to the house of Oniregbire
That I obtained all good fortunes
I have been to the house of Oniregbire
Orunmila who prayed for them there
He too did not die again
I have been to the house of Oniregbire

Ose Obara

Kooko Jiko                                   Kooko Jiko
Ikankun ata                                 Ikankun ata
Ojo imoba nii ro gbuuru                  The rain in Imoba falls in torrents
Ojo imoba nii ro gbaara                  The rain in Imoba falls heavily
A dia fun Orunmila                         Cast divination for Orunmila
Nijo ti n sawoo rele Oniregbire         On the day he was plying his divination trade in Oniregbires' house
Aye Oniregbire lo fo bi igba             The life of Oniregbire was broken in pieces like a calabash
O ya peere bi aso                          It was torn into tatters
O la kaara bi awo la                       It was broken like a China plate
Won ni ki won o loo pe Orunmila wa loke Igeti       They asked them to invite Orunmila from Igeti hill
Orunmila n difa                              Orunmila performed divination
Ni n pe bi ayee toun se gun paara      On how his own life had been smooth
Bo se gun pin                               How it was perfectly smooth
Won ni gbogbo n ti won ba n se ni ko moo ba won se   They advised that he perform all that was asked to do for himself also
Orunmila dele Oniregbire                Orunmila got to the house of Oniregbire
Won boogun                                They offered sacrifice to Egungun
Eegun gbo                                   Egungun accepted
Won boosa                                 They offered sacrifice to Oosa
Oosa gba                                      Oosa accepted   
Won gboro                                      They offered sacrifice to Oro
Oro dahun                              Oro responded
Orunmila ni mo ti dele Oniregbire
Orunmila to wure fun won nibe
Oun naa o ku mo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Igba ti mo dele Oniregbire
ni mo dalaje
Mo dele Oniregbire
Orunmila to wure fun won nibe
Oun naa o ku mo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Igba ti mo dele Oniregbire
N ni mo dalaya
Mo dele Oniregbire
Orunmila to wure fun won nibe
Oun naa o ku mo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Igba ti mo dele Oniregbire
N ni mo dolomo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Orunmila to wure fun won nibe
Oun naa o ku mo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Igba ti mo dele Oniregbire
N ni mo nkole
Mo dele Oniregbire
Orunmila to wure fun won nibe
Oun naa o ku mo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Igba ti mo dele Oniregbire
N ni mo isegun ota
Mo dele Oniregbire
Orunmila to wure fun won nibe
Oun naa o ku mo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Igba ti mo dele Oniregbire
N ni mo donire gbogbo
Mo dele Oniregbire
Orunmila to wure fun won nibe
Oun naa o ku mo
Mo dele Oniregbire