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In the Western World the Universe is seen as a place of scarcity. It is frequently seen as a place of evil and there is little belief in the ability of the Universe to communicate directly with human consciousness.

Ifa teaches that we live in a Universe of abundance; we live there as good and blessed people who can communicate directly with the consciousness in Nature. The conflict between these two worldviews creates a conflict in the way that Ifa scripture is interpreted. This blog is an examination of that conflict and an attempt to reclaim the original vision of the Prophet Orunmila.

Ire,
Awo Falokun

The Ifa Corpus covers all aspects of life as well as the origin of life and creation (also known as Ifa Cosmology). This perspective is unapologetically African in nature. It is my aspiration to create and maintain a platform to share popular as well as unpopular Ifa World Perspective on various subjects affecting human life. My aspiration is supported by a verse from the Holy Odu Ogbe-Ofun, which reads:

Baba Hala-holo
Baba Hala-holo
We do not know where Ifa had put its eyes (groves)
Baba Hala-holo
These were the declaration of Ifa to Orunmila
When coming from heaven to Earth
He advised to offer sacrifice
He complied.
Behold, Baba Hala-holo
Baba Hala-holo
The eyes (groves) of Ifa are all over the world
Baba Hala-holo
The Deity which made the whole world its grove
Baba Hala-holo

My intent is to stimulate the consciousness of my students and contemporaries. To validate that we as Ifa Practitioners are indeed involved in making the world a better place for our children and children’s children and beyond. To validate that we are a functioning part of the world society and are not limited to a specific sector or way of thinking. It is my belief that though Ifa has its point of origin, it’s wisdom extends beyond a physical place.

Ika-npoyinka’won;
Owon was laughing.
This was divined for people at Ife-Ooye.
They were advised to sacrifice so that their enemies
might not remove them from their positions or relegate them
to the background…
The babalawo said: To Abariwon,
he who says that Ife should not expand will be destroyed on the earth.
Orunmila! We don’t say that Ife should not expand.
May we live long. May our track not be destroyed in the world.

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ORIKI

Oriki is the praise poetry and invocations of the Yoruba people. It is expressed through chanting or singing and is used by Ifa/Orisha initiates as words of power in ritual and ceremony.

Awo Fa'lokun Fatunmbi has compiled over 140 Oriki in this comprehensive volume.. It promises to be an invaluable resource for Ifa Orisha practitioners in ritual, meditation, and general learning about the sacred tradition of Ifa. It is complete with Oriki in English as well as Yoruba with grammatical emphasis marks to ensure proper pronunciation of the Yoruba language.

Included are Oriki for the following: Egun, Esu, Osoosi, Ogun, Obatala, Olokun, Yemoja, Aganju, Oya, Sango, Ibeji, Osun, Oko, Osanyin, Nana Baruku, Orunmila, Odu, Ela, and much more!

EBORA

Awo Falokun Fatunmbi presents in Ebora a revealing account and understanding for the first time of Africa's metaphysical aspect of Odu Ifa releasing the connection of Spiritual Warriors within our lives. A dupe Awo Ogun.

- Ifasina O. Agbede

In this book, Awo Falokun Fatunmbi continues to make lasting contributions to our understanding of the Yoruba cosmos. In Ebora, Awo Falokun provides an in depth explanation of the often misunderstood topic of Spiritual Warriors in Ifa. Set to the rhythm of the universal hero’s journey, baba takes us on a voyage into the Yoruba spiritual world. This book also provides instruction on how to embark on the journey to self-transformation with the help and guidance of the Yoruba Spiritual Warriors.

- Awo Fategbe Fatunmbi

IBA'SE ORISA: Ifa Proverbs, Folktales, Sacred History And Prayer

The Oral tradition has been maintained since time immemorial. In this age of science and technology, they are now being preserved for posterity. Iba Se is an invaluable resource for Proverbs and Folktales in the Ifa Orisa Tradition. It delves further into their spiritual meaning and its significance in the wider world. It is a great starting point for a beginner in the tradition sharing the dynamics for spiritual growth, concept of self and the Ori, divination principles and the overall Ifa world view. Awo Falokun begins to unravel the sacred history and the concept relating to the Immortals to bring the reader a full appreciation for the path of Ifa.

EGUN: The Ifa Concept of Ancestor Reverence

One of the first steps in our spiritual journey is the relationship with Egun. We setup an ancestor alter and faithfully make offerings and discuss our daily happenings, wishes, needs, and dreams. All too often through lack of knowledge from our elders, neglect or lack of communication the door to ancestor communication stays shut. Not because of anything we have done, but what we have not done.

We need to open the door into that previously forbidden realm. Know and trust, without fear, a communication with our ancestors... not just a one way monologue, but that two way dialogue, that lets you have a vehicle for knowledge, healing, and informed advice from our long forgotten ancestors.

Baba Falokun provides the tools necessary to kick that door open; by using Oriki we can open a door to a level of communication not previously available.

As we follow the guide and chant the Oriki for the ancestors to mount the medium, we begin to hear the voices of the past repeating the words with you. Welcome them, the words are thousands of years old and still used today.

This is a tool that opens the portals of another dimension. Use them, our ancestors walk with us; don’t lose the opportunity to receive a communication. These are a must for anyone doing or wishing to communicate with the other side.

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