Dec 16, 2009 · To the Yoruba the physical “ori” is but a symbol – a symbol of the “inner head” or “the inner person”, the “ori-inu” (the inner head). Ori in Yoruba belief occupies the centre of sacredness, and how it is conceived is embedded in the Yoruba myth concerning the creation of man and the role played by his creator, Eledaa (He who ...

Dec 10, 2009 · As you present each offering, you should tell your Ori the reason for making that particular offering. For instance: Ori, as I give you honey for sweetness, please make my life sweet and full of joy. Ori, I give you this gin to bring strength and pleasurable experiences to my path. This should be done for each offering as it is presented to the ...

Dec 9, 2009 · Yoruba language is tonal meaning the relative pitch of letters effects the meaning of the word. There are three basic tones used in Yoruba that be described as do re mi or the first three notes of the tempered scale. Normal speaking voice would be re an accent slanting from left to right would be mi and an accent slanting from right to left is do.

Jun 14, 2006 · Therefore, before seeking the assistance of any of the Irunmole or Orisa use your own head first to solve your problems (use your Ori). Song taught to me by Chief Solagbade Popoola about Ori: Ori eni la wure eni O Ori eni la wure eni moji lowuro mufi owo muri Ori eni la wure eni Translation : Ones' Ori is ones charm for all success

Aug 20, 2009 · Oni: religious head of the Yoruba culture. Onifa: those who have received the one hand of orunmila. Opele: the divining chain of the babalawo. Ori: the orisa of one's own consciousness. Oriki: praise songs. Oruko nro ni: one's name affects character and behavior. Sise awo: work which educate one in the way of the esoteric teachings.

Mar 25, 2008 · No divinity blesses a person without the consent of their Ori! What is Ori, Ori is our personal Orisa. Simply put it is the one divinity that stays with us even after death. It is also the divinity that knows exactly what it is we need to do in life to fulfil our personal destiny and to...

Aug 23, 2007 · The Yoruba contend that the study of nature is foremost. Nature is viewed as the manifestation of Olodumare's (The Creator) essence, translated as ashe, is the inherent force of all creation. The emphasis of such study or worship is not centered on the physical object or tangible, but on the...

Jun 14, 2009 · Orunmila says that Ori leaves the house in the morning should not be the Ori that comes home at night. This means that during the day you are going to learn something and you have to balance your consciousness. Every time your consciousness expands, the person who is alive today dies and is reborn as someone more intelligent.

Jan 22, 2008 · The basis of Igbo Spirituality is the concept of “Chi.” Similar to the “Ori” of the Yoruba, and the “Ka” of Ancient Egyptians, Chi was the fundamental force of creation. Everyone and everything has a Chi. Ndi Igbo, like other Africans, worshiped one Creator, who is known by many names: Obasi Dielu (The Supreme God), Chi di ebere ...

Oct 15, 2009 · Silva and Gold By Chief FAMA A verse of an Odu Ifa says in part: Ti oju o ba ri ohun bi okùn Ki i ri ohun bi ide Difa fun Ofuntola Ti aguntan re o ma fohun bi eniyan…. English If one has not encountered silva One may be unable to …