OBARA IRETE: A verse from the sacred “scripture” of IFA,

On this special holiday, I would like to share a verse from the sacred “scripture” of IFA, the collection of proverbs, stories, medicinal recepies and sayings of the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria. Everyday, every hour of our lives we should be in constant gratitude.

OBARA IRETE

After the vulture consumes the ebo material
The vulture fails to thank the supplier of the ebo materials
Showing appreciation for yesterday’s favor is the profit that one gains for extending such favors
Ifa’s message for Aina Kekeke
The offspring of several relatives
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Ifa, I am thankful for the ire of financial success that you blessed me with yesterday
Obara and Irete o
Ifa, thank you very much
Ifa, I am thankful for the ire of spouse that you blessed me with yesterday
Obara and Irete o
Ifa, thank you very much
Ifa, I am thankful for the ire of children that you blessed me with yesterday
Obara and Irete o
Ifa, thank you very much
Ifa, I am thankful for the ire of house/property that you blessed me with yesterday
Obara and Irete o
Ifa, thank you very much
Ifa, I am thankful for all ire of life that you blessed me with yesterday
Obara and Irete o
Ifa, thank you very much

Oluwo Jogbodo Orunmila