She’s famous, beautiful and influential.A verse of Ifa even make us understand that Orunmila spent the rest of her life there and decided not to come back home again. The followers of Orunmila then asked him “Baba, how will you ...
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Orisa Detests Dirt !
Some people believe people that are doing Orisa are always dirty people but I must tell you that even the Orisas don’t like dirt, before you move or touch the Orisas, please make sure you are clean in body, in ...
Read More »To be a good Babalawo, Iyanifa, Iyalorisa & Irunmole…
To be a good Babalawo To be a good Iyanifa To be a good Iyalorisa/babalorisa To be spiritual To be connected to the /Orisa You must learn to speak the truth. This is the first step to be in line ...
Read More »All the Orisas were United !
Let’s all Unite! Let us all unite and set down a good foundation for our offspring. The World of Ifa Photo credit: Owomide
Read More »What are instances where the HOT orisa offer forgiveness?
Fajimi, Ifa forgives me. Orunmila is benevolent and gentle. And so it makes sense that he would be forgiving. But what about Ogun? Do we ever hear the name Ogunjimi? Esujimi? Sangojimi? What are instances where the HOT orisa offer ...
Read More »Ifa/Orisa isn’t a joke !!
Ifa/Orisa isn’t a joke–A very powerful energy that must NOT be played with. IT can be the coolest of Water and at the same time can be the hottest of Fire… All practitioners MUST be very careful in dealing with ...
Read More »Questions from many new people embracing Ifa and Orisa!
With many new people embracing Ifa and Orisa worship outside of Nigeria what can members suggest should be the first thing to do? Would it be study Yoruba culture or learn the language? Should one get initiated and learn as ...
Read More »What is the difference between Irunmole and Orisa?
We never get tired of questions from students. A student inboxed me and asked: ” Who are the Irunmole? Can they be both? If so which is both?” All responses needed. Adunifa Eretunde – Ifa University
Read More »Who is orisa Osumare?
This a picture taken at a shrine to Osumare in Nigeria circa 1940. Who is orisa Osumare? What does he represent? Any itan? Any input welcomed!! Aboru Aboye Abosise. Ifa agbe wa o!
Read More »University of Ifa Student: What is the difference between an Olorisa and an Iyalorisa or Babalorisa?
All responses needed. Photo: Yemoja priestess praising Yemoja at the River.
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