Maybe you have knowledge that, people have look numerous times for their favorite readings like this odu ifa the ethical teachings, but end up in harmful page. Opele also known as ireree was a slave to orunmila who bought him from the market to serve as a house help. The odu verses presented are insightfuland necessary especially because there are so many ethical lapses with. An introduction to islamic law, joseph schacht, 1964, religion, 304 pages. The ethical teachings by maulana karenga the odu ifa is for the yoruba religion what torah is for jews, the koran is for muslims, etc. In this odu, it is prohibited to smoke in the igbodu ifa.
Odu odi obara i i ii ii ii ii ii i odi obara otherwise known as idi obara speaks of a state of confusion, indecision and darkness. Odu ifa the ethical teachings maulana karenga books odu ifa the et. Ancient afrikan sacred text is a collection of 255 of the 256 odu ifa sacred verses there are no verses from ofun ogbe as taught in the isese ifaorisha tradition of the yoruba. Selections from the husia download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. And this is not only due to the complex web of fetish associated with it but also and this is more. A comparative study of ifa divination and computer science. Mar 28, 2019 odu ifa the ethical teachings maulana karenga books download as pdf. Not only is karenga the creator of kwanzaa, an extensive and widespread celebratory holiday based on his philosophy of kawaida, he is an activistscholar. It is dedicated to all those that committed themselves to spreading the wisdom and ethical teachings of ifa all over the world. Now get up and go freely about, to become the divine oracle to all and sundry. Maulana karenga significance that the first criteria for good life and good world is knowledge.
Part 1 the moral and ethical teachings of the old testament 1. In spite of the numerous articles and books devoted to it, ifa remains an intractable subject for many, a bewildering cellar of ancient wisdom. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Karenga was active in the black power movement of the 1960s and 1970s, and cofounded with hakim jamal the black nationalist. Odu ifa says that one who makes a small sacrifice will have a small result odu, 45. In this book, the most prolific contemporary african american scholar and cultural theorist molefi kete asante leads the reader on an informative journey through the mind of maulana karenga, one of the key cultural thinkers of our time. Nowhere is the profundity and beauty of african spirituality more apparent than in the odu ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, which is one of the greatest sacred texts of the world and a classic of african and world literature. Apr 24, 2018 the odu ifa says that one who makes a small sacrifice will have a small result odu, 45. It is dedicated to the spirit of orunmila and all of the olodus. The spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa of ancient. Not only that the ifa divination we get gives us that necessary push to go ahead. It is the idea that a person is in alignment with their destiny and that alignment is leading to expanded consciousness. Pdf a comparative study of ifa divination and computer science.
Consciencism philosophy and the ideology for decolonization axioms of kwame nkrumah. It is dedicated to all babalawo, iyanifa, and omo awo. This book presents a broad account of the present knowledge of the history and outlines the system of islamic law. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Ijitr international journal of innovative technology and research volume no. The sacred texts of ifa, repository of the accumulated wisdom of countless generations of yoruba people, are an invaluable source not only for all students of african oral literature and yoruba civilization, but also for future generations interested in the continuing vitality of ifa divination and a yoruba way of life and thought. The program is designed to give students a solid grounding in the historical development of philosophy and an ability to analyze arguments proposed in. The odu of ifa are of two categories the oju odu the principal odu which are sixteen in number and the omo odu the minor odu which arc two hundred and forty. Diviners from the beginning of time have used each one of these sacred odus for understanding life.
When this odu is seen, the person must stay in their home and not make any unnecessary trips out onto the street for a period of 7 days, between the hours of 12 noon and 6 p. I love that there are us few that choose to research the truth of african divination and not us hoodoo. Bibeli bible of yoruba people children of the good morning. Maulana ndabezitha karenga, previously known as ron karenga, born ronald mckinley everett, july 14, 1941 is an africanamerican professor of africana studies, activist and author, best known as the creator of the panafrican and the africanamerican holiday of kwanzaa. Maulana karenganowhere is the profundity and beauty of african spirituality more apparent than in the odu ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, which is one of the greatest sacred texts of the world and a classic of african and world literature. Although karengas job was not to provide an exhaustive list of odu, he does do a good job at pointing to the ethical meanings behind many of the odu which causes the reader to transpose those sayings with sayings we have learned since child. May 18, 2017 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The secret of ifa divination and the teachings of orunmila are embodied in the odu, a collection of stories having a. What is ifa definition, the religious concepts and tools used. I have been using this divination for over 15 years, and i find that more african americans are afraid of this more than any other culture. Click download or read online button to get selections from the husia book now. However poor translations have miniminalized the meaning of odu ifa, the 256 spiritualmoral teachings, until now. Selections from the husia download ebook pdf, epub.
Each step you take is leading you through the energy matrixs that ifa has to offer. The ethical teachings 9780943412221 by maulana karenga and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In divining with either the palm nuts or the chain, the diviner is seated on a mat. In this process of scrapping, scrub and swallowing gave birth the ifa word. Pdf the consequentialist foundations of yoruba traditional. These are the religious wisdom teachings from the book, the odu ifa the ethical teachings, compiled and translated, with a. Phil philosophy the eastern and western traditions with particular attention being paid to their views about the basis of right action and the nature of good and evil. Nov 23, 2014 dedication this book is dedicated to all the prophets that are known by humanity. Nowhere is the profundity and beauty of african spirituality more apparent than in the odu ifa,the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, which is one of the greatest sacred. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
The divinity of odu ifa was captured in the account of karenga. Members of the old dominion university community are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards and principles of integrity. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Code of ethics specifically for ifa and orisa priests. Liturgical yoruba language the symbolism of odu ifa part 4. The ethical teachings, it was a direct challenge to the attempted europeanization and commercialization of african spiritual heritage. Philosophy and religious studies the department of philosophy and religious studies offers a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy with three concentration options. What is ifa religion information and explanations related to what is the ifa yoruba religion and divination system about. From the perspective of traditional yoruba culture,remembering those who come before us is a sacredobligation. Nowhere is the profundity and beauty of african spirituality more apparent than in the odu ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, which is one. Secrets of the odus of ifa 3 when this odu is seen, the clients body is cleansed with anil bluecolored mineral balls mixed with water and that water is also thrown onto the floor, is left there for a short while, and finally, it is mopped up. Tell them their past, tell of their present and reveal to all their future. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
The next 240 odu ifa are combinations of the first 16. He made the blind to see, the lame to walk, the deaf to hear, the barren to conceive etc. Also, a central moral quest in the ifa spiritual and ethical tradition is to achieve iwapele, a gentle character or iwarere, good character which. Pdf odu ifa the ethical teachingsthe ethical teachings odu ifa the ethical teachings thank you for downloading odu ifa the ethical teachings. Furthermore, odu ifa is referred to as the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of the yoruba people karenga, 1999. The ifa divination system is a set of divination acts done by a professional that has been granted authority a babalawo to create and make use of set of rules to communicate with the gods so as. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Within this framework, several major themes form the bedrock of ethical ifa teachings in the odu ifa. Be it our best friend, our parents or someone who knows us closely. These ese come from wande abimbola, a prominent ifa scholar and priest.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Odu and the ifa concept of history the historical recordby awo falokun fatunmbia yoruba proverb says we become who we are bystanding on the shoulders of those who come beforeus. Oe 254 tm pdf the secret of ifa divination and the teachings of orunmila are embodied in the odu, a collection of stories having a. The consequentialist foundations of traditional yoruba ethics. Libro gratis the vegan 8 100 simple delicious recipes made with 8 ingredients or less brandi doming 9780848757076 books. The other coauthor and true creator of the book is the late great master babalawo of ifa, dr.
Ogbe is the first odu ifa, he is the king of the day. Im no fan of karenga and i was hesitant to purchase because of other suggestions that it is a copy of sacred ifa oracle. But getting that advice from ifa on what we should do and what we shouldnt is possible through online ifa divination. A priest must strive to avoid bias in presenting ifa and orisa teachings, injunctions and other areas of ifa and orisa knowledge where objectivity is required. Oe 254 tm pdf oe 254 tm pdf oe 254 tm pdf download. Odu ifa is referred to as the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of the yoruba people.
He did extra ordinary works during his life time on earth. It is a lifetime of study for the high priests of ifa to find greater understanding. Also, a central moral quest in the ifa spiritual and ethical tradition is to achieve iwapele, a gentle character or. This is a benevolent universe on this odu ifa oyekulogbe. The code of ethics is a set of valuesbased statements that demonstrate the universitys commitment to this goal. Originally and still presently memorized in their entirety by priests, in the last century or so theyve been written down and translated into english. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The ethical teachings bilingual by karenga, maulana, abimbola, wande isbn.
Ogbe odi from the elision o egbe o idi meaning the spirit of consciousness is being reborn. It is very easy to read, unlike most ifa literature and insightful as far as the moral teachings of ifa from the odu, also great for beginners. Maulana karenga nowhere is the profundity and beauty of african spirituality more apparent than in the odu ifa, the sacred text of the spiritual and ethical tradition of ifa, which is one of. Ifa yoruba religion learn about the ancient yoruba pantheon. He was extremely kind, generous, nice, simple but very powerful.
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