It originated from the Okun religion and was brought to Cuba by practitioner who called it Nkosi and Chango. When slaves were brought from West Africa to Cuba , they would pray to Orual, Chango and Egungun as orishas. Africans believed in Orula an…
Although Orula is a free spirit and can be consulted with a variety of ritual objects, the highly advised and recommended ones are: a rooster, tortoise, black hen, stone, deer skin, eel skin, mermaid scales, oyster shell and a mirror. Discussed; Ifa morning prayer in Yoruba, How to greet Orunmila.
Orula prayer in English
Ondun,
Ondun,
Heavenly Father,
We come to you today with a prayer of thanks and thanksgiving. We thank you for your many blessings upon us. We thank you for the gift of life and all that it means to us. We thank you for our families and friends, who are always there to support us in any way they can. We thank you for this new day and all the possibilities it holds. May we live every day with gratitude, knowing that your love surrounds us at all times. Amen
Olorun, God of the Sky and All Things Above
Olorun, God of the Sky and All Things Above
Olorun, God of the Sky and All Things Above
Orula, I call upon you.
Bring me the wisdom to see the truth.
Bring me the courage to follow it.
Bring me the confidence to know it’s right.
Bring me peace of mind and heart.
O Orula,
Great oracle of the Yoruba people and guardian of the secrets of fate.
We come to you in prayer today to beg for your guidance and protection.
We know that we are not always wise enough to make the right decisions on our own, so we humbly ask that you guide us as we go through this challenging time in our lives. We ask that you help us see clearly what is best for us and our loved ones, and lead us in the direction of peace and harmony. Please help us find peace within ourselves so that we may be able to spread it outward.
Ifa morning prayer in Yoruba
The morning prayer is addressed to Orunmila, the god of Ifa.
The Yoruba believe that prayer is the most important link between humans and the gods.
The morning prayer consists of a series of salutations to the various Orishas and deities.
It may be performed by the priest or babalawo but can also be done by any devotee.
Iba ti l’ori
Ini ti l’ori,
Iba ti l’ori. Ogun, Oya, Osun, Oshun, Eshu, Orisha Taiwo ile omo Alalu. Iyalode Ajala omo Alalu. Ase omo Alalu. Oba omo Alalu. Osaifa oloja omo Alalu. Ogboje omo Alalu. Ogun adigbo omo Alalu; Olofin ara gbe laogun eleyinwa ni alaye iyan ko leipadi nile ibo una aniokun ire uko koribio ni egun osoko ara gbe laogun eleyinwa ni alaye iyan ko leipadi nile ibo una aniokun ire uko koribio ni egun osoko ara gbe laogun eleyinwa ni alaye iyan ko leipadi nile ibo una aniokun ire uko koribio ni egun osoko ara gbe laogun eleyinwa ni alaye iyan ko le
How to greet Orunmila
The way to greet orunmila is by saying owun rere, which means let us be grateful and not forgetful.
After greeting orunmila, you can go on to ask for your specific prayer request. If you do not get what you want from this first prayer session, then you can come back for another session of prayer. You can make as many requests as possible during the first session of orunmila prayer but do not forget to give thanks during each session.
There are two ways to end a session of orunmila prayer: either by thanking orunmila or by giving an offering. It is usually best to thank him before giving an offering because this would mean that your heart is right with him when you give your offering.
In return for your guidance and protection, we promise to live in accordance with your teachings—to be honest, compassionate, humble, and loving toward all people with whom we come into contact. We will do our best to live a life aligned with your ideals: kindheartedness, generosity, patience and understanding toward others; respect for all living things; honesty; loyalty; faithfulness; integrity (faithfulness); perseverance through adversity; self-respect; self-control (restraint); self-reliance (independence); selflessness (altruism); spirituality (religious devotion);
We come to you today to ask for your help with our situation. We need your guidance in this matter. We are grateful for all that you have done for us in the past. We ask that you please give us what we need to move forward. Bless us with wisdom and strength so that we may overcome this obstacle. May it be your will that we succeed in our endeavors. In your name we pray, Amen
You are the one who has given me life,
You are the one who has given me a body,
You are the one who has given me a soul.
You are the one who has given me a spirit.
You are the one who has made me a man.
You are my father and mother,
You are my god and goddess,
You are my guide and protector.
Orunmila prayer
Morning Prayer to Orunmila
I call upon Ire from the east, the west, the north, and the south to
come and stay with me today
Olugbode is the name given to Aje
Olugbode is the name given to Aje
Aje please let me have you in my hands,
please let me have you in all my endeavors.
Because the chameleon never lacks anything in his life,
All the new good things should come and answer me today.
Whenever the sun rises, it will rise for the whole world.
There is nothing that can overpower the rising of the sun.
So all my blessings, wherever they may be, I command them to come and stay with me
Orunmila, please go to Olodumare’s house and bring me my wealth, my blessings, and my victory
I’m looking for all blessings but my hands can’t grab or reach them
Orunmila, please go to Olodumare’s house and bring me all blessings in life
Prayer to obatala
«I greet the King who owns the brilliant white cloth, the one whose days turn into a party.
My father Obatala, you are the sole owner of the chain in the courts.
He always stands behind and stands behind people who speak the truth.
Come to my aid just as you protect the disabled.
Obatala, blessed warrior of Osagiyan, bearer of shining white hair and elegant beard, accompany me in all my struggles and save me from betrayals.
Just as you woke up to create two hundred customs that served to civilize, likewise, organize the steps of my path to be able to achieve the correct habits that will lead me to fulfill my destiny.
Praised King of Ifon, may your mercy forgive all my mistakes and allow me to reconsider based on the progress of my life and my soul.
Cover me with your white cloak, Oshanla grant me a white cloth of my own.
Spirit that only does white things, enlightens my mind, my thoughts, my heart and my spirituality to be able to reach the success of my purposes, high as a barn, high as a hill, where you rest immaculate and peaceful.
King who leans on the white metal staff, may your blessing always reach me wherever I am, today and always. Asé ».