Obatala's power is described by Ifa as one of the many spiritual forces of nature that are called "Orişas". The word "Orisa" means "Select Head". In a cultural context, Orişa is a reference to the various Forces of Nature that guide consciousness. According to Ifa, everything...
in nature has some form of consciousness called "Ori". The Ori of all animals, plants and humans are believed to be guided by a specific force of nature (Orişa), which defines the quality of a specific form of consciousness. There are a large number of Orisa, and each Orisa has
its own awo (mystery). The unique function of Obatala within the realm of Orişa awo (Mysteries of Nature) is to produce the spark of light that animates consciousness. To call a Orişa "Head of The White Cloth" is to make a symbolic reference to that substance that make...
consciousness possible. The reference to White Cloth is not a reference to the material used to make the cloth, it is reference to the fabric that unites the universe. The threads of this fabric are the layers of consciousness at various levels that Ifa teaches exist in all ...
things, at all levels of Being. Ifa teaches that it is the ability of the Forces of Nature to communicate with each other, and the ability of humans to communicate with Forces of Nature that give the world a sense of spiritual unity. It is the understanding of this ability that
give substance to Ifa concept of good character and it is Obatala that guides us to the development of that understanding.
#thinkyorubafirst
Excerpt from The metaphysical concept of Ori and Iponri by Adeyinka Olaiya/Brazil
#thinkyorubafirst
Excerpt from The metaphysical concept of Ori and Iponri by Adeyinka Olaiya/Brazil
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