'The pillar is strong, the earth is deep. Divined for the one who carries the weight of the city...' This verse explores the role of the support-system and the strength required to maintain the base of a society.
Oturupon Meji is the Odu of 'The Physical Structure' and 'Biological Mass.' It teaches that healing is not just an ethereal act, but a structural one. The 'Pillar' represents the spine and the foundation of the house. It instructs the healer that to fix a malady, they must first ensure the patient is 'Stabilized' and grounded. It warns that trying to build 'Ire' (blessings) on a weak structural base will only lead to collapse.
Òtúrúpọ̀n-Méjì, òpómúléró tí kì í jẹ́ kí ilé ó wó. A dífá fún ẹni tí ó ń tọ́jú aláìsàn.
The pillar is strong, the earth is deep. Divined for the one who carries the weight of the city. They were told: "To heal the head, you must first ensure the feet are supported by the earth."