proverb
Ògún Kì í Pè é Kéèyàn Má Láyọ̀ (Ogun's Call is Not without Joy)
Philosophical Summary
While Ọ̀gún is the Orisha of the forge and the battle, this teaching reminds the devotee that the ultimate purpose of his toil is the 'Joy' (Ayọ̀) of a successful harvest, a safe city, or a completed infrastructure. It posits that the fatigue of the worker is the literal currency that purchases the happiness of the community.
Meaning
Hard work is not a punishment; it is the creative act that enables happiness.
Usage Context
Used to motivate a community or individual facing a long, difficult project or a period of intense service to Ọ̀gún.
Sacred Verses
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Yorùbá
Ògún kì í pè é kéèyàn má láyọ̀.
English
Ògún's call is not without joy. The effort of the worker is the foundation of the city's feast. Productive toil is the precursor to true celebration.
Tradition Perspectives
isese