Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì
Philosophical Summary
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì signifies 'The Bearer' or the act of carrying. It is the Odù of the womb and the spine, representing the support systems that allow life to flourish through physical and spiritual endurance.
Associated Òrìṣà
Overview
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì is the twelfth principal Odù of the Ifá literary corpus. It is the Odù of Healing, Stability, and the Supportive Earth.
Key Teachings
Stability is the Foundation of Abundance. Shared Burdens.
Lineage Notes
In Isese, 'Father of Children'. In Lucumi, stresses earth-cleansings (Sarayeye). In Candomble, sign of Obaluaiê with popcorn rituals.
Cultural Safety
Specific Ofos for stopping miscarriage and secrets of Babalu-Aye earth-burials are omitted.
Themes And Domains
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì governs the maintenance of the physical body and the social structure.
Related Ese Ifa Curated
Related Patakis Curated
The Elephant and the Burden of the Sky, The Sick Man and the Earth's Medicine
Associated Orishas Curated
Identity And Classification
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì is the twelfth of the 16 Major Odù (Ojú Odù). Binary signature is 11000011 (0xC3).
Sacred Verses
Yorùbá
Òtúrúpọ̀n Méjì, ọlọmọ tí kì í jẹ́ kí ọmọ ó kú. A dífá fún Babalú-Ayé, Níjọ́ tí ó ń sunkún pé òun ò láyẹ̀ mọ́. Ìpìlẹ̀ ni agbára ara.
English
Oturupon Meji, the parent who does not let the child die. Divined for Babalu-Aye, On the day he was weeping that he had no space left. The foundation is the strength of the body.
Transliteration
Oh-too-roo-pohn Meh-jee, oh-loh-moh tee kee ee jeh kee oh-moh oh koo. Ah dee-fah foon Bah-bah-loo-Ah-yeh, Nee-joh tee oh un soon-koon peh oh-oon oh lah-yeh moh. Ee-pee-leh nee ah-gbah-rah ah-rah.
Tradition Perspectives
Vital sign for expecting mothers and building permanent homes. Emphasizes Obatala's 'coolness'.
Strongly linked to Babalu Aye and health of skin and nerves. Indicates a need for isolation or health regimen.