Ọ̀bàrà Méjì
Philosophical Summary
Ọ̀bàrà Méjì (007) is the Odù of kingship and the sacred tongue. Archetypally associated with the rope and the basket, it teaches that we carry our own destiny. Famously linked to the story of the pumpkins.
Associated Òrìṣà
Overview
Ọ̀bàrà Méjì is the seventh principal Odù of the Ifá literary corpus. It is the Odù of Elevation and Prosperity.
Key Teachings
Integrity is the Only Currency of Heaven. The Fall of the Arrogant.
Lineage Notes
In Isese, linked to character-led wealth. In Lucumi, stresses the weight of the word. In Candomble, sign of Shango's royalty.
Cultural Safety
Specific invocations for wealth and Pumpkin-Aje society secrets are omitted.
Themes And Domains
Ọ̀bàrà Méjì governs the ethics of power and the mechanics of manifestation.
Related Ese Ifa Curated
Related Patakis Curated
Associated Orishas Curated
Ṣàngó, Ọ̀ṣun, Aganyú
Identity And Classification
Ọ̀bàrà Méjì is the seventh of the 16 Major Odù (Ojú Odù). Binary signature is 01110111 (0x77).
Sacred Verses
Yorùbá
Ọ̀bàrà Méjì, ọba tí kì í parọ́. A dífá fún Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Níjọ́ tí ó ń sunkún pé òun ò lówó lọ́wọ́. Olóore kì í kú sínú òṣì.
English
Obara Meji, the king who does not lie. Divined for Orunmila, On the day he was weeping that he had no money. A generous person does not die in poverty.
Transliteration
Oh-bah-rah Meh-jee, oh-bah tee kee ee pah-roh. Ah dee-fah foon Oh-roon-mee-lah, Nee-joh tee oh un soon-koon peh oh-oon oh loh-woh loh-woh. Oh-loh-oh-reh kee ee koo see-noo oh-shee.
Tradition Perspectives
Odù of the Iwa Pẹlẹ (Good Character) that brings wealth. Aupicious for political/spiritual office.
Interpreted as 'The King does not lie.' Warns of family disputes and need for humility.