Òfún Méjì
Philosophical Summary
Òfún Méjì signifies 'The Giver' or 'The White Cloth.' It is the 'Spirit of White' (Ofun), embodying the light that dispels darkness and the purity that restores balance.
Associated Òrìṣà
Overview
Òfún Méjì is the sixteenth and final principal Odù of the Ifá literary corpus. It is the Odù of The Universal Source and Cosmic Law.
Key Teachings
Lineage Notes
In Isese, sign that 'blesses the town'. In Lucumi, interpreted as curse and blessing. In Candomble, sign of Oxalá with water rituals.
Cultural Safety
Specific Ofos for calling down white light and secrets of Obatala creation-contracts are omitted.
Themes And Domains
Òfún Méjì governs the laws of existence and the purity of the priesthood.
Related Ese Ifa Curated
Related Patakis Curated
The Creation of the White Cloth, The Return to the Great Reservoir
Associated Orishas Curated
Identity And Classification
Òfún Méjì is the sixteenth of the 16 Major Odù (Ojú Odù). Binary signature is 10101010 (0xAA).
Sacred Verses
Yorùbá
Òfún Méjì, baba gbogbo inú. A dífá fún Òòṣà-ńlá, Níjọ́ tí ó ń lọ mọ ilé ayé ní funfun. Ìmọ́lẹ̀ ni ẹ̀mí Ifá.
English
Ofun Meji, father of all internals. Divined for Orishanla (Obatala), On the day he was going to wrap the world in whiteness. Light is the spirit of Ifa.
Transliteration
Oh-foon Meh-jee, bah-bah gboh-gboh ee-noo. Ah dee-fah foon Oh-oh-shah-un-lah, Nee-joh tee oh un loh moh ee-leh ah-yeh nee foon-foon. Ee-moh-leh nee eh-mee Ee-fah.
Tradition Perspectives
So powerful that it is sometimes whispered rather than spoken aloud. Sign of elder priests.
Known for connection to the 'Curse of the Mothers' and need for absolute cleanliness. Stays indoors, avoid salt/dark colors.