The Unfathomable Ways of Olodumare : A Testament to Divine Providence
The story of Akinsanmi serves as a testament to the mysterious nature of Olodumare. From poverty and hardship to prosperity and honor, Akinsanmi's life was transformed in an instant. His journey reminds us that Olodumare's plans are often unpredictable and beyond our understanding. Here is the Odu from Obara-Ogunda: Ile san mi Oko o san mi Dia fun Akinsanmi Tii somo Ikori-Aga Eyi to d’ebiti titi Ti ko ri nnkankan pa Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gbebo, o rubo O wa d’ebiti sile Aresiwaju p’ogun Areseyin p’ogbon Are-saarin-gbungbun p’aadota O na’wo fa iti gbungbun Igun merindinlogun tun da sile Nigbati o lanu haa! Oyin tun nkan sii lenu Yoo pada de’le Obinrin re to loyun ti bi ibeji O ni e o ri aye oun bo a ti dun bi aye alaafin. Translation The home benfits me And the farm is beneficial to me These were Ifas declarations for Akinsanmi The offspring of Ikori-Aga Who had been setting dead-fall trap for long Without killing any game He was advised to offer ebo He complied Part of th...