The Power of Compassion: Unlocking Humanity's Potential
Compassion is a vital virtue that plays a significant role in achieving prosperity and development. According to Ifa's teachings in Ika-Ofun, adhering to key principles such as honesty, authenticity, and kindness can foster a more harmonious and loving world. The odu goes thus: Ìká funfun Dífáfún àwọn Àgbàgbà mẹ́rìndínlógún Tí wọ́n ńrelé-ifẹ̀ Wọ́n ńlọ yan orí ogbó, orí atọ́ Ẹbọ ni wọ́n ní kí wọ́n orú Kí wọ́n sì pa ìkìlọ̀ mọ́ K'á ma jalè K’á ma purọ́ K’á ma ṣèké K’á ma dà’lẹ̀ K’á ma sàn-án bàntẹ́ awo K’á ma f’esúrú pe esùrù K'á ma gba ọ̀pá l'ọ́wọ́ afọ́jú K'á ma fí dúdú pe funfun K'á ma gba ọ̀nà-ẹ̀bùrú wọ ilé àkàlà K'á ma ṣe ìkà ara ẹni K'á ma ṣe ojúayé K'á ma gbé ẹ̀bi fún aláre Translation : Ika Funfun (an ancient Awo) Cast Ifa for the 16 elders Who were going to Ile Ife To go and choose longevity and vitality of Life They were advised to offer Ebo and to keep these commandments: Not to steal Not to tell lies Not to betray Not to be treacherous N...
