Ẹ̀SAN: TIMELESS AND ALL-ENCOMPASSING PRINCIPLE THAT GOVERNS THE UNIVERSE.
In the Yoruba language, " Ẹ̀san " is a term that translates to "the pay" or "payment." However, its meaning extends far beyond the concept of reward or punishment. Esan is a timeless and multidimensional principle that encompasses various aspects of existence, including retribution, vengeance, and reward. It is not limited to material or perceivable manifestations but is a fundamental aspect of the universe. The concept of Ẹ̀san bears similarities to the Sanskrit word "Karma," which also implies a universal principle of cause and effect. Esan is an all-encompassing principle that inevitably expresses itself, regardless of time or space. It is not something that is given to someone as a reward or punishment but rather an inherent consequence of one's actions. In the Ifa, Ẹ̀san is recognized as one of the causal factors of mental ill-health. The concept of retribution is closely tied to Esan, where an individual's actions have consequ...