Oriki Ori

Aboru aboye aboshishe,

As I've mentioned in the past, Oriki are praise poetry used when greeting Orisa, Egun, etc (see my Oriki Orunmila). Here is another Oriki written by me which you can feel free to use when praising your own Ori.

Oriki Ori:

Ori o,

When I look for my path, it is you who walks beside me

may we walk in harmony and not stumble upon each others feet

When I am in my darkest hour, it is you who shine a light

may our depths of sorrow always be matched by heights of joy

When I am lost and without direction, it is you who takes my hand

may wisdom reign in the kingdom of our soul

When I am alone in the darkness I ask

my Ori, what are you?

you are the other reality inside

you are the owner of righteous intuition

you are my power to observe, reason and inspire

you are my one real identity

you are me

Ori o

bless your omo

Ase o

By Awo Marcos Ifalola Sanchez
Aboru Aboye Aboshishe

Oriki Orunmila

Aboru aboye aboshishe,

Oriki are praise names/poetry created by the yoruba. These are created and chanted to praise the Orisa at anytime, when greeting them, sometimes during divination, during our prayers. Below is an Oriki for Orunmila written by me:

Oriki Orunmila

Orunmila Ooo
Agboniregun
Orunmila, small man of Igeti town who stands on 16 Ikin to peer over mountains
Husband of Odu, who's children leave footprints in the sand
only to be washed away by the waves of eternity
Chief, who leads by following Ifa's wisdom
Follower, who shines his light on our destiny
like the full moon illuminates a path even in the darkness of night
Teacher whose nimble fingers hold the knowledge of the world with dignity
He who understand that as people, one seeks another to become two, and two fulfill their destiny and beget one.
Orunmila Oooo
Agboniregun
Small man of Igeti town who stands on 16 Ikin to peer across the sea
shine your light from the beach to help guide my Ori

By Awo Marcos Ifalola Sanchez
Aboru Aboye Aboshishe