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⊛ All About Obatalá《Prayer, Attention, Petition, Offering》

Last Update: August 13, 2021

In the Yoruba religion or better known as Santeria, there are a large number of Deities. One of them is the Orisha Obatala, being one of the most important gods in the pantheon. his devotees they usually wear bracelets or necklaces in his honor.

As one of the most important gods of this pantheon, He is known for being the creator of all the land and the one in charge of creating humans.

Who is Obatala?

He is an Orisha belonging to the Yoruba pantheon. He is a deity full of purity and luminosity. Known as the keeper of all things white, monarch of the heads of all people, with the ability to control both the thoughts and dreams of every human being.

Son of Olofin and Oloddumare. Upon descending to earth, they brought Obatala to be responsible for the creation of that which was capable of creating life..

In the Catholic Religion

According to the Catholic religion, Obatala is identified as the Virgin of the Mercedes. This mainly because of the white color and its use.

In Cuba, his followers and devotees go to processions to the Church of Las Mercedes located in Havana, in order to pay tribute to the Orisha. every September 24.

in Santeria

From the different existing stories, Obatala is known as an Irunmole (human), since when he was an earthly entity he made many mistakes, to later become an Orisha.
Being a human, he was king of the Igbo, which was an ancient group of peoples belonging to the Yoruba territories. He was also known as Obatala, which means king of all purity. Seeking to keep everything pure, clean and clear.

In Spiritism

In spiritism, he is considered the greatest Orisha, creator of the world and human. This conception is the most typical regarding the deity.

What is your day?

All deities have a special day to make offerings or rituals. Obatala’s special date is September 24 of each year. Offerings can be made with food or herbs that are pleasing to this Yoruba deity.

Also, it recites short phrases that allude to Obatala.

The phrase is “Jekúa Babá!”, which is said in the form of an exclamation.

You must pray from the depths of your heart and your soulso you can create a connection and Obatala managed to notice it on this date.

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In addition to the complement of food or sweets. They can be things like milk, plain rice, or soursop. food must be mainly white, without salt.

How to pray to him?

When making prayers and prayers for Obatala, you must do them in Yoruba language. Since this is the traditional way of the Yoruba when worshiping their gods. This can increase the effectiveness of the connection you can establish with Orisha. The sentence is as follows:

“Iba Obatala, Iba Oba Igbo, Iba Oba, N’le ifon, O fi koko rumo ala
Òrìsà ni ma sin. Osha ni ma sin. Orisha ni ma sni
Obatala or his n’un àlà. you or ji n’un àlà. Obatala or tinu ala dide. A-di-ni boitti, Mo juba. Roast.”

It is important that you also recite the greeting prayer for the Orisha:

“Obatala, Obataisa, Obatayanu

Jekua ashó Baba buké buké obirinigua

Lanu Ayáguna eleyigbó jekua Baba.”

How to attend it?

It is very important to keep this saint properly cared for. Being an Orisha of peace as well as wisdom will not allow Strong wordsirritations, disrespect or nudity.

the containers for the ritual they must always be clean Covered with some White cloth
When everything is clean you must greet him with the phrase “Jekúa, Baba!”. you have to do it with devotion and wisdom
Going directly to the point of your request It is advisable to make offerings in 8, since it is the favorite number of the deity
Cover objects with cotton and clean it with both cocoa butter and cascarilla

What is asked of you?

This saint mainly asks for respect. Therefore, great care must be taken in the words that are said to him. The behavior when making requests is obedience. What you ask must be fair and necessary, this will make the god take your request into account.

Prayers and prayers are a way to establish a good spiritual bond with the deity. This helps to ask for favors, aid or protection.

What offerings are given?

exist different offenses What can be done to Obatala?

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One of the most typical and most used It is a simple bouquet of white flowers. It is highly appreciated by the Orisha. Offerings can be made both on September 24 and on a general day.
white candyespecially a plate full of meringue and crowned with a banderilla on top.
if they are animals, he accepts and appreciates offerings of white doves, chickens, goats and guineas. They have to be all white and female.
About the food he likes more rice pudding, fruits that can be soursop and pomegranate. As well as the yam in viandas, the saffron, the lily and the gallant at night.
of plants and treesare acacia, cotton, mugwort, coconut tree, among others.
You can perform dances. It can be with a group of dancers or a few people. The dances have to be smooth and calm, imitating an older man walking.

Pataki of Obatala

Elegguá was fleeing from some enemies who were looking to kill him, on the way he met Obatala. He asked him for help, and the god gave him his clothes to dress like him. Given this, Eleggua had to leave at 12 noon. After this, Eleggua followed what the god told him. He ran into his enemies quickly, but they failed to identify him. On the contrary, they bowed to him, thinking that he was Baba Obatala. Thus Choose be safe thanks to the help of Obatala.

What roads do you have?

There are multiple paths of ObatalaThese are some of the main ones:

Ayáguna: One of the younger roads. In addition to white, a red color is also worn. Cocoa butter is not placed on it, but corojo butter.
Aguema or Alaguema: this one can be seen with the white complement. She is represented with a chameleon.
Baba Ashó: He wears a red ribbon at his waist. It can help you so that you never lack work or support for your family. It can also be known as San jose worker. White and transparent colors, as well as pieces of wood or brown.
Obamoro: Known as one of the protective spirits of the earth. He is also known like the Nazarene for the difficult path that has been suffered. The pieces can be white and purple. In addition to two soapy water.
oshagriñan: Considered as the messenger of Olofin, as a guide of the ilé. His necklace can be composed of both white and red beads, as well as a silver crucifix.
Oshalufon or Obalufon: Considered as a very ancient and very high entity. He is always covered, his whole body. Also Known As the most holy and in other places like Jesus Nazarene.
Oshanlá or Orishanlá: It is a feminine path. It is considered as the representation of transformation and forgiveness.
Yekuyeku: Represented in an old man personified mainly as the wisdom, humanity and humility. He has a lot of patience to be able to solve problems with his children. Also know as Holy Christ of Limpias. The necklaces are made up of white and mother-of-pearl pieces.
Baba Fururu: Graphically as a wise man and a counselor who can impart teaching for those who are younger and as a kind of consolation for those couples who cannot procreate. Also Known As Saint Joaquin, father of the virgin mary.

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What colors does he have?

There are different colors that can be used according to Obatala’s path. But the most favorite for this entity it is white. This makes him known as a merciful god, with a lot of patience as well as being loving to many people.

What herbs are for Obatala?

This entity can be please many different herbs. Some can be found more easily, others not. This usually depends on where you are currently. Now we will tell you which are the easiest and most comfortable to get.

They are the following:

damn clove. It has smells very similar to key. Elder.
carquesa. Cotton. This is a very natural fiber with great importance in the world. and its color represents the purity associated with Obatala.
White bonus.
higuereta. Almond. Soursop or Annona muricata. is being one of the favorite fruits of Obatala, since its color is white and with little salt. Another important thing is its sweetness.

Obatala is a deity of great importance in the pantheon of the Yoruba. Therefore, it is vital to know how to act against this entity. In addition to how to do both ritual and offerings properly.

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