09/07/2025
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English
IJUBÁ
Ijubá: Means to give Iba (reverence)
Iba: I give reverence (meaning solemn respect and homage to authority)
Mo Jubá: We give reverence (used when in a group, just as when someone gives Iba).
In the Yoruba Religion it is mandatory to give Iba before starting any ritual.
Every time a rite to Òrúnmìlà, Òrisá, Ìrunmòle, Ancestors, etc., is carried out in a gathering of people, an Iba should be recited before beginning. It is a way of recognizing those present and an act of respect to colleagues, peers, and elders in the religion who are present.
It is important to highlight that reciting Iba to Olódùmaré, Orí, Òrúnmìlà, Ifá, Ìrúnmòle, Òrisá, ancestors, and to the people present is the correct way to count on their support and blessings in order to achieve a strong connection with the forces of nature.
Olódùmaré (The Creator) is the supreme being in the Yoruba Religion and it is to Him that all prayers are directed. Therefore, it is essential that when praying He be included, as it is fitting that He be honored when reciting Iba. There is no single standard format for prayers in the Yoruba Religion; the practice adapts to the teachings each student has received and varies according to knowledge and ritual.
Examples of Iba (Reverences):
- Iba Olódùmaré, Oba a te rere k’ayé – My reverence to Olódùmaré, who governs everything in the universe.
- Iba Orí – Reverence to my head, the extension of God.
- Iba Òrúnmìlà Eleri Ipin – Reverence to Òrúnmìlà, witness of human destiny and creation.
- Iba Èsù Odára – Reverence to Èsù, the Divine Messenger.
- Iba Ilé – Reverence to Mother Earth.
- Iba Ìgbà Ìrúnmòle ojukotun – Reverence to the 200 Ìrúnmòle at the right hand of Olódùmaré.
- Iba Ìgbà Ìrúnmòle ojukosìn – Reverence to the 200 Ìrúnmòle at the left hand.
- Iba Ọkànléní Irínwó Ìrúnmòle – Reverence to the 401 Ìrúnmòle that journey alternately between heaven and earth.
- Iba Akodá – Reverence to Akodá (first disciple of Ifá).
- Iba Asedá – Reverence to Asedá (first disciple of Ifá).
- Iba àwon Ìyá – Reverence to the Mothers, the mystical birds.
- Iba Egúngún – Reverence to the Ancestors (here we mention our own ancestors).
- Iba Olúwo – Reverence to my initiator.
- Iba Babá Ifá – Reverence to my Ifá teacher.
- Iba Babá – Reverence to my Father.
- Iba Yèyé – Reverence to my Mother.
- Reverence to my spouse, children, biological and religious family.
- Reverence to all Babalawos and Iyanifá worldwide.
- Iba gbogbo Ab’Orisa patapata – Reverence to all Òrisá devotees in the world.
- Reverence to all those present (if applicable).
- Iba tó tó tó mo jubá – My humble reverence, my modest respect.
- Asé, Asé, Asé ó.
**Important note:
This procedure is vital because our greatest support comes from Òlódùmarè (God). As we give reverence and invocation, the energetic level rises and we achieve stronger spiritual connection. This strengthens our spiritual lineage and makes it more effective by obtaining the blessing of our elders, who support us in our practice and teaching of Òrisá and Ifá. Through this, we acquire stronger Asé within us, and when making petitions or rituals the benefit in the results will be greater.
Morning supplications contain verses or prayers that can save our lives, or the lives of our relatives and friends. Life gradually changes when practiced faithfully. Ifá always encodes its information, and by understanding what each verse means and does, changes manifest immediately on physical and spiritual levels.
We must remember that when doing this daily, we must watch our words, as divine power has been given to them. In the sacred Odù Ose Otura, Ifá says that in the mouth of the awo exists Iba and Asé. For this reason, it is most important to maintain patience and good character. In another Odù, Òfún Otura, Ifá teaches: before speaking, it is wise first to think.
PS:
English:
“Ìwà sustains all blessings — walk with Ìwà, walk with us.”
Español
IJUBA
Ijubá: Significa dar Iba (reverencia)
Iba: Doy reverencia (respeto solemne y homenaje a la autoridad)
Mo Jubá: Damos reverencia (empleado en grupo, como cuando alguien da Iba).
En la Religión Yoruba es obligatorio dar Iba antes de comenzar los ritos.
Cada vez que un rito a Òrúnmìlà, Òrisá, Ìrúnmòle, Ancestros, etc., se realiza en una reunión, se debe recitar un Iba previo al inicio. Es un modo de reconocer a los presentes y un gesto de respeto hacia los colegas, semejantes y mayores que asisten al evento religioso…
*(continúa como en tu texto original, ya correctamente escrito, por lo que no es necesario reescribir todo de nuevo; es ya el texto de referencia que compartiste).*
PS:
Spanish:
“Ìwà sostiene todas las bendiciones — camina con Ìwà, camina con nosotros.”
Yorùbá
IJUBÁ
Ijubá: Túmọ̀ sí lílo fún Iba (ìbà, ìyìn, ọ̀lá).
Iba: Mo ń fi ìbà hàn (ìyàsímímọ́ àti ìyìn fún àṣẹ àti àwòrán alákóso).
Mo júbá: A ń fi ìbà hàn (nígbà tí a wà pọ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ẹgbẹ́).
Nínú Ìsìn Yorùbá, ó jẹ́ dandan láti sọ ìbà kí ìṣe àdúrà tàbí ìṣe ìbọrìṣà tí bẹ̀rẹ̀. Gbogbo ìgbà tí a bá ṣe ètò fún Òrúnmìlà, Òrìṣà, Ìrúnmọ̀lè, tàbí Àwón Bàbá Nla, a gbọ́dọ̀ kọ ìbà. Èyí jẹ́ ìdíje ìmúra, ìfihàn ọwọ́ àti ìyàsímímọ́ sí àwọn tó wà níbẹ̀ àti àwọn àgbàlagbà.
Àwọn àpẹẹrẹ Iba:
- Iba Olódùmarè, Ọba tó ṣe àgbáyé – Ìbà fún Olódùmarè Olúwa ayé àti ọ̀run.
- Iba Orí – Ìbà fún Orí mi, ìtẹ̀sí Ọlọ́run nínú mi.
- Iba Òrúnmìlà Eleri Ipin – Ìbà fún Òrúnmìlà ẹni tó jẹ́ ẹlẹ́rí ayànmọ́ ènìyàn.
- Iba Èsù Odára – Ìbà fún Èsù, aṣojú Ọlọ́run.
- Iba Ìyá Ayé – Ìbà fún Ìyá Ilẹ̀ Ayé (Ìyá Ayé, Ilé).
- Iba Ìgbà Ìrúnmọ̀lè ọ̀tún – Ìbà fún Ìrúnmọ̀lè méjìgbàdún (200) tó wà ní ọwọ́ ọ̀tún Olódùmarè.
- Iba Ìgbà Ìrúnmọ̀lè òsì – Ìbà fún Ìrúnmọ̀lè méjìgbàdún (200) tó wà ní ọwọ́ òsì.
- Iba Ọ̀kànléní Irínwó Ìrúnmọ̀lè – Ìbà fún Ìrúnmọ̀lè 401 tó ń rìn láàárín ọ̀run àti ayé.
- Iba Akodá – Ìbà fún Akodá àkọ́kọ́ ọmọ Ifá.
- Iba Asedá – Ìbà fún Asedá àkọ́kọ́ ọmọ Ifá.
- Iba Àwọn Ìyá – Ìbà fún Ìyá wa (Ìyámí).
- Iba Egúngún – Ìbà fún àwọn Bàbá Nlá wa.
- Iba Olúwo – Ìbà fún ẹni tó kọ́ mi.
- Iba Babá Ifá – Ìbà fún bàbá mi nínú Ifá.
- Iba Babá àti Yèyé – Ìbà fún bàbá àti ìyá mi.
- Ìbà fún aya/ọkọ mi, àwọn ọmọ mi, ẹbí mi àti ẹbí ẹ̀sìn.
- Ìbà fún gbogbo Awífa àti Ìyánífá lórí ayé.
- Iba gbogbo Ab’Orisa patapata – Ìbà fún gbogbo oníbòrìsà káàkiri ayé.
- Ìbà fún gbogbo àwọn tó wà nílé.
- Iba tó tó tó – Ìbà tótó, ìyìn tótó, ìṣíwájú tótó.
- Asé, Asé, Asé ó.
PS:
Yorùbá:
“Ìwà ló ń dá gbogbo ire dúró — ẹ rìn pẹ̀lú Ìwà, ẹ rìn pẹ̀lú wa.”
-Osa Iwori Temple
