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Ọbàtálá – Song, Spiritual Materials and Eulogies uncovered

Ọbàtálá is one of the most revered Òrìṣà in Yoruba cosmology, often described as the father of all deities and humanity. He is associated with purity, wisdom, peace, and creation. Yoruba tradition honors Ọbàtálá as the divine sculptor who molds human beings and represents moral uprightness, fairness, and patience.
obatala worshippers
Among the Òrìṣà, Ọbàtálá is considered a symbol of light and clarity. He embodies calmness, justice, and compassion, making him a guiding force for those seeking balance in life. His worship emphasizes truth, discipline, and respect for elders, which aligns with Yoruba values of harmony and order.

Yoruba Belief about Ọbàtálá
The Yoruba believe Ọbàtálá plays a foundational role in creation. He is regarded as the Òrìṣà who molds human forms before the breath of life is given to them. For this reason, he is associated with destiny and human potential.

Ọbàtálá is also believed to be the protector of those who are physically challenged, emphasizing his role as a compassionate and inclusive deity. His influence teaches patience, fairness, and the importance of self-control in spiritual and daily life.

Characteristics and Functions of Ọbàtálá
•  Purity and Peace:
Embodies truth, clarity, and moral discipline.

•  Creation and Destiny:
Associated with the formation of human beings and their life path.

•  Wisdom and Leadership:
Represents patience, fairness, and sound judgment.

•  Compassion and Protection:
Patron of people with disabilities and a source of comfort to the vulnerable.

•  Balance and Harmony:
Encourages self-control, respect, and peaceful living.

Sacred Symbols and Offerings
Ọbàtálá’s worship is deeply symbolic, reflecting purity and order:

•  Colors:
White is sacred to Ọbàtálá, symbolizing peace, purity, and wisdom.

•  Sacred Objects:
White cloths, chalk (efun), and staffs are linked to him.

•  Animals:
Snails are commonly associated with his offerings.

•  Foods:
He is offered simple, plain foods—often avoiding palm oil to emphasize purity.

•  Shrines:
Decorated with white objects, usually found in peaceful and serene places.

Ọbàtálá in Worship and Culture
Worship of Ọbàtálá emphasizes calmness, patience, and purity. Devotees often dress in white during his festivals to symbolize his association with peace and moral integrity. His worship is marked by humility and self-restraint, reflecting his role as a model of virtue.

Ọbàtálá is also honored as a unifying figure among the Òrìṣà. His teachings stress respect for elders, justice in leadership, and compassion for all people. In Yoruba culture, he is remembered not only as a creator but also as a teacher of values that sustain communal life.

Beyond Yoruba land, Ọbàtálá is widely venerated in the African diaspora, especially in Cuba, Brazil, and the Americas, where he is often associated with wisdom, purity, and fatherhood.

Oríkì Ọbàtálá (Praise Poetry of Ọbàtálá)
This section is dedicated mainly to Oríkì Ọbàtálá, which includes praise poetry and chants highlighting his purity.

Obatala o
Oba takun takun ti n gbode iranje
Afun ruru bi ojo
Ose nikan di gba eni
Alada alase
Anile niwa
Aniwa nile
Amun nini bi ose
Ose nikan digba eni
Baba mi, oba alaso funfun
Oba alaso funfun gboo kanle
Oba ti n ji sinu ala
O sun sinu ala
O laso ala bora
Mo riba baba mi
Obatala osereni mogbo
Baba mori mori ti n mori omo tuntun
Oko ana
Oko oni
Oko ola
Oko otunla
Oko ijerin
Oko ijaru
Oko ijefa
Baba mori mori ti n mori omo tuntun
Anile niwa
Aniwa nile
Oso enikan kii digba eni
Oba alaso funfun o
Oba alaso funfun
Obatala alaso ape
Oba alaso funfun
Eepa orisa!!!
Ala ni mo ro
Iku ko ni roju pa mi o
Ewu ala ni mo wo
Ala ni mo ro
Iku ko ni roju pa mi o
Ewu Ala ni mo  wo
Oro leye n gbo
Oro leye n gbo
Eye ko deede ba lorule
Oro leye n gbo  o
Oro leye n gbo
Sekere loba n jo
Sekere loba n jo
Mo dori mi o jo sekere
Sekere loba n jo
Obatala dide o jo sekere
Sekere loba n jo
Eepa orisa!
Obatala
Oba taasa
Oba takun takun ti n gbode iranje
Anile niwa
Aniwa nile
Eepa orisa!
Orisa eepa!