THINK before you talk

Think before you talk

Has IYAAMI ELEYE OSORONGA ever stood up for you before ?

We are all in a quest for power and we think we can change the course of time.

We have joined all the fraternity there is to quench our thirst for power.

We became power intoxication that we think everyone is now below our power and therefore we can open our mouth and talk anyhow to anyone.

I remember in the last few years gave met different caliber of men looking for power and I turned them down cos I don’t have what they are looking for .

Ọmọde tó bú ìrókò, tí kò bá kú, á dàgbà kó ròyìn.”

Translation: “The child who insults the ìrókò tree, if he does not die, will grow up to tell the story.”

Meaning:

This proverb reflects the belief in the power and mystery of spiritual or sacred things—in this case, the ìrókò tree, which is considered spiritually significant in Yoruba cosmology.

The proverb teaches caution, respect for traditions, and an understanding that some actions, especially disrespectful ones, may carry consequences.

However, it also suggests that if someone defies these taboos and survives, it becomes a notable tale—one worth telling.

When you wear a white glass shining cloth, you would be careful of who you mingle with , you would not utter any statement.

When I start writing about IYAAMI ELEYE OSORONGA, they think it’s a baby joke .

Odu Ògúndá Méjì (Ògúndá Ògúndá)—

“A kìí fọ ọwọ́ mu ẹyẹ,
A kìí fọ ọwọ́ gba ewé,
Ẹni tí ó bá yọjú sí Ìyáàmi,
Òun ló máa dájú ìnà inú igbo!”

Translation:

“One does not use bare hands to catch a sacred bird,
One does not grab mystical leaves with force,
Whoever challenges or disrespects the Ìyáàmi,
That person shall surely walk into the fire hidden in the forest!”

Odu Ìwòrì Méjì

Ìyáàmi tí a ò lè fi àgbọ̀n wé,
Tí a ò lè fi ọpá wé,
Tí a ò lè fi ọ̀pá kàn,
Ẹni tí ó bá ṣe ìṣekúṣe sí wọn,
Ìyáàmi á gba òun jẹ!”

Translation:

“Ìyáàmi, whom we cannot compare with the calabash,
Whom we cannot strike with a cane,
Whom we cannot touch with a stick,
Whoever misbehaves or acts wickedly toward them,
Ìyáàmi will devour that person!”

Sọ̀rọ̀ sọ̀rọ̀, sọ̀ra!”

So this proverb warns against reckless or disrespectful speech, especially in the presence of elders, spiritual forces, or powerful people (like the Ìyáàmi, ).

Odu Ìretè Méjì

Ẹni tó bá ní ó fẹ́ ba Ìyáàmi jà,
Ó fẹ́ jà ogun tí kì í parí,
Ìyáàmi kò ní sáré,
Ṣùgbọ́n ẹ̀sùn a gbe e lọ,
Ó ní kó máa yára bọ́,
Ṣùgbọ́n bí ó bọ́, ẹ̀jẹ̀ ló máa fi wẹ ara.”**

Translation:
“Whoever says they want to fight the Ìyáàmi,
They wish to start a war that never ends,
Ìyáàmi do not run,
But their curse will carry the person away,
He may try to escape quickly,
But when he does, he will bathe in blood.”

Words carries a lot of weight in my mind but I would never make a statement.

While we think we are powerful

Ikú Agbára ni í pa Alágbára.”

Translation:
“It is the death of Power that kills the Powerful.”

Meaning:
This proverb is rich with layered meaning. It implies that:

No matter how powerful someone is, when the force that sustains their power disappears or dies, so do they.

It’s a reminder that power is not eternal, and that even the strongest fall when their source of strength is gone.

Omi Agbára ni gbe Alágbára lọ.”

Translation:
“It is the Water of Power that carries the Powerful away.”

Meaning:
This proverb, like its counterpart “Ikú Agbára ni í pa Alágbára,” speaks to the source of true power:

“Omi Agbára” (the water of power) represents the spiritual force, support system, or mystical essence that empowers a person.

“Alágbára” means “the powerful one”—someone with influence, spiritual strength, or physical might.

Odu Ọ̀ṣé Méjì

Agbára kì í pariwo,
Ṣùgbọ́n ẹni tó bá fi ọwọ́ kan àgùntàn rẹ,
Ó máa dákun ṣùgbọ́n a ní kó rọ̀.”
Ẹni tó bá dẹrù bá ẹni tó ní agbára,
Agbára a dákẹ́,
Ṣùgbọ́n kì í jẹ́ kí wọ́n tàn an jẹ.”

Translation:
“Power does not shout,
But whoever touches its sheep,
It may appear calm, but it will strike.
Whoever mocks the one who holds power,
Power will remain silent,
But it will never let disrespect go unpunished.”

Meaning:
Real power is quiet—it doesn’t need to boast or make noise.

But if someone disrespects or attacks the one it protects (the “master”), power acts swiftly and decisively, often without warning.

This verse is used to remind people not to be fooled by silence or humility—behind some people lies dangerous, spiritual force that defends them.

It has began, let us cross our hands and wait for results.

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