Who is Esu Elegbara?
Esu Elegbara is the Orisa of all marginal worlds, crossroads (Orita meta, Orita meerin), marketplace, and entrance to compounds. Esu is the deity that governs all doors or forms of communication. Esu Elegbara sees and records all that happens in the universe and has a close relationship with Orisa Orunmila. During every divination, he is invoked to support the divination process. Esu Elegbara supports those who make the prescribed ebo (sacrifice, spiritual work, ritual work). Esu Elegbara helps to build our character in the world by testing us in life. The crossroads represent the choices that every human must make in life, depending on your character and level of patience determine your character and behavior. Esu’s colors are Red & Black, and the numbers are 3, 11, & 21.
Esu elegbara supports our prayers, offerings, and sacrifices. It is Esu elegbara who observes all rituals prescribed by Ifa. Once complete, it is Esu who carries the ebo to its prescribed Orisa or location. Ebo is a vital part of our lives. It brings us harmony, balance, prosperity, wealth, good health, and all general well-being. Esu governs all things traveling from heaven to earth and from earth to heaven. He is the Orisa of communication and understands all languages; he is the policeman between heaven and earth.
What Is Some of Esu Elegbara Favorite Foods?
Epo (palm oil)
eku (rat)
eja (fish)
omi tutu (clean water)
oti (gin)
obi (kolanut)
orogbo (bitter kola)
akara (bean cake)
gbugburu (roasted corn)
eyele (pigeon)
akuko adie (cock)
obuko (he – goat)
(***Palm kernel oil should never be given to Esu Elegbara***).
IMPORTANT ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PRIESTS, GODPARENTS or ConsultIFÁ REPRESENTATIVE ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SHRINE OF ESU.
How many roads are there of Esu Elegbara?
There are many theories surrounding the many aspects of Esu Elegbara. Some say there are 256 different aspects of Esu and that there’s an Esu for each Odu Ifa. These questions and assumptions can go on and on, but the truth is that Esu Elegbara is always multiplying, as it is part of his nature. We will never find out how many aspects of Esu there is. All we can do is honor, show gratitude, and constantly appease this force of nature. Esu has existed since the beginning, serving as the messenger of Olodumare and the force that keeps all things in nature in order. Though there are listed roads of Esu you can find throughout your research, Esu is everywhere, watching and recording all the events that take place in the universe.
Different Roads of Esu:
From the Odu Ifa Obara-Ose:
1. Aforogangi: means climbing trees with fierce
2. Ayigbe-Ayiku: means surviving and longevity
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