It is alarming to note the level of misinformation that has befallen the Yoruba race in lieu of our inclination towards alien esoteric knowledge.
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When I see people referring to Esu in derogatory manners and in connection with the biblical Satan or the Aramaic shaitan, it tends to reiterate my belief and the agreeable truth of our misinformed stereotype in this part of the world.

The translation of the English bible into Yoruba version and the Quran in like manner did much damage to the Yoruba spiritual climate, as people do not want to be associated with anything labeled negative, albeit how untrue such claims might be.

In my over 28 years of Ifa study and divination, it would only be untrue to accrue that my own means of communication with the cosmic is most potent, for in truth every gate leads to cosmic consciousness, It goes further in my assertion that language is the fulcrum of life and at such every means of communication with the cosmic is valid and embedded in the language ingenious to our DNA.

The Yoruba spiritual system however, does not subscribe to what I call “the polarization effect” accrued to western spirituality to control mass action and for societal organization, through the fear mechanism.

Western spirituality ascribe to polarity based religious set-up, where there is an hero and a subsequent villain, this narrative brought the existence of an Holy God and unholy Satan, pitching one against the other.

In propagating the gospel that preaches spiritual polarity to a race that is not used to such rhetorics, one of the most potent Irumole’s in the Yoruba spiritual system had to be depicted as the villain, thus Esu whom the Yoruba’s revered for the wondrous work he has done; that the he had to be labeled “Ola ilu” the “wealth of society” became Satan.

As we celebrate World Esu day today 24th December 2018, I find it expedient to lay the truth bare and make the narrative clear. Answering the question Is Esu Satan? would not be explicit without citing with detailed explanation the usage of the word Esu in Yoruba cosmology.

Who is Esu?

Esu is one of the 801 Irunmole’s of Olodumare in fact, he is the “enforcer” otherwise the chief of staff to Olodumare.

According to Yoruba spiritual system Esu is the custodian of the “Ase” that Olodumare used in creating this world and also the progenitor between Man and “Ajogun” (the negative or evil occurrences happening to man, ranging from Iku-Death, Arun-Sickness, Ejo- Problem and other negativities. It is the duty of Esu to inform all the other irunmoles and Orishas on the demise about to befall a particular being while urging the irunmoles or predominant Orishas to take the message to the person.

Esu ensures that all prayers get to heaven and does any Job giving to him without complain, always citing repercussions and retribution.

Esu “Ola ilu” which directly translates to Esu being the wealth of society is a testament of how influential Esu is among the Irunmole’s and how important he is to all Ifa adept and yorubas alike.

It’s therefore baseless to assert that such important Irunmole is synonymous to the biblical devil known primarily for deciet, evil and other vices that antagonizes Gods will, Esu is an enforcer of that will.

In linguistics, translation according to the Yoruba language naturally adds suffixes to word to convert such word to ingenious Yoruba word.

Example of such words;

John – Johanu

Jesus – Jesu

Peter – Peteru

Satan – Sataani (not Esu)

How then did Satan got translated into Esu?

It’s important that this rhetoric changes completely so that Ifa adepts and Esu worshippers alike would find solace in publicly identifying with their spirituality as against the fear of societal rejection based on stereotypical ideology that has been generally accepted.

As we celebrate World Esu day today, it’s soothing to say ESU IS NOT SATAN!

Aseyi Samodun o! Ire o!

Babalawo Familusi Awolola is an Ifa Divination and Toran specialist –

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We grew up to learn that Esu is satan...so we will stick to that.

Jesus is Lord forever and ever!

Don't mind those mentally enslaved Africans who refer to Esu as Satan, most of them don't actually know the history of their family but they knows Israel history through the bible. Africans will overcome religion and all kind of foreign slavery one day.

Esu mase mi mase enikankan, ibi oti nbo ni olo

TheGreenLand:
We grew up to learn that Esu is satan...so we will stick to that.

Jesus is Lord forever and ever!

You grew up brainwashed to hate your own and now wonder why the Economy is terribly bad ? Is it Buhari as well ? No, it's your state of mind. Mental slavery with distorted mindset about what is truly yours. Except follow follow up and down.

Brain slavery is truly a disease that needs constant therapy. The therapy is educating people about the role of Esu.

Esu is the saviour of the Universe by its functions.. How can such a spirit and human form of the spirit be labeled as the jewish Satan ?

The simple use of common sense is needed to correct the old wrong about Esu.

It's just sense that our Olodumare did not create what he could not have control over. Olodumare created Esu who is under full control of Olodumare and he reports dirrectly to Olodumare.

Unlike your Jewish propaganda creation of Satan that the Jewish god does not have any power over. The jewish satan has folowers on earth and the jewish god has no control over satan.

This is just applying the use of common sense to correct the 3 centuries old wrong.

Koni baje nigba tiwa oo..
Ase

The revolution must be televised.....tell those ignorant to the truth of how they destroyed our precious culture and gave us confusion. ESU mó jubaaá

Elekun sunkun, Lanroye sun Eje. When we shed tears, Lanroye sheds blood.

scully95:


You grew up brainwashed to hate your own and now wonder why the Economy is terribly bad ? Is it Buhari as well ? No, it's your state of mind. Mental slavery with distorted mindset about what is truly yours. Except follow follow up and down.

Brain slavery is truly a disease that needs constant therapy. The therapy is educating people about the role of Esu.

Esu is the saviour of the Universe by its functions.. How can such a spirit and human form of the spirit be labeled as the jewish Satan ?

The simple use of common sense is needed to correct the old wrong about Esu.

It's just sense that our Olodumare did not create what he could not have control over. Olodumare created Esu who is under full control of Olodumare and he reports dirrectly to Olodumare.

Unlike your Jewish propaganda creation of Satan that the Jewish god does not have any power over. The jewish satan has folowers on earth and the jewish god has no control over satan.

This is just applying the use of common sense to correct the 3 centuries old wrong.

Koni baje nigba tiwa oo..
Ase

Esu is actually satan, Ajayi Crowther interpreted rightly. Esu is the seducer, he is Olodumare's enforcer, and he reports directly to Olodumare. This goes well with satan's description in the Bible. Satan seduces and enforces.

Before Esu does anything, he must first seek clearance from Olodumare, same as satan too.

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MrPresident1:


Esu is actually satan, Ajayi Crowther interpreted rightly. Esu is the seducer, he is Olodumare's enforcer, and he reports directly to Olodumare. This goes well with satan's description in the Bible. Satan seduces and enforces.

Before Esu does anything, he must first seek clearance from Olodumare, same as satan too.

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NO and a big no.. Esu has so many funtions. Esu is the savior of the world. Unlike the manmade satan that has followers on the Earth and not under the control of the jewish god. Satan in the Bible is diablolic, forbideen and bad.

The Jewish god does not have control over what it created as satan..

Esu has full control of Olodumare, he's under olorodumare's jurisdiction.


Esu is not.

See some of the functions of Esu bellow.

I am one among the delegated Irunmoles of Olodumare
Therefore, I am a messenger of Olodumare
I stand as intermediary between Ajoguns to the Orisa and Omo Eniyan
I stand as prosecutor to defaulters of the Instructions of Olodumare
You can also call me the first Law Enforcement Agent
I stand for Justice and Equity
All my actions fall within the Jurisdiction of Obligations as instructed by my Creator (Olodumare)
All attribute as Power, Wisdom, Knowledge and skills are all given to me by Olodumare for the purpose of my mission on Earth
I have no desire for praises or worship that belongs to Olodumare
I do not have the power, might, gut or Nerve to contest the position of Olodumare
I’m also accountable to Olodumare
I consent to the supremacy of Olodumare
Iba Olodumare Agotun ooooo
I am Esu OlaIlu
Okiri oko
Okiri Oko
Keesu Gba !!

Olodumare creates Esu for we all People to Protect, Guard and save us from all attributes Of life Challenges.
Esu is the messenger who delivers our messages to Olodumare.
Esu is the centre Orisa between the left Side and right side of the World.
Esu can be simply called the middle Orisa between we Omo Orisa’s and Our Ajogun.
The world consists Of 2 differents Side ;
(1) The Right Side
(2) The left Side

THE RIGHT SIDE :
The right hand side of the world is where All Orisa’s lives with we all their Omo.
THE LEFT SIDE :
The left hand side of the world is where All Evils Doers and Evil makers live.
The right Side is called ( OTUN AYE )
While the left Side is called ( OSI AYE )
In Otun Aye,
All Omo Orisa usually seeks for Greatness, Prosperity, Freedom, Power, Long life, Wealth, Good living, Life Betterness, Comfortability, Peace e.t.c. from their mothers and fathers which are the Orisa’s

In Osi Aye,
They are all designed to spoil the good will that the Omo Orisa’s are seeking for in the right side.
They are purely created to damaged all good efforts Of Progress,Greatness,Peace,Comfortablity of life e.t.c…….
The General name for the dwellers Of Osi aye is called ” AJOGUN IBI ”

Ajogun Ibi consists of special masters and many more of them.
(1) Iku :
Iku is “Death” and the leader Of them all.
It is the most powerful Ajogun Ibi
(2) Arun :
Arun is “Diseases ” that makes living uncomfortable
(3) Ofo :
Ofo is ” loss ” that can makes someone losses all he or she have labour for many years within a day in life.
(4) Oran :
Oran is ” Crime ” Or ” Trouble ” which can makes someone live under bad situations
(5) Epe :
Epe is “Curse” Or “Spell”
Which can makes someone life un-meaningful for many years.
(6) Ewon :
Ewon is “Dependent” which can makes someone not to live with freedom to do his or her own will at anytime,any day and anyhow.
(7) Ese :
Ese is ” Bad incidents ”
Which can cause bad omen to someone life at any time.
( Egba :
Egba is also a bad Ajogun that can makes you continue to lives life in a way that is not reasonable.
(9)Sopona :
Sopona is a Special Ajogun,
It is known for general illness,Sickness and Disease that can affect a whole community,City or Nation.
(10)Iyami :
Iyami are Ajogun that can block all way Of success for Omo Orisa to live life without a significant purpose of his or her achievement.
They are Special Ajogun which when Omo Orisa appease them,
They turn good ways of fortunes and Favour back to you for the appeasement done.

Other Ajogun ibi may include :
Ibanuje (Sorrow), Ori Fifo (Headache), Inu Rirun ( Stomach Ache ), Aisan (Sickness) E.t.c…….
NOTE : As powerful and destructive All these Ajogun ibi are,
Esu is more powerful than them.
Before an Ajogun ibi will strikes to do bad for Someone,
It will first seeks permission from the Esu before doing it.
Because Esu is our Saviour in the Right Side,

There Are Different Kinds Of Esu :
Esu Odara,Esu Alaje,Esu Ogo, Esu Olapakia, Esu Agbalu, Esu Ogiri Oko,Esu Elegbara, Esu ilu, Esu Ayiluka,Esu laroye, Esu Barabebe,Esu Alasuwada, Esu Oja, Esu Yangi, Esu Aseta, Esu Ija, Esu Ebita, Esu Awure e.t.c
All these Esu’s have there own significant purpose of importance,
But ESU ODARA is the leader and the most Powerful.
Esu Odara is the one we give our ebo to after making it.
The ebo is the message Odara help us to deliver as an appeal to Ajogun ibi who wants to do us bad.
When the Ajogun ibi accepts the ebo from Esu,
We begin to live more comfortable in life.
That is why the more we do ebo in the right,
The more we save ourselves from any source of trouble from the left.

How To Make Offering To Esu:
All Animal or birds that is male, Ram, Goat, Cock, Pigeon, Guinea fowl,Palm Oil,kolanuts,Alligator Pepper,Alcohol drink and ebo Riru sacrifice

When you want to Offer Esu, you stand and pray (Iwure) to the 1st Kolanut and cast to Esu, if Kola is accepted, you kill any of this male animal or bird, and pour the animal blood on top of Esu.
You also pour plenty of Palm oil on Esu and splash alcohol drink to Esu 3 times .
After this you cast 2nd kola and when kola is accepted you touch your hand to the floor and touch the back of your head.

YOU SEE NOW THAT OUR ESU IS NOT THE SAME AS MERE PAPER CREATED IDEOLOGY BY THE JEWISH CRISTIANS AND OFTEN TIMES THEIR MUHMMEDIANS USE THIS Libelous act against our tradtion.