WHY DO DEVOTEES BOW TO THEIR IFÁ ICONS?

Bowing to your Ifa icon is a sign of surrender. Each time you bow to your Ifa icon, it signifies your submission to the enlightenment of Orunmila, because you regard him as “Olomo atunise” (the one who mends), and bowing to him means that you want him to continue to enhance your being. Bowing to your Ifa icon indicates that you are not relying on your intellect to navigate this materialistic world, but instead on the sacred guidance from Olodumare through Orunmila. Also, bowing to your Ifa icon means that you want your intellect to remain illuminated by Orunmila. Therefore, the next time you bow to Ifa, bow mindfully, not just as a daily routine. ☆Efe Mena Aletor||☆Ori Consciousness||☆Ori-Work||House Of Ifa Wisdom Foundation