12/10/2021
ilebarapetu_orunmila When ESU saved our UNIVERSE from Demise
There was a time when Olodumare, creator of the universe, was feeling ill and depressed because of situations that were spreading among the universe. After doing so much and giving so much Ase to the world, She became weak and frail. A message was sent out and all the Orisha, summoning them to bring whatever tools they needed and do what they can to help cure Olodumare and Her dilemma. The Orisha all gathered together in a great hall where Olodumare sat slumped in Her thrown, as they brainstormed methods that could help cure Her.
Obatala was the first to attempt. He took out his whitests cloth and used it to wipe around the face of Olodumare.....there was no effect. Next to try was Orunmila, the Orisha of wisdom and divination. He prepared a special medicine for Oloduamare to drink, but still there was no effect. Next Osanyin, the Orisha who cared for the plants of the earth, took out an herbal rub and covered Olodumare, that lead to no effect either. Every orisha tried one by one, and still nothing seemed to help.
Esu, who was just a child, was watching from the balcony above when he felt his confidence rise. He quickly rushed down and approached the Elder Orisha. Esu being still very young, had a difficult time being heard beacuse Orisha gave him little attention. He first pulled on Yemonja's flowing skirt to get her attention. "Iya, Iya! May I try?" She told him to be quiet and behave, this was not a job for a child.
Esu then made his way through the crowd where he ran into the strong legs of Oya. She gave him one look and Esu went running till he was hiding between the legs of Obatala. Obatala looked down and Esu gazed at him with eyes full of determination. "Please Baba, let me try to help Olodumare." Obatala told him, "You are just a child, the other Orisha are doing their best. Just be good and watch." Esu quickly responded, "I am Orisha too, I deserve a chance." Obatala smiled at Esu and raised his staff
above the crowd, ordering silence. "Everyone move aside, Esu is going to take his turn." The crowd of Orisha's began to whisper among themselves as Esu approached the throne.
As Esu looked over Olodumare from head