ESU! The one that is shrouded in mystery. The source of life and the foundation of universal existence.
A simple and direct introduction into this subject reveals only pure mystery. How can I understand what Esu is when it is mystery in a mystery itself? I understand Mystery to be what we humans attach to the things we can't seem to understand.
As it is, seeking to have a complete understanding of Esu is similar to knowing the source of our creation, consciousness and existence. However, It is only natural to find out or solve mysteries as humans. To question natural occurrences is our inborn character.
Maybe it is why they say we only stop learning only when we cease to exist. Our life essence seems to be tied to this manifestation. It is on this basis that I believe change is constant.
Thus, the more I seek, the less I seem to know. I OLAALU I Esu OLAALU Possessor of the Bata Drm The one who terrifies the crier while crying on their behalf The crier is crying and laaroye is shedding tears of blood The Orisa that travels to Ibadan and returned the same day But went to the backyard and spent three days before arrival Returning with a cock which he didn't steal nor buy Moreso, it wasn't gifted Still, we mustn't hear of the wailings of the cock seller It is me Olaalu Overtime, I had come to understand the essence of Esu to be part and parcel of every life force. The positive and negative energies of life is Esu.
Good and bad, Right and wrong and every other natural phenomenon that are directly opposite are Esu when combined. These energies revolve around one another and it is on these forces that everything about the universe is based. It is obvious one would not just survive without the other.
From this I had understood Esu to be the force behind evolution. Esu is the idea of not belonging to any party but present in all. Just like the job of a referee in a football match.
The attitude of always wanting more as humans lies in the idea of Esu. Esu also represents our conscience and diverse thoughts. Esu is the energy that is always present at the point of every decision making.
This is why Esu is being identified with the crossroads. It is me Esu Olaalu Olodumare! She has brought to me a cock To propitiate me Esu laalu Seeking for a better life Your life would get better!
She also seeks for the blessing o f a good life pathway You would find a good pathway in life! You hear me? You would attain peace of mind You hear me?
Well-done! You brought me kolanut You shall become a success You shall find your pathway to success You also brought salt Or is it not so? Your life shall be tasteful You now gave me palm oil, the soup moderator Your life won't turn bad You brought me alcohol or is it not so?
You won't diminish amongst peers Haa! I Esu laalu! Yes!
I that scare myself sometimes I Esu laalu Owner of the house of the crossroad Possessor of the Bata Drm Your prayers has been answered You hear me? Well-done Where is my money for wealth? Where is my wealth?
Well-done! It shall be well with you You will find happiness You shall receive wealth for sustenance You shall become a success You shall find your pathway to success May you not be doomed Well-done Owner of the house of the crossroad Possessor of the Bata Drm The one who terrifies the crier while crying on his behalf The crier is crying and laaroye is shedding tears of blood The Orisa that travels to Ibadan and returned the same day But went to the backyard and spent three days before arrival She has now propitiated you Pass on to me the water over there Well-done! You shall attain happiness You shall remain healthy May you attain peace of mind This is water May the evil ones not dry up the water in your body Bring me the palm oil You shall be happy You shall remain healthy Well-done!
Bring me the salt Well-done! It shall be well with you! You prayers shall be answered You shall be healthy Now get me the alcohol You won't diminish amongst peers Well-done It shall be well with you This is your kolanut From my ancestral heritage, I find it interesting the achievements of my ancestors as they understood the natural order of life.
Our fathers had from time learned and understood that life goes around in cycles. Discovering the two greatest energies in all that exists; the positive and the negative, They realized the connection between themselves and the universe. My ancestors understood that everything in life revolves around another.
All of these factors saw to the creation of the term Esu. They therefore did not seek for the control of nature but found a way in trying to provide for a stable relationship between man and nature. They knew any energy given out or thrown into nature is naturally given back and the cycle goes on.
I had finally come to the conclusion that Human life activities is always a means to an end while Esu seems to be an end in itself. With all being said, It would be noble of me to just affirm to what Esu is and leave you to decide on what Esu is not.
