J: the energy and the person - Chief FAMA

J:
THE ENERGY
AND THE PERSNON
CHIEF FAMA
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J: the energy and the person - Chief FAMA

Introdution

Across the board, there has been a high demand for j pot and j staff
(Opa'ga). But, how much is understood of j? To discuss j pot and j staff, it is
ideal to discuss j, the energy and j, the persona.
Who is j and what constitutes j?
Popular western mythology considers j to be a witch. Is that so? In my
opinion, there is a huge difference between j of the Yorb mythology and the
witch of western mythology. The analogue here can best be compared to s of the
Yorb myth, and Satan/Devil of the Christian mythology. Just as s wields powerful
influence in Yorb religion, j wields enormous power.

The Energy j

j doubles in definition. j the energy (witchcraft) and j the persona

(witch). Even though the name, j is used interchangeably, j the energy is the
core of the definition.
To be an j (witch), one must have acquired j the energy, referred to in
Yorb local parlance as 'gba eye j (receiving the bird of j).
The receipt of the j in this instance is not the same thing as receiving a
physical pot of j.
Also, the reference to bird in the parlance does not mean that a bird is
literally received, either.
j, the energy, is invisible; it is usually transmitted invisibly and discreetly,
too.
j the energy can be inborn, it can be acquired and it can be received
unsolicited.
An inborn j can be found in young children who are naturally pure in spirit
and innocent in character by virtue of their closeness to nature at the early ages. At
this stage of young children's lives, the purity of their minds is without equal and
their acts without prejudice. If a particular child has

j, such a child's

pronouncements will be laden, surprisingly, with forecasts of future events and/or

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accurate references to past occurrences. In a particular instance, the child might

reveal information about he/her past life-family history, occupation, even his/her
gender in that past life. For example:

A young male child once asked his parents Where are my tools? This child was about three
years old at the time. He had rushed to his parents from outside while playing with other children when
he asked the question. In this family, there was once a knowledgeable herbalist. The herbalist had died
before the child was born. Since it was already predicted that the herbalist would reincarnate, his tools
and other significant elements of his trade were kept in and attic, of everyone reach.
So, when this child asked for his tools, his parents took him to the room and showed him the
tools. That was the end of that story at that stage as the child never asked for the tools again.
Surprisingly, that child once past professional life was that of a herbalist, is now a medical
doctor, a gynecologist. He made it through medical school successfully, in spite of the suffocation
challenges of going to college in his country.

To date this gentleman's inborn energy still propels him as it seems that almost
all of his decisions and actions are successful. Enlightened mind are not surprised
about these achievements, but the uninitiated wonder.

The Person j

Another type of j can be acquired but it does not come in a pot. Rather, it is
usually induced. There are many forms of this type of j. I will limit my writing to
just two.
The first j in this category lasts for short period of time whenever it is used.
The instrument to induce the j in this category is usually put under the pillow at
bed time. I will call it a pillow charm.
If this pillow charm is properly prepared, any harm intended for the user will
be revealed before the plotter has the chance to carry out the deed. Beyond that,
j's actions can be viewed remotely by the user, if she/he is brave enough to dare
such intrusive act. This vision is like looking into a mirror-the users see the j's
action as it unfolds because she/he is momentarily transported to the esoteric sphere
where he/she is able to monitor the action from that level.

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This is the safest way to observe j and Os (wizard), the persona, in their
natural, spiritual habitat. Once the user is out of bed, however, or the pillow charm is
removed, the vision ceases.
The other j instrument in the category comes in the form of incisions under
the eyes. This action induces permanent vision. The person who has this procedure
instantly witnesses j's activities whenever she/he is around j, the energy.
This is the most dangerous and intrusive instrument ones activities and/or
enclave. From witnesses accounts, and intruders eye or eyes can be remotely
impaired or compromised, leaving their person blind permanently, except if the
person has been fortified ahead to fight off he expected injury.
Of the j instruments enumerated above, the pillow charm possesses less risk
as its usage is somehow limited to fending off attack or preventing an attack.
The most potent j is the one transmitted form one person to the other,
mostly from a mother to her daughter. Sometimes, from a family member to a new
born baby girl; or from another j, such as a midwife, who might have played an
important role during the birth of a baby.
The j in this instance is multifaceted- she has j, the energy, and she is j
the persona. j has the natural ability to see beyond the naked eyes; she has an
invisible "third eye". She does not depend on any instrument to view or see anyone or
any action. She is herself the energy and the action. Her j, the power, last her
entire lifetime. A lucky living being blessed with this type of j is an endowed
spiritualist. j uses her j energy to diagnose, treat heal, change bad luck into
good luck, change misfortune to gain, loss to profit.
In line with Oldmar's will of good and bad going together, j has her own
share of this cosmic justice. She can unleash her j arsenal, without mercy, if it
becomes necessary for her to win a case. This recognition of j's might bring about
her many alias, some of which are:

gb ( elder; is also a term for the egngn society)

y (Mother)
ymi (my mother)
y abiye (mother of a child that will not die)1
1 Meaning that the j being so addressed at this juncture, will not attack or kill a child remotely.
Importantly, this definition should not be confused with the Iya Abilye' title in the Ogboni society.

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Eleye (one who possesses a bird) a fighting term.

So, is j a bad energy? A wicked person?

The answer is: - No.

Conclusion

j is good, both ways. j, the persona, is given an enormous gift by

Oldmar and she should be so appraised and extolled so that humans can benefit
positively from her influence with the cosmic forces.
According to s'tr in the Od If, sun was the first human to possess j.
The chant, explanation and messages from a verse of this str chapter can be
found in the book Sixteen Mythological Stories of If (tn If Mrndnlgn) by chief
Fama, which is available on line at http://www.amazon.com (press the image to go).

How did sun get j, the energy?

Oldmar empowered sun with the j. Then, He sanctioned sun's actions
ahead of the j being tested or used. This everlasting sanction hold true to date as
j are the only beings on earth capable of transmitting j, the energy, to other
deserving beings.

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After Oldmar endowed sun with j, sun used her newly bestowed
power to call her male colleagues to order when they went against Oldmar's order
of inclusiveness to that of exclusiveness. With their inability to find solution to their
sudden failure, the male Irnmol trooped back to Oldmar. They explained their
ordeals to him. Being the architects of their own ordeals, Oldmar directed them
back to earth and pointed out their mistakes. They followed Olodumare's instructions
and regained control of their given tasks.
With sun's j, these Irnmol learned and developed a sense of community,
and a sense of comradeship and that of partnership. sun's j went from being
physically powerless, to being spiritually powerful. At the same time, the discipline of
nurturing, forgiveness and transcendence was imparted to women through sun.
Harmony between genders was strongly established at this initial stage.
As it is Oldmar gave sun, the instruction, blessing and everlasting
sanction to hold, use and transmit j reverentially to deserving beings, most
especially females. j became a worth gift, the highest and most rewarding spiritual
gift, that an j can give to her child or to anyone else she feels strongly about.
This is where the Yorb parlance of 'gba eye j hold forth the most. This is
the only medium through which j is received.

bor, boy.

Chief Frunb n Msnml Adwl-Somadhi

Text adapted by Luiz L. Marins

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