Anecdotes of Oyasama 125

Anecdotes of Oyasama
Author: Various authors Date Published: 1976 Pages: 159 (English ed.) Anecdotes Index

Anecdotes of Oyasama 125 presents the contents of "Cannot See Ahead," a selection from Anecdotes of Oyasama, published by Tenrikyo Church Headquarters in 1976. The content below appears on page 103 of the print edition.

Text: English translation and original Japanese

125. Cannot See Ahead Koyoshi Nakayama resolved to return to her parents' home because she thought her husband, Jukichi, was too easygoing and undependable. Just at that moment, she lost her eyesight. Then, she had Sato Iburi ask Oyasama for instructions. Oyasama gave these words: "Koyoshi cannot see ahead. Please give her that advice." Upon hearing this, Koyoshi realized her error, and cried until her eyes were dry. The very moment she apologized, she was able to see just as clearly as before. Note: Koyoshi was married on August 27, 1883. The above incident is said to have occurred soon thereafter.

一二五　先が見えんのや 　 中山コヨシが、夫重吉のお人好しを頼りなく思い、生家へかえろうと決心した途端、目が見えなくなった。 　 それで、飯降おさとを通して伺うてもらうと、教祖は、 　 「コヨシはなあ、先が見えんのや。そこを、よう諭してやっておくれ。」 と、お言葉を下された。 これを承って、コヨシは、申し訳なさに、泣けるだけ泣いてお詫びした途端に、目が、又元通りハッキリ見えるようになった。 　　 註　中山コヨシは、明治十六年八月二十七日結婚。これは、その後、間もなくの事と言われている。

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