Ofudesaki 01:029

Ofudesaki
Author: Miki Nakayama Date Published: 1998 Pages: 486 (English ed.) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 Part 13 Part 14 Part 15 Part 16 Part 17 unnumbered set

Ofudesaki 01:029 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

This time, I shall clean the Residence thoroughly.	kono tabi wa yashiki no sōji sukiyaka ni	このたびハ　やしきのそふじ　すきやかに
Watch, as I show you how.	shitatatte miseru kore o mite kure	したゝてみせる　これをみてくれ

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

This time I am determined to sweep this Residence clean. So watch and see it!

Inoue/Eynon

Now, I shall completely sweep the Residence clean. Watch carefully as I show you how it is done.

Commentary

Ofudesaki chushaku

This section contains translated material that has not yet been subjected to peer-review to check for accuracy and clarity. While the translator(s) have given their best effort to render Japanese text into English, we would like readers to keep in mind that the present translation may require further revising and refining. Any input to improve the present translation is greatly welcomed. Translator(s): Roy Forbes

1:29 In order to clarify the truth of the Jiba at this time, it is vital that all of you understand that I will clearly sweep away the dust from this Residence. *Note: “Residence” refers to the premises where Oyasama lives and is location of the Jiba, the homeland of human beings.

『おふでさき註釈』、pp. 9–10 二九、この度はぢばの理を明らかにするために、屋敷からほこりをさっぱり払い除けてしまうから、みなよく承知しておいてくれ。 註　やしきは、教祖の居住せられる屋敷であって、人間の親里なるぢばの所在地である。

Commentary by Yoshitaro Ueda (2008)

From Michi no dai: Foundation of the Path 32:39

1:29 One major theme in Part 1 is the cleaning of the Residence. This verse declares that, in order to make arrangements for the Service, God will thoroughly clean the Residence.

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