Ofudesaki 01:046

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 01:046 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Hereafter, I shall speak in a metaphor of a path,	kono saki wamichi ni tatoete hanashi suru	このさきハ　みちにたとへて　はなしする
not indicating any place in particular.	doko no koto tomo sara ni yuwande	どこの事とも　さらにゆハんで

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

From now on I will talk in the metaphor of a road. But I will not indicate any person in particular.

Inoue/Eynon

Hereafter, I shall speak in the allegory of a path. It does not pertain to any particular person alone.

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

1:46 Although there are various paths that people may take I shall from now explain and instruct in the metaphor of a path. Though I will not name anyone in particular in each instance, I ask all of you to listen with care and ponder deeply. You must not think that the things I speak of are of someone else’s concern and let it go in one ear and out the other.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 12 四六、人々の通る道は種々様々であるが、今後は道にたとえて説き諭しするから、一々何処そこの誰の事とは指名はしないが、皆しっかり聞いてよく思案せよ。他人事のように思うて聞き流してはならぬ。

Commentary by Yoshitaro Ueda (2008)

From Michi no dai: Foundation of the Path 32:42

1:46 This verse makes it clear that God will be using the metaphor of a path. The verse also indicates that God will not be talking about anyone specific.

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