Ofudesaki 03:139

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 03:139 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

A slight ailment of the eyes, swellings, dizziness, and pain	choto shitaru mē no ashiku dekimono ya	一寸したる　めへのあしくも　できものや
are but the guidance of God.	nobose itami wa Kami no tebiki ya	のぼせいたみハ　神のてびきや

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

A slight sore of the eyes, swelling and dizziness, they are all the guidance of God.

Inoue/Eynon

Even a slight eye disease, boil, dizziness or pain are all forms of guidance from God.

Commentary

Commentary by Yoshitaro Ueda (2008)

From Michi no Dai: Foundation of the Path 33:60–1

The verse contains the word “guidance.” Things like an ailment of the eyes, swellings, dizziness, and pain indicate that God is guiding us by the hand. When we seem to be putting ourselves in harm’s way, God will grab our hand and guide us to safety. God alerts our attention in various ways, such as tending, road signs, admonitions, and guidance.

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