Ofudesaki 04:020

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 04:020 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

If the minds of the world are spirited in all matters,	nani ni te mo sekai no kokoro isamu nara	なにゝても　せかいの心　いさむなら
the mind of God, also, will be spirited.	Kami no kokoro mo mina isamu nari	神の心も　みないさむなり

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

When the minds of the world become cheered about any and everything, the mind of God will also become cheered up.

Inoue/Eynon

If the hearts of the world are inspired in everything, the heart of God will also be fully inspired.

Commentary

Commentary by Yoshitaro Ueda (2008)

From Michi no dai: Foundation of the Path 34:42–3

We are told that if the minds of all people in the world become spirited, God’s mind will also become spirited. A very important characteristic of the Tenrikyo teachings is that God and humankind are seen as the Parent and children, their relationship being one of mutual response. If we humans become spirited, God will also become spirited. If God becomes spirited, more and more blessings will be manifested. It is important to perform the Service in a way that will allow God to be spirited. This done, we will be able to receive more and more blessings. That is also part of our relationship with God.

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