Ofudesaki 05:011

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 05:011 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

It does not matter how difficult your condition may be,	dono yō na muzukashi koto to yūta to te	どのよふな　むすかし事と　ゆうたとて
for God desires to reveal free and unlimited workings quickly.	Kami no jūyō hayaku misetai	神のぢうよふ　はやくみせたい

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

However difficult your circumstances may be, I desire to reveal quickly the omnipotence of God.

Inoue/Eynon

No matter how difficult your problem may be, I desire to swiftly show you God’s omnipotence.

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

5:11 No matter how serious your illness or trouble many be, I shall save you according to your mind. I wish to quickly show you My free and unlimited workings.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 74–5 一一、どんな思い身上事情の悩みでも、心次第で救けるのであるから、この親神の自由自在の働きを早く見せたい。

Commentary by Yoshitaro Ueda (2009)

From Michi no dai: Foundation of the Path 35:48

The phrase “It does not matter how difficult” here appears to refer to health disorders, although the message of this verse can also apply to other kinds of problems. No matter how serious one’s condition may be, God seeks to bring about salvation quickly by showing “free and unlimited workings.”

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