Ofudesaki 05:085
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Contents
Content
| I shall let you dig up the root of this world’s origin. | kono yō no moto hajimari no ne o horaso | このよふの もとはじまりの ねをほらそ |
| If you have the strength, do your best to dig it up. | chikara aru nara hori-kirite miyo | ちからあるなら ほりきりてみよ |
Alternate English translations
Third Edition
I will let you dig up the root of the original creation of this world. If you have enough strength, do your best to dig it up!
Inoue/Eynon
I shall let you dig for the root of the origin of the world. Those of you with strength, try to dig it out!
Commentary
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5:85 I will have it so you comprehend the beginning of this world. It will do for you to give your utmost effort to understand. |
『おふでさき註釈』、p. 84 八五、この世の元初まりの根本を了解させよう。力の限りやってみるがよい。 |
Commentary by Yoshitaro Ueda (2009)
From Michi no dai: Foundation of the Path 35:61–2
A while ago, we had a verse that spoke of “the root, the truth of this world.” Verse 85 goes deeper into the theme and says, “I shall let you dig up the root of this world’s origin.” This implies that the root of the world is connected to the story of the truth of origin. In this sense, as well, the story of the truth of origin represents an extremely important teaching that can be regarded as constituting the foundation of the entire teachings of Tenrikyo. This point is also related to the fact that the Kagura Service–which represents God the Parent’s work during creation with the performers’ hand-gestures–is the fundamental component of the path of single-hearted salvation. The verse is saying: “I shall let you inquire deeply into and gain a clear understanding of the fundamental truth of this world’s origin. If you have the strength to do so, strive to accomplish it.” The verse encourages people to inquire thoroughly into the truth of origin.
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