Ofudesaki 06:072–3

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Ofudesaki
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Author: Miki Nakayama
Date Published: 1998
Pages: 486 (English ed.)

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Ofudesaki 06:072–3 is a set of verses from the Ofudesaki.The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Until now, the high mountains, boastful, have thrived ima made wa takai yama to habikarite いまゝでハ 高い山やと はびかりて
and done as they pleased in every manner, nanika yorozu o mama ni shirare do なにかよろづを まゝにしたれど
But from now on, I, Tsukihi, shall do as I please instead. kore kara wa Tsukihi kawarite mama ni suru これからハ 月日かハりて まゝにする
Copy what I do if you can. nanika no koto o mane o shite miyo なにかの事を まねをしてみよ

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Until now those who are on the high mountains have been rampant and managing everything as they please.

But from now on, in their place I, Tsukihi, will reign as I intend. Copy whatever I do, if you can!

Inoue/Eynon

Until now, the people in high places have thrived on their dominance and have gone unchecked in everything.

Henceafter, conversely, I, Tsuki-Hi, will act as I please. I dare you to imitate Me in everything.


Commentary

Ofudesaki chushaku

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Translator(s): Roy Forbes

6:72, 73 *Note: The government authorities rely on their power and oppress the path and indulge in selfish behavior. However, these verses are saying that, because Oyagami shall truly enact free and unlimited workings from now on, God is challenging anyone out there to imitate them if they can.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 103

七二、七三、註 当時官憲は己れの権勢を頼んで本教の上に圧迫を加え、何彼につけて勝手な振舞いをしたのであるが、今後は親神が自由自在の真実の働きをするから、まねする事が出来るなら何でもしてみるがよい、と仰せられたのである。

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