Ofudesaki 07:003

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 07:003 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Unaware of this, those in high places	kami taru wa sore o shirazu ni nani goto mo	上たるハ　それをしらすに　なに事も
think My teachings all to be worldly common.	sekai-nami ya to omote iru nari	せかいなみやと　をもているなり

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Unaware of this, the upper people are thinking everything I teach is worldly common.

Inoue/Eynon

Without knowing this, the authorities have judged all My teachings as profane.

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

7:3 Those in high positions, not knowing My intention even in the slightest, think lightly of My teachings as if they were worldly and ordinary.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 114 三、上に立つ人々は、こういう親神の意図を少しも知らずに、親神の説くところを世間普通の教のように軽く考えている。

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