Ofudesaki 10:053

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 10:053 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

If only I have taught you the origin clearly,	Moto saika shikkari yūteoita nara	もとさいか　しいかりゆうて　をいたなら
you will understand everything I say.	nani o yūte mo mina kikiwakeru	なにをゆうても　みなきゝハける

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

If only teach you the origin clearly, then you shall come to understand everything, whatever I may say.

Inoue/Eynon

Only after I have clearly explain the origin, can you listen with understanding to whatever I say.

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

10:53 Once I thoroughly teach you that at the beginning was initiated by Tsukihi, you will be able to understand everything, no matter what I may say.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 158–9 五三、元初まりは月日であるという事を、しっかり教えておいたならば、どんな事を言うても皆聞き分けの出来るものである。

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