Ofudesaki 12:131

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 12:131 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Until now, though I have repeatedly taught the truth	kore made wa dandan kudoki kotowari o	これまでハ　たん／＼くどき　ことハりを
step by step, you do not understand the core.	yūte are domo shin ga wakaran	ゆうてあれども　しんかわからん

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Hitherto I have so often tried to persuade and warned you, but you did not understand the core of the truth.

Inoue/Eynon

Until now, I have given you repeated warnings, but you were unable to grasp the core of My teachings.

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

12:131 Although I have gradually explained, taught, and warned you until now, it appears you have not awakened to the spirit of the true path.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 192 一三一、これまでは、だんだんと説き諭しもし、ことわりも言うでいるが、まだ真実の道の精神を悟っていないようである。

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