Ofudesaki 12:172

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 12:172 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Whoever you may be, when this is seen,	kore mitara donna mono demo shinjitsu ni	これみたら　どんなものでも　しんぢつに
the cleansing of the heart will be truly accomplished of itself.	mune no sōji ga hitori dekeru de	むねのそふちが　ひとりてけるで

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

You looking at this, the sweeping of your hearts will be truly accomplished of itself, whoever you may be.

Inoue/Eynon

Once you see this truth, whoever you may be, your hearts will naturally be swept clean by themselves.

Commentary

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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

12:172 Once you see My notice appear on the body, you will not be able to help but cleanse your heart completely, no matter who you may be.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 197 一七二、身上に現れる親神の知らせを見たならば、どんな者でも、真底から胸の掃除をせずにおられぬようになる。

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