Ofudesaki 13:108

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 13:108 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Hereafter, on whatever path you may find yourself,	kono saki wa dono yona michi ga aru tote mo	このさきわ　どのよなみちが　あるとても
never bear a grudge against others. Reproach yourself.	hito o uramina wagami urami ya	人をうらみな　ハがみうらみや

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Henceforth, whatever kinds of ways may appear, never bear a grudge against others, but only reproach yourself!

Inoue/Eynon

No matter what kind of path may exist in your future, hold no grudge against others, but reproach only yourself.

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

13:108 Despite what may appear from now, since they are matters that appear according to the use of your own minds, do not bear a grudge against others but look back and fully reflect.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 211 一〇八、今後は、どのような事が現れても、それは皆自分自身の心通りに現れて来るのであるから、人をうらまず己が心を振り返って、よく反省せよ。

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