Ofudesaki 14:003

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 14:003 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

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Why are you depressed?	izumu no mo dōshite izumu koto nara ba	いつむのも　どふしていつむ　事ならば
It is because those in high places know nothing.	kami niwa nani mo shiran yue nari	上にハなにも　しらんゆへなり

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

What is the reason they are so hesitant? It is because the upper people remain entirely ignorant.

Inoue/Eynon

What do you think is the cause of this discouragement? It is because of the ignorance of the authorities.

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