Ofudesaki 14:022

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 14:022 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

The world is saying that it is cholera,	sekai ni wa korera to yūte iru keredo	せかいにハ　これらとゆうて　いるけれど
but it is Tsukihi informing you of the regret.	Tsukihi zannen shirasu koto nari	月日さんねん　しらす事なり

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

In the world people call it cholera. But it is the means by which I, Tsukihi, let you know My regret.

Inoue/Eynon

Although, worldwide, people are calling it cholera, it is merely a means to reveal Tsuki-Hi’s disappointment.

Commentary

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14:22 *Note: The cholera epidemic occurred in Japan after 1877. The severity of the epidemic differed each year and a great number of people succumbed to it. The epidemic was prevalent in the Yamato region as well. Through this verse, Oyagami is teaching us that we must not only consider the cholera as a contagious disease but also awaken to the divine intention behind it that sought after the spiritual purification of human beings.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 216 二二、註　コレラの流行は、我が国では明治十年以来であるが、当時は、程度の差こそあれ毎年のように流行して多くのの人をたおした。大和地方も矢張り其頃流行を見たのである。親神様は、これを流行病と考えるに止まらず、その奥に含まれた人間精神浄化の神意を悟らねばならぬ、と教え給うているのである。

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