Ofudesaki 14:085

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 14:085 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Do not wonder what this is about.	kono koto wa nani no koto ya to omouna yo	この事ハ　なにの事やと　をもうなよ
I need musical instruments for the Service quickly.	Tsutome narimono hayaku hoshii de	つとめなりもの　はやくほしいで

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Never wonder what this means! I want to prepare the musical instruments for the Service as quickly as possible.

Inoue/Eynon

Never wonder at the meaning of My words. Prepare promptly the musical instruments for use in the Service.

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

14:85 You may wonder what I am requesting. I wish for you to quickly set about and include the musical instruments for the sake of the Joyous Service.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 223 八五、親神の頼みというのは何事であろう、と思うであろうが、よふきづとめのために、早く鳴物を入れて掛かってほしいのである。

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