Ofudesaki 15:029

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 15:029 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

This Service is the beginning of this world.	kono Tsutome kore ga kono yo no hajimari ya	このつとめ　これがこのよの　はぢまりや
If only this is realized…	kore sai kanota koto de aru nara	これさいかのた　事であるなら

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

This Service is indeed the beginning of this world. How satisfied I shall feel, if only this is fulfilled!

Inoue/Eynon

This Service represents the creation of the world. I only wish that you could successfully perform it.

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

15:29 This Kagura Service is a service that reveals the divine providence of the creation of humankind and heaven and earth. If you would only conduct this Service, I shall reveal free and unlimited protection.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 228 二九、このかぐらづとめは天地人間創造の理を現すつとめである。これさえ勤めることができたならば、自由自在の守護を現す。

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