Ofudesaki 16:056

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 16:056 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Until today, you have known nothing.	kyō made wa nani mo shirazu ni ita keredo	けふまてわ　なにもしらすに　いたけれと
But now, things are beginning to appear—a great promise.	sā miekaketa erai tanoshimi	さあみへかけた　ゑらいたのしみ

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Until today you have known nothing whatsoever. But now great delight is making its appearance.

Inoue/Eynon

Hitherto, although you were unaware of the truth, bright prospect will now begin to appear.

Commentary

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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

16:56 It is very likely that there is no one who knew what this path was going to be. Now, a truly delightful path is coming into view.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 242 五六、この道がどういう事になるのか、今日まではだれも知らずにいたであろうが、さあまことに楽しい道が見えかけて来た。

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