Ofudesaki 17:023

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 17:023 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Because I wished to see this path quickly, I have hastened.	kono michi o hayaku mitōte sekikonda	このみちを　はやくみとふて　せきこんだ
From this time forward, there will be joyousness in everything.	sā kore kara wa yōkizukume ya	さあこれからハ　よふきつくめや

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

I have impatiently hastened, because of My desire to see this way quickly. From now on everything shall become full of joy.

Inoue/Eynon

(missing from file, will add later)

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

17:23 I hastened, solely wishing to see this great path. From now on, whatever you see or hear—there will be joyousness in everything.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 48 二三、この立派な大道を早く見たいばかりに、急き込んだ。さあこれから先は、何を見えても聞いても、皆陽気づくめである程に。

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