Ofudesaki 17:060

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 17:060 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Compare with Ofudesaki 16:030.

Content

Whatever may happen, bear no grudge.	dono yōna koto ga aritemo uramina yo	どのよふな　事がありても　うらみなよ
It is what each of you has done to yourself.	mina mēmē ni shite oita no ya	みなめゑ／＼に　してをいたのや

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Never bear a grudge against Me, whatever may happen! They are all the result of you own deeds in the past.

Inoue/Eynon

No matter what may happen, do not bear a grudge. Everything is a result of your own past conduct.

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

17:60 Never harbor a grudge, despite what may happen. It is what grew from a seed that you each sowed yourself.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 251 六〇、たとい、どのような事が現れて来ても、決してうらみに思わぬよう。皆銘々のまいた種子が生えて来たのである。

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