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Ofudesaki Part 7, verses 89–111

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The paths that humankind has passed through until now and the regret of [Cosmic Space-Time]; the way to clear away this regret—the Service

(89) No one knows what kinds of paths humankind has passed through from the beginning until now.1

(90) From now on, I shall tell you about every kind of path and all of their courses step by step. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 7, verses 89–111 →

  1. OC 7:89: There is no one who knows about the journey I went through or of what paths I took until today. The Inoue/Eynon translation may convey best what this verse is saying: “There has been no one who has really known what the nature of My path hitherto has been.” ↩

Ofudesaki Part 7, verses 45–64

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The mind that is worldly common in contrast to the mind of [Cosmic Space-Time]

(45) Though you have not been able to see anything until now, from now on you will see things quickly.1

(46) If your mind is sincere, pray to Me quickly about any concerns. I shall respond at once.2 Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 7, verses 45–64 →

  1. OC 7:45: While the time for all matters to actually become reality has not come until now, My blessings will swiftly appear from this point on. ↩
  2. OC 7:46: If your mind is sincere, quickly pray to Me. I shall accept your prayer and respond according to your mind. ↩

Ofudesaki Part 7, verses 1–24

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Part 7

February in the 8th year of Meiji

An old mother of 78 years

Part 7: Indicating the slowness in understanding which results from the difference between the mind of [Cosmic Space-Time] and the human mind, [Kami] urges humankind to open up their hearts quickly and be in accord with the intention of [Oyagami].

Oyasama’s position

(1) Thirty-eight years ago, [Cosmic Space-Time] descended because of the causality of origin.[1. OC 7:1: Thirty-eight years ago from now, I, the true Kami, descended due to the Causality of Jiba, the Causality of Oyasama’s soul, and the arrival of the Promised Time. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 7, verses 1–24 →

Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 118–34

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Self-reflection and true parental love

(118) Though I appeal to you in sorrow over and over, I shall save you if you become of a sincere mind.1 Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 118–34 →

  1. OC 6:118: Concerned for the safety of all human beings, although I have spoken to you about all kinds of things and implored you in all kinds of ways, I will surely save anyone who awakens to My true intention, truly self-reflects on their mind, and become the mind of sincerity. ↩

Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 86–117

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[Oyagami]’s painstaking efforts in the beginnings of origin; urging self-reflection to those who cannot understand the divine intention behind these efforts

(86) There is no one who knows of this path. What do you think of this regret of [Cosmic Space-Time]?

(87) So much thought has gone into beginning this world, how deep is the regret in the mind of [Cosmic Space-Time]!1 Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 86–117 →

  1. OC 6:86, 87: It has been exceedingly frustrating that no one knew how much Oyagami exerted during the process of creating this world and human beings. ↩

Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 55–85

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The relationship between the Service and Oyasama

A talk from the 21st day of the 12th month

(55) This is the Residence where I began this world. Therein lives the original Parent of human beginnings.1 Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 55–85 →

  1. OC 6:55 *Note: Jiba is the Home of the Parent where human beings were conceived. Oyasama is the One who has the causality of being the Parent of the entire human race. ↩

Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 29–54

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(29) I shall begin to tell you solely of that which had never existed before, and teach you the Service for [universal forms of salvation].

The teachings on the beginnings of origin in order to reveal the truth of the Service

(30) Among the ten performers of this Service, there are those who take the role of the Parent of the beginnings of origin.

(31) I drew forth Izanagi and Izanami and taught them the providence of how to begin human beings. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 6, verses 29–54 →