Part 13: This part explains the Salvation Service in greater detail than does Part 2. The meaning of “[Cosmic Space-Time] withdraws” is explained not only as the stopping of the providence within the body but also as Oyasama’s withdrawal from physical life. In anticipation of the impending advent of the important time, we strongly feel the urgency of the situation where there is no time at all to waver. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 13, verses 1–20
Have faith in Oyasama and pray with a sincere heart, leaning on Her
(150) Today, I shall speak about any and all matters. Whatever I say, understand Me, please.
(151) Even until now, there were many intentions of [Kami], but the day had not come, I have held back. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 12, verses 150–82
The completion of the Service means to free oneself from human thinking and lean on Oyasama
(127) Until now, I have passed through a mountain of regrets. If I clear them away at this time, Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 12, verses 127–49
Have faith in Oyasama; understand the mind of single-hearted salvation
(101) Do not think of this salvation as being trivial. It is the principal matter of the Divine Record of Nihon.1 Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 12, verses 101–26
Oyasama’s words and actions are [Cosmic Space-Time]’s intentions
(70) Whatever is said, it is all by [Cosmic Space-Time]. Never is there mixed the least bit of a human mind.
(71) However difficult you think matters to be, you need not worry. [Cosmic Space-Time] takes charge. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 12, verses 70–100
The manifestation of the truth written with the Writing Brush and [Cosmic Space-Time]’s request” in connection with the divine intent to fill everyone with joy
(44) The truth recorded by My writing brush: lo, it is seen! Your minds will be spirited.1 Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 12, verses 44–69
The regret of [Cosmic Space-Time], the impatience over the human mind, and the coming of the time
The 14th day
(22) This regret in the mind of [Cosmic Space-Time] today: know that it is not a small matter.
(23) Because of the shallowness of human beings, there is no one who knows what [Cosmic Space-Time] does. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 12, verses 22–43
Part 12: [Kami] urges the people to cleanse the heart in connection with the arrival of the time for single-hearted salvation indicated in the Ofudesaki. Impatient with people unable to have faith in Oyasama, [Kami] uses the expression “regret,” declares Oyasama to be [Cosmic Space-Time], and strongly urges people to have faith in Her. In regard to the lameness of Shuji’s leg, the present part—in contrast to the explanation offered in Part 1—does not merely lay the blame on the “wrongdoing’ but also emphasizes the significance of his lameness as causally related to the founding of the teachings. Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 12, verses 1–21
Using Shuji and his wife Matsue as the subject, [Kami] teaches us to come in accord with Oyasama’s intention
(58) [Cosmic Space-Time] sees everything. Whatever I say, you must comply with it.
(59) From this year forward, if you, husband and wife, live on for seventy more years, neither falling ill nor weakening, Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 11, verses 58–80
(41) The chest of the one taken as a shrine by [Cosmic Space-Time] is blocked. What do you think of it? Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 11, verses 41–57