Gosho 問注得意抄 四 The Points to be Careful of in the Court 4

是(かくの如(ごと)きの事、書(しょ)札(さつ)に尽くし難(がた)し、心を以て御(ご)斟酌(しんしゃく)有るべきか。

It is difficult to explain things such as these adequately in a letter, so I hope that you will give the matter the utmost consideration.

It is difficult to explain things such as these adequately in a letter, so I hope that you will give the matter the utmost consideration.

此(これ)等(ら)の嬌(きょう)言(げん)を出だす事、恐れを存ずと雖(いえど)も、仏経と行者(ぎょうじゃ)と檀那(だんな)と三事相応(そうおう)して一事を成(じょう)ぜんが為に愚(ぐ)言(げん)を出(い)だす処(ところ)なり。

Though I was hesitant to speak out about such things, I offer these humble words in order that the three elements of the Buddha’s sutra, its votary, and the lay supporters may work together to attain one thing.

Though I was humble to speak out about such things, I offer these foolish words in order that the three elements of the Buddha's sutra, its votary, and the supporters work together and attain one purpose.

恐々(きょうきょう)謹言(きんげん)。

With my deep respect,　

Very truly yours,

日　蓮　花押 　

Nichiren.

五月九日　　　　　　　　

　The ninth day of the fifth month　

　The ninth day of May.　

　三人御中　　

　　For all three of you　

　　To the three supporters

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