宿習有らば其の心を発得すべし - it seems to accord with the practices that you have carried out in past existences



本文
若し此の書を見聞して宿習有らば其の心を発得すべし
曾谷入道殿許御書
[五網抄]
(1039頁)
文永12年3月
(1275年)
通解(意訳)
もしこの書を見聞して、過去において法華経を聞いた宿習があるならば、必ず信心を起こして、自身の今世での使命を発得し、自覚しなさい。


English Gosho
If,when you read this letter, it seems to accord with the practices that you have carried out in past existences, I hope you will make up your minds to lend me your assistance.
" On the Five Guides for Propagation "
"The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin", Vol.2, p. 560
March, 1275.
[ --- ] is liberal translation.
Interpretation (liberal translation)
If,when you had read this letter and learned anything, you need to understand that contents from your inmost heart.
And you need make up your mind to strengthen your faith.
参考文献:
「日蓮大聖人御書全集」
「御書をひもとく」
「英語で学ぶ御書」
第三文明社
Bibliography :
"The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin"
"The Record of The Orally Transmitted Teachings"

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