What begins at Ayabe
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On: the Spirits Izu and Mizu
Editorial paraphrase of the source · Divine Signposts, international English edition, Part Four, chapter 4, paragraphs 720–724; editorial paraphrase
Paragraph 720 treats the descent of Izu and Mizu as the beginning of the work that will produce Miroku’s earthly divine realm. The next paragraphs explain the expectation: spiritual illumination in 721, shared prosperity and peace in 722, and the divine presences associated with Nao and Onisaburo awaiting the new world in 723. That paragraph expresses nearness. Paragraph 724 calls people to honor these gods as the parents of the coming world. The passage therefore combines an asserted beginning with an anticipated completion.
Divine Signposts (Michi no Shiori) · International edition; Japanese through Esperanto to English
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2026-09-11T06:25:23+00:00
Paragraph 720 treats the descent of Izu and Mizu as the beginning of the work that will produce Miroku’s earthly divine realm. The next paragraphs explain the expectation: spiritual illumination in 721, shared prosperity and peace in 722, and the divine presences associated with Nao and Onisaburo awaiting the new world in 723. That paragraph expresses nearness without a calendar date. Paragraph 724 calls people to honor these gods as the parents of the coming world. The passage therefore combines an asserted beginning with an anticipated completion.
2026-10-05T15:53:49+00:00
Paragraph 720 treats the descent of Izu and Mizu as the beginning of the work that will produce Miroku’s earthly divine realm. The next paragraphs explain the expectation: spiritual illumination in 721, shared prosperity and peace in 722, and the divine presences associated with Nao and Onisaburo awaiting the new world in 723. That paragraph expresses nearness. Paragraph 724 calls people to honor these gods as the parents of the coming world. The passage therefore combines an asserted beginning with an anticipated completion.