The True Essence of Anjin (Hymn 3/13)

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Do not conceive of shinjin

Outside the six-syllable Command;

Do not seek after peace of mind (anjin)

Outside the Call, which is true and real.

The truth and reality of the Tathagata is “Saving you!”—

The Call true and real, all-embracing and non-forsaking.

The truth and reality of “Should (they) not be born there,”

Essentially is my anjin!

Other than this Command true and real,

(There is) no Perfect Enlightenment.

The command of the Tathagata true and real

And the “Faith” true and real are not different.

Relying on the Call of the all-embracing Vow-power

I feel content, my mind at peace (anjin)!

Becoming the master of the virtue of the Jewel (Name)

The Primal Vow-power fills my body.

The realization of the true and real Tathagata

Is the manifestation of the true and real Teaching

The true and real Teaching—Namo Amida Butsu

The true and real Call

Namo Amida Butsu—saying the Nembutsu

Namo Amida Butsu—shinjin, Birth

Namo Amida Butsu.

“New Year’s Day! Namo Amida Butsu. All things are satisfied.”

Do not hear the truth and reality of the Tathagata

While recklessly wishing to discard the doubtful mind.

The mind desiring to acquire shinjin and anjin

Is the unconstructive self-power calculation.

The truth and reality of the compassionate Parent—Namo Amida Butsu

The truth and reality of the Vow is not false.