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| | Bodhisattva Hachiman |
 | | If you are destined to be the sovereign of Japan, then you must not be born just now, but must remain in my womb during the time of battle and from there serve as commander in chief to my tens of thousands of horsemen and carry out the attack on your father’s enemy. |
 | | During the 2,220 and more years since the Buddha passed away, whether in India, China, Japan or anywhere else in the entire land of Jambudvipa, those born as sages and worthy men are all said to have been manifestations of Shakyamuni Buddha. |
 | | The "Retired Emperor of Oki" refers to Emperor Gotoba, the "Retired Emperor of Awa," to Emperor Tsuchimikado, the "Retired Emperor of Sado," to Emperor Juntoku, and the "Emperor of Higashi lchij6," to Emperor Chukyo. |
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