Translated Inari Norito #1: Inari Norito (稲荷祝詞)
The translator was able to translate two of the Inari norito that I have. I have formatted the first one, Inari Norito (稲荷祝詞), into a printable sheet which you may download: US Letter A4
The sheet includes the prayer in its original form (with furigana), in romaji, and with English translation. I am releasing the sheet and its contents into public domain (do whatever you want with it). Note that due to the unique kotodama of the norito, it is best to recite the original. The translation is meant to give an idea of the meaning. However, you can certainly recite both!
Although I have extensively checked and rechecked the original and romaji against numerous sources (both textual and audio), an error is still possible – if you see one, please let me know!
I will format and post the second norito tomorrow!
Here are a couple of links where you can listen to this norito being recited: Link 1 Link 2
Finally, here is the text of the norito in romaji and the translated English, below:
Kakemakumo kashikoki
Inari no Ōkami no ō mae ni
Kashikomi kashikomi mo maosaku
Ashita ni yūbe ni isoshimi tsutomuru
Ie no nariwai wo
Yurumu koto naku
Okotaru koto naku
Iya susume susume tamai
Iya tasuke ni tasuke tamaite
Iekado takaku
Fuki oko sashime tamai
Kakiwa ni tokiwa ni inochi nagaku
Uminoko no yasotsuzuki ni itaru made
Ikashi yaguwae no gotoku
Tachi sakaeshime tamai
Ie ni mo mi ni mo
Magakami no magakoto ara shime zu
Ayamachi okasu koto no aramu o ba
Kamunaohi ōnaohi ni minaoshi kikinaoshi mashite
Yo no mamori
Hi no mamori ni mamori
Sakiwae tamae to
Kashikomi kashikomi mo maosu
In awe before the great kami Inari,
With apprehension and reverence,
I humbly speak.
From morning to night,
I will apply myself.
I will neither slacken in my profession,
Nor be neglectful.
I humbly ask:
Bestow upon me more encouragement,
And help me with support.
Lift my family,
Bringing us firm and unchanging long life.
Grant my descendants for many generations prosperity,
Like a tree, growing thicker and thicker.
Protect my home and my body
from the twisted deeds of malicious kami.
If I commit an error or transgression,
Correct me in my ways.
Rectify my sight, and rectify my hearing.
Protect me at night and protect me during the day,
And grant me happiness.
With apprehension and awe, I humbly speak.
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