Nichiren Daishonin affirms,
“You have associated with a friend
in the orchid room and have
become as straight as mugwort
growing among hemp.”(*)
Let’s advance together to accomplish
our human revolution as we help
polish and inspire one another in
our beautiful realm of Soka!
(*)”On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,” WND-1, 23)
“A friend in the orchid room” indicates a person of virtue. The implication is that the company of a virtuous person works as a good influence, just as one is imbued with fragrance on entering a room filled with orchids. It is said that mugwort supported by hemp plants grows upright.
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
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