Strive for Kosen-rufu
迈向广布大道 | 広布に走れ
Kōfu Ni Hashire
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作詞:山本伸一
作曲:山本伸一 広き曠野に 我等は立てり 万里めざして 白馬も堂々 いざや征かなん 世紀の勇者 我と我が友よ 広布に走れ 旭日に燃えたつ 凛々しきひとみ 慈悲と哲理の 地涌の誉れ ああ革新の 英知は光る 我と我が友よ 広布に走れ 今ほとばしる 大河の中に 語り尽くさなん 銀波をあびて 歴史を創るは この船たしか 我と我が友よ 広布に走れ 我と我が友よ 広布に走れ |
Lyrics : Shin'ichi Yamamoto
Music : Shin'ichi Yamamoto Hiroki kōya ni Warera wa tateri Banrimezashite Hakuba mo dōdō Izaya yukanan Seiki no yūsha Wareto waga tomoyo Kōfu ni hashire Asahi ni moetatsu Ririshiki hitomi Jihi to tetsuri no Jiyu no homare Aa kakushin no Eichi wa hikaru Wareto waga tomoyo Kōfu ni hashire Imahotobashiru Taiga no naka ni Katari tsukusanan Ginba o abite Rekishi o tsukuru wa Kono fune tashika Wareto waga tomoyo Kōfu ni hashire Wareto waga tomoyo Kōfu ni hashire |
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English Translation
Lyrics : Shin'ichi Yamamoto
Music : Shin'ichi Yamamoto In the field of wilderness, we exert together, Like a dignified white horse galloping towards the future Let’s set out for battle now, the courageous warriors of the century My friends and I, strive for kosen-rufu In the glow of the rising sun, eyes sparkle with burning passion The compassion of the Buddhist philosophy is the glory of Bodhisattva of the Earth, Oh! Revolutionary intellects shine radiantly My friends and I, strive for kosen-rufu In the present vast river of humanity forms the great torrent of humanism Ceaselessly sharing the Buddhist philsophy like the undying silvery ripples Creating a new page in history, taking the helm of this ship My friends and I, strive for kosen-rufu My friends and I, strive for kosen-rufu |
Background
Students of the first senior class of Soka University, 1974 This song “Strive for Kosen-rufu” was first presented on 30th June 1978 at the Students’ Division leaders meeting to commemorate the 21st anniversary of its formation.
The Students’ Division was formed in the year 1957, where President Ikeda was immersed in the battle against the whirlpool of evil and authoritarianism. Hence, the Students’ Division was a gathering of wise and courageous members to be in the frontline of this battle to protect the defenceless common people. In this commemorative meeting, Students’ Division chief described to everyone the process of how President Ikeda exerted every ounce of his energy in writing this new song “Strive for Kosen-rufu”. Two days ago on 28th June, the representatives from Students’ Division showed President Ikeda the lyrics of the new Students’ Division song. President Ikeda then placed the lyrics in front of the Joju-Gohonzon at Soka Gakkai Headquarters bearing the inscription of “For the Fulfillment of the Great Vow for Kosen-rufu through the Compassionate Propagation of the Great Law”, which he then chanted sincerely before editing the song. Looking at the lyrics of the new Students’ Division song, President Ikeda thought, “Now is the time that the Students’ Division makes a fresh departure towards the 21st century. The era to carry out the shared struggle of mentor and disciple and passing the baton of such spirit has arrived. I should write a song filled with hope and expectations as a gift to them…” President Ikeda said to the representatives of the Students’ Division, “Students’ Division is very important. Therefore, I would like to write a song for you, a Students’ Division song for future generations, a song to be passed down eternally. Let’s complete the tune by today. I would do everything for your sake. The future will depend on you. Let me share the lyrics verbally while you write them down.” President Ikeda closed his eyes and remained silent for a while. He then recited the lyrics word by word. “In the field of wilderness, we exert together”, the word “wilderness” did not mean wild, uncultivated lands, but a broad and expansive field. “Field of wilderness” emphasized the infinitely bright future of the Students’ Division where their stage would be immense and boundless. Everyone must soar into the world. The next phrase, “Like a dignified white horse galloping towards the future” signifies a joyous departure towards the entire world. In the next phrase, “Let’s set out for battle now, the courageous warriors of the century”, the phrase “set out for battle” embodies the meaning to completely overcome against all odds while the phrase “the courageous warriors of the century” refers to the heavy responsibilities that the great leaders of the 21st century carry upon themselves. At the last line of every verse, “My friends and I, strive for kosen-rufu” signifies not only thinking about oneself, but standing in the shoes of troubled friends, strengthening friendship and advancing together with comrades. “Strive” means spirited action. Youth should not indulge in idealism and empty, meaningless words. In order to “strive for kosen-rufu”, the first thing one must do is to decide to devote one’s life for kosen-rufu. Furthermore, one must strive for the ultimate goal of kosen-rufu at every single moment in one’s life. During his speech at the commemorative meeting, President Ikeda expressed his high hopes and expectations on the Students’ Division. Thunderous applause continued ceaselessly after he had finished. “All of you possess tremendous talents and capabilities! Even so, you must never backslide in your faith throughout your life! Now is the crucial time - to mutually encouraging one another, never forgeting to exert every effort in our activities. Everyone has to follow the organization, and grow into true leaders of the organization.” After the choir sang this new song, under the request of President Ikeda, the song was sung several more times. Finally, when President Ikeda suggested everyone to sing in chorus, a youth cried out from amongst the audience, “Sensei, let’s sing the song shoulder to shoulder! Is that fine?” The youth put their arms over one another’s shoulders, forming a huge, gigantic wave that swings left and right, seemingly symbolizing the unstoppable currents of the new age. President Ikeda gazed intensely at this sight, determined to use his eyes to engrave the faces of everyone. This song does not only restrict within the Students’ Division. Within a short period, it became a song well-loved by all members around Japan. The students made a vow to exert their fullest in every challenge in the vast field of their mission. Being the courageous warriors of the new century, the students leap onto the stage of this new age! They became the glorious and revolutionary students of wisdom who embrace compassion and philosophy! Trailblazing the dialogue of justice and righteousness, they create the eternal history of peace! |
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中文翻译作词: 山本伸一
作曲: 山本伸一 无垠的旷野里 大家一起同努力 迈向着万里前程 白马昻昻奔征途 现在我们要出征 世纪的勇者 我和我的朋友们 迈向广布大道 旭日里燃烧着 凛凛的眼光 慈悲的佛法哲理 地涌的荣耀 啊 啊 革新的英知 散发出光芒 我和我的朋友们 迈向广布大道 如今人间大河中 拼出人性的洪流 道不尽佛法哲理 银波荡漾 创造历史的新页 确实掌握这搜船 我和我的朋友们 迈向广布大道 我和我的朋友们 迈向广布大道 |
背景
 池田会长在学生部 《迈向广布大道》这首歌是在1978年6月30日学生部成立21周年的纪念干部会上首次呈现。
学生部诞生于1957年师匠池田会长与权利魔性展开激烈攻防战的旋涡之中。 学生部因此以保护无名民众， 智勇兼备的先锋集合。 在此纪念会上，学生部长告诉大家池田会长倾注全部精力为学生部创作了新歌 《迈向广布大道》的歌曲，并讲述了这首歌诞生的过程。 在两天前的6月28日，学生部代表请池田会长看看新学生部歌的歌词。池田会长接过歌词，放在创价学会常住的“大法弘通慈折广宣流布大愿成就”御本尊前，诚心唱题后开始推敲。 池田会长看着新学生部歌的歌词初稿，心想：现在学生部人才崭新出发，迎来向21世纪重新出发的时刻。展开师弟共战的奋战，交接精神接力棒的时代到来了。我应该做一首充满祝福与期待的歌送给他们。。。 他对着学生部代表说：“学生部很重要，所以这次我要作一首歌送给你们。为大家作一首流传后世的学生部歌。将永远传唱下去的歌曲留给你们的时代。今天一天要把曲子作出来。我觉悟要为你们豁出一切。未来只有托付给你们。我口述，你们记下来吧。”池田会长眯着眼睛，沉默了一会儿，然后一字一字地说出歌词。 “无垠的旷野里 大家一起同努力”，这个“旷野”不是荒野，而是辽阔的原野。“无垠的旷野”，籍此强调学生部的未来前途光明，舞台无限广阔。大家要翱翔世界。 接下来的“迈向着万里前程 白马昻昻奔征途”是指愉快的出发，从此踏遍整个地球。 “现在我们要出征 世纪的勇者”的“征”字，含有战胜困难，圆满完成的意识。 而“世纪的勇者”指的是肩负重21世纪的伟大领导人。 每一段最后一句的“我和我的朋友们 迈向（奔走）广布大道”，表示的不仅自己，还要站在烦恼的朋友这一边，缔结牢固的友情，与同志一起前进。“奔走”就是有气势的行动。青年不能耽于空想，坐着空谈。为实行“为广布奔走”, 首先要决定自己的人生要贯彻广宣流布。而且, 每一瞬间都要以广宣流布为目标尽力奋斗。 池田会长对大家满怀期待的致词激起雷鸣般的掌声，持久不息 。池田会长对学生部员说，“ 诸君各自拥有伟大的特质，才能吧！但毕生绝对不可放弃信心，绝对不要退转！现在就是紧要关头，与同志们互相鼓励，不忘为了能参加活动做出各种努力。全体成员要彻底跟随学会组织, 成长为学会领导人。” 合唱团演唱这首新歌后，在池田会长的要求下再唱了数遍。最后当池田会长提议全场大合唱时， 场内一位青年高喊：“先生，大家搭着肩一起唱，好不好！” 年青人热情地相互搭肩，宛如大浪一般左右摇摆，让人联想到新时代的滔滔潮流。池田会长凝视这场景，仿佛要将大家的面孔，烙印在眼睛里。 这首歌不仅在学生部流唱，一夕之间也成为所有日本会员都爱唱的歌曲。学生们立下誓愿。在使命的旷野上毅然挑战！作为世纪的勇士，跃上新时代的舞台！成为辉燿革新才智，拥有慈悲和哲理的学生！展开正义的对话, 创造恒久和平的人类历史！ |