Musuhi
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Musuhi is a Shinto concept that refers to the spiritual work of creating, developing, and perfecting heaven, earth, and all things.[1]
Overview[edit]
The word "musu" (産) is said to be derived from "umusu" (産むす), meaning to occur spontaneously. The "生す (musu)" in "苔生す (kokemusu)" (to grow) also has the same root. Hi (霊) refers to spiritual and mystical workings. In Shinto, everything arises and develops through the action of "musuhi. This is one of the most important concepts in Shinto, and its significance was discussed by Kokugaku scholars from the Edo period onward.[citation needed]
The word "Musuhi" means production or generation, and together with Kamiho-no-Musuhi, it is a deity that deifies "creation.[2]。
There are many deities whose names include the word "musuhi," and all of them are considered to be deities who perform the function of "musuhi.[citation needed]
There are two gods among the Kotoamatsukami, Takamimusubi and Kamimusubi. When Amaterasu hid in Amano-Iwato, Takamimusubi commanded the gods to bring Amaterasu back, and Kamimusubi revived the slain Ōkuninushi[citation needed]. From these facts, we can see that the Musuhi deity was believed to have the power to inspire the Soul that was declining (i.e., a symbol of vitality).[citation needed]
Five of the eight deities enshrined in the court also contain the word "musuhi" in their names. Of these, two are Kamisusuhi and Takamimusuhi, and the others are Tamatsume Musuhi, Ikumusuhi, and Tarumusuhi. Tamatsukamusanhi is the same deity as "Tamarutome" in Kogo Shūi, where "Tamatsume" means to keep the soul in the body (requiem)[citation needed].
The word "Iku (いく)" is the same root as Breath (いき（生き、息） Ikku), and is a term of praise for the work of musuhi.[citation needed][clarification needed]
The word "taru" in Tarumusuhi (足産日神) indicates the fullness of the work of the deity.[3]
Another name for Kagutsuchi is "Homusubi" (fire-born spirit)[4]. Izanami died of burns to her pubic region after giving birth to Kagutsuchi[5], the god of fire. Angered by this, Izanagi slayed Kagutsuchi, but in doing so, many other gods were incarnated. From this, we can see the meaning of "musuhi" as a symbol of the continuity of life, which means that even after death, many lives are still created[5]. The same can be seen in Wakumusubi in the Nihon Shoki. Wakumusubi also produced many shells and other things after he died.[citation needed]
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References[edit]
- ↑ 第２版,世界大百科事典内言及, 精選版 日本国語大辞典,デジタル大辞泉,世界大百科事典. "産霊とは". コトバンク (in 日本語). Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ 戸部民夫 『八百万の神々 日本の神霊たちのプロフィール』 新紀元社
- ↑ "足産霊神：玄松子の祭神記". genbu.net (in 日本語). Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- ↑ 日本国語大辞典, 精選版. "火産霊とは". コトバンク (in 日本語). Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Izanagi and Izanami". Britannica Encyclopedia of World Religions: 578. 2006 – via ProQuest Ebook Central.
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