神社上棟祭祝詞
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Before the great kami whose name is supplied here, and before the craft kami Taokihooi no Mikoto and Hikosashiri no Mikoto, sacred sake, food, and abundant offerings from sea, river, field, and mountain are presented. These words are humbly declared with reverence.
Nanigami is a variable place for the name of the kami enshrined at the sanctuary being built.
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The carpenters named here have served in building the sanctuary of the great kami of this village. Through the blessing of the kami, the work has proceeded peacefully to this point; this is respectfully reported.
Nanigashira is a variable place for the craftspeople’s names. This section follows the concise wording of the reviewed text and does not import the list of structural members found in a different construction prayer.
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This auspicious and sufficient day is chosen and celebrated for raising the ritual pillar. May the offerings presented in gratitude be received in peace.
Imibashira is rendered as the ritual pillar in this ceremony without claiming that it refers to every structural column.
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May the divine spirit bring ever greater blessing, may the columns set upright become ever firmer, may the struck ink line never deviate, and may the work swiftly be brought to completion. These words are humbly declared with reverence.
This historical prayer does not replace structural calculations, construction planning, law, inspection, or modern safety practice.
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