Shinran and His Work
section 62. It is true that the word shinjin, may be translated as "believing heart," and also as "straight heart." But the tariki Faith must

section 62. It is true that the word shinjin, may be translated as "believing heart," and also as "straight heart." But the tariki Faith must

not be understood to teach that a man is to turn even with an honest and true heart to Amida and ask to be delivered or rescued from this or that evil. To wrestle in prayer of this kind (neji-kakarite) is a jiriki form of devotion. It may bring deliverance from the particular evil or misfortune, but it does not bring that feeling of rest and peace (dai-kwairaku-shin) which is known as anshin or ando. The tariki believer knows that Amida saves him, that He invites him, that He will provide, and knowing this, he comes in perfect trust, and leaves everything in Amida's hands.