Book Review: Fushigina Kiroku Volume 11
In volume 11, the author describes the details of some of God’s laws. The laws are implied by true stories in previous volumes. This volume gives more direct explanations. Thus, readers can understand the principles more thoroughly. Some of the topics in this volume are the following:
- God’s Law and the Law of Nature
- Moral Education
- Create Good Karma
- Remove Bad Karma
- Receive Help from God

God’s Law and the Law of Nature
Volume 11 describes two God’s laws: the law of the seed and the law of the field. As indicated by the names of two God’s laws, the law of the seed and the law of the field, the laws can be found in the nature of the seed and the field. However, it also relates to human beings because Gods applied the same laws to nature and humans. It indicates that humans are truly part of nature. The author writes that God’s law is also called the law of nature.
Gods give human beings more freedom than other living creatures, such as animals, fish, and insects. We have abilities to consider and decide our behavior. Still, because we live in a world managed by God’s laws, we must learn them. It is like learning traffic laws when we drive a car. If you do not obey traffic laws, you are more likely to be involved in an accident. The world is driven by the law of nature, and we have to follow the law.
Moral Education
The author emphasizes the significance of moral education in teaching good and bad behaviors. Bad behavior can harm others or damage the environment. People who are intelligent but lack morals may utilize their intelligence irresponsibly. They could be criminals. The volume describes that people with good morals, who understand good and wrong behavior, are actually knowledgeable and wise.
The methods for teaching moral education are often contentious because the teaching could be too religious or too political for some people. The author teaches various aspects of moral education with God’s law. As God’s law does not depend on regions, religions, races, or cultures, the moral education based on God’s law is applicable to people of any religion and culture.
Create Good karma
“You reap what you sow” describes the principle of karma. It is also a fundamental principle of one of God’s laws, the law of seed. The phrase implies that you gain results from what you produce. Also, just as a tiny seed can sprout into a big flower or plant, a minor bad action or thoughts can have a significant negative impact on your life.
The author also states hidden tips, which are about concealing good actions/thoughts and exposing bad actions/thoughts. We tend to hide bad actions/thoughts to avoid embarrassment, while showing good actions/thought to gain praise. According to the author, hiding is like planting a seed in the soil, but showing is like planting a seed on the ground. Because a seed can only grow when it is in soil, it is important to keep good actions/thoughts hidden from others’ eyes in order to reap many good results.
Remove Bad Karma
The author addresses ways to avoid the negative consequences of bad karma. The first step is to acknowledge our own karma. The next step is to apologize for our wrong thoughts and actions by actions such as volunteering and donating. The actions are the sign of apology. The author’s advice is to not only to apology in mind but to demonstrate apologies by action. The final phase is to improve our thoughts and actions. Those steps sound easy and simple. However, it requires patience and effort. Karma is like a stain. If it is thick, heavy, and severe, it requires more time and effort to remove it.
Receive Help from God
This book teaches readers how to connect with God and receive help from God. The author tells that praying in God’s name is one of the most important ways. The God’s name is shared in the book.
The author explains effective ways below to receive help.
- Pray in God’s name
- Understand your own karma
- Continue activities to help others, societies, and the world
- Stop bad activities