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Shinto prayers are for material blessings only.

— In our words · Source: Shinto: The Ancient Religion of Japan (William George Aston)

[Use when]

When reading a prayer, note what it asks for — Shinto's ask list is entirely material, which tells you what the religion is for.

[Why it matters]

Rain in drought, good harvests, health, long life to the sovereign — the norito liturgies petition for outcomes in this world, never for salvation or the soul.

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