Mrs<\/b> Kaneko Ikeda:<\/b><\/p>\n
Josei Toda is quoted as saying at their wedding that, \u201cDaisaku was like his child, and if Daisaku\u2019s bride should be a bad wife who ruins him, Toda would expel her from the organisation.\u201d He said that he would do all in his power to look out for these two young people and that he wanted them to understand this and accept his best wishes. The text continues, \u201cToda\u2019s words carried with them the affection of a strict father.\u201d<\/p>\n
When we were married, Mr Toda told us: \u201cWhen two people are in love and their relationship makes them better people, then that is a good love relationship. If, however, the relationship causes them to ruin their lives, then it is a bad relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n
In another memory I hold dear, Mr Toda declared with tears streaming down his face, \u201cDaisaku may not live past the age of thirty.\u201d A few more than ten Soka Gakkai leaders were with him on that occasion, so I heard this story later from my father, who was there. Everyone was surprised at this. It made me think of how great having a mentor is and how strong and deep are the feelings of the mentor towards his disciple. Mr Toda travelled all over Japan to guide people in their Buddhist faith, and my husband often accompanied him. When Mr Toda would leave for rural areas, even if he was embarking from a place like Haneda Airport or Ueno Central station, I would see him off, taking my children with me, no matter how early in the morning. Then, when he returned to Tokyo, no matter how late, and even if no one else showed up, I would go to welcome him back. Occasionally, two or three Soka Gakkai Leaders would go with me. As Mr Toda\u2019s disciples, we continued this practice until his death.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cThe two of you have pledged yourselves to your faith at a young age, and I hope you will continue to adhere to your faith for as long as you live.\u201d Toda\u2019s words carried with them the affection of a strict father.
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