This part is based on the two books that were attributed to Saigyo at that time: "Senjusho" (Selected Stories) Book 1, 'About Shiramine, Shinin's Mausoleum,' and Book 2, 'About Eigen zojo of Kerinin.'
この部分は、当時西行作と信じられていた『撰集抄』巻一「新院御墓白峰之事」と巻二「花林院永僧正之事」が下敷きになっている。