04道德经英译本85种-第535章
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When humanity is centered in this oneness：
the sky remains clear and beautiful；
the earth remains pure and sustains life；
the spirit of humanity is in harmony；
the valley is the source of abundance；
all creatures reproduce； regenerate and
replenish the earth；
leaders and kings are in harmony
and nations are at peace。
When humanity focuses on the manifestations of
Infinity；
distinguishes and judges all things
and thereby forgets the oneness of Infinity：
the sky becomes cloudy with pollution；
the earth becomes a cesspool
unable to easily neutralize the many
poisons；
the spirit of humanity becomes confused
and accepts conflict as the nature of
humanity；
the valley no longer produces abundance
and what it does produce is tainted。
Leaders and kings take their nations to war
in order to control the untainted
lands；
creatures no longer reproduce； species die
out
and parts of the earth； unattended by
the myriad creatures； no longer
regenerate or replenish themselves；
the people of all nations live in conflict；
fear； hunger and depression。
Therefore； never forget that oneness is the
essence of harmony； the simple is the way of
peace。
Leaders and kings consider themselves； alone；
ridiculed
and misunderstood when they forget their
oneness with Infinity。
In confusion； they inevitably lead their nations to
war。
In order to maintain peace and harmony in the land；
they must flow in the peace and harmony
of the oneness of all things。
Too much success is a sign that one has
begun to focus on manifestations and
not on Infinity； the essence of all
manifestations。
Do not distinguish precious jade。
Remain centered in the peace and harmony
of the oneness of all things。
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Manifesting and disintegrating is the
activity of Infinity。
Yielding to manifestations； yielding to
disintegration
is the nature of peace and harmony。
Things are manifested from the tangible。
The tangible is manifested from the intangible。
41
When a person seeking peace and harmony
discovers the oneness of Infinity；
she embraces it completely。
When the average person
remembers the oneness of Infinity；
he has a hard time maintaining it。
When a confused person is
confronted with the oneness of Infinity；
he laughs loudly。
If he did not laugh； his confusion would
not be so obvious。
The oneness of Infinity is beyond distinctions
and is always present。
That is why things seem confusing to those who
acknowledge distinctions。
The light merges into darkness。
Forward looks similar to backward。
The easy path manifests difficulty。
Virtue seems hollow。
Purity becomes an illusion。
The static is dynamic。
Strength degenerates into weakness。
Truth has no foundation。
The great square has no corners。
A circle is a series of points。
Great music seems like the wind。
Images have no shape。
The oneness of Infinity permeates all things
and merges them together。
Infinity manifests all things to completion
and disintegrates all manifestations
forever。
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Infinity is oneness。
Infinity is the potential of all things。
All things are one with Infinity。
Distinguishing creates the two。
All things can be distinguished as yin and yang。
The harmony of oneness is achieved by not
distinguishing。
Human beings hate being alone； ridiculed； and
misunderstood。
Yet this is how leaders and kings perceive
themselves
when they forget their oneness with Infinity。
One achieves peace by ignoring distinctions
and becomes confused by endless judgments
and distinctions。
Others teach；
〃A violent man will reap a violent death。〃
I teach；
〃All men will die。〃
This is the simplicity of Infinity。
43
The softest manifestation in the Infinite
overcomes the hardest manifestation in the
Infinite。
The intangible permeates the tangible。
Non…action incorporates action。
Teaching by living； working without laboring
is comprehended by only a few。
44
Your name or your self： which is more important？
Your self or your possessions： which are more
valuable？
Gain or loss： which is more destructive to
peace and harmony？
He who values his name separates from the
oneness of humanity and experiences
suffering。
Accumulating always creates confusion。
A man in harmony does not distinguish gain or loss。
A man who refuses to judge or make distinctions
will never become lost or confused。
He will experience peace and harmony within
the oneness of Infinity。
45
Great accomplishments seem incomplete
yet their legacy is long lived。
Great abundance seems insignificant
but it is inexhaustible。
A beam of light is just a wave。
Great skill seems easy。
Great eloquence seems boring。
Motion generates heat。
Stillness manifests the cold。
Peace and harmony are the nature of Infinity。
46
When the world remembers its oneness；
horses plow the fields。
When the world focuses on the manifestations of
Infinity；
distinctions； judgment and war replace peace
and harmony。
There is no greater confusion than desire；
no greater burden than discontent。
Nothing is as unfortunate as seeing one's self
as separate from others。
Peace and harmony come from the realization
that what one has is enough。
47
Because you are at one with Infinity；
you can experience the world without
leaving your home。
Without looking out the window
you can see the manifestations of Infinity。
The further you carry your distinctions
and your judgments；
the more confused and lost you become。
Thus the sage experiences all things
without traveling；
without looking she sees Infinity。
She works without laboring。
48
In the pursuit of knowledge；
at every moment something is distinguished。
In the pursuit of peace and harmony；
at every moment something is merged。
Less and less is desired
until one is flowing in peace and harmony。
When one is flowing in peace and harmony
all things are accomplished。
The world flows in peace and harmony
when all things are allowed to
manifest and to disintegrate。
Peace and harmony are sacrificed
by manipulation。
49
The sage has no mind of her own。
She is at one with all of humanity。
Give to those who are considered good。
Give to those who are considered bad。
This is true oneness。
Trust those who are trustworthy。
Trust those who are not trustworthy。
This is also true oneness。
The sage is peaceful and harmonious；
but to the world she seems indifferent。
The world pays attention to her and listens to her
even though she resembles a child。
50
From birth to death；
Three in ten are manifesting life；
Three in ten are disintegrating into death；
and three in ten are between；
manifesting life and disintegrating
into death。
Why？
Because the vast majority of humanity
distinguishes life and death。
The person who is at one with all things
can go anywhere without fear of
vicious animals or dangerous persons。
Why？
Because she is at one with the wild animals；
they perceive her as themselves。
Because she is at one with dangerous
persons；
they fear her。
51
The potential of Infinity manifests all things。
Manifestations are nourished by oneness；
created with matter；
affected by events。
Therefore； those who maintain peace and harmony
acknowledge Infinity and remember their
oneness；
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