04道德经英译本85种-第68章
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One dao gives them birth; next hidden virtueand glory fosters them。
Matter gives them physical form。 some getshaped according to intrinsic designs; perfected by first being allottedits primal strength。
Sets of circumstances and tendencies completethem。
So all things of the universe worship theirintrinsic ways (dao forms) and honour virtue。
There's hardly one who doesn't honour inbornmodes of living and standard accommodations; so in one way or other allwho accommodate likeably do homage to set dao structure; and concomitantnative; later; possibly unfolded growth power。 Conclusion: all things ofthe universe honour dao and exalt good te without being ordered by anybody。
From this: the right praise always come spontaneously。And this is so of its own accord。
Proficient dao hardly needs any right tobe worshipped; Hardly does its best fit; proper unfoldment prowess or powerclaim the right to be honoured。 Its just like this: Some dao produces themand concomitant; abundant virtue fosters them。 Said in other words:
The right dao gives them birth;
a proper te fosters them; Dao 'deep structure'and might enough can rear and develop; can feed; nurture and shelter。 Inother words: grant some harbour of security; protect and give deep; strongpeace in a place fit for that end。
Just the right dao could be a prolongationof some deft was always and of itself so。
Yes; the right dao gives birth; shields fromstorms; and seems hardly possessive。 The right shields hardly lay claimto you。
Good dao bore you and the power〃 of dao evolvedor reared you (a bit); made you grow 'naturally; according to innate designs'brewed for you personally; sort of。
A man must rear others; control some; butnever lean upon them。
By such natural designs just dao can actand also help; but it hardly appropriates。
Just be chief among them; but hardly managethem。 This can be called the superior power。 See: The superior power hardlycontrols anybody!
And this is the 'program of developing fit'mystic might。
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There was a 'bang' start of the universe;call it the mother of the world。
Who has found that mother dao; also understands'some of' her sons (things) by it。 From the mother; we can know her sons。
Having understood some sons; yet keep tothe inner; subtle mother。
Who has known the sons will hold to the mother;for one's whole life can be protected from danger by it。'So they say。'
Shut down life's various openings。 Close itsdoors; and till the end your strength may remain。 Next; your whole lifecan seem without toil。
On the other hand; open the mouth busy aboutaffairs; and to the end of life there will be no help or salvation comingto you 'from the outer realm'。
Good sight implies seeing what's very small。Seeing what's small is called 'Zen' enlightenment。
Who stays by some good conduct is strong。So use the light and return to clear sight through the bright light ofthe subtle; shining inner realm 'debated in Buddhism'
By this art; never cause yourself futuredistress; 'but see well in advance by the inner realm's sight and brightlight; or just psyche such things out;' thereby preserved from most harm。
This is called resorting to the always…so;or practising the eternal。
That act is also called to steal the absolute。
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Once started on the great 'lax' highway;if I had but little 'Vossing' knowledge I should; in walking on a broadway; fear getting off the road。 On the main path (dao); I would avoid theby…paths。
Some dao main path is easy to walk 'or drift'on; but safe and easy。
All the same people are fond; men love by…paths;love even small by…paths:
The by…path courts are spick…and…span。 Andthe fields go untilled; nay; exceedingly weedy。 They're content to lettheir fields run to weed。
All the while granaries stand quite emptyand some exceedingly empty。
They have elegant; in clothes and gown towear; some furnished with patterns and embroideries;
Some carry sharp weapons; glut themselveswith drink and
foods enjoyed beyond limit;
And wealth and treasures are accumulatedin excess; owning far more than they can handle and use。
This is to 'molest' the world towards brigandage;it's robbery as extravagance。 In the end they're splitting with wealthand possessions。 Wealth splits; tends to。
This cannot be a highway of dao (the way)。
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Well planted can hardly be plucked。 Who iswell established (in dao) can hardly be pulled away。 The firmly groundedis hardly easily shaken。
Who has a firm grasp doesn't easily let go。Who has a firm grasp of dao can't be separated from it。 A really firm graspcan't be relaxed。
Next; the ancestor's dao ways and means andtheir powers unite to carry the modern family on。 From generation to generationfirmly gripped dao 'gyrations' shall be continued without fail。 Such ancestralsacrifice is not to be suspended。
When one cultivates firm grasp or well modifiedancestor disciplines in one's own life; things tend to go markedly well:If you cultivate; elevate and apply well blended; ad hoc modified ancestorways and means; jobs; routines; accomplishments; such formerly seen; halfway〃inherited〃 cardinal dao know…how at its best should be rewarding for yourselfas an individual or person at its peak; and if so; your lifestyle couldbecome suitable; even genuine; and its prowess likewise。
This spells such as: Apply the firm manasgrasp to yourself according to 〃like father; like son〃 and you'll incurno manas problem; no such deep; unseen trouble …
From this:
Apply such inherited 〃firmly rooted strategy〃and its various grasps to yourself; and by its id outlets and preciousroutines you'll be freed from much unsuitable dross。
Also apply best; united ancestor dao (orsakti) to your family or household and your household should flourish andthrive by this syncretic way of ways。'Honour your best father(s) at theirbest by doing in best footsteps under his wings; in his shadows … by suchas halfway inherited or taken…op proclivities。'
Apply it to the village on a wider; socialscale; and the village will be strengthened or more secure。
Apply it to the kingdom; and the kingdomcould prosper。
Apply it to an kingdom; and it will grow。
Cultivated in the world; sour id…based handlingsets could become all…embracing。
Therefore: Delve into how 〃well structured;planted or formed〃 some things that are instituted seem to be。
By delving back through own conscious stagesas parts of yourself; you can in the end contemplate and ridicule yourselfa little。
The person should be some family…and…ancestorsembedded 〃thing〃 in its own right。
Next you can control your household by theunited dao controls involved in it 'allied to yin…yang structured cosmology'。
According to (such well…planted; relations…structuredschooled and trained virtue of) the individual; evaluate the individual;
According to (the same virtues of) the family;judge the family;
According to (similar blends of virtue of)the village; judge the village;
According to (the virtue of the statutes) the state; judge the state;
According to (the crossed virtues of) theworld; evaluate the world。
How do I know the world? It's from the cultivationof root…strong virtue from the level of the individual to that of the sourworld … I know just by what's inside me and this; all brought together。
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He who has a lot of mystic might also shouldbe strong in secret able influence…might … quite free from getting harmed;at times like a tender child: full of childlike virtue at its best。
Then no poisonous insects should sting him。Fierce beasts should not seize him and wild beasts hardly attack him; clawingbirds of prey should not pounce on and harass him。
The bones of this dear little one are softand tender; his sinews tender; but his grip is quite firm。
He hardly yet knows about the union of maleand female; yet his organs are fully formed and well; at times aroused。This means that his essence is at its height there and then; or means thatthe vital force is at its height。'It could be both。'
Such a one can