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The masters* of ancient times could penetrate subtle mysteries too intense to be comprehended.
Students** of the Tao are truly not able to understand and feel compelled to describe these mysterious qualities.
Be hesitant, like crossing a river in winter.
Watchful! Like standing in awe of all four directions.
Reserved! And behave like a guest.
Yielding! Like melting ice.
Genuine! Like the natural state of uncarved wood or uncut jade.
Empty! Like a valley.
Turbulence! Like churning waters.
Who can be still and slowly calm the churning waters?
Who can be tranquil with this motion to insure the gradual birth?
The Tao is not depleted by deep-seated desires.
Separation from deep-seated desires is not new.
It completes.
*person who knows all from 1 to 10 (1 indicates Heaven, and 10 indicates being centered in the four directions)
**upstanding community member who is trying to do things correctly. |
