The Taoist, the mystery of all things (1), the treasure of the good, the protection of the ungood (2). Good words can be respected by the city (3), and good deeds can be added (4). Therefore, the Son of Heaven is set up, and the three princes (5) are placed, although there is an arch to take the horse first (6), it is better to sit in this way (7). Why did the ancients value this way? Don't they say: Seek to get (8), and be guilty to avoid evil (9)?

[Translation]

The Tao is a shelter for all things, and the good people cherish it, and the bad people must keep it. It is also required to take shelter when needed. Good words can be exchanged for respect from others, and good deeds can be valued by others. Therefore, when the Son of Heaven ascended the throne and set up the Three Princes, although there was a ceremony of offering the arch wall and the horse behind, it was better to dedicate this "Tao" to them. Since ancient times, people have regarded the Tao so preciously, is it not precisely because they can be satisfied if they seek refuge from it, and can they also be forgiven by it if they commit sins? It is precisely because of this that people in the world cherish the Tao so much.

[Notes]

1. Ao: One is said to be deep, a place not to be seen, and the other is hidden, which means to shelter from the shadow. In fact, the two theories are relatively close, and there is no need to stick to only one of them.

2. The protection of the unkind: the ungood should also keep it.

3. Good words can be respected: beautiful words can be exchanged for the admiration of others.

4. Virtue can add people: good behavior can be seen more important than people.

5. Three Princes: Taishi, Taifu, Taibao.

6. The arch wall is the first to take the horse: the arch wall refers to the precious jade held in both hands, and the horse, a car driven by four horses. In ancient times, light things came first, and heavy things came last.

7. Sit down in this way: offer the way of quiet and inaction.

8. Seek to get: If you ask for it, you will get it.

9. Sin to avoid evil: The guilty person can be exempted from sin when he receives the "Tao".

[Quote]

Again, this chapter preaches the benefits and role of the Word. Lao Tzu believes that the "Tao" of quiet and inaction is not only the magic weapon of good people, but also the bad people must keep it. Therefore, some people think that the novelty of this chapter is to point out that all people should be equal before the "Tao." The Tao protects the good, but it does not abandon the ungood. This is the preciousness of the Tao. If in the previous chapter, Lao Tzu emphasized the application of the idea of unity, that is, "harmony", in the relations between countries, this chapter is the application of interpersonal relations. The purpose of this chapter is to tell the ruler to practice the policy of "inaction".

[Commentary]

"Tao" is the most precious thing in heaven and earth. Therefore, the preciousness lies in the fact that "if you seek to get it, you will be guilty of it and avoid evil?" That is to say, if a good person is transformed into the Tao, then he will seek the good and get good, and if the guilty person is turned into the Tao, he will avoid evil and become good. "Tao" is not only understood by good people, but also by ungood people, as long as they devote themselves to the Tao and deeply understand the essence of "Tao", even if they have sin, they can be exempted. Lao Tzu provides a new way out for people, including the guilty, here, which is still very meaningful. This kind of thinking is similar to Confucius's saying that "a gentleman can change when he passes". A gentleman is not afraid of making mistakes, as long as he can correct them seriously, it is not a mistake, and this is only a gentleman can do it. Lao Tzu provided a way out for the wrongdoer from both subjective and objective aspects, and the "Dao" did not dislike the person who committed the crime, and would certainly give him the opportunity to correct his mistakes; and the offender himself must also understand the Tao, understand the Tao, and understand the true meaning of the Tao, and the subjective and objective conditions are indispensable. The Taoist, the mystery of all things (1), the treasure of the good, the protection of the ungood (2). Good words can be respected by the city (3), and good deeds can be added (4). Therefore, the Son of Heaven is set up, and the three princes (5) are placed, although there is an arch to take the horse first (6), it is better to sit in this way (7). Why did the ancients value this way? Don't they say: Seek to get (8), and be guilty to avoid evil (9)?

[Translation]

The Tao is a shelter for all things, and the good people cherish it, and the bad people must keep it. It is also required to take shelter when needed. Good words can be exchanged for respect from others, and good deeds can be valued by others. Therefore, when the Son of Heaven ascended the throne and set up the Three Princes, although there was a ceremony of offering the arch wall and the horse behind, it was better to dedicate this "Tao" to them. Since ancient times, people have regarded the Tao so preciously, is it not precisely because they can be satisfied if they seek refuge from it, and can they also be forgiven by it if they commit sins? It is precisely because of this that people in the world cherish the Tao so much.

[Notes]

1. Ao: One is said to be deep, a place not to be seen, and the other is hidden, which means to shelter from the shadow. In fact, the two theories are relatively close, and there is no need to stick to only one of them.

2. The protection of the unkind: the ungood should also keep it.

3. Good words can be respected: beautiful words can be exchanged for the admiration of others.

4. Virtue can add people: good behavior can be seen more important than people.

5. Three Princes: Taishi, Taifu, Taibao.

6. The arch wall is the first to take the horse: the arch wall refers to the precious jade held in both hands, and the horse, a car driven by four horses. In ancient times, light things came first, and heavy things came last.

7. Sit down in this way: offer the way of quiet and inaction.

8. Seek to get: If you ask for it, you will get it.

9. Sin to avoid evil: The guilty person can be exempted from sin when he receives the "Tao".

[Quote]

Again, this chapter preaches the benefits and role of the Word. Lao Tzu believes that the "Tao" of quiet and inaction is not only the magic weapon of good people, but also the bad people must keep it. Therefore, some people think that the novelty of this chapter is to point out that all people should be equal before the "Tao." The Tao protects the good, but it does not abandon the ungood. This is the preciousness of the Tao. If in the previous chapter, Lao Tzu emphasized the application of the idea of unity, that is, "harmony", in the relations between countries, this chapter is the application of interpersonal relations. The purpose of this chapter is to tell the ruler to practice the policy of "inaction".

[Commentary]

"Tao" is the most precious thing in heaven and earth. Therefore, the preciousness lies in the fact that "if you seek to get it, you will be guilty of it and avoid evil?" That is to say, if a good person is transformed into the Tao, then he will seek the good and get good, and if the guilty person is turned into the Tao, he will avoid evil and become good. "Tao" is not only understood by good people, but also by ungood people, as long as they devote themselves to the Tao and deeply understand the essence of "Tao", even if they have sin, they can be exempted. Lao Tzu provides a new way out for people, including the guilty, here, which is still very meaningful. This kind of thinking is similar to Confucius's saying that "a gentleman can change when he passes". A gentleman is not afraid of making mistakes, as long as he can correct them seriously, it is not a mistake, and this is only a gentleman can do it. Lao Tzu provided a way out for the wrongdoer from both subjective and objective aspects, and the "Dao" did not dislike the person who committed the crime, and would certainly give him the opportunity to correct his mistakes; and the offender himself must also understand the Tao, understand the Tao, and understand the true meaning of the Tao, and the subjective and objective conditions are indispensable. This is something that only a gentleman can do. Lao Tzu provided a way out for the wrongdoer from both subjective and objective aspects, and the "Dao" did not dislike the person who committed the crime, and would certainly give him the opportunity to correct his mistakes; and the offender himself must also understand the Tao, understand the Tao, and understand the true meaning of the Tao, and the subjective and objective conditions are indispensable. "If you don't dislike a criminal, you will definitely give him a chance to correct his mistakes, and the offender himself must also understand the Tao, understand the Tao, and comprehend the true meaning of the Tao, and the subjective and objective conditions are indispensable 6666666666666 (To be continued.) )