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04道德经英译本85种-第608章

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  conditions。

  What does it mean to 〃accept disgrace
  indifferently〃?
  Honor and disgrace are one in the Infinite。
  Only by making distinctions does one
  manifest disgrace。
  Refusing to make distinctions
  merges honor and disgrace into the
  oneness of circumstances
  which creates harmony。

  What is meant by 〃acknowledging misfortune
  as one of the human conditions〃?

  The body is a manifestation of Infinity
  and the body is subject to being
  affected by the other manifestations
  of Infinity。
  Misfortune is one of those other
  manifestations。

  However; as with disgrace;
  refusing to distinguish misfortune and
  fortune
  creates indifference which keeps one
  focused
  on the oneness of Infinity
  and creates peace in the self。

  Stay centered in
  your oneness with Infinity
  and you can be entrusted with leadership。

  See the world as yourself
  and you will care for all things。

  14

  Look and see the manifestations of the Infinite
  but not its essence。

  Listen and hear the manifestations of the Infinite
  but not its essence。

  Reach out and touch the manifestations of the
  Infinite
  but not its essence。

  These three are one in their inability to relate
  the essence of Infinity。

  Above it is not light。
  Below it is not dark。
  It is neither light nor dark。

  Infinity is the potential manifestation of all
  things
  and the essence into which all
  manifestations
  disintegrate。
  Yet it is inconceivable and indescribable;
  intangible but the essence of all
  manifestations。

  You cannot confront what has no head
  and you cannot follow what has no tail。

  Remember your oneness;
  flow in the peace and harmony of Infinity;
  live in the now; changing and flowing with
  change。

  There was no beginning。
  This is the mystery of Infinity。

  15

  Those who live in oneness manifest the Infinite
  in simple ways。

  Their awareness is the awareness of Infinity。
  Their knowing cannot be described but only
  experienced。
  All that can be described is their acts and their
  appearance and the perception of them。

  They are;
  alert when crossing unfamiliar space;
  cautious in hostile lands;
  humble as a guest;
  indifferently transforming as melting ice;
  possessing the infinite potential of
  an unremarkable piece of uncarved
  wood;
  mysterious as an unexplored valley;
  perplexing as muddy water。

  Can you see the calm in turbulent waters;
  the clarity in murky water?

  Can you allow the tides of Infinite change
  to move you from stillness to motion
  and action to inaction;
  experiencing but not contemplating the
  change?

  Those who live in oneness do not seek
  fullness because at every moment they
  are aware of their infinite fullness and
  the infinite pregnancy of all things。

  They are aware of their infinite potential
  within which the limitations of fullness
  resides。

  16

  Contemplate Infinity and become peaceful as the
  mind becomes lost。

  The self perceives the never ending
  manifestations of
  the potential of Infinity as well as the
  disintegration
  of all those manifestations。

  Within Infinity all things manifest
  and disintegrate。

  Disintegration is a returning to the Infinite
  potential。
  Disintegration is the destiny of all
  manifestations。
  Manifesting is the nature of Infinity。
  Change is the Infinite constant。

  Acknowledging change is the key to understanding
  the harmony of never ending change。

  Acknowledging change within the Infinite potential
  of which every creature is a manifestation;
  unique; yet bound to all things in
  disintegration;
  gives one a perspective regarding life。

  Possessing perspective; one becomes impartial;
  openhearted; tolerant; compassionate
  and indifferent to judging others。
  These are foundations of harmony。

  The manifestation of the body disintegrates
  but Infinity can never disintegrate into
  itself。

  There is nothing to fear。

  17

  The best leaders are in harmony with their
  followers。
  The next best are those who are respected。
  Then comes those who are feared。
  The worst are those who are despised。

  If one perceives others as untrustworthy;
  then that will be the experience that
  one acknowledges。
  The selective acknowledgment of
  untrustworthiness
  verifies one's perception of the
  untrustworthiness
  of others。

  When the leaders are in harmony with their
  followers;
  few laws are necessary
  and all tasks are accomplished with ease。

  The followers; not perceiving the
  administration
  of leadership; marvel at the
  manifestations
  of harmony and experience a sense of
  self worth。

  18

  When the oneness of Infinity is forgotten;
  judgment appears and people are
  distinguished as good and righteous。

  When the illusion of knowledge and understanding
  appear;
  the physical reality has been confused with
  Infinity。

  When there is no peace and harmony within the
  family;
  a facade of devotion and obedience is
  perceived。

  When a nation manifests great change;
  patriots step forward
  to attempt to resurrect the past。

  19

  Quit distinguishing the wise and their wisdom;
  the saints and their holiness;
  and the people will be a hundred times better
  off。

  Quit distinguishing morality; righteousness and
  benevolence
  and humanity will stay centered in its
  oneness。

  Abandon the pursuit of commercial profit
  and the number of thieves and robbers will be
  greatly reduced。

  These are just three impediments to peace and
  harmony
  and abandoning them is not enough。

  Peace and harmony reside in the simplicity
  of an uncarved piece of wood。

  Quit distinguishing the self and reside in oneness。
  Curb your desires and aspirations
  and experience the peace and harmony of
  simplicity。

  20

  Give up the pursuit of knowledge and live in peace
  and harmony。

  Without knowledge there is no difference
  between good and evil。

  Is it necessary to learn to fear what others
  perceive should be feared? Nonsense!

  Other people are excited; joyous and festive
  as if enjoying a holiday。
  I alone am indifferent; without emotion
  or expression; like a baby
  before it has learned to smile。

  Others have things they feel they need。
  I alone own nothing。

  I am like a fool unfettered by knowledge。
  Other people are intelligent。 I alone am ignorant。
  Others are shrewd and cunning。
  I alone am untouched and moronic。

  I aimlessly drift on the great tides of the endless
  seas
  at the mercy of the indifferent winds。
  Others have direction; goals and purposes。
  I alone
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