Chapter 1031 Interpreting the Last Part of The Mean

"Uncle Le! Meaning: we should not give up the tradition, but inherit the tradition and play on the basis of the tradition! Instead of completely abandoning and playing freely! You can't go against the rules and the way of man! Zeng Zi responded.

"Oh?" Lege answered.

"The gentleman said: The formulation and agreement of etiquette, the formulation of laws, and the examination of written norms must be decided by the Son of Heaven, and other people who are not qualified are not allowed to move at will. There is a rule that must be followed! Don't be casual! There are no rules! Zeng Zi further explained.

"Oh?" Lege nodded and said, "Go on!" Read on! ”

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Zi responded.

There are three wilts in the king's world, and their widowhood is too much! Those who are good have no levy, do not believe in it, and do not believe in the people. Those who wilt are not respected, they are not respected, they do not believe in the people, and they do not believe in the people. Therefore, the way of the gentleman, the body, the common people, the three kings without Miao, the construction of the heavens and the earth without disobedience, the quality of the ghosts and gods and undoubted, the hundred generations to the saints without confusing the ghosts and gods and undoubtedly, know the heavens; Hundreds of generations are confused by saints, and they know people. Therefore, the gentleman moves and the world is the way of the world, the world is the law of the world, and the world is the rule of the world. If it is far away, it is promising, and if it is near, it will not get tired. "Poem" says: "There is no evil in it, and there is no shooting here." A few nights of dreams, with eternal reputation. "There is no gentleman who is not like this, and the flea is famous in the world.

"It's too long! What do you mean? Interpret it! Le Ge asked.

Zeng Zi explained: "Those who govern the world can do a good job in the three important things of agreeing on etiquette, formulating laws, and examining written norms, and there is no major fault!" A person in a higher position, although he behaves very well, if he does not have a manifest life, he cannot convince people, and if he cannot convince people, the common people will not listen. A person in a lower position, although he behaves very well, because he does not have a noble position, cannot convince people, and if he cannot convince people, the common people will not listen.

So! A gentleman should rule the world with his own virtue and behavior, and be manifested from the common people.

Examining the practices of the ancestors of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties without betraying them, standing between heaven and earth without rebellion, questioning the ghosts and gods without doubt, and serving more wise saints after a hundred generations will not be incomprehensible. Questioning the ghosts and gods without questioning is knowing the principles of heaven; After a hundred generations, there is nothing incomprehensible about the appearance of the saint, which is to know the will of the people.

So! A gentleman's demeanor can become the precursor of the world from generation to generation, his behavior can become the law of the world from generation to generation, and his language can become the standard of the world from generation to generation. He has prestige at afar, and he is not disgusting at near.

The Book of Songs says, 'No one is hated there, no one is bored here, toiling day and night, in order to maintain a good reputation.' 'There is no one who has failed to do so and has been able to gain fame in the world early. ”

"Hehehe!" Le Ge said with a smile: "As far as the matter is concerned, after what he said, there is a certain amount of truth." Alas! Go on! ”

"Uncle Le?" Zeng Zi replied dissatisfied.

"Go on! I don't want to fight with you! Lege waved his hand.

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Zi responded.

Zhong Ni Zu Shu Yao Shun, the charter of civil and military, the law of the sky, the water and soil. It is like the earth that is all carried, all are covered, such as the wrong line of the four times, such as the sun and the moon. All things nurture each other without harming each other, and the Tao goes hand in hand without contradicting each other. The small German river, the big German Dunhua. The reason why this world is big!

"What do you mean?" Lege asked habitually.

Zeng Zi explained: "Mr. inherited Yao Shun, taking King Wen and King Wu as models, following the time of heaven and geography below. Just like heaven and earth, there is nothing that is not carried, and there is nothing that is not covered. It is like the staggered movement of the four seasons, and the alternation of the sun and the moon is bright. All things grow together without interfering with each other, and roads run parallel without conflicting with each other. Small virtues flow like rivers, and great virtues are simple and simple. This is the greatness of heaven and earth! ”

"You still don't think there's anything wrong with your husband's doctrine and thinking, do you mean that? Alas! Le Ge sighed: "There is nothing wrong with inheriting the excellent culture, but! Keep up with the times! Don't be dogmatic to tradition, stick to tradition, and be bound by tradition! Never mind! Read on! ”

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Zi responded.

Only the most holy in the world, in order to be wise and wise, enough to have a presence. Generous and gentle, enough to be tolerant. Strong and resolute, enough to be persistent. Qi Zhuang is upright, enough to have respect. Liberal arts and sciences are enough to make a difference. Pu Bo Yuanquan, and the time to come out. Pu Bo is like the sky, and the abyss is like the abyss. Seeing and the people are not disrespectful, words and the people are not believing, and deeds and the people are not saying. It is to spread the fame of China and give to the brute. Where the boat goes, where the man passes, where the sky is covered, where the earth is carried, where the sun and the moon shine, where the frost and dew shine, all those who have flesh and blood do not respect their relatives. Therefore, it is said to match the sky.

"What do you mean? Interpret it! Le Ge waved his arm and asked.

Zeng Zi explained: "Only the highest saint in the world is a person who can hear everything, see everything, be profound and omniscient, and therefore be enough to rule the world; Tolerant and magnificent, gentle and supple mind, it is enough to accommodate and carry the people of the world; He possesses qualities such as hard work, strength, robustness, and Hongyi, so that he is able to uphold morality; He is respectful and dignified, and his heart is pure, so that he is prudent and respectful; He is eloquent, clear-thinking, well-organized, and able to discern between right and wrong. All-encompassing, all-encompassing, deep and humble, sincere in heart, and manifest at any time. All-encompassing, all-encompassing, just like the way of heaven; Deep and humble, sincere and clear-hearted, like authenticity.

After this kind of moral cultivation is revealed, the people all respect it; After it was expressed through language and writing, the people were all convinced; After it was manifested through deeds, the people were all happy. As a result, the reputation spreads widely across the country and affects the surrounding countries. Where chariots and ships can reach, where human power can be exerted, where the heavens shroud, where the sun and moon shine, where frost and dew fall, all living beings are respected and attached. So! The virtue of the highest saint is consistent with the way of heaven and can be compared with heaven. ”

Le Ge looked at Zeng Zi, shook his head with a wry smile, and did not speak.

"Uncle Le!" Zeng Zi noticed the change in Uncle Le's expression and asked cautiously.

Lege sighed listlessly and said, "Keep reading!" ”

"Yes! Uncle Le! Zeng Zi responded.

Only the world is sincere, in order to be able to enrich the world's great scriptures, establish the world's foundation, and know the transformation and education of heaven and earth. Husband has something to rely on! The abyss, the abyss, the vastness. If you are not solid, the wise saint knows the virtues of heaven, who can know it!

"Interpret it!" Le Ge said.