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Chapter 34. The perfect state The great Tao pushes through all things. It is simultaneously on this side and the other side. All living beings are dependent on it and under it. It works, it finishes and doesn’t know the name of merit. In love it works and it doesn’t demand itself proficiency in it.… Continue reading Translation: Tao Te King – Chapter 34. The perfect state

Chapter 30. Removing self from battle Who gives aid to the king via Tao¹ he gets the people to submit without wielding weapons. Wielding weapons is its own punishment. Thorn bushes and brambles grow wild where legions have camped. Bad years follow on the trail of moving armies. A good soldier is courageous, when his… Continue reading Translation: Tao Te King – Chapter 30. Removing self from battle

Chapter 26. Virtue of worthiness Lightness is based weight, movement is based on rest. This is why the wise one never loses his worthiness but retains his peace from day to day. Even if he owns glorious palaces he would stay in them peacefully and unattached to them. Woe, the king, lord of many carriages… Continue reading Translation: Tao Te King – Chapter 26. Virtue of worthyness

Chapter 10. What is possible By preserving the natural and spiritual powers and virtues it is possible to persist. By restraining lusts and letting nobility rule it is possible to stay a child¹. By cleansing the eye of the soul of the unclean it is possible to stay unpolluted. By guiding people with love it… Continue reading Translation: Tao Te King – Chapter 10. What is possible

Chapter 9. Building equality It is best to refrain from pursuing riches. Constant using and sharpening wears down even the most durable object. If the house is full of jewels who guards them? Riches and honor bring trouble and pride. To retreat when the good deed is done and honor is approaching – behold the… Continue reading Translation: Tao Te King – Chapter 9. Building equality