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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893. Excerpt: ... XX. KWAN (H To observe or to show) Kwan. Positive V washes his hands, but before he sets offerings, his truthfulness makes the people look up m to hiru with reverence. Exposition. A great sight is above. HH Positive V is obedient and humble, middle and just, and thus shows himself to the country. He " washes his hands, but before he sets offerings, his truthfulness makes the people to look up to him with reverence"--that is the inferiors look up to him and receive his influence. Following the divine laws of Heaven the four seasons are punctual. Sages-establish religious doctrines in conformity to divine laws, and the world follow them. Interpretation. Wind going over the earth is the emblem of Kwan. Kings of old, accordingly, established moral doctrines by reflecting on the peculiarities of the place and observing the manners and customs of the people. Negative I. Is childish in observation. Small-minded men will be free from blame, but inauspicious for honourable men. Interpretation. The childish observation of Negative I is only fit for small-minded men. Negative II. Sees by peeping. Advantageous to the constancy of a woman. Interpretation. To see by peeping is advantageous to the constancy of a woman, but it is a shameful act for men. Negative III. Decides his movement by observing his own nature. Interpretation. Negative III decides his movement by observing his own nature"--that is he does not depart from the path of reason. Negative IV. Sees the light of the country, and is advantageous to be the guest of the King. Interpretation. That "Negative IV sees the light of the country," because he aspires to be the guest. Positive V. Observes his own nature. If he is an honourable man, he will be free from blame. Interpretation. To "observe his own nature"...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1235645754
- ISBN 13 9781235645754
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages80
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