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The Wind Blows Over The Earth: The Image Of Contemplation.
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The wind blows over the earth:
The image of Contemplation.
Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world,
Contemplated the people,
And gave them instruction.
Related:
The wind drives over the water: The image of Dispersion.
Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord And built temples....
The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay.
Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their spirit....
Water over wood: the image of The Well. Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work, And exhorts them to help one another.
Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions.
Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together.
Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen....
The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress.
Thus the superior man himself Brightens his bright virtue...
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of Enthusiasm.
Thus the ancient kings made music In order to honor merit, And offered it with splendor To the Supreme Deity, Inviting their ancestors to be present....
Thunder within the earth: The image of The Turning Point.
Thus the kings of antiquity closed the passes At the time of solstice....
Under heaven, wind: The image of Coming to Meet. Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.