Sunday 10 August 2008

Daodejing Poem 45

Singapore time 9.25 am 10th August 2008

Great perfection yet it seems imperfect, incomplete; its uses are not impaired. The great filling up is like pouring in rushes, its uses not poor. Great straight line seems to bend, Great skill seems like clumsiness, great speech seems like stammering. Stillness wins over weariness, cold wins over heat. Quiet and stillness will upright the world
The teaching here is in contrary of normal thinking. It is like philosophy, an insight to the inner working of the mind. Most people are happy chasing merriment. They don't indulge in inner self cultivation. Only a few do that.
Ponder over the message and it can help you cultivate self.

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