Singapore time 9.32 am 7th August 2008When the world has Tao, coach horses fertilise the fields. When world has no Tao, war horses breed in the parks. Calamity is no greater than not contented; fault is no greater than desire to attain. Therefore learn to be contented, you will always be contented.
When Tao is prominent in the world there will be peace, so weapons are put aside. During decline of Tao, chaos are everywhere, so people are armed to the teeth to protect themselves. This is human nature.
However if you are contented, you don't have to worry about war and calamity around. Who is going to rob you if you have no gold or money. People who are rich worry when will the thieves rob them. So contented is a virtue that people who want to cultivate self should also practise. When contented, you have peace of mind. This is vital for self cultivation.
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