Chapter 43
Ti Kabassitan a Waywar iti Lubong
Quick Answer
Says that the gentlest and softest thing in the world overcomes the hardest and strongest. Water demonstrates this truth - it is so soft that it can flow through the smallest cracks, yet it can wear away stone. The teacher who does not speak teaches best, and those who practice non-action gain the greatest benefit. Few in the world can understand this path of gentleness.
Key Concepts
- 至柔
- 至坚
- 无为
- 不言之教
Cite This Chapter
Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 43, "Ti Kabassitan a Waywar iti Lubong", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/ilo/chapters/43/
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Original
不言之教，无为之益，天下希及之。
Patarus
Ti turay a saan nga agusar iti sasao ket mangted iti pannakail sinon, ti pakinakem a saan agaramid ket mangted iti kangato, ngem saan a managpannakait kadagiti tao iti lubong ti panagilasinna.
Nalem a Panagrason
Ania ti topinggan ti daytoy a kabanbannak?
Says that the gentlest and softest thing in the world overcomes the hardest and strongest. Water demonstrates this truth - it is so soft that it can flow through the smallest cracks, yet it can wear away stone. The teacher who does not speak teaches best, and those who practice non-action gain the greatest benefit. Few in the world can understand this path of gentleness.
Kasano daytoy a mainaig kanak?
Am-amakko a ti kinababalak ket saan a mabalin a masilpo babaen ti rigat wenno panagpdrag. No mabirbirukak ket madayaw, no mangay-ayoak ket makapasok. Ti kinapudno a lakay ket mabirbiruk nga agballikad, ket saan a nadadagsen. Iti biag, daytoy ti panagpabassit a panagballikad ti maaramidko a mangted kadakko ti rikna ti kinasayaat.
Ania ti aramidenkon itoy nga aldaw?
Today I will practice gentleness. Instead of forcing my way through obstacles, I will observe how water moves around rocks. When tempted to argue or push back, I will pause and let my softness be my strength. I will speak less and listen more, allowing stillness to guide my actions.
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Panagrason ko
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