Chapter 58

Mfumu ya zitu kionswe

祸福 闷闷 政治

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其政闷闷，其民淳淳；其政察察，其民缺缺。
祸兮福之所倚，福兮祸之所伏。孰知其极？其无正。正复为奇，善复为妖。人之迷，其日固久。
是以圣人方而不割，廉而不刿，直而不肆，光而不耀。

Sadulusu

Mfumu ya zitu kionswe, bantu bayo bakwenda kunsi zola. Mfumu ya zitu kanianga kaka, bantu bayo bakwenda kunsi sumuka. Kati diavwandama kena, veka veka ya yintshidila. Yeka veka ya vwandama kena, kati diavwandama veka. Nlongola kena mia nlongola, yintu ye yetu kunswe ye kunsi. Mbangi mia yintu yikwenda kunsi zola, mvu mvu kunsi zola. Nani ulwa yintu ye makasi? Iwala kana kabidi kuvwandama ye. Kuvwandama keka, kuvwandama kenda kunsi zola. Yintu yi miandama, mbangi yambi ye mvu mvu. Bantu bakwenda kunsi sumuka mu kinkulu kia nitu. Mu nzila ye yau, umwana ua lumu una ye nkosi kana kabidi kufwama, ukana ye nzubu kana kabidi kufwama, ukana kwikama kana kabidi kuluala. Aka kamu kavwandama, lumu luvwandama kana kabidi kudilama.

Makanisi ya Nda

Lukanda lowo etangaka na nki?

Chapter 58 speaks about how rulers' governorship style shapes their people's nature. When leadership is gentle and simple, people become honest and content. When leadership is sharp and intrusive, people become wary and guarded. This chapter reveals the mysterious way fortune and misfortune transform into each other, and how the sage maintains balance in all things.

Luzolele bwanki na moyo na ngai?

In my own life, I see how my own harshness or gentleness affects those around me. When I am strict and demanding, my family and friends become defensive. When I am patient and understanding, they open up to me. This chapter teaches me to watch my own heart and how my energy affects others.

Nakosala nki lelu?

Today I will observe my own reactions when I want to control or judge others. Instead of being 'sharp' with words or expectations, I will practice gentle presence. When someone makes a mistake, I will respond with patience rather than criticism.

Makanda Mangiama

36 Kununga kwa mbongo 45 Mbote ya Kwanda Kufwanana ye na Kukama 57 Nzila ya Kunata Mbungudilu me Mvula wa Nkangu

Makanisi Yami

What does this chapter inspire in you? How will you apply it?

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