Chapter 26

重为轻根

重静辎重沉稳

Quick Answer

Tao Te Ching Chapter 26: 重为轻根. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.

Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 26, "重为轻根", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/kn/chapters/26/

Classical Chinese, translation, and AI reflection are shown separately; cite this chapter URL for references.

Original

重为轻根，静为躁君。
是以圣人终日行不离辎重。虽有荣观，燕处超然。
奈何万乘之主，而以身轻天下？轻则失本，躁则失君。

ಅನುವಾದ

重为轻根，静为躁君。
是以圣人终日行不离辎重。虽有荣观，燕处超然。
奈何万乘之主，而以身轻天下？轻则失本，躁则失君。

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

"This chapter made me think..."

"I plan to..."