Chapter 12
Midabkii Wuu La Indhaysiiyey
Quick Answer
Tao Te Ching Chapter 12: Midabkii Wuu La Indhaysiiyey. Read the original Chinese, translation, AI reflection, key concepts, and citation guidance.
Key Concepts
- 欲望
- 简朴
- 感官
- 为腹
Cite This Chapter
Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 12, "Midabkii Wuu La Indhaysiiyey", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/so/chapters/12/
Classical Chinese, translation, and AI reflection are shown separately; cite this chapter URL for references.
Original
五色令人目盲，五音令人耳聋，五味令人口爽，驰骋畋猎令人心发狂，难得之货令人行妨。
是以圣人为腹不为目，故去彼取此。
是以圣人为腹不为目，故去彼取此。
Tarjumad
Midabkii shanqa waxaa ka dhigan indhaha la yaabban yahay. Codeshii shanqa waxaa ka dhigan dhegaha maqal. Dhadhanadii shanqa waxaa ka dhigan carrabka lumi. Cuudka iyo caafimaadka waxaa ka dhigan maskaxdu waxay noqotaa mid murugo badan. Hanti adag leh oo adduunka ah waxaa ka dhigan dhaqdhaqaaqa sii kacsan. Sidaa darteed kan ugu xeeldheer ah wuxuu u samirayaa caloosha oo keliya, ma indhaha. Sidaa darteed wuu tagi dhabkaas oo qaata kan.
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Fakirkayga
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