This chapter says that the sage does not impose his own will but instead reflects the hearts of the people. He embraces both good and bad, faithful and unfaithful, with equal compassion, cultivating true goodness and trust. The sage humbly merges with the world, seeing all people as innocent children.
Key Concepts
无常心
百姓心
德善
德信
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Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 49, "Sage's Heart", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/tr/chapters/49/
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The sage has no fixed heart; he makes the people's heart his heart. The good I treat as good; the bad I also treat as good, thus goodness is attained. The faithful I treat as faithful; the unfaithful I also treat as faithful, thus faithfulness is attained. The sage, dwelling in the world, is cautious and makes the world's heart confused. The people all fix their eyes and ears, and the sage treats them all as children.
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This chapter says that the sage does not impose his own will but instead reflects the hearts of the people. He embraces both good and bad, faithful and unfaithful, with equal compassion, cultivating true goodness and trust. The sage humbly merges with the world, seeing all people as innocent children.
Bunun benimle ne ilgisi var?
In my life, this reminds me to let go of rigid judgments and preconceived notions. When I encounter someone difficult or dishonest, I can choose to respond with understanding rather than rejection, seeing their actions as a call for compassion.
Bugün ne yapmalıyım?
Today, when I interact with someone who frustrates me, I will pause and silently wish them well, treating them as I would a child learning to navigate life.
The sage has no invariable mind of his own; he makes the mind of the people his mind. To those who are good (to me), I am good; and to those who are not good (to me), I am also good; and thus (all) get to be good. To those who are sincere (with me), I am sincere; and to those who are not sincere (with me), I am also sincere; and thus (all) get to be sincere.
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The sage has no fixed heart; he makes the people's heart his heart. The good I treat as good; the bad I also treat as good, thus goodness is attained. The faithful I treat as faithful; the unfaithful I also treat as faithful, thus faithfulness is attained. The sage, dwelling in the world, is cautious and makes the world's heart confused. The people all fix their eyes and ears, and the sage treats them all as children.
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