This chapter describes the creative and sustaining power of the Tao, which operates without coercion or ownership. Virtue is the nurturing force that allows all things to unfold naturally. The sage mirrors this by acting without attachment or domination.
Key Concepts
Tao
德
玄德
自然
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Laozi, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 51, "The Way Gives Birth", laotzu.ai: https://www.laotzu.ai/tr/chapters/51/
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The Way gives birth to them, Virtue nurtures them, matter shapes them, circumstance completes them. Therefore all things honor the Way and value Virtue. The Way is honored, Virtue is valued, not by command but by constant naturalness. Thus the Way gives birth, Virtue nurtures, grows, fosters, shelters, comforts, and protects. It gives birth without possessing, acts without expecting, leads without controlling—this is called mysterious Virtue.
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This chapter describes the creative and sustaining power of the Tao, which operates without coercion or ownership. Virtue is the nurturing force that allows all things to unfold naturally. The sage mirrors this by acting without attachment or domination.
Bunun benimle ne ilgisi var?
In my relationships and work, I can embody this mysterious Virtue by contributing without needing credit, guiding without controlling, and letting things grow organically. This brings peace and harmony.
Bugün ne yapmalıyım?
Today, I will perform one act of kindness without seeking recognition, allowing the action to be its own reward.
All things are produced by the Tao, and nourished by its outflowing operation. They receive their forms according to the nature of each, and are completed according to the circumstances of their condition. Therefore all things without exception honour the Tao, and exalt its outflowing operation.
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The Way gives birth to them, Virtue nurtures them, matter shapes them, circumstance completes them. Therefore all things honor the Way and value Virtue. The Way is honored, Virtue is valued, not by command but by constant naturalness. Thus the Way gives birth, Virtue nurtures, grows, fosters, shelters, comforts, and protects. It gives birth without possessing, acts without expecting, leads without controlling—this is called mysterious Virtue.
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