dawei Posted March 3, 2018 Ch'u Ta-Kao, 1904 35 To him who holds to the Great Form all the world will go. It will go and see no danger, but tranquillity, equality and community. Music and dainties will make the passing stranger stop. But Tao when uttered in words is so pure and void of flavour When one looks at it, one cannot see it; When one listens to it, one cannot hear it. However, when one uses it, it is inexhaustible. But we use it without end. David Hinton 35 Holding to the great image all beneath heaven sets out: sets out free of risk, peace tranquil and vast. Music and savory food entice travelers to stop, but the Way uttered forth isn't even the thinnest of bland flavors. Look at it: not enough to see. Listen to it: not enough to hear. Use it: not enough to use up. Derek Lin 35 Hold the great image The world will come They come without harm, in harmonious peace Music and food, passing travelers stop The Tao that is spoken out of the mouth Is bland and without flavor Look at it, it cannot be seen Listen to it, it cannot be heard Use it, it cannot be exhausted When we hold the great image of the Tao, the world will come into a state of harmonious peace. Rough Draft of notes Holding to the Great Form All pass away. They pass away unharmed, resting in Great Peace. It is for food and music that the passing traveler stops. When the Tao appears from its opening It is so subtle, it has no taste. Look at it, you cannot see it. Listen, you cannot hear it. Use it You cannot exhaust it. Apprehend the inimitable conception, you attract the world; coming it receives no harm, but is tranquil, peaceful, satisfied. Like transient guests, music and dainties pass away. The Tao entering the mouth is insipid and without flavor; when looked at it evades sight; when listened for it escapes the ear - (yet) its operations are interminable. John McDonald 35 She who follows the way of the Tao will draw the world to her steps. She can go without fear of being injured, because she has found peace and tranquility in her heart. Where there is music and good food, people will stop to enjoy it. But words spoken of the Tao seem to them boring and stale. When looked at, there is nothing for them to see. When listen for, there is nothing for them to hear. Yet if they put it to use, it would never be exhausted. Flowing Hands 35 All things will come to the man who is at one with the Dao. For they can feel and find in him peace, tranquillity, contentment and enlightenment. People know the taste and smell of good food and the sound of music. But knowing a description of the Dao is beyond comprehension. It seems without flavour or sound. For it cannot be seen or heard, and yet it is the very source of everything. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sketch Posted October 15, 2020 Verse Thirty Five Putting on the big show . Heaven’s movement is already Laid out And it flows along safe , level, peaceful. It’s only the big show When you see it as a distraction; As a passenger only. Following the Trail Marker goes out the window; Look and it can’t be seen, Listen, it can’t be heard. No need to try to do something, it’s already been done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damla Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) On 15.10.2020 at 4:20 PM, Sketch said: Edited November 2, 2020 by Damla Account closing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
