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First-Nine. (Represents) the Dragon hidden in the abyss of waters; he is therefore inactive.
The Dragon being inactive when in the abyss of waters, means that this subtile ether is below.
First-Nine says that the Dragon when in the abyss of waters is inactive ; what is the meaning of this? Confucius says that the virtus of the Dragon is then hidden; he has not yet changed with the age, nor established his reputation, and being concealed from the world he experiences no regret. He does not regret that his virtus is invisible. When joyous, he acts out his delight, and when sad, he restrains his sorrow. To preserve steadfastly against the possibility of eradication is (the idea represented by) the Dragon in the abyss of waters.
The Dragon being inactive when in the abyss of waters, means that he occupies a low position.
The Dragon being immersed in the waters and therefore inactive means that this subtile Ether is hidden in the abyss (of chaos).
The Model Man uses this (Diagram) to perfect his virtue and to regulate his conduct, which may be seen by his daily actions, The expression immersed in the waters (as applied to the Model Man), means, that he is hidden and not manifested (to the world), and his line of conduct is not effected ; it is at such times that the Model Man is inactive.
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First-Nine. (Represents) the Dragon hidden in the abyss of waters; he is therefore inactive.
The Dragon being inactive when in the abyss of waters, means that this subtile ether is below.
First-Nine says that the Dragon when in the abyss of waters is inactive ; what is the meaning of this? Confucius says that the virtus of the Dragon is then hidden; he has not yet changed with the age, nor established his reputation, and being concealed from the world he experiences no regret. He does not regret that his virtus is invisible. When joyous, he acts out his delight, and when sad, he restrains his sorrow. To preserve steadfastly against the possibility of eradication is (the idea represented by) the Dragon in the abyss of waters.
The Dragon being inactive when in the abyss of waters, means that he occupies a low position.
The Dragon being immersed in the waters and therefore inactive means that this subtile Ether is hidden in the abyss (of chaos).
The Model Man uses this (Diagram) to perfect his virtue and to regulate his conduct, which may be seen by his daily actions, The expression immersed in the waters (as applied to the Model Man), means, that he is hidden and not manifested (to the world), and his line of conduct is not effected ; it is at such times that the Model Man is inactive.
First-Nine. (Represents) the Dragon hidden in the abyss of waters; he is therefore inactive.
The Dragon being inactive when in the abyss of waters, means that this subtile ether is below.
First-Nine says that the Dragon when in the abyss of waters is inactive ; what is the meaning of this? Confucius says that the virtus of the Dragon is then hidden; he has not yet changed with the age, nor established his reputation, and being concealed from the world he experiences no regret. He does not regret that his virtus is invisible. When joyous, he acts out his delight, and when sad, he restrains his sorrow. To preserve steadfastly against the possibility of eradication is (the idea represented by) the Dragon in the abyss of waters.
The Dragon being inactive when in the abyss of waters, means that he occupies a low position.
The Dragon being immersed in the waters and therefore inactive means that this subtile Ether is hidden in the abyss (of chaos).
The Model Man uses this (Diagram) to perfect his virtue and to regulate his conduct, which may be seen by his daily actions, The expression immersed in the waters (as applied to the Model Man), means, that he is hidden and not manifested (to the world), and his line of conduct is not effected ; it is at such times that the Model Man is inactive.
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