| 15.1.1 |
Those in long past ancient (times) who were good
as Shi [a class of educated nobles and warriors], |
| 15.1.2 |
(have) a subtle and fine understanding of Hsuan,
(to)
a depth (that) cannot be described. |
| 15.1.3 |
Oh! Only because not being able to describe
(them),
this is why (we are) forced to sing praise of their
(outer) look: |
| 15.2.1 |
Faltering! Like wading across a river in
winter.
Hesitant! Like being afraid of (one's) neighbors on four
sides. |
| 15.2.2 |
Dignified! He is like (being) a
guest.
Relaxed! He is like ice melting. |
| 15.2.3 |
(Like) thing newborn! He is simple as uncarved
wood.
Torrential and mingled like Chaos! His (awareness) is like
turbid (water). |
| 15.2.x |
{Broad-minded! He is like a
stream.} |
| 15.3.1 |
Who can from turbidness slowly clear up to
(become) silence? |
| 15.3.2 |
Who can from serenity slowly generate
dynamism? |
| 15.3.3 |
He
who maintains this path does not desire to honor
fullness. |
|
Oh! Only (by) not desiring to be filled full and
spilling over, |
|
this is why (he) can cover up and not (to show
up his) new accomplishments. |
