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II, 9.
THE MISSION TO SEEK THE PRINCE.
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will none of them! The enlightened man distinguishes truth from falsehood; but how can truth? (faith) be born from such as those ? 764
For they are like the man born blind, leading the blind man as a guide; as in the night, as in thick darkness [both wander on), what recovery is there for them? 765
Regarding the question of the pure and impure, the world involved in self-engendered doubt cannot perceive the truth ; better to walk along the way of purity, 766
Or rather follow the pure law of self-denial, hate the practice of impurity, reflect on what was said of old?, not obstinate in one belief or one tradition, 767
With sincere (empty) mind, accepting all true words, and ever banishing sinful sorrow (i.e. sin, the cause of grief). Words which exceed sincerity (simplicity of purpose) are vainly (falsely) spoken; the wise man uses not such words. 768
'As to what you say of Rama and the rest, leaving their home, practising a pure life, and then returning to their country, and once more mixing themselves in sensual pleasures, 769
‘Such men as these walk vainly; those who are wise place no dependence on them. Now, for your sakes, permit me, briefly, to recount this one true principle (i. e. purpose) (of action): 770
““The sun, the moon may fall to earth, Sumeru and all the snowy mountains overturn, but I will never change my purpose; rather than enter a forbidden place, 771
· The word 'sin' may mean faith or truth. . Consider what has been handed down.
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| SR No. | 007676 |
| Book Title | Text of Confucianism Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Legge |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1882 |
| Total Pages | 2405 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 43 MB |