As an important classic of ancient China, the Book of Plain Texts carries profound Taoist wisdom. Among them, the phrase "those who see the fish in the abyss are ominous, and those who hide wisdom are in trouble" has been cherished by the emperors and generals of the past dynasties and is known as a profound proverb. The wisdom contained in this sentence still has important guiding significance for our life and work today.
1. Those who see the fish in the abyss are ominous.
The one who sees the fish in the abyss is ominous", literally, it seems to say that seeing the fish in the abyss brings bad omen. But in reality, the deeper meaning of this sentence is much more than that. Here, the "deep fish" is actually a metaphor, representing those things that are hidden and elusive. And "those who see the fish in the abyss" refer to those who like to ** the privacy of others and reveal the secrets of others.
Why is such a person ominous? Because in traditional Chinese culture, respecting the privacy and secrets of others is a basic moral code. If a person is always keen on the privacy of others and reveals the secrets of others, then he will inevitably be disgusted and rejected by others. Such a person will not only find it difficult to gain a foothold in society, but may also incur disasters as a result.
In addition, "the one who sees the fish in the abyss is ominous" has another meaning. That is, we should maintain an attitude of reverence for those things that we don't fully understand. If we rush to the things that we are not familiar with and do not understand, we are likely to fall into unknown dangers. It's like a person who rushes to deep sea diving without sufficient preparation and knowledge is likely to encounter unforeseen dangers.
Second, those who conceal wisdom are in trouble.
Misfortune awaits those who conceal wisdom", which means that those who think they are wise and able to see through everything often suffer misfortune. Why?
First of all, such people tend to be overconfident and ignore their own limitations and inadequacies. They think they can see through everything and master everything, but in reality, there are many things in the world that we cannot fully understand and grasp. If we are overconfident and ignore our limitations, we are likely to make mistakes due to blind confidence, leading to unfortunate results.
Secondly, such people often like to reveal the secrets of others, thinking that they can do whatever they want if they have the handle of others. But in reality, doing so will only arouse the disgust and hostility of others, and put oneself in isolation. Moreover, once someone else discovers that their secret has been revealed, they are likely to take revenge and bring greater misfortune to themselves.
Therefore, the phrase "those who hide wisdom are in trouble" warns us not to be self-righteous, not to think that we can see through everything. We should maintain a humble and cautious attitude, respect the privacy and secrets of others, and do not easily reveal the secrets of others. Only in this way will we be able to earn the respect and trust of others and avoid falling into unnecessary troubles and misfortunes.
III. Conclusion. The sentence "Those who see the fish in the abyss are ominous, and those who hide wisdom are in trouble" in the "Sushu", although it is only a dozen words, contains profound wisdom. It warns us to respect the privacy and secrets of others, not to be overconfident and ignore our own limitations, and not to think that we are smart enough to reveal the secrets of others. Only in this way can we gain a foothold in society, earn the respect and trust of others, and avoid falling into unnecessary troubles and misfortunes.
At the same time, it reminds us to maintain an attitude of reverence for things that we don't fully understand. We should be aware of our limitations and shortcomings, and not rush to those things that we are not familiar with and do not understand. Only in this way will we be able to avoid falling into unknown dangers and guarantee our safety and happiness.
In conclusion, this quote from the Sushu provides us with valuable wisdom and guidance. We should take the meaning seriously and apply it to our lives and work. Only in this way can we stand firm and succeed in a complex and dynamic society.
Finally, it should be emphasized that as an important classic of ancient China, the wisdom of the Sushu is not limited to a certain sentence or aspect. We should comprehensively and systematically study the wisdom in the Sushu and integrate it into our thoughts and actions. Only in this way can we truly appreciate the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese culture and add more wisdom and strength to our life path.
The book is based on Taoist thought to play the role and function of the Tao, and at the same time, it is an intelligent work that takes Tao, virtue, benevolence, righteousness, and propriety as the foundation of governing the country, and measures the natural movement of all things in the universe, so as to understand things, correspond to things, and deal with affairs.
In this life, you really have to take some time to read the "Plain Book" and realize the great wisdom inside, which may make you feel like you are sudden.
It can teach us how to act according to the rules, make the right choices, and how to live our lives prosperously.
Whether it is for business, politics, study, or parenting, you can find solutions to different problems and crises.
However, many people feel that the original version of "Sushu" is obscure and difficult to understand, and they don't know where to start.
I read the original translation of the "Plain Book", which translates obscure ancient texts into our easy-to-understand vernacular, and I have learned a lot of wisdom from the ancients in the book.