In the master-disciple relationship, Laozi is the teacher and Confucius is the disciple. The famous one is asking Yu Laozi.
Lao Dan has lived in Zhouzhou for a long time, and his knowledge and reputation are getting deeper and deeper. In the Spring and Autumn Period, people who were knowledgeable were called "Zi" to show respect. Therefore, people called Lao Dan "Laozi".
One day in 523 BC, Confucius said to his disciple Nangong Jingshu: "Lao Dan, the keeper of the Tibetan Chamber in Zhou Dynasty, is knowledgeable about the past and the present, knows the origin of rituals and music, and understands the essentials of morality. Now I want to go to Zhou for advice. "Would you like to go with me?" Nangong Jingshu happily agreed and immediately reported to Mr. Lu. Lu Jun is sure to do it. A chariot, two horses, a boy and a chariot were sent, and Nangong Jingshu accompanied Confucius there. Lao Tzu was very happy to see Confucius come all the way. After teaching, he introduced Confucius to visit the doctor Chang Hong. Chang Hong was good at music and taught Confucius music temperament and music theory. He also introduced Confucius to watch rituals of worshiping gods, examine missionary places, and observe the etiquette of temple fairs, which made Confucius sigh with admiration and benefited a lot. Stay for a few days. Confucius bid farewell to Lao Tzu. Lao Dan sent him outside the building and said: "I heard that the rich and noble give money to others, and the kind and righteous people give words to others. I am not rich or noble, and I have no money to send you. I would like to give you a few words. In today's world, the reason why those who are smart and insightful are in trouble and almost die is because they like to ridicule the wrongs of others; the reason why those who are good at eloquence and understanding often bring trouble to themselves is because they like to promote the evil of others. Son, don't put yourself above others; as a minister of others, don't put yourself above others. I hope you will remember this." Confucius paused and said, "I must keep this in mind!"
When I walked to the bank of the Yellow River, I saw him. The river is turbulent, the waves are rolling, its momentum is like ten thousand horses galloping, and its sound is like the roar of tigers and thunder. Confucius stood on the bank and sighed unconsciously: "The deceased is like a man who never leaves day and night! The water of the Yellow River is endless, and people's years are passing by. I don't know where the river is going, and I don't know where to return in life?" After hearing about Confucius, Qiu's words, Laozi said: "Life is between heaven and earth, and it is one with heaven and earth. Heaven and earth are natural things; human life is also natural things; people have the changes of youth, youth, strength, and oldness, just like heaven and earth have spring, What's so sad about the alternation of summer, autumn and winter? If you are born in nature and die in nature, your nature will not be chaotic; if you don't let nature take its course, your nature will be fettered by virtue and fame. Anxiety arises; if the desire for profit remains in the heart, the worries will increase. "Confucius explained: "I am worried that the road will not work, the benevolence and righteousness will not be implemented, the war will continue, and the country will not be governed, so some people's life is short and they cannot make contributions. The world cannot do anything for the sake of the people."
Laozi said: "The heaven and the earth can move by themselves without anyone pushing them; the sun and the moon can shine by themselves without being burned; the stars can sequence themselves without being arranged; the animals can grow by themselves without being man-made. This is what nature does, why should we bother people? The reason why people are born, why they are prosperous, and why they are humiliated are all based on natural principles and natural ways. , the country is self-governing, and people are self-righteous, why should they focus on rituals and music and promote benevolence and righteousness? It goes against human nature to focus on rituals and music, just like beating drums to seek escape. Then people will escape even further!"
After a moment's pause, Laozi pointed at the vast Yellow River and said to Confucius, "Why don't you learn the great virtue of water?" Confucius said, "What's wrong with water?" Virtue? "Laozi said: "The best is like water: water is good for all things and does not fight for it. It is the virtue of being humble. Therefore, the river and the sea can be the king of a hundred valleys. If they are good, they can be the king of a hundred valleys. .No one in the world is softer than water, and no one can defeat the strong. This is the virtue of softness; therefore, the soft overcomes the hard, and the weak overcomes the strong. Because it has no existence, it can enter the infinite. The teachings are the benefits of doing nothing." Confucius heard this and suddenly realized: "Sir's words made me understand: when everyone is at the top, the water is alone at the bottom; when everyone is here, it is easy, but when the water is alone, it is dangerous; Water alone is filthy. Who can argue with it? "Is this the best thing to do?" Lao Tzu nodded and said, "You must remember: If you don't fight with the world, no one in the world can do it." To contend with it, this is to imitate the virtue of water. Water is like the Tao: the Tao is omnipresent, and water is unfavorable. Avoiding heights and heading downwards does not lead to any reversal. It is a good place to be on earth. The empty place is pure and quiet, and the depth is unfathomable. Also; damage without exhaustion, giving without expecting repayment, kindness is benevolence; circles must be rotated, squares must be broken, blockages must be stopped, and decisions must flow, this is good and trustworthy; wash away the filth of the crowd, level up the high and low, and be good at managing things; with If you carry it out, you will be clear; if you use it to learn, you will be clear; if you use it to attack, you will be strong and invincible; make good use of it; do not give up day and night, make progress and wait for the time; therefore, the sage will act at any time, the sage will change according to the situation, and the wise person will do nothing. Governance, those who are successful are born according to nature. After you leave, you should get rid of your arrogance in words and appearance, otherwise, the voice will be heard before the person arrives, and the wind will move before the body arrives, and you will be as flamboyant as a tiger. Who dares to use you when you are walking on the street?" Confucius said: "The words of the teacher come from the heart and enter the heart of the disciple. The disciple has benefited a lot and will never forget it in his life. I will never neglect it to express my gratitude to the teacher. "After that, he said goodbye to Lao Tzu, got into the car with Uncle Nangong Jing, and reluctantly drove to the State of Lu.
After returning to the State of Lu, the disciples asked: "Sir, how can I meet you when you visit me? ? Confucius said: "See it!" "The disciple asked. "How is I doing? Confucius said: "Birds, I know they can fly; fish, I know they can swim; beasts, I know they can walk." Those who walk can use a net to tie it, those who swim can use hooks to catch it, those who fly can use arrows to catch it. As for the dragon, I don't know what it is? The dragon rides on the wind and clouds and ascends to the nine heavens! When I see Lao Tzu, does he look like a dragon? Knowledge is deep and unpredictable, ambitions are high and difficult to understand; like a snake that bends and stretches at any time, like a dragon that changes at the same time.
Lao Dan is my true teacher! ’”
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