Forty-Seventh Chapter
Forty-Seventh Chapter Tao-te Ching Know the world without going out the door. See the Way of Heaven without looking out the window. The further one goes, the less one knows. Therefore the sage knows without venturing forth, Knows without looking, Accomplishes without striving. # As I Understand It: We are brought up to believe that effort and striving are necessary for success. But this verse suggests “accomplish without striving.” What does it mean? Within the spiritual context the act of enlightenment involves no action at all. The sincerity and deep feelings within us can connect us to the world without our taking even a step. In this information age we can get in touch with people in seconds and reach the farthest corner of the world within hours. But has that helped us to know ourselves better or made...
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