The Universe is nature, what is natural,progressing and flourishing . Harmony and stability are there. Heaven and Sincerity, being one, follow what is natural.
TAO
“ Darkness within Darkness
The gate to all mystery”
“ Under heaven, all can see beauty, only because there is ugliness
All can see good as good, only because there is Evil “
“ Being open to all things , Bearing , yet not possessing , Working ,
but not taking credit. Leading, but not dominating. This is Primal
Virtue. Therefore the Sage is guided by what he feels, not by what he sees.”
Egotism breaks us apart, and separates us. This destructive force , creates selfishness, which feeds Evil. The injustice in the world, exposes so vividly in the writings of Fiodor Dostoyevski, further illuminate this disparity in society.. Laboring for others, creating their wealth, while struggling to survive. Dwindling hopes, and unfulfilled dreams. Impediments to happiness , one might say.
The untrue complicated mind distracts and misguides . The Wise have a True , Simple , mind , ready at any moment to be silenced. When Heaven and our true nature is forgotten, the great pretense begins. Caught in the Webb of materialism, living by others rules and ideas, hippocritic in the sight of God and man. The orgy of consumerism, indulgence, the life of luxury, the loss of purpose, and inevitably dispare .This is due, not just to the restraints put upon us by society, but more importantly , the restraints that we put upon ourselves, stifling our growth and stagnating our lives. Worse still is to give up and become complacent, complacency can eat away at the Soul.
TOLSTOY
“ There is only one bond between us, that of inate hostility between master and slave”.
The establishment press began attacking the “ The great Seeker of Truth”, accusing him of attempting to destroy the worlds social and economic systems. Under constant surveillance by the police, he was later excommunicated by the Orthodox Church, an attempt to destroy his influence with the people. A wave of indignation rose up world wide, resulting in a huge rise in his popularity .
ALEXANDER BLOC
“ Something is wrong, I feel sad, I am longing for reality, the fire is near, life does not want to wait. The old world is ruined, this is an important time, a stupendous time “
How prophetic his words are , even today.
The world, embroiled in strife, as it has been for centuries, with its warlike activity, as in years gone by with its colonialism and imperialism,using the people’s labor and wealth to further their own selfish interests,has now reached Monumental heights , Higher than The Eiffel Tower. Humanity against Humanity,one against the other.
Urban life, part and parcel of todays reality, brings to mind certain writings within Mongolian Bhuddism . The monks discovered how urban existence erected the spiritual and emotional life of the people. Destructive vibrations, like uncontrolled passions, greed , anger, selfishness, were common and widespread, while the nomadic tribes of the steppe, seemed to be relatively free of these problems
TAO
“ Know the strength of men, but keep a women’s care. Be the stream of the Universe , ever true and unwavering. Become as a little child , once more.”
“ Know the white but keep the black, be an example to the world, being an example to the world , ever true and unwavering , be the valley of the Universe, ever true and resourceful , return to the state of the uncarved block, when the block is carved, it becomes useful . If the Sage uses it , he becomes the Ruler.Therefore a great ruler cuts little”
The west, awkward and stiff in its world view continues to facilitate the coming firestorm .
The innocence and sincerity of youth must be enshrined and protected . One sacred link to the infinite . Ones who turn their backs on this innate sincerity and innocence ,sow the seeds of their own misfortune .
TAO
“ He who is filled with Virtue, .like an unborn child, wasps and serpents will not sting him,he will not be attacked by birds of prey, his bones are soft and his muscles weak, but his grip is firm. He has not experienced the union of man and women, but is whole, his manhood is strong, he screams all day without becoming hoarse . This is perfect Harmony . Heavens net casts wide, though its meshes are coarse, nothing slips through”.
“ He who takes upon himself the humiliation of the people is fit to Rule them. He who takes upon himself the countries disasters , deserves to be King of the Universe. The truth often sounds paradoxical .”
“ After a bitter quarrel , some resentment must remain, what can one do about it. Therefore the Sage keeps his part of the bargain, but does not exact his due. A man of Virtue, performing his part.But a man without Virtue, requires others to fulfill their obligations . The TAO of Heaven is impartial . It goes with good men all the time.”
During the Russian Revolution, for example, the Bolsheviks, attempted a great change within society, that had never been seen before within an urban, industrialized setting. A kind of tribalism , if one can say that. Socialism. This was an attempt to break the Hierarchy’s domination, which had plagued the people for far too long.
Mahatma Gandhi also worked to break this cycle. He instructed the people to work at home, producing goods for sale themselves. Unfortunately , this movement was largely thwarted by world Hierarchyal forces. The Hierarchy does not want to relinquish its dominance,. The cycle is centuries old.
Genghis Khan , the conquerer of Russia, and much of the known world, from China to India, the Caucasus , the Stepps of Central Asia , Eastern Europe,and the Balkans , also intent on destroying this same cycle,succeeded for a time, but it slowly returned. This cycle , where few have much, and many have little, continues to this day. Although, his conquests infused Eastern thought, Spirituality, Mysticism into those conquered lands. Genghis Khan had true Heavenly Karma,and possessed its blessings. Clarity of Vision in politics and governing , guaranteed his success in these fields. His distaste for a propensity of laws, ensured the power and justice of his Rule. Primary of these few laws, was the prohibition against the killing of women and children.
Genghis Khan
“ Laws
“ Mongolians may not kill women and children. I shall make Mongolians obey, even if I am forced to kill half of them”.
“ Be respectful of others”
“ Pay your debts”No stealing
“ Finish what you start”
“ Defeat the enemy”
“ Obey your Khan”
“ no stealing of livestock”
“ Share food with travelers”
“No selling of women”
Though few, these laws were strictly enforced. There was to be no fighting between tribes,or amongst people. Women were encouraged to be part of Tribal decision making.
“ If you are afraid, don’t do it, If you do it, don’t be afraid “
“ An action committed in anger, is an action committed to fail.”
“ There is no value in anything until it is finished.”
“ I am the flail of God , had you not committed great sins, God would not have sent a great punishment like me down upon you. “
“ Conquering the world on horseback is easy, dismounting and governing, that is hard. “
“ A warriors greatest joy is in crushing his enemies .”
“ With Heavens aid, I have conquered for you a huge Empire. “
“ I hate luxury. Exercise moderation. It would be easy to forget your vision of purpose, if you have fine clothes, and fast horses, and beautiful women. You will be no better than a slave. And you will surely lose everything. “
“ Remember , you have no companions but your shadow .”
“ When it comes to defeating Evil
“ Come sip from the cup of destruction . “
“ Heaven grew weary of their excessive pride and luxury, I am from the barbaric north [ of China] . I wear the same clothing, and eat the same food as the cowhands and horse traders. We make the same sacrifices , and share our riches. I look upon the Nation as a newborn child , and care for my soldiers, as though they were my brothers.”
“ The merit in action is in finishing it to the end.”
“ Intolerance towards religions, and cultures, personally , or by groups was expressly forbidden . The development of stability and amity was the result.
The Great Evil , that oppresses , Humiliates, the deprivation it creates , lives, the chance for happiness, lost , Humanities monstrous side. The great mystery as to why Good and Evil are so intwined in human nature.
As Leo Tolstoy once remarked, that he was ashamed of himself for allowing the plight of the people to continue because he was a part of it “ Worse still I am playing an active role in it”
Genghis Khan
“ It is not sufficient that I succeed, all others must fail.”
“ An army of deer, led by a lion, is more to be feared, than an army of lions, led by a deer.”
“ As my calling is high, my obligations are also high. I fear in my Ruling, something may be lacking .”
To Neighbors
“ Let there be between us a firm treaty, of friendship amity, and peace.let traders and caravans on both sides, come and go .”
“ No friend is better than your own wise heart, although there are many things that you can rely on, none is more valuable than yourself. Although many people can be your helpers, no one should be closer to you than your own consciousness . Although there are many things you should cherish, no one can be more valuable than your life .”
“ The Vision should never stray far from the Vision of the Elders. The old Tunic fits better and is more comfortable . It has survived the hardships of the bush, while the new or untried Tunic is quickly torn .”
“ Akhan
“ Instruct the people to avoid deviousness in their dealings with others .”
TAO
“ Nowadays men shun mercy, but try to be brave. They abandon economy, yet try to be generous. They do not believe in humility, but try to be first,this is certain Death .”
“ Why is the Sea the King of a hundred streams. Because it lies Beneath them. If the Sage would guide his people, he must serve with humility . If he would head them , he must follow behind. In this way when the Sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed. When he stands before them, they will not be harmed. The whole world will support him, because he does not compete . He does not meet competition .”
“ Ruling the country is like cooking a small fish. Approach the Universe with TAO , and Evil will have no power, not that Evil is not powerful , but its power will not be used to harm, but the Sage himself will also be protected, they do not harm each other, and the Virtue in each one refreshes both .”
“ When caring for others and serving Heaven, there is nothing like using restraint. Restraint begins by giving up your own ideas. This depends on Virtue gathered in the past. If there is a good store of Virtue , then nothing is impossible . If nothing is impossible , then there are no limits. If a man knows no limits, then he is fit to be a Ruler. The mother principal of ruling holds true for a long time. This is called having deep roots, and a firm foundation, the TAO of long life and Eternal Vision .”
“ When the country is ruled with a light hand, the people are simple. When the country is ruled with severity , the people are cunning. Happiness is rooted in misery. Misery lurks Beneath happiness. Who knows what the future holds. There is no honesty. Honesty becomes dishonest , goodness becomes witchcraft. Man’s bewilderment lasts for a long time. Therefore the Sage is sharp, but not cutting, pointed but not piercing, straitforward, but not unrestrained, brilliant but not blinding .”
“ Rule a Nation with Justice .”
“ Wage war with surprise moves .”
In the Wind
The great cleansing
The new direction
A realignment with Heaven
The light
The magnetism
Vibrations in the Ether
Can they feel
What is stronger
Truth or folly