It means: If your parents call you, you should answer in time, and don't delay deliberately; if your parents tell you to do something, you should start to do it immediately, and don't delay or be lazy on purpose.

From Li Yuxiu's "Disciple Regulations (Entering the Filial Piety Chapter)" of the Qing Dynasty, excerpts from the original text:

Disciple Regulations, the training of saints. The first is to be a filial brother, and the second is to be faithful.

Love everyone and be kind. If you have enough energy, study literature.

Don’t be slow when your parents call you. Don’t be lazy when your parents order.

You must listen to your parents’ teachings, and obey your parents’ responsibilities.

Translation:

Disciple rules include being filial to parents, being friendly to brothers and sisters, followed by being cautious in words and deeds, and keeping promises.

Be kind to the public and get close to virtuous people. After you have learned your own thoughts and morals well, if you have extra energy, you should learn more and ask more questions.

If your parents call you, you should answer in time, and do not delay on purpose; if your parents ask you to do something, you should start to do it immediately, and do not delay or be lazy on purpose.

When parents teach themselves, their attitude should be respectful and they should listen carefully to their parents' words; when their parents criticize and blame themselves, regardless of whether they think their parents' criticism is right or wrong, they should have a respectful attitude when facing their parents' criticism. Be respectful and don't contradict someone in person.

Extended information

Creative background:

During the Kangxi period, the ruling class actively pursued recognition of traditional thought and culture for the purpose of long-term rule. Including respecting literature and respecting Confucius, advocating the study of the Four Books and Five Classics, overhauling Confucian temples, and proclaiming Confucius' Confucianism as the foundation of the country. These measures have promoted the development of Confucianism. "Disciples' Regulations" was written in this literary atmosphere.

Its original name is "Xun Mengwen", and the original author Li Yuxiu was a scholar during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. He centered on "filial piety, brotherhood, sincerity, trust, love for others, kindness, and learning literature" in the "Learning Chapter" of The Analects of Confucius, and listed the things that disciples should abide by at home, when going out, when dealing with others, when dealing with things, and when studying. Code of Practice. Later, Jia Cunren revised and adapted it and renamed it "Disciples' Regulations".

The purpose of the article:

The so-called "disciple" does not mean in a general sense, but refers to being a disciple of a sage, and the "rules" are the insights of a man. "Disciple rules" means that you must study the classics of sages, become disciples of sages, and become a man. This book is a must-read for enlightenment and righteousness, educating children to stay away from evil, follow the right path, and develop a loyal family tradition. The core idea is Confucian filial piety, brotherhood and benevolence.

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