First of all, learn the meaning of the original text, "Therefore, a gentleman respects morality and asks questions", which means that a gentleman not only cultivates the virtue of nature from the inside out, but also is diligent and inquisitive from the outside in. The word "Tao" here is a verb, which means to emphasize hard work.
"Broad and profound" means both broad and subtle.
"Extremely bright and extremely moderate" means both brilliant and mean.
"Reviewing the past and learning the new" means reviewing the past knowledge and gaining new insights.
"Honesty and courtesy" is not only kindness, but also respect for etiquette.
This original text depicts the elegance of a gentleman in extremely beautiful and accurate language, showing the profoundness of Tao. We should not only cultivate internal morality, but also learn external knowledge. We should not only read the trip to Wan Li Road in thousands of books, but also deeply understand the nature of things. It is necessary to pursue lofty goals and implement them in ordinary details. We should not only inherit the classics of the past, but also explore new knowledge in the future. It is necessary to be simple, but also to face the etiquette of others calmly.
Mr. Yangming taught us that the husband has the only way, the way is the same, the heart is the same, and the heart is the same. It turns out that there is only one way behind it, and it doesn't have to be reflected in major issues. There is only one Tao.
So what exactly is the Tao that Mr. Yang Ming said? Give a small example to get a preliminary understanding of what Tao is. We have all learned the law of gravity in middle school textbooks. According to the law of universal gravitation, gravity will naturally occur between any two objects, and the greater the mass, the greater the mutual attraction. For example, there is such gravity between us and the earth, so we need to overcome the gravity of the earth every step. Even if astronauts go into space, the so-called weightlessness is because the centrifugal force rotating around the earth is equivalent to the gravity of the earth, which gives us the illusion of temporarily getting rid of gravity, so gravity is everywhere. Gravity, dust and dust between planets have not escaped the law of universal gravitation. So it can be said that gravity has formed a field, and no one can escape.
Through the example of the law of universal gravitation, we can initially understand what is broad and profound. Gravitation can not only affect the trajectory of huge celestial bodies, but also affect tiny bacteria and microorganisms, from large to small, everywhere. Gravity, as a "extremely bright and moderate" thing, needs precise instruments to measure and excavate its subtleties, and in our daily life, we rely on gravity to walk smoothly on the earth. As mentioned above, a Taoist can't live without Tao and non-Tao for a moment. Gravity is the incarnation of Tao, and nothing can escape from it, and nothing can run independently from Tao. If we really get rid of gravity, it will be difficult not only to drink a glass of water, not to mention the operation of the planet. It is such a ubiquitous Tao that dominates the operation of our world like gravity.
After a brief introduction to gravity, we return to the golden mean, which can be said to be basically the same in essence. The golden mean is also a magnetic field, and the relationship between people has never been separated from this magnetic field. According to universal gravitation, any two objects can generate gravitation, and both sides of this force are equal. Even if they are far away, this gravitation still exists. Similarly, there is a magnetic field similar to gravity between people, and our relationship with others is just like gravity. How much force we exert on others, we will encounter corresponding reaction. No matter what kind of relationship we have with each other, even if a stranger passes by, it will produce corresponding strength.
Of course, the relationship between people is not as directly measurable as gravity, and it will come back to us in unexpected ways. If other people's thoughts contain heartfelt expectations and blessings, the other party will certainly receive them and return them. It is such a little bit of good thoughts or evil thoughts that accumulate together and constitute the magnetic field between us and others. In such a magnetic field, the more we benefit others, the more we can receive good responses from others, thus benefiting ourselves. This is what Laozi said: the more I think of people, the more I have; Since I'm with someone else, the more I have. For example, before gravity, the more we pay for others, the more we will receive the corresponding reaction.
Let's review today's original text: Therefore, a gentleman respects morality and seeks knowledge, making it profound, extremely clear and moderate, learning new things by reviewing old ones, and being sincere and respectful.
Tao is not only reflected in the subtleties of thinking, but also in the operation of macroscopic celestial bodies, but the general principle we can grasp is: what kind of behavior will have what kind of reaction.