Chapters 71-81
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From Cramulus
part of the Sacred Chao Te Ching
Contents
Chapter 71
Original:
71 (SMT)
Not-knowing is true knowledge. Presuming to know is a disease. First realize that you are sick; then you can move toward health.
The Master is her own physician. She has healed herself of all knowing. Thus she is truly whole.
Our Translation:
Wo Ho, who me? wtf I dunno. Ya think this comes easy? Therein lies the rub. Sloooooooow down, quickly now - wait now just stop! The Mistress is her own ’cuz she HAS no illusions. Thus her heart breaks into little pieces.
Chapter 72
Original:
When they lose their sense of awe, people turn to religion. When they no longer trust themselves, they begin to depend upon authority.
Therefore the Master steps back so that people won't be confused. He teaches without a teaching, so that people will have nothing to learn.
Our Translation:
When they no longer wonder Some people get stoned & get numbed. When there’s no one to trust, illusions have people. Therefore the wise man winds down, shatters delusion & hope. He trains without longing & there’s always those (damn) lasers. & there’s always those (lovely) lasers. & there’s always those (damn) lasers. & there’s always those (lovely) lasers. & there’s always those (damn) lasers. & there’s always those (lovely) lasers.
Chapter 73
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Chapter 74
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(SMT) 74
If you realize that all things change,
there is nothing you will try to hold on to.
If you aren't afraid of dying,
there is nothing you can't achieve.
Trying to control the future
is like trying to take the master carpenter's place.
When you handle the master carpenter's tools,
chances are that you'll cut your hand.
Our Translation:
Translation TK
If you realize the only constant is change,
there is nothing left to allude to.
If death doesn’t nettle,
it just may be time to move on.
Trying to control things is stupid.
(control freak)
just try to relax.
The answer to every question
is five tons of flax.
Chapter 75
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Chapter 76
Original:
(SMT) 76
Men are born soft and supple;
dead, they are stiff and hard.
Plants are born tender and pliant;
dead, they are brittle and dry.
Thus whoever is stiff and inflexible
is a disciple of death.
Whoever is soft and yielding
is a disciple of life.
The hard and stiff will be broken.
The soft and supple will prevail.
Our Translation:
Translation TK
We are born soft, sweet & fragile
in death we rigor morte.
In between is a wild card,
What the hell is that for?
When you see someone naked,
check to see if they’re dead.
Not dead yet? Well then
giv’em some life.
Some say it is better
to give than it is to receive.
Chapter 77
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Chapter 78
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Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it. The soft overcomes the hard; the gentle overcomes the rigid. Everyone knows this is true, but few can put it into practice. Therefore the Master remains serene in the midst of sorrow. Evil cannot enter his heart. Because he has given up helping, he is people's greatest help. True words seem paradoxical.
Our Translation:
Nothing is better than finding a home. Endangered however free? Ahem er uh s’awful nice too.
So if somebody asks you to giv’em some slack. Do it I say. I promise no regret. Therefore TGRR? in spite of his spew, is waaay more helpful in chasing the blues, sweet fairy princess.
Live within the paradox.
Chapter 79
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Chapter 80
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Chapter 81
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True words aren't eloquent;
eloquent words aren't true.
Wise men don't need to prove their point;
men who need to prove their point aren't wise.
The Master has no possessions.
The more he does for others,
the happier he is.
The more he gives to others,
the wealthier he is.
The Tao nourishes by not forcing.
By not dominating, the Master leads.
Our Translation:
We’re part of the problem,
takes one to know one, it’s true.
Rhetoric & repertoire postulated
it’s all just a ruse.
The Masters own nothing,
Chaos skillfully curled
in their heads,
they give without taking
& put you to bed.
Chaos embraces & caresses
as you no doubt recall.
Translation TK
