Bab 372: A More Personal Reason

Words that cannot be heard of are natural.

A gale can not blow for the whole morning.

A rainstorm cannot last for the whole day.

What caused these effects?

Heaven and earth.

Even the actions of nature do not last long.

How much more can human's behavior last when digressed from the natural Tao?

Thus, one who follows the Great Tao,

When Tao is present, he will benefit the world with Tao.

When Te is present, he will benefit the world with Te.

When Tao and Te are both lost, he identifies himself with the people and benefits them with the enlightenment of teaching.

One who identifies with Tao is glad to be with Tao.

One who identifies with Te is glad to be with Te.

One who identifies with the loss of Tao and Te is glad to be with the lost.

If one does not have enough faith in "Tao," how can he assist others to practice with faith? -Tao Te Ching Chapter Twenty Three