Learning the first article of The Analects of Confucius, what does it mean that the ancient desire of a university is obviously higher than that of the world, and its country must strive for perfection first? Diary of the Analects of Confucius. This sentence comes from the first chapter of "University". As for the Analects of Xue Yong compiled by later generations, it was published by Xiamen University Press on June 5438+065438+ 10/day, and the author was Wang Caigui.

Cut the gossip and tell me what this sentence means.

Original: the ancient desire is obviously superior to the world, and the country should be ruled first.

In ancient times, if you want to carry forward the aboveboard morality in the world, you must first manage your own country;

The first chapter of the original:

The way of university is to be moral, to be close to the people and to stop at perfection.

Zhi Zhi then has a decision, then he can be quiet, then he can be quiet, then he can be safe, then he can think about it, and then he can get it. Things start and end, and things end. If you know the order, you will find a shortcut.

If the ancient desire is obviously superior to the world, rule the country first; If you want to govern your country, you should first get your family together; If you want to reunite with your family, you should first repair your body; If you want to cultivate yourself, you should be upright first; If you want to be correct, be sincere first; If you want to be sincere, let him know first. Knowledge exists in things. Everyone knows everything, everyone knows it and is sincere, sincere and upright, upright and upright, well-trained and well-groomed, well-groomed and well-governed, well-groomed and well-governed. From Tian Zi to Shu Ren, one is based on self-cultivation.

Its origin is chaotic, but the last one is not. Thick is thin, thin is thick, and there is nothing.

Translation:

The purpose of the university is to carry forward the aboveboard moral character, make people innovate and reach the most perfect state.

Only by knowing what you should achieve can you be firm; With determination, you can be calm and calm; Only when you are calm can you feel at ease; Only when you feel at ease can you think of glory; Only by thinking about glory can we gain something. Everything has roots and branches, and everything has a beginning and an end. Knowing this truth from beginning to end is close to the law of development of things.

In ancient times, if you want to carry forward the aboveboard character in the world, you must first manage your own country; To govern the country well, we must first govern the family and clan; If you want to manage your family and family well, you must first cultivate your own character; If you want to cultivate your character, you must first correct your mentality; If you want to correct your heart, you must first make your heart sincere; If you want to make your ideas sincere, you must first acquire knowledge; The way to acquire knowledge is to know and study everything. Knowledge can only be acquired through the understanding and research of everything; Only after acquiring knowledge can the mind be sincere; Sincere heart, square heart; With a correct mind, we can cultivate our own character; Only through the cultivation of character can we manage the family and family well; Only when the family and clan are well managed can the country be well managed; Only when the country is well governed can the world be peaceful. From the head of state to the common people, everyone should be self-cultivation-oriented.

If this is fundamentally disturbed, it is impossible for families, families, countries and the world to be well governed. You can't put the cart before the horse, and you want to do a good job regardless of priorities!

Explanation:

What is shown here is the pursuit of the three cardinal guides and eight aims of Confucianism.

The so-called "three cardinal guides" means to point out morality, new people and perfection. It is not only the program purport of "University", but also the goal of "teaching from the world" of Confucianism. The so-called "eight eyes" refers to discipline, knowledge, sincerity, integrity, self-cultivation, keeping the family in order, governing the country and leveling the world.

It is not only an introductory kung fu designed to realize the "three cardinal guides", but also a life learning ladder displayed by Confucianism. Looking at the Four Books and Five Classics, we find that all the theories of Confucianism actually develop along these three cardinal principles and eight orders. Therefore, mastering these three basic principles and eight orders is equivalent to mastering a key to open the door of Confucianism. Step by step along this learning ladder, you will walk into the room and feel the classic meaning of cowardice. As far as the ladder itself is concerned, it actually includes two aspects: "internal repair" and "external treatment": the first four levels of "discipline, knowledge, honesty and correctness" are "internal repair"; The last three principles of "managing the family, governing the country and calming the world" are "external governance".

The middle part of "self-cultivation" is the hub connecting "annual cultivation" and "external treatment", which is connected with the previous "internal cultivation" project and is "independent"; It is related to the next item of "external governance", that is, "doing good to the world." For more than 2,000 years, generations of China intellectuals have laid their lives on this ladder. "If you are poor, you will be immune to it, and if you are up to it, you will help the world" ("Mencius").

Therefore, in essence, it is not only a series of timid learning steps, but also a life pursuit ladder with strong realistic color. It has cast the personality psychology of China intellectuals from generation to generation, and it still plays a subtle role in us. Whether you are conscious or unconscious, whether you are positive or negative, the concept of "integrity, dedication, honesty, integrity, harmony, governance and equality" always affects your thoughts or actions implicitly or obviously, so that you finally find that your life course is only carried out on the ladder of Confucian learning.

In fact, as intellectuals in China, how many people are really wild crane hermits who made their debut in Buddhism? In the final analysis, there are still ten people and nine Confucianism, that's all.