Excerpt from Li Yuxiu's Disciples Rules in Qing Dynasty, the original excerpt:
Early in the morning, late at night, easy to get old, cherish this time. Wash, rinse, urinate and wash your hands in the morning.
The crown must be straight, the buttons must be fastened and the socks and shoes must be cut tightly. Wear a crown suit, there is room, don't mess up and get dirty.
Clothing is noble and clean, neither expensive nor luxurious, and it is called home below. For diet, don't choose, eat in moderation, don't overdo it.
Translation:
Get up early in the morning and don't go to bed too early at night; Because life is easy to get old, we should cherish time. Get up in the morning, be sure to wash your face, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth; You should wash your hands when you come back from urinating.
Dress neatly and button your clothes; Wear flat shoes for socks and tie your shoelaces. When putting clothes, the position should be fixed; Don't throw clothes about, lest you get the house dirty.
Dress neatly and not luxuriantly; On the one hand, we should consider our own status, on the other hand, we should do what we can according to the strength of our family. Don't be picky about diet, it's too much; Eat a whole diet, just eat well. Don't pursue food excessively. You only need to eat eight full points to avoid overeating and endangering your health.
Extended data
Creative background:
During the reign of Kangxi, the ruling class actively pursued the recognition of traditional ideology and culture for the purpose of long-term rule. Including advocating respect for Confucius, advocating the study of the four books and five classics, overhauling the Confucius Temple, and claiming that Confucius and Confucianism are the foundation of the country, all these measures have promoted the development of Confucianism. Disciples Rules was written in this literary atmosphere.
Its original name was Xun, and its author was a scholar in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Focusing on "filial piety, kindness, faith, love, kindness and learning" in The Analects of Confucius, he listed the rules and regulations that disciples should abide by when they are at home, when they go out, when they treat others, when they receive things, and when they study. Later, Jia Cunren revised it and renamed it Disciples Rules.
Main idea of the article:
The so-called "disciple" is not a general meaning, but a disciple of a sage, and "discipline" is the knowledge of a gentleman. Disciple Rules is to learn from the classics of sages, be a disciple of sages and become a courageous person. This book is a necessary reading for enlightening and cultivating honesty, educating children to stay away from evil, taking the right path and cultivating loyal family style. The core idea of Confucianism is filial piety and benevolence.
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