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so to speak. Did men and things all follow the inherent
law of their nature, then, in the affairs of daily life, none
would be found to be without its right road, and this is what
is called Tao. In tile r_ J_ it is defined .as _ {_ to
follow the nature, i. e, tile divinely implanted upright
nature. It also means _', to say, speak; also _ to
govern; also _ to lead. See also:--.[_ _ '_ ]k
e_ MING _. Composed of [] mouthand _ tocomman&
A decree, order, hence _1__]- is thedecree
or ordination of heaven, therefore also fate, lot, destiny.
Chutzfi under It. 4says: _ _ _]l _ _ ;_ _ _ ]_
J_, _ ;i-_-, By the ordination of tleaven is meant the
promulgation and bestowal of the laws of Heaven in
nature; viz., that whereby all creation obtains its order:
Another definition is _ J_ _[_ _ iE J-__, The correct
principles (or right laws) laid down by Heaven. See
a_so:-_it" _ f_ g _ _ _ * _ '_ ¢t _-i"_ ig
TI_. From .-_ To step ; _ straight ; and _,-, the
heart, i.e. walking according to the heart's sense o_