The Root of the Light
Translation by Tree Buffalo
The heavy acts as the root of the light.
The tranquil acts as the master of the agitated.
This is why the wise person, in traveling all day, does not leave their heavy wagon.
Despite the magnificent sights, they stop to rest indifferent and undisturbed.
What does it mean for the commander of ten thousand chariots to regard everything with light-heartedness?
Light-heartedness loses the root.
And agitation loses command.
Read some of the first English translations of Chapter 26 here.
