When he maintains Oneness[G] and does not lose it,
He can rule[H] the ten thousand creatures.
A noble man* uses creatures,
He does not allow creatures to use[I] him.
When he attains the regulation of Oneness :
A regulated heart/mind resides in his center,
Regulated speech comes from his mouth,
Regulated duties are assigned to people.
Then, the world is regulated!
One word[J] is attained by him, and the world obeys him;
One word[J] settles him, and the world listens to him.
We call him fair and just!
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If the form [of the heart/mind] is not properly aligned,
De will not arrive.
If the center is not still,
The heart/mind will not be regulated.
When the properly aligned form takes in De,
The kindness* of heaven and the righteousness* of earth
Then naturally arrive, and overwhelmingly.
This highest of spirit-like understanding[K] -
Is it illuminating?
You will understand the ten thousand creatures.[L]
Maintain the righteousness* of the center, and you will not err :
Do not allow creatures to confuse your senses,
Do not allow the senses to confuse your heart/mind.
This is called attaining the center.
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There exists a spirit[-like understanding] naturally located in the self -
One moment it goes, one moment it arrives;
There is no one who can contemplate it.
Lose it and you will certainly be confused,
Attain it and you will certainly be regulated.