現在全世界基本都因為Covid-19而封鎖, Alberta, Ontario, UK, Germany.... 每天的新聞, 基本有一半以上都是Covid-19和Social Restriction. 因為封鎖, 在家工作,假期和周末也只能在家。閑來無事,翻閱古書。近來讀老子道德經第八十章,發現所描述的正是當前全世界的社會常態。
老子道德經第八十章內容:
小國寡民,使有十百之器而不能用。
使民重死而不遠徙。
雖有舟輿無所乘之。
雖有甲兵無所陳之。
使人復結繩而用之。
甘其食,美其服,安其居,樂其俗。
鄰國相望,雞犬之聲相聞,民至老死不相往來。
翻譯成今天的話,就是說:
國家隔離成一個一個小的社區,人口少。即使有幾十幾百的器械,也不能用。
即使人民很嚴重的死亡,也不能離開遠行。
雖然有很多船和車, 無人乘坐。
雖然有很多武器和士兵,也不能演練部署。
使人們回復到編繩結使用,享受美食,穿著漂亮衣服,安心居家,以傳統方式娛樂。
鄰里之間保持社交距離相看,雞鳴狗叫相互能聽到,但不能相互往來。
The Countries are isolated into community small areas, and
the population are getting less.
Although there are tens and hundreds of machines, they
cannot be used.
Although people are dying seriously, they cannot leave and
travel far away.
Although there are vehicles and boats, no one takes the
ride.
Although there are weapon and soldiers, there are no place
to deploy.
People return to the use of knotted cords.
People enjoy tasty foods, dress beautiful clothes, stay at
homes, and entertain in traditional ways.
Neighbors are within social distance sight. The voice of their
fowls and dogs are heard from each other. However, neighbors are not allowed to
visited each other.
老子生活在中國春秋時代,距金二千多年。竟然能如此精確的預言描述當今全世界的社會常態。神准!