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Look at the foot of the Han, |
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How abundantly grow the hazel and the arrow-thorn! |
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Easy and self-possessed was our prince, |
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In his pursuit of dignity [still] easy and self-possessed! |
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Massive is that libation-cup of jade, |
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With the yellow liquid [sparkling] in it. |
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Easy and self-possessed was our prince, |
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The fit recipient of blessing and dignity. |
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The hawk flies up to heaven; |
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The fishes leap in the deep. |
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Easy and self-possessed was our-prince; -- |
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Did he not exert an influence upon men? |
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His clear spirits are in vessel; |
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His red bull is ready; -- |
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To offer, to sacrifice, |
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To increase his bright happiness. |
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Thick grow the oaks and the yu, |
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Which the people use for fuel. |
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Easy and self-possessed was our prince, |
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Cheered and encouraged by the Spirits. |
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Luxuriant are the dolichos and other creepers, |
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Clinging to the branches and stems, |
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Easy and self-possessed was our prince, |
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Seeking for happiness by no crooked ways. |
Published
by The Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, © Copyright 2003
by Anne Kinney and the University of Virginia