This page covers Discoursing on Swords from Zhuangzi. Dressed as a swordsman, Zhuangzi persuades sword‑obsessed King Wen of Zhao. His famous “three‑swords” allegory distinguishes true royal governance from trivial brute duels, urging rulers to focus on statecraft.
This Zhuangzi ‑ Da Sheng (Understanding Life) chapter stresses nourishing vital Qi rather than just the body. It features parables like the hunchback cicada‑catcher and the wooden cock, advocating naturalness, focus and wu‑wei.