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When fasting for ritual purification, one must wear a special clean garment made of plain cloth. During the fast, one must change one’s usual diet and also move to a different place to sit or sleep.
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The Book of Odes (Book of Poetry) says:“Look at the bend of the Qi River – lush green bamboo grows thick and fair.There is a refined gentleman,like bone being cut and filed, like jade being carved and polished.Solemn and resolute, illustrious and majestic!Such a refined gentleman – truly unforgettable!”
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6.2 Ran Yong asked about Zisang Bozi. The Master said, “He is suited to be an official and he is lax.”