Zhuge Oracle Lesson 241

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Zhuge Oracle Lesson 241 “One thought, and you go up to heaven”: Glory or disgrace turns on a single thought. To echo whatever others say and live a muddled life—what a waste that would be.

From the complete 384-lesson Zhuge Shen Shu (Zhuge Oracle) system.

Oracle Text

One thought, and you go up to heaven;
one thought, and you fall into hell;
hell and heaven
divide your honor from your shame;
set your own thoughts to be true,
and do not drudge along with the crowd.

Interpretation

Glory or disgrace turns on a single thought. To echo whatever others say and live a muddled life—what a waste that would be.