A Note On Confucianism
Confucius- a philosopher whose pungent epigrams became China’s director of government and its code of individual morality.
The Philosophy and the man who laid the foundation of China.
Most of the utmost souls recognize his name and know that he is renowned for having said something. But have had on the memory Very few people acknowledge who Confucius really was, what he said and why?
Religion all over the world is one of the most sentimental issues for human beings. One of the reasons for such belief is that religion transforms spirits into sanity. There have been several religious leaders who have changed people's attitudes towards religion in a positive way.
In the midst of the Turmoil in 6th century BCE China, where insanity and backstabbing were at their peak, Warring States fought endlessly among themselves for Supremacy, and kings were frequently slaughtered, seldom by their relatives; Confucius embodied altruism and honor. And through his teachings, became China's one of the most beloved philosophers.
"The Uncrowned King," a name that was given and perfectly justified by his life and teachings.
Born in Shandong province on 28th September, 551 BCE, Raised in poverty from a very young age, Despite being born in a good family and to a nobleman due to his father's untimely death and then his mother, he was a self-made fortune. Nine feet six inches tall, often controversial about his physical size, there is no doubt that Confucius was the leader of tremendous distinction. Barely supporting his disabled brother as a caretaker of sheep & horses and account keeper at a granary along with other odd jobs, it was only with the help of a wealthy friend that he was able to study and explore at the royal archives, or like saying where history was carving a masterpiece in the form of a well-bred minded lad. Though some peps regard the traditional texts at that time as irrelevant relics of the past, this right-minded kid found science in scarcity and was inspired by them.
After studying and reflecting, Confucius figured out that human character is formed in the family and by literacy in ritual, literature, and history. More than creating a theory, he wanted his followers to grow ideology by their respective thoughts to address practical issues, including political affairs, noble teachings, and commoners' problems. His quote projects the meaning of wisdom and learning-
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."
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"When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."
His teachings purvey self-evaluation, understanding moral examples, and learning with a skilled sense of logic rather than following rules. A person cultivated in this process strives to help others, guiding them by moral inspiration rather than brute violence. For the disciples of Confucius, Two of his most famous followers Mencius and Xun Zi recorded his sayings, which later edited into a book we know as "The Analects." Fast forward to today, Old Marxist rhetoric ideology doesn't fit anymore, so The Communist Party has come back to Confucianism. Confucius's works are also part of scholars' studies in many other Asian countries, particularly in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
Final Words-
Summing up, His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental honesty, the correctness of social relationships, justice, compassion, and sincerity, therefore making him a traditional deity in Daoism. The most relevant and heard quotes of Confucius that we still hear today are-
"The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life."
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"Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life."
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