The translation of "The Book of Songs Xiaoya Chuci" is as follows:
The translation of "The Book of Songs Xiaoya Chuci" is as follows:
Sacrifice to the gods in the high hall, display the sacrifices The aroma of fine wine. Harmony between brothers and clans, stability of the country, and boundless blessings.
Sacrificing jade and silk to ancestors, mountain gods and earth gods. Spring, summer, autumn and winter are timeless, and the sacrificial ceremony never ends.
After the sacrifice, the gods have been put to rest, and the dancers and drummers slowly return. Brothers live in harmony and encourage each other to do their best.
From now on and forever, be careful when offering sacrifices. The ancestral temple sacrifices are performed with rituals, and all the gods are present.
When offering sacrifices in a tall and bright hall, the offerings should be rich and clean. Offerings were made to the ancestors and then to the gods.
Offering sacrifices in a pious manner will make the gods and ancestors happy. Let the guests enjoy the delicious food with a wine banquet, and raise the wine glass high to invite everyone to share.
The delicious food is presented to you, please taste and drink. Our joy never ends, we drink and dine as brothers.
Be careful to abide by the law and fulfill the etiquette, and always be happy when you honor your ancestors. Many relatives and wise men came to assist in the temple.
The gods and ancestors are satisfied and everything goes smoothly. After the sacrifice, the gods are at peace, and the brothers are in harmony and fulfill their filial piety.
Do your best to be filial to your parents, and don’t forget to remember your ancestors. Sacrifices were held to worship the gods, and all the food was rich and pure.
Sacrificing fat cattle, sheep and pigs will make the wine clean, bright and fragrant. All the princes and priests were happy and everything went well.
After the sacrifice, the gods are at peace, and the brothers are in harmony and fulfill their filial piety. Honor your parents, love your relatives, and worship your ancestors and you will always be happy.
When offering sacrifices in a tall and bright hall, the offerings should be abundant and clean. Offerings were made to the ancestors and then to the gods.
Offering sacrifices in a pious manner will make the gods and ancestors happy. Let the guests enjoy the delicious food with a wine banquet, and raise the wine glass high to invite everyone to share.
The delicious food is presented to you, please taste and drink. Our joy never ends, we drink and dine as brothers.