Zhuangzi Chapter 02 Inner Chapters · Discussion on Making All Things Equal 齐物论

This Chapter, excerpt from Zhuangzi's Zhuangzi features a dialogue between Master Nan Guo and his student, Yan Chengzi, exploring the nature of reality and perception. Through metaphors of sound—from the wind's whispers to the music of the spheres—Zhuangzi illustrates the interconnectedness of all things and the limitations of human understanding in grasping the true nature of existence. The text contrasts "great wisdom" with "small wisdom," emphasizing the tranquility of a mind unburdened by the duality of human judgment. Ultimately, the passage advocates for a unified view of reality, transcending the limitations of conventional categories like right and wrong, gain and loss.