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Confucianism -> Liji -> Tan Gong I -> 57

曾子负夏Zeng-zi having gone on a visit of condolence to Fu-Xia,
the chief mourner had already presented the sacrifice of departure,
and removed the offerings.
He caused the bier, however, to be pushed back to its former place,
and made the women come down (again), after which (the visitor) went through his ceremony.
:“?” The disciples who accompanied Zeng-zi asked him if this proceeding were according to rule,
曾子 and he said,
'The sacrifice at starting is an unimportant matter,
宿?”And why might he not bring (the bier) back, and 'let it rest (for a while)?'
子游:“?” The disciples further asked the same question of Zi-you,
子游 who said,
'The rice and precious shell are put into the mouth of the corpse under the window (of the western chamber);
the slighter dressing is done inside the door,
and the more complete one at (the top of) the eastern steps;
the coffining takes place at the guests' place;
the sacrifice at starting in the courtyard;
and the interment at the grave.
The proceedings go on in this way to what is more remote,
退。” and hence in the details of mourning there is a constant advance and no receding.'
曾子When Zeng-zi heard of this reply, he said,
。” 'This is a much better account than I gave of the going forth to offer the sacrifice of departure.'


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