What do the Book of Changes and the Book of Songs mean?

The Book of Changes is a famous divination classic in ancient China, which records the ancient divination wisdom of the Chinese nation. Through the combination of sixty-four hexagrams and words, people's confusion about the problems they face can be solved. The Book of Changes emphasizes the idea of harmony between man and nature, and teaches people to follow the laws of nature and pursue inner and outer harmony, so as to achieve the balance of body and mind and the integration of the world and the self.

The Book of Songs is the representative of China's ancient poetry, which records the history and customs of the pre-Qin period. It is a precious legacy of ancient literature and is known as the "father of poetry". The content of The Book of Songs mainly shows the life and feelings of people from all walks of life at that time, and reflects the fine spirit and cultural connotation of the Chinese nation. It has extremely high literary and historical value and is a part of the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.

The Book of Changes and The Book of Songs, as an important part of China traditional culture, condense the thoughts and wisdom of the Chinese nation. Yijing teaches us to respect nature and pursue harmony. The Book of Songs describes ancient customs and expresses historical memory and emotional pursuit for us. They have become the unique characteristics and heritage of China culture, conveying profound cultural heritage and the wisdom of human civilization. Therefore, we should inherit and carry forward the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, learn and use the essence of the Book of Changes and the Book of Songs, so as to achieve a higher level of life accomplishment.